The TV Production Downturn Continues: Freelancers, Formats, and What Comes Next
The TV production downturn is deepening across both the UK and US markets, impacting freelancers, studios, and the future of […]
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What is HETV and Why is it Creating Unemployment?
Let’s talk about a term that gets thrown around a lot in UK production circles these days: HETV. High-End Television.
Are We Really Expecting Brands to Replace Broadcasters? How to Pitch a TV Show to Brands in 2025
For years, broadcasters were the sun around which the content world orbited. They funded, scheduled, marketed—and dictated—the creative terms. But
Joining the Creator Economy: A TV Worker’s New Chapter
I’m having a bit of a crisis. Not about who I am — that I’ve figured out over the years.
How Freelancers Can Thrive in the New Creator Economy (2025 Guide)
The freelance creative economy 2025 is at a major turning point. Traditional media jobs are shrinking, but the New Creator
What’s the true cost to Freelance Creatives — and why do they keep doing it anyway?
The working lives of Freelance Creatives are being thrown into crisis and as many of you know (and a huge
Creative Sparks: Navigating the Shifts in Media and Entertainment
A Personal Note: Why I Write This Newsletter It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another altmedia newsletter. This year,
A 2025 Manifesto for Creatives suffering the freelance jobs crisis
Embracing Change with Purpose Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we find ourselves in an industry that’s shifting
Wrap-Up: Should I Stay or Should I Go The Freelance Crisis?
First of all this is the last altmedia before Christmas, I wish all friends, colleagues and readers a happy Christmas
Boom or Bust? The Truth Behind the Film and TV Job Paradox
The film and TV industry has always been one of transformation and innovation. But today, it stands at a crossroads—a
Transferable Skills for Freelance TV Crews considering a switch.
Like yesterday writing Transferable Skills for Freelance TV Crews considering a switch, is a painful reminder of the state of