CMF Blog
October 28, 2020
By Colin Ward Deputy Director Children’s Media Foundation In recent weeks we have seen something of a charm offensive from YouTube. Ben McOwen Wilson, MD of YouTube UK and Ireland, suggested in a recent interview with The Guardian that it is time we reframed the way the platform is perceived, with greater acknowledgement of […]
Industry Policy
September 28, 2020
The Government has proposed that Ofcom take responsibility for the regulation of Video Sharing Platforms (VSPs) based in the UK – such as TikTok. Ofcom issued a call for evidence – or a public consultation – on the proposal. This action is to bring the UK into line with a European directive – the AVMSD. The government proposal is […]
Industry Policy Research
September 25, 2020
Ash Perrin CEO The Flying Seagull Project Dedicated to Sir Ken Robinson for his shining light of inspiration and willingness to challenge the norm. Let’s start from absolute Square 1. What is play? Play is the indigenous language of the child, and it is the simplest language there is. It demands total revelation, […]
Industry Policy Research
July 30, 2020
Ofcom announced on Tuesday 28 July that it was permitting the BBC to reduce its commitment to Newsround, allowing them to drop two of the three daily bulletins on the CBBC channel, leaving just one “breakfast time” news which it was relegating to 7.45 am. Basically Ofcom has caved-in to all the BBC’s demands, including […]
Industry Policy
July 30, 2020
By Nikki Stearman Senior Games Designer, Dubit and CMF Executive Group Member for Events I was honoured to produce the Children’s Media Conference Question Time this year with the support of Executive Producer Anna Home, Chair of the Children’s Media Foundation, ‘Right Now and What’s Next?’ explored the strategic questions around kids and content and […]
Events Industry
July 28, 2020
Over the past eighty 80 years, Bugs Bunny — known as a “wascally wabbit” by his fellow Looney Tunes character, Elmer Fudd — has entertained audiences of all ages with his zany antics and endearing, timeless appeal. Bugs Bunny’s long ears, knowing eyes, snappy smile and trademark buck teeth are iconic, but it’s […]
Industry
July 28, 2020
By Olivia Dickinson Digital Consultant and CMF Executive Group Member for Diversity and Inclusion This year’s CMC gave us an amazing opportunity to create content that gives you concrete, practical actions and takeaways. Every one of the contributors in the 9 films that make up Inclusivity Now tells you at least one practical thing you […]
Events Industry
July 28, 2020
By Jane Kirkham Clerk to the All Party Parliamentary Group CMF Executive Group Member for political and governmental liaison. Maybe I don’t get out enough but I love going to Sheffield. The annual bunfight that is the Children’s Media Conference – I look forward to it all year. OK, I don’t get out much but then […]
Events
June 26, 2020
What’s Happening In CMC 2020? By Greg Childs Director, CMF and Diana Hinshelwood Newsletter Editor, CMF Executive Group Lockdown may have stopped us gathering in Sheffield for CMC 2020, but with an on-line conference and an all-star line-up, July’s conference is still the hot ticket. CMC 2020 On-line is happening from 6th -10th […]
CMF Updates Events Industry Policy Research
June 26, 2020
Proposed Inquiry on Public Service Broadcasting And Content For Children by The Children’s Media Foundation By Colin Ward Research, Outreach and Deputy Director CMF Back in January, before there were any COVID cases in this country, some people working with the Children’s Media Foundation started to ask fundamental questions about the future of […]
CMF Updates Industry Policy Research
