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AI scraping “theft” is affecting freelancer livelihoods yet big tech sees it as…
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New freelancer platform promises to protect freelance gaming artists from AI scraping. Could the same be created for other freelancers?
Freelance game artists often face exposure, pay, and security challenges. A new…
The award goes to… who will we celebrate on the red carpet: artists or AI?
Santiago Steiner looks into whether audiences and artists if given the choice will buy into AI-generated entertainment over the real thing
“This CGI bullsh*t is the death knell of cinema. Movies are far too f*cking expensive at the…
Young adult consumers demand a lot from their fave brands, but marketers probably weren’t…
Young adults, bombarded with slick ads and influencer lifestyles, are a coveted prize for brands. But new research reveals this generation is deeply concerned about debt and it's wreaking havoc on their mental health.
For freelance…
Law firm urges recruiters to get “houses in order” before freelancers and CMA take action over pay…
Sports broadcast and production companies, including the BBC, BT, IMG, and ITV, have been fined over £4 million after admitting to collusion on freelance pay rates. Sky avoided a fine by reporting their involvement to the Competition and…
Is the BBC Failing Regional Freelancers? A Look at “The Traitors” and the Concerns Over…
The BBC, a cornerstone of British broadcasting, is facing accusations of neglecting local talent pools in favour of London-centric hiring practices.
This follows a series of viral LinkedIn posts by Peter Strachan, a Scottish…
Freelance journalists: are they safe from Medvedev’s threats?
Freelance journalists already have a list of risks to juggle, but when it comes to investigative journalism and reporting in times and places of war, the stakes get higher. Here we look at recent threats to journalists and what protections…
New group “Action for Freelancers” to tackle growing recruitment challenges in TV and…
Have you ever considered pitching your freelance skills to the TV and film industry? Now there is an advocacy group to show you the ropes and inform you on things such as wellbeing and working conditions. It's called Action for…
Lineker’s IR35 Saga Ends in Settlement: Lessons for Freelancers
Gary Lineker's high-profile IR35 dispute with HMRC has finally concluded, with the two parties reaching an out-of-court settlement. While the exact details remain confidential, the case offers valuable lessons for freelancers about…
Breaking the Cycle: How Freelancers in TV Can Stop Being Exploited
The account of a freelancer working in TV production in "Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV" lays bare the harsh reality for many freelancers in the industry: unpaid overtime, disregard…
Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his…
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his latest venture
Advertising agencies can afford to mess up, frankly, and still get paid.…