By James Doleman Women working in TV and radio are paid less and are less likely to be promoted than male colleagues, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). As part of its evidence to a House of Lords inquiry the National Union of Journalists surveyed its female members and found that women working in broadcast find sexist attitudes prevalent in the workplace. A snapshot survey of 227 NUJ members disclosed unequal pay rates and women being overlooked for promotion. As part of its evidence for the House of Lords Communication Committee’s inquiry into women in broadcasting, the NUJ surveyed its female members working Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy James Doleman Women working in TV and radio are paid less and are less likely to be promoted than male colleagues, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). As part of its evidence to a House of Lords inquiry the National Union of Journalists surveyed its female members and found that women working in broadcast find sexist attitudes prevalent in the workplace. A snapshot survey of 227 NUJ members disclosed unequal pay rates and women being overlooked for promotion. As part of its evidence for the House of Lords Communication Committee’s inquiry into women in broadcasting, the NUJ surveyed its female members working Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John McCarthy The RAF has announced that it will sponsor peak time content on the Discovery Channel and DMAX for a year in a bid to recruit adventurous viewers. The deal, which will include the sponsorship of adventure programming across Discovery Channel, DMAX and Quest, was negotiated by M4C and planned by MEC. It will see the RAF support over 150 hours of programming throughout the year. The ad drive will also be supported with online and on-air competitions over the new year – a period the RAF claims is a vital recruitment window. Among the sponsored programming is ‘Lost Worlds with Monty Halls and Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Natalie Mortimer Argos has appointed Matt Hobbs to the new role of head of digital engineering, as part of a drive by the company to become a digital leader in retail. Hobbs, who joins from Nuance Communications where he was responsible for delivering a global multi-channel digital technology platform, will work across digital and IT teams on the continued development of technical and engineering capabilities within the business. Based at the Innovation Hub in Victoria, London, he will support expanding digital delivery channels, scaling teams, process and platforms. On his appointment, Bertrand Bodson, chief digital officer, Home Retail Group, said: “His expertise will be key Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Staff Writer Here we have, for your delectation, the heart-warming tale of a diminutive robot who falls head over heels for a dainty vacuum cleaner. This German online spot for Vorwerk’s new Kobold VR200 manages to show how effective its suction is without resorting to dry, man-in-a-white-coat demonstrations… instead, we have our robot, bewitched and entranced, wondering how to win its love. Sponsor: Saatchi & Saatchi (Düsseldorf) ECD: Alexander Reiss Creative Director: Daniel Grether Creative: Ingmar Krannich / Tanja Dringenberg / Thorsten Altmann / Jean-Pierre Gregor / John Pallant TV Producer: Annette Berkenbusch / Lexy Stingl Film Production: Smuggler Director: Jamie Rafn Producer: Ray Leakey Post Production: Electric Theatre Collective Sound Design: Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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