Improving Workplace Diversity

What started out as a contentious issue with the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has entered the public sphere dramatically as firms look to sure up their recruitment processes for workplace diversity. The Bank of England’s decision to hire the sole man out of a shortlist of five came as quite a shock to […]

Gender Pay Gap results

As the deadline for reporting the gender pay gap passes, most firms have now announced the difference in pay between men and women. Over 1,000 firms delivered their reports on the final day, raising the number of companies that have reported to over 10,000. Lumina takes a look at the media industry and its figures,  […]

A Game of ‘Cast and Mouse’

As Comcast, Disney and Fox tussle for a slice of Sky, how is the media landscape likely to change? Though always a changeable industry, the bombshells shaking the media sector over the past few months have captivated attention like never before. As emerging digital players such as Netflix and Facebook continue to challenge traditional platforms, […]

MoviePass concept gets a UK equivalent

The cinema industry in the UK has remained steady in recent years. Long gone are the years of decline and concern that home entertainment would overtake the exhibition sector, the cinemas have fought back to maintain admission figures. In recent months, there have been several disruptors in the sector looking to offer cheap cinema access. […]

Cities bidding for Channel 4 move

Several months have passed since the news that then-Culture Secretary Karen Bradley announced that the Channel 4 relocation would proceed. Bold claims, but more cities are becoming attracted to the idea of housing a national broadcaster. Lumina takes a look at the latest developments in the Channel 4 relocation and what cities have come forward. […]

Chief Content Officer – A Transformative Position

The Chief Content Officer has become a key senior role within most media organisations. As platforms continue to implement explanation plans, incorporating more media formats, the need for the Chief Content Officer to oversee those plans is crucial. Lumina previously looked at the responsibility of the CCO in the SVOD market last year. Yet, now […]

HR Hot Topic | The Future Workplace

As Lumina builds up towards our exclusive 2018 HR Forum – a networking event in London for HR professionals in the media industry – we take a look at some of the hot topics in the area. First up, we report on what the future workplace may transform, with new AI partnerships and decreases in […]

Your next opportunity in the Social Media age

In today’s world, social media plays a large role in most day-to-day lives. As daily consumption continues to hit new records, social media has provided excellent opportunities for the senior executives with the likes of LinkedIn acting as an additional tool for both recruiter and professional. One of the biggest opportunities comes from LinkedIn. The […]

Trend 2018 – Acquisitions and Mergers

This article is based on credible news stories from recent months and points are speculative based on personal opinion.  As part of our continued look at the news likely to dominate the media and entertainment sectors, Lumina takes a look at the rumour mill from 2017 and how it could pan out this year. The media industry […]