Royal Television Society

In a media environment that is over supplied, fragmented and often polarised, how are young people in the UK navigating news? Who do they trust and what do they define as the truth? Join the live stream of the Royal Television Society’s special event, as Channel 4 reveals the results of a landmark study into young people in Britain today. Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon will deliver a keynote speech discussing the insight and its impact on the UK media and creative industries, as well as exploring what might need to change so young people can better find trusted sources of news to avoid feelings of marginalisation, loneliness and unhappiness.   Following the speech, we'll dissect the learnings with an expert panel featuring;   Ros Atkins, Analysis Editor, BBC News (Moderator) Mahnoor Akhlaq, Multimedia Producer, Channel 4 News Rachel Botsman, Leading expert and author on trust Oli Dugmore, Editor, JOE Nic Newman, Senior Research Associate, Reuters News Institute    Register for the live stream here:

Join our live stream from 9.30am for a special event with Channel 4 as Alex Mahon reveals the results of a landmark study into young people in Britain today, entitled Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust, followed by a panel discussion with Mahnoor Akhlaq, Rachel Botsman, Oli Dugmore and Nic Newman, led by BBC News Analysis Editor Ros Atkins. https://lnkd.in/eqzW-9B3

What shows will we be watching in 2025? How are we going to consume them? Who will be the surprise winners this year? Those were just a few of the questions our illustrious panel tackled at our sell-out 2025 TV Predictions event last week. Thank you to our brilliant host Katie Razzall, who raced to the event after hosting the six o'clock news to host the lively discussion with Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios's Chris Bird, Fremantle UK's Amelia Brown, GroupM's Josh Krichefski, Channel 4's Kiran Nataraja and the BBC's Kate Phillips. The phrase of the night was “cautiously optimistic” as broadcasters across the board continue to be in an “adjustment” period after the post-Covid boom in production and the following bust. Here’s a few of our panel’s predictions: AI ➡️ Brown says, at Fremantle everything will continue to “start with a human and end with a human,” but that they are excited about the use of AI to make things more time and cost-efficient. ➡️ Phillips says the BBC will continue to be transparent and responsible when using AI, although she “defies any AI programme to be better than our scheduling team.”   Advertising ➡️ Krichefski predicts automotive advertising will be down whilst retail and utilities will be bouncing back, while addressability advertising will create more opportunities and is growing significantly, which will be good for TV. Gen Z ➡️ Phillips says YouTube, TikTok and gaming are the biggest rivals, with the younger generation becoming increasingly distracted by these other platforms. Still, “a good show is good on any platform”, it’s getting them to come and watch it. For 2025, they’ll be focusing on shows that appeal to the ‘3Gs’ (three generations) such as The Traitors. ➡️ Krichefski thinks broadcasters can learn from social media, “TikTok’s content is niche, interest led, and global - to compete we have to be experimental.” Budgets ➡️ Nataraja reminds that the nature of Channel 4’s business model leaves them exposed to ad market ebbs and flows. Although they’ve gone from “post-pandemic boom to the worst ad market recession in 15 years,” for 2025, a priority is to spend on content. ➡️ Phillips says the BBC’s “flat licence fee is tough when we’re seeing super inflation, and production costs have gone up a lot, so we’ve been commissioning less hours.” Still, the BBC is putting a lot of that budget into working with indies, and all their genres are open for commissioning. Key trends ➡️ Bird believes 2025 will be a great year for new talent, especially people transitioning from YouTube and social media backgrounds to television and streaming. ➡️  Krichefski predicts a significant year for women’s sport, while Brown believes there will be “a live event that’s going to surprise us all." ➡️ Nataraja says there's great opportunity for “producers who can crack lower-tariff drama." Watch the event in full on the RTS YouTube: https://lnkd.in/epK6BWWc

Only one week to go until the RTS Futures Careers Fair! Whether you’re eager to network, uncover exciting career opportunities, or gain insider advice from top industry professionals, this unmissable event will help you take the first step in your television career. Join us on Tuesday 4 February at the Business Design Centre, London - find out what’s in store:   📺 CV Clinic: Get feedback on your CV, with personalised tips and advice from industry professionals (don’t forget to book your hour slot on the RTS website before the event and bring a print out of your CV).   📺 Network with industry leaders: Speak to over 40 of TV’s top players, creatives and decision-makers shaping the industry, including the BBC, NBCUniversal, All3Media, ITV Studios, MAMA Youth Project, Channel 4, ENVY Post Production, Banijay UK, Fremantle and many more!   📺 Live sessions: Attend expert-led talks where you’ll hear from the best in the business, including BBC Scripted, IMG Studios and National Film & Television School, plus a behind the scenes look at the making of Disney+’s Rivals with Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade, Actor Catriona Chandler, Director and Executive Producer Elliot Hegarty.   📺 Ask Me Anything area: Meet with experienced professionals for one-on-one advice and learn about different roles, job schemes and how they broke into the industry.   Don’t miss your opportunity to get the guidance and connections that could help launch your TV career. Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ejG37cRA #RTSCareers #television #tvproduction #careeradvice

