Tag: CMF Updates

Kids and VR

July 31, 2018 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

“Conjuring Magical Experiences for Kids in VR” is the 3rd in a series of VR and Kids’ roadshows organised by the Childrens’ Media Foundation. It will be on Tuesday 25th September in Manchester. Hosted by Immotion (Studio Liddell), the event will look at Experience Design for kids in Virtual Reality. Peter Caddock, Head of Immersive Technologies at Immotion […]

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CMF Yearbook 2018 on Sale Now

June 28, 2018 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

Now in its 6th year, the Yearbook is an invaluable and enjoyable record of the highs and lows of the children’s media world in 2018. With perspectives from regulators, the industry, audience specialists, academics and with policy insights from the CMF and others, it captures the “state of the nation” – and beyond – for this busy […]

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Discount CMC

June 28, 2018 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

Children’s Media Foundation supporters, patrons, and members from supporting companies can buy Children’s Media Conference tickets at a discount for £380 + VAT. That’s a saving of £115 on the full rate. If you are not currently a CMF supporter or patron – sign up here for as little as £25. Then register for CMC by using this link which automatically […]

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CMC – Special Offer

June 18, 2018 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

Children’s Media Foundation supporters, patrons, and members from supporting companies and organisations can buy Children’s Media Conference tickets at a special discounted rate of £380 + VAT – that’s a saving of £115 + VAT on the full rate. If you are not currently a CMF supporter or patron – sign up here for as little as […]

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Children’s Media Yearbook

February 28, 2018 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

The Yearbook will return in July 2018 and Editor Terri Langan is looking for content. Contact her with your proposals: editor@thechildrensmediafoundation.org Meanwhile you can buy the 2017 Children’s Media Yearbook for £10 + p&p, or the digital download for £7.95. These versions are free to CMF patrons and supporters. Donate and join here. We have two […]

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CMF Ofcom Consultation Event – Change of Date – 24th January 2018

December 22, 2017 Yara Farran CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

The CMF event which was to have taken place on 6th February to discuss Ofcom’s Review of Children’s Content will now take place on 24th January 2018. The evening event is being brought forward to fit into Ofcom’s consultation period, which closes at the end of January. This will be a great chance to make your views known on the Ofcom plans […]

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VR and Kids: CMF ‘On the Road’ in 2018

December 22, 2017 Yara Farran CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

After the success of the VR strand at the Children’s Media Conference in July 2017, the Foundation welcomed Alison Norrington to the Exec Group of CMF to explore the research and understanding of the implications of VR on children. As VR becomes ever more a consumer proposition, it’s becoming apparent that not enough is known about its safe use and […]

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Internet Safety Strategy

December 22, 2017 Yara Farran CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

The Government’s Internet Safety Strategy Consultation closed on Dec 7th and couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time, as all the concerns about the power of social media platforms emerged in the press and political circles, with everything from election rigging to online bullying coming under scrutiny as never before. CMF has been voicing concerns for […]

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Event Producers – CMF Needs You!

November 21, 2017 Yara Farran CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

Are you familiar with children’s media policy and legislation? Or are you engaged in production for TV, audio, animation, digital production or publishing – and interested in the bigger picture? If so, the CMF would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for Event Producers to deliver our regular evening events in the upcoming year. This is […]

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Call for Writers and Sponsors for the 2018 Children’s Media Yearbook

November 21, 2017 Samantha Lawyer CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0

The 2017 Children’s Media Yearbook was distributed to every delegate at the Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield in July 2017. That meant it reached over 1200 people who either work in, or are associated with, the children’s media industry. From everyone who contributed an article, to those who enjoyed reading the book, the feedback was highly appreciative. […]

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