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How easy is it to measure your carbon footprint online? Ruari McCallion looks at free-of-charge carbon footprint calculators and assesses their general value. See his article in Eureka. https://lnkd.in/eYhQdhNP

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'Focus On: Sustainability' - the latest free filmmaking guide from British Cinematographer - is available in print and digital form now! https://lnkd.in/ewsVjap7 🎥✨🌍 Across the film and TV industry steps are being taken to address the global climate crisis. While progress is being made, there is still some way to go until green approaches are adopted across the board which is why we felt sustainability was important to highlight in the Focus On series. This free guide is an educational resource outlining the ways in which your production can reduce its carbon footprint, from power and travel (some of the biggest culprits for carbon emissions) through to lighting, catering, and set design. It also celebrates the productions – such as 'True Detective: Night Country', 'The Essex Serpent', 'Rivages' and 'Joy' – and people behind them setting sustainable standards while fulfilling the creative vision. Initiatives such as BAFTA albert’s carbon calculator are supporting the industry’s environmental transition and allowing increasingly accurate data collection. But, as is outlined in this guide, sustainability is everyone’s responsibility on set. Therefore we speak to those in a variety of positions, from cinematographers and gaffers through to sustainability coordinators to find out how they are advocating for sustainable approaches on their productions. You’ll also find words of wisdom in comment pieces from those at the heart of associations and organisations addressing the global climate crisis such as the BSC Sustainability Committee, BAFTA albert, the Production Guild of Great Britain, Film London, and 60FortyFilms. So, whether it’s introducing electric vehicles, switching to LED fixtures or incorporating hybrid systems to reduce energy and resource consumption, we hope this publication helps productions create impactful and meaningful change. Read the guide in full at... https://lnkd.in/ewsVjap7 In 2025, we'll be exploring lenses, lighting, and shooting on film in our 'Focus On' guides, so get in touch if you'd like to share insight on these topics by emailing [email protected]. #film #movies #filmmaking #sustainability #cinematography #cinematographer #britishcinematographer #BSC #greenfilming #environment

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In the second article in EOS at Federated Hermes Limited's Q3 Public Engagement Report, Joanne (Jo) B. and George Watson explain how we engage with companies on water #stewardship, to address scarcity and quality issues. #ESG #nature #humanrights #biodiversity https://bit.ly/3AsXTQy

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The Digital Directorate of the Scottish Government has set out a series of guidelines for the ethical use of data by the country’s public sector. Most of it is familiar from the debate on data ethics but the guidelines and pretty thorough and could provide a useful resource for organisations beyond Scotland that want to maintain strong ethical standards in their use of data. https://lnkd.in/etRdZU66 #publicsector #scotland #dataethics

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🎬 Yorkshire’s Screen Success: Investment Yields Over £234M in Film and TV Production.  In the past ten years, Screen Yorkshire has invested nearly £23m into local production, leading to over £234m in production spend, more than ten times the return on investment. This funding has driven high levels of film and TV activity in Yorkshire, showing that strategic investment in the screen industries can deliver huge economic benefits regionally.  Read more about our work here: https://shorturl.at/DXeu6 or in our bio link. *Feature Image: Enola-Holmes. Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes. Image: Credit.Alex-Bailey. Netflix-©-2022 #FilmIndustry #Filmmaking #TVProduction #FilmProduction #Cinema #MovieMaking #Television #BehindTheScenes #EconomicGrowth #LocalEconomy #EconomicImpact #BusinessGrowth #Investment #SupportLocal #JobCreation #SmallBusiness #FilmTourism #Tourism #Travel #Yorkshire

