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Sustainability

Ludovico Einaudi launches new film to tackle biodiversity

WaterBear Network- the free streaming platform that brings inspiration and action together through films – and production company Studio Birthplace have teamed up with renowned composer Ludovico Einaudi for Broken Wings, a new short capturing the journey tropical birds make from forest to cage. Soundtracked by Ludovico Einaudi’s Low Mist, the new film uncovers a […]

May 15, 2023

Lights, camera, green action: Make real sustainability progress in your media solutions

The push towards net zero by 2050 continues: over 90 per cent of the world’s GDP is now covered by commitments to reach this objective. More than 900 companies have made pledges, including media and entertainment giants such as Walt Disney, Netflix, BBC, and Amazon Studios. However, with rising inflation and a pessimistic economic outlook, […]

May 11, 2023

The Bottle Yard’s TBY2 facility receives Studio Sustainability Standard

The Bottle Yard’s TBY2 facility in Bristol is one of the first studios to be awarded the new Studio Sustainability Standard by BAFTA albert, the UK’s industry organisation for environmental sustainability in TV in film. The sustainably-designed film and TV production facility, which opened last Autumn, is powered by a 1MWp rooftop solar array, believed […]

May 10, 2023

IBC launches 2023 Innovation and Social Impact Awards

IBC is preparing to honour the highest achievements in innovation and social impact with the launch of its prestigious IBC2023 Awards. Nominations are now open for the free-to-enter IBC Innovation Awards and Social Impact Awards, with all parts of the industry invited to put forward entries for projects and programmes. The IBC Innovation Awards recognise […]

May 4, 2023

Serious Tissues rolls out first TV campaign

Sky Media has revealed Serious Tissues’ £1 million Grand Prix-winning, Sky Zero Footprint Fund advertising campaign. Serious Tissues wiped out hundreds of competitors to be awarded the top prize for their campaign, showcasing the UK’s first carbon-neutral toilet roll. The resulting advert will run from April 24th – May 22nd using AdSmart to reach audiences […]

April 25, 2023

SSC invests in spaceport

Swedish Space Corp (SSC) says it will invest in sustainable social development through a number of initiatives. Among the initiatives is the newly inaugurated Spaceport Esrange where satellites will be launched from 2024, as well as a new membership in the global Exponential Roadmap Initiative with the aim of making SSC sustainable throughout the company’s […]

April 21, 2023By Chris Forrester

Survey: 73% of broadcasters plan to use 5G in next 2 years

Haivision, a provider of real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, has released the results of its fourth annual Broadcast Transformation Report – providing insights into the state of technology adoption in the broadcast industry. Conducted by surveying Haivision’s customers and prospects, the report is a collection of responses from more than 700 broadcast and […]

April 13, 2023

Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns

The Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns for a third year with a new expanded format. The £2 million initiative was established to help brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives and inspire behavioural change using the power and scale of TV advertising. The campaign champions the adoption of tangible steps towards a sustainable future and is an […]

March 29, 2023

Mexico: EarthxTV content on TotalPlay

EarthxTV, the US-based television network dedicated to environmental sustainability, has partnered with Totalplay, the Mexican technology, telecommunications, and entertainment company, to bring a lineup of its current programming to audiences in Mexico on demand. “We know that audiences are hungry for entertaining and informative programming that shines a light on the efforts of people from […]

March 27, 2023

LAMDA receives £2m funding for virtual production tech

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) will become one of the first drama schools in the UK to offer students virtual production technology training in a new state-of-the-art studio after receiving almost £2 million in funding from the Department of Education. Founded in 1861, LAMDA is the oldest drama school in the […]

March 3, 2023