Our next Media Society discussion event is about the future of British television. Join us for an online Zoom discussion on Wednesday 7th October at 6pm.
Event Details:
British television is going through the biggest upheaval in a generation – and it's happening on multiple fronts at once.
US media giants are reshaping the landscape: with Sky's planned acquisition of ITV and the Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Meanwhile, the BBC is grappling with funding pressures and cutbacks, and the future of the licence fee itself is being questioned as part of next year’s Charter Renewal.
At the same time, viewing habits are shifting fast. YouTube has become a rival to traditional broadcasters. Streaming services are pulling audiences away from linear TV. There’s an ongoing debate about how to protect public service broadcasting. And there’ll soon be a government decision on when to switch off Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT).
These issues raise a crucial question: what will British television look like in 5 or 10 years' time?
Join the Media Society for a live online panel discussion bringing together broadcasting experts to discuss what's driving these changes and how they will affect viewers and wider society.
Event Panel: To be announced
Event Schedule: Wednesday 7th October. Zoom starts at 6pm. Discussion ends at 7pm
Tickets: Free for Media Society members (join the Media Society here). Non-members: £10. Students: £5.
About the Media Society
The President of the Media Society is Nigel Dacre - feel free to email him with questions or suggestions: president@themediasociety.com
The Media Society is a British charity that organises events and activities about media issues.
