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10 Brilliant Black-Hosted Podcasts to Celebrate This Black History Month

Podcasts have become joyful spaces for storytelling, laughter and connection. This Black History Month, we’re celebrating creators who bring energy, insight and heart to every episode from lively […]

Joyful Black Stories in Film and Television

Film and Television have the power to tell stories that inspire, educate and connect us. This Black History Month we have put together a joyful and meaningful list […]

5 Key Takeaways from Brand Licensing Europe 2025

Searchlight regularly provides recruitment & executive search services to the brand licensing industry. It was therefore a pleasure to meet up with so many of our clients at […]

Developing Leaders for the Future

Old school management approaches which reinforced the infallibility of the leader and consideration for everyone’s position in the hierarchy developed at a time when work was routine and […]

AI in Action: Applications in TV Production

It was a pleasure to be apart of the audience for the Royal Television Society’s AI in Action: Applications in TV Production. Helen killeen (ITV Studios), Donna Mulvey-Jones […]

The Podcast Industry in 2025

Since 2023, podcasts have become one of the most accessible and engaging forms of media, with convenience cited as one of the key reasons for their success. Podcasts […]

Global Supply Chains Hit by Trump’s Tariff Rule. Here’s What It Means:

On Sunday 4th May 2025, Trump stunned Hollywood by declaring ‘Commerce Department and USTR to impose a 100% tariff on every movie coming into our country produced in […]

What’s on in Media & Entertainment 2025?

Throughout 2025 the media and entertainment industry has seen a number of major events, both in the UK and internationally. These gatherings have brought together leading professionals shaping […]

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