07-02-2023, 10:47 PM
(07-02-2023, 02:47 PM)Kojak Wrote:(03-02-2023, 06:00 PM)matthieu1221 Wrote: I think the pacing in particular is quite off. It's one thing to be sensationalist, another one to be engaging. Clearly there has been a massive success in Sky's non-television formats, notably TikTok, so clearly they are doing something right there which is encouraging a lot of younger audiences to the news. Social media and television, are very well two different target audiences and mediums, but clearly something in their social media input is catching eyes and may well be replicable to some extent on TV?
As a former international viewer from outside the UK, I've always found Sky to be very strong with international stories, even pre-Ukraine, a big advantage when many domestic news channels don't usually have the same amount of resources. The HK coverage on Hotspots in particular was great. Personally, I think that's where Sky really shines. It's engaging, interesting, and you really learn something from it.
The everyday news coverage is dull but editorially, pretty much beyond reproach. If it works for them, so be it, but I do think it could be made more lively (I'm a big fan of duos on TV!) without compromising on quality journalism.
Inspired by something I mentioned on the BBC thread - I think something like this is what I'd like to see return:
www.youtube.com
I'm certainly not saying copy that shot-for-shot - what I am saying is take some inspiration from that style and bring it into now. I know in 2023, brash and bold is out, and sober and 'grown-up' is in, so you'd have to adapt it to current norms and tastes. Look at the BBC and their gorgeous new studio B for inspiration (not something I ever thought I'd say!).
I can’t keep up with that. Far too much going on.