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Freelancers banned from Mighty Hoopla music festival
The decision by Mighty Hoopla, a prominent music festival held in Brockwell Park, to ban all independent and freelance photographers from its upcoming events has caused concern for the UK's freelance economy. First music festivals. What's…
British TV Legends slowly forced off screen as IR35 rules devalue creative independence
Broadcasters and streaming services that respect freelancer independence are likely to be at an advantage to attract top talent and viewer numbers in light of ITV's “bloodbath”
OPINION
The familiar faces that have graced British…
The Toughest Sells: How Social Media Managers Crack Industry’s Hardest Nuts
From clinical trials to funeral services, some industries face unique marketing challenges on social media. We explore the psychology behind the toughest sells and reveal proven strategies that can turn sceptics into advocates
If…
New client in a new industry? Here’s how not to feel clueless in your next meeting
If you have ever been in a meeting or Slack channel where someone starts rambling off abbreviations and industry jargon, and you haven’t a clue what they’re talking about, then this guide should help you handle those situations. At the end…
Trump’s 100% film tariff drama could quickly come to an end say legal and film experts
UK film industry freelancers, producers and MPs have all been in a quiver since Sunday when US President posted on Truth Social that he was proposing a 100% tariff on non-US produced films. However, US film and legal experts say it is…
AI scraping “theft” is affecting freelancer livelihoods yet big tech sees it as…
SPECIAL REPORT
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…