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Super to see my feature about environmental policy in Scotland so brilliantly designed by the team at The ENDS Report. A snippet for you... In Scotland, football is a subject easily avoided this summer. At this year’s Euros in Germany, the country’s target was to reach the knockout stages of the competition, a lofty ambition for a team low in the rankings and sat in a tough group. As it turned out, the players soon found themselves relaxing in their holiday homes. The team never got going; didn’t even huff or puff. The ambition was high but the foundations were flimsy. The Scottish government is now facing a similar story regarding its legacy on environmental protection – one that some believe has for too long been focused on fairytale ambitions and lofty aspirations rather than real action and delivery of results.  Goals have certainly been missed, while a commitment to continued alignment with the EU on environment laws has been criticised as no more than a “pious wish”. So, has Scotland puffed up its environmental progress and what will happen next as policymakers in Edinburgh, London, Brussels, and beyond brace for a potentially chaotic follow-up to recent election results? Thanks to all those who dedicated their time to talk about this, or have been keeping on top of it all. Colin Reid David Gow Laura Tainsh Richard Dixon Kimberley Pratt Kat Jones Sam Fankhauser Environmental Standards Scotland Lloyd Austin Scottish Environment LINK Scottish Environment Protection Agency Chatham House Màiri McAllan MSP Lisa Claire Whitten Scottish Green Party Tess Colley https://lnkd.in/esubfaAZ

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An interesting media manifesto from the News Media Association, ahead of the UK #GeneralElection. It’s a decent start but needs a lot more work. Its current demands include: 1) Compensation for publishers agreeing to feed large language models (LLM) such as ChatGPT 2) Special measures to protect local media (especially against the bulldozer of BBC coverage) 3) And legislation to guarantee press freedom Yet, there's nothing about training. For me, that’s a big miss. We need to nurture the next generation of reporters. I also worry that there’s no mention of diversity or inclusion. One of the biggest failings of journalism today is that everyone sounds (and looks) the same. We need fresh, new voices. But what else is missing? #JournalismMatters https://lnkd.in/eP2dTGxr

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"Advertising is a potent tool and now is the time for us all to step up, recognising the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to get ahead of disinformation. When information is delivered in a way that resonates with the audience, it can drive positive change. We can do three things: safeguard the public against misinformation by reaching them with a positive message, reframe by communicating the benefits of climate policy, or rebut misinformation with the relevant facts. The elections and the climate crisis will not wait, and neither can we. It’s time to act now," says Harriet Kingaby at ACT Climate Labs. Excellent piece c/o Sustainability Beat looking at why it’s important for climate communicators to help combat misinformation during the upcoming political elections. Well worth a read... 👇🏻 🌱 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/ehiCNDHw

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Should the UK government rethink its digital switchover plans for radio? Our latest blog explores why FM and AM remain vital for audiences and how a more balanced approach to licensing could foster innovation #Radio #MediaPolicy

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On the superb TV Makers podcast, UKTV commissioning exec Emile Nawagamuwa gives a brilliantly concise summary of the commissioning process. As he sees it, a commissioner’s primary job is simple. It’s all about extending their platform’s reach. This can be done in two ways: ratings or prestige. Ideally both. So how can producers cut through the noise? It starts with doing your homework. Having a deep understanding about the channel from what’s publicly available - the shows, the tone, the talent. And also to come with thoughts on what’s missing and where the channel or platform could go next. The commissioners’ role is to draw back the veil and provide the producer with all the information that is NOT publicly available. Audience insight. Shows that have been commissioned but not aired. Internal thoughts on talent. Broader strategy. Armed with this information, the producer can then begin to hone ideas focused around four key areas: 1️⃣ Talent - who is the face of the show, and what audience will they bring 2️⃣ Territory - what is the world of the show 3️⃣ Take - what’s the hook, the USP, the angle that makes it irresistible 4️⃣ Tone - what will it make the viewer FEEL, and how does this contribute to the wider tone of the channel Working in this way, conversations quickly become more targeted, more meaningful, and more productive. For producers, their slate becomes less scattergun and more focused. For commissioners, their life just got a whole lot easier. I could write a whole series of posts based on this podcast alone(!) If you work in tv development (or even if you don’t, but are curious about what commissioners actually do all day) then I strongly suggest listening. Link in comments.

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As the campaign leaflets are packed away and a new government settles in following the UK’s #GeneralElection, the #digital strategies employed by the parties offer insights for corporate communications teams.   Read more in our latest blog thanks to Mark Wainwright Ivan Seifert Seonaid Strachan Ben Marshall & Vivek Mehta👇 #digitalstrategy #insight #collaboration

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I came across this post and couldn't agree more. The idea of "placing" media doesn't and shouldn't exist. Effective media relations are about building relationships, understanding journalists' needs, and delivering compelling stories. It's a strategic process that requires skill, persistence, and a deep understanding of our audience. If we place media in a way that lacks authenticity, the company and brand might as well pay for advertising. Let's continue to advocate for authentic and impactful communication strategies.

