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The battle for the future of public service media – a view from the Labour Party conference
October 01, 2024
The battle for the future of public service media – a view from the Labour Party conference
IBT attended the Labour Party conference in Liverpool last week, where we met Ministers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and urged them to back our Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) and reinforce their obligations to international coverage.
Climate emergency – the media challenge
August 06, 2024
Climate emergency – the media challenge
The media has spectacularly failed to engage the UK public with climate change and the urgent need for action. Where has coverage gone wrong? Helen Palmer, IBT Trustee, argues that the media needs to move on from ‘climate doomism’.
The world’s most vulnerable need an ambitious UK government
July 16, 2024
The world’s most vulnerable need an ambitious UK government
Expectations are high for the new UK government. With ongoing violence in Gaza, global poverty and the climate emergency, there’s no shortage of issues for Keir Starmer’s government to focus on. Sophie Powell, Chief of UK Advocacy and Campaigns for Christian Aid shares what she hopes will be in the King’s Speech.
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October 09, 2024
Briefing with ITV’s On Assignment
On Assignment is ITV’s monthly international current affairs strand made by ITV News.
We’ll be hearing from its two executive producers, Natalie Hill and Delilah Jeary. They’ll be telling us what they are looking for and how best to pitch ideas to them and their colleagues on ITV News. This is a great opportunity for IBT members to pitch ideas aimed at a mainstream ITV audience.
Recent Reports
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
November 28, 2023
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
As the media landscape continues to change rapidly and radically, we are calling for significant changes to how the PSM providers approach international content.
Charity Campaigning: Where Next?
April 26, 2022
Charity Campaigning: Where Next?
Our report shares lessons learnt from campaigners and social media experts about finding the right message, campaigning on social media, utilising the media and campaigning collaboratively. We also explore the current campaigning landscape.
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