We are thrilled to announce that enrolment to the RTS Mini MBA will open on Monday 17th March 2025. The RTS Mini MBA offers an unprecedented opportunity to learn from over 70 leading industry figures. These luminaries will shine a light on the business in all its speed, complexity and constant evolution, sharing their unique perspectives and authoritative insights into the media landscape, through exclusive interviews and high-profile case studies. To give you a glimpse of what's to come, we’re delighted to share this taster clip from the Business Models module. Here Sarah Rose, President of Channel 5 and UK Regional Lead, Paramount, Jon Thoday, Founder & MD, Avalon Entertainment, Jane Turton, CEO, All3Media, and Tim Hincks, Co-CEO, EXPECTATION ENTERTAINMENT share the qualities they believe are key to building resilience in their business, however challenging conditions are. The Business Models module is one of 24, structured across four streams: Industry Context, Programme Making, Business Functions and Future Outlook. The modules cover topics ranging from: how ideas are generated, to how programmes are developed, commissioned and made; how money flows within the TV industry; what is meant by 'terms of trade'; and how the UK TV sector is likely to change the next 5-10 years. Find out more and register your interest here: www.rtsacademy.org.uk #RTSMiniMBA #MiniMBA #television

Do you want to land your first job in TV? Do you know someone who wants to break into the industry? Don’t miss the return of the RTS Futures Careers Fair on Tuesday 4 February at the Business Design Centre, London!   At the one-day exhibition, you can: • Book a slot at our CV Clinic and get feedback on your CV from experts so it’s ready for applications • Gain practical career advice from industry professionals • Network with professionals and peers • Attend workshops and panels throughout the day, including a session on Disney+’s Rivals • Speak to over 40 of the TV's top players from across the UK, including the BBC, NBCUniversal, All3Media, ITV Studios, MAMA Youth Project, Channel 4, ENVY Post Production and many more! Book your spot now: https://lnkd.in/ejG37cRA #RTSCareers #tvjobs #televisionproduction #careeradvice

Here’s a preview of the RTS Mini MBA, our new pioneering course that aims to supercharge your understanding of the TV business and fast track your career. In this session on the UK Indie Sector, Jane Turton, CEO, All3Media, Amelia Brown, CEO, Fremantle UK, and Tim Hincks, Co-CEO, EXPECTATION ENTERTAINMENT discuss the key factors that make the UK’s independent production sector both distinctive and successful. The UK Indie Sector module is one of 24 in the course, ranging from: how ideas are generated, to how programmes are developed, commissioned and made; how money flows within the TV industry; what is meant by 'terms of trade'; and how the UK sector is likely to change over the next 5-10 years.   Over 100 leading industry figures have contributed key insights to these modules, through exclusive interviews and high-profile case studies. Together they shine a light on the business in all its speed, complexity and constant evolution.   Enrolment information will be announced on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Register your interest now: www.rtsacademy.org.uk #RTSMiniMBA #RTSAcademy #MiniMBA #television

Congratulations to all of the winners from this year’s RTS Craft & Design Awards 2024!   On Monday, we celebrated the talent behind an exceptional year of television at the London Hilton on Park Lane. A huge thank you to our wonderful host, Charlotte Hawkins, for helping us honour the incredible craftspeople shaping the industry.   Take a look at the full list of winners and nominees, including the teams and individuals behind TV hits Eric, The Long Shadow, Boarders, One Day, Doctor Who and Gladiators: https://lnkd.in/eRWDRuSt #RTSAwards #television #TVawards

RTS North West held a dazzling Awards last Friday at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester – their biggest ceremony to date! Expertly hosted by Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton and CBBC’s Rhys Stephenson, the Awards saw a couple of big winners. Channel 4’s Merseyside mystery series The Gathering and BBC Morning Live both took home three trophies. We enjoyed seeing Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley showing theirs off in the Morning Live studio on Monday!   Stand-out moments include Jack P. Shepherd presenting his Coronation Street mum Helen Worth with the Judges’ Award, just weeks after she filmed her final part. Legendary broadcaster Lucy Meacock received a standing ovation and The Tony Wilson Award for Exceptional Contribution to the Industry, having spent many years sharing a studio with Wilson himself.   Special mention to Danny Beard for closing the ceremony with a performance worthy of another Drag Race win, before Kimberly Wyatt DJ’d the night away. Read the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/eGedPA_t

We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Hawkins, broadcaster and news anchor on ITV's Good Morning Britain, will be hosting this year’s RTS Craft & Design Awards.   Alongside her spot on GMB, Charlotte presents for ITV Racing and hosts Young Classical Stars on Classic FM.   Charlotte will help us celebrate all the talented TV craftspeople who work behind the camera to bring our favourite shows to screen.   The winners will be presented at the awards ceremony on Monday 2 December 2024 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.   With less than a week to go until the awards, take a look at the full list of nominations and find out how to book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eRWDRuSt #RTSAwards #CraftandDesignAwards #GMB #CharlotteHawkins