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This marks a big step forward for our titles. The launch of news apps for the St Helens Star and the Wirral Globe, with full access for our digital subscribers. I firmly believe it is one of the most positive strides we’ve taken towards shaping our digital future. The Star and Globe were born as large-scale ‘free’ distribution newspapers half a century ago. They remain at the heart of their communities and provide a vital service, providing trusted news and information for our readers - connecting them with their communities. Both titles have had to evolve over the past decade and we’ve seen this through the enormous audience growth of the websites and the ongoing development of the print titles (which has driven newspaper sales). As we look to expand our growing number of digital subscribers and loyal audience, these apps are the next significant step, offering an improved user experience for subscribers that includes access to all online news and content - and digital e-editions of the weekly newspaper editions. We have some introductory offers on at the moment (£5 for 5 months), so give our apps a try and let us know your feedback. https://lnkd.in/e9EWA2Uy #news #digitalsubscriptions #journalism

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🚨 REVEALED 🚨 : What the local election results mean for your planning application. ...and drum roll please.... Nothing. Huh? New political administrations, new councillors, lots of briefings needed - right? No, not really. Ask yourself, are members of planning committees still going to be influenced by NIMBYs? If the answer is 'yes' to this question, then it's 'yes' to the next. Will members of planning committees be influenced by supporters? So your plan to focus on generating meaningful support is still the right one. Unless that's not your plan, in which case.... ... do you think it should be? #planning #housing #realestate

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Trying something new today: preparing a talk by scripting it like a podcast. Most of the received wisdom I’ve heard about public speaking suggests making bullet points and speaking to them in a natural voice. But when I script podcasts I write them verbatim. It allows you to hone and refine certain phrases, choose your words, and edit carefully. Sure, staring at a piece of paper when you’re speaking is a bad look - but politicians and TV presenters use verbatim autocue - why not humble industry speakers (even if you don’t have an autocue). As long as you can deliver and perform well from a script I think it works. So far, finding it an extremely helpful process. I’d love some input from other experienced speakers - how do you prepare your speeches? Verbatim, bullet points, or something else? If you want to hear the results in person - about how to use podcasts to extend brand reach - come along to the PRCA conference on sept 12th. https://lnkd.in/edyY3aHg

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Top read news and analysis by the Lexology PRO specialist data protection, tech and AI reporters last week (16 - 20 September): Information Commissioner's Office cookie crackdown kicks off, by Douglas Clarke-Williams: The ICO has formally criticised Sky Betting and Gaming for illegal placement of tracking cookies on users’ devices, but Martin Sloan says the reprimand sends a mixed message. https://lnkd.in/efvi54hg The incoming EU #DORA will streamline the process of regulatory engagement for covered entities, an in-house lawyer for Google Cloud has said. By me: https://lnkd.in/enA4dKVz OpenAI lawyer likens model training to search engines, by me: A lawyer representing OpenAI has argued that the company’s scraping of public data to train its models is just the latest in a string of legally protected uses of copyrighted information by innovative tech companies. https://lnkd.in/em3QakPi Access the specialist reporting team's content at the Lexology PRO data hub: https://lnkd.in/ewkQ8vMM

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People Want real Change - Sunak v Starmer: Green groups call on broadcasters to ensure climate change features in TV debates: https://lnkd.in/eqxDwp3N #elections #UK #UKelections #TVdebates #climatechange

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From the editor of Business Green: “Fresh polling and results suggest Number 10's decision to rollback climate policies - and crucially to be seen to do so - has backfired quite spectacularly.” UK Local elections: Results and polling suggest voters 'as committed as ever' to net zero: https://lnkd.in/e3gDbTvA #netzero #UK #voters #politics

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I’ve been thinking a lot about on how people view climate action differently. This study shows 61% of G20 citizens support urgent action, but a staggering 39% are still unconcerned or skeptical. It’s a reminder that we need to engage everyone, not just those already on board. 🌍 Curious where you stand? Check out the article here 👇 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Engagement

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