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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
¡AU! is now available on Substack too! auworks.substack.com/p/ibc2026-re...
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IBC2026 Review: No more money, AI meh, and Trump in Ireland
IBC2026 was the year broadcast rolled up its sleeves and embraced change, despite not knowing what that change looked like
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The new issue of our magazine ¡AU! Journal is here! In this one: ☀️ Production management software ☀️ Film shoots in an overheated world ☀️ Cybersecurity and your production workflow ☀️ Australia hits back at AI ☀️ Ecoflow X measures streaming energy au-works.com/au-journal-s...
Cover of magazine ¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026. Full page image of a young woman wearing an orange shirt, juggling balls.Double-page spread of ¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026, pp. 14-15. Headline: "The Summer Heatwaves Showed an Industry Unprepared for the Rising Temperatures Ahead" against an image of silhouetted workers in the sparks and flame of a steel mill.Double-page spread of ¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026, pp. 22-23. Headline: "What will it take for productions to get serious about security?" against a red background. On the left page a masked burgler, on the right page, and open door.Double-page spread of ¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026, pp. 32-33. Headline: "Australia stands up to AI" against a background showing a spectacularly lit up Sydney Opera House at night. Text on the right hand page against a yellow background.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We were delighted to be a supporter - and guest - of the amazing Green Line to #IBCShow again this year!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
@nromanek.bsky.social gives his take on this weekend’s big IBC Show in Amsterdam.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
¡AU!'s @nromanek.bsky.social does the weekly creative industries wrap-up
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Security expert Shaun Reardon explains why having good #cybersecurity practice in your media business puts you ahead of competition. Part of our Content Defense Summit 2 that we ran this summer. Big thanks to our sponsor Content Vault. 🔅 Watch the entire session here: youtu.be/TRLuMY98oYs?...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
¡AU!'s @nromanek.bsky.social does the weekly creative industries wrap-up
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
As trust in the US institutions falters, will European media companies spin up more of their own sovereign delivery tech? Check out this from the Spring issue of our magazine ¡AU! Journal heyzine.com/flip-book/88...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The first session of our recent Content Defense Summit 2 looks at the findings of the Motion Picture Association's STAR Report on #security threats to the movie industry and how productions should be safeguarding their workflows. Watch: youtu.be/S016jzcE624?...
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Content Defense Summit 2 | A safe hand-off: Best practice for securing production & post files
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
How will media companies protect their production teams as temperatures continue to rise? Thanks to all who contributed insights, esp. those who spoke on the record: @bectu.bsky.social's Spencer Macdonald, Severn Screen's Tilly Ashton & OnBio's Hayley Wallace. au-works.com/the-june-hea...
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The June heatwave showed productions are unprepared for the temperature rises ahead | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
The hottest European June on record killed 10,000 people. How will productions - and their crews - cope as temperatures continue to rise?
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Opinion: The sale of ITV to US media giant Comcast is just the latest in the UK stampede to give up its most valuable assets au-works.com/the-uk-media...
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Are the UK creative industries in the clutches of “superpower suicide”? | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
The sale of ITV to Comcast is just the latest example of the UK going out of its way to get rid of one of its most important sectors
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Yesterday's Showcase was hosted by Sustainable Film and featured vendors offering forward-looking, sustainable production solutions. Attendees were producers, production managers, sustainabiity coordinators & our very own @nromanek.bsky.social
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Our weekly livestream where @nromanek.bsky.social chats about the week in creativity starts at 3pm UK time. Here's the link: riverside.com/studio/neal-...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Join @nromanek.bsky.social for this week's sit down, in slightly less than an hour.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A sample:
¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026 issue pp.6-7¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026 issue pp.26-27¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026 issue pp.32-33¡AU! Journal, Summer 2026 issue pp.38-39
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The new issue of our magazine ¡AU! Journal is here! In this one 👉 🇱🇻 Baltic TV prepares for the worst 🇫🇷 France's sovereign CDN push 👬 Get paid for your digital likeness 🛡️ On-set security does good in real life 🌳 Climate storytelling resources Read it now! au-works.com/au-journal-s... #aujournal
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¡AU! Journal – Spring 2026 | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
Issue Three of ¡AU! Journal looks at how creative businesses are keeping control of infrastructure, identity and personal security.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A determined @nromanek.bsky.social gets this week's livestream out by not doing a livestream. Check it out.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
That is "listen to our experts". Sorry, we have a cold.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join us TODAY for the Content Defense Summit II. Listed to our experts talk about keeping production & post workflows safe from evil hackers & dumb employees. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/content-ip... ➡️ Or just jump on the Zoom at 9am Eastern/2pm UK time: us02web.zoom.us/j/85048663402
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Content & IP Defense Summit II: Protecting your production content
How to protect your media production from pirates, hackers, and hungry AI's
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Kari Grubin of the MPAA's Trusted Partner Network will join our Content Defense Summit. She'll talk about the TPA's work to build safe workflows in a world of cyber-danger. Join us: June 15, 9am Eastern/2pm UK Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/content-ip... Thanks to our sponsor Content Vault!
Headshot of Kari Gruber of the MPAA's Trusted Partner Network
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Stephen Colbert escapes the burning building of broadcast and joins the creator economy au-works.com/stephen-colb...
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Stephen Colbert’s final week was a tipping point – welcome to broadcast’s Year Zero | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
The end of Late Night, and the launch of Colbert's own channel may mark a tipping point
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Reardon will join ¡AU! in a conversation about the real world cyber threats to media businesses - not just now, but in the months & years ahead. Free registration: 🟡 June 15, 9am Eastern/2pm UK. 🟡 Online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/content-ip...
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Content & IP Defense Summit II: Protecting your production content
A masterclass in protecting your media productions from pirates, hackers, and hungry AI's
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're delighted to announce #cybersecurity expert Shaun Reardon will join our Content & IP Defense Summit II on June 15 Reardon's Scotland Yard counterterrorism work is why you have to take your shoes off at airports - seriously. He was also cyber operations advisor for the London 2012 Olympics.
Headshot of cybersecurity consultant Shaun Reardon
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
"This is based on “innoculation theory” which asserts that people can be protected against certain kinds of persuasion by hearing refutation of the misinformation before they are exposed." au-works.com/new-study-sa...
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Study suggests “prebunking” can help audiences resist fake news | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
An international study says that prebunking videos can make people more cautious about new content they encounter
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The first session from our Diversity & Excellence Summit II features Lisa Bell from Tell Jane giving us a state of the media industry regarding inclusion & safeguarding, plus tips on how business leaders be talking about these subjects in a hostile environment. Watch now: youtu.be/-_o9f7A_c0s?...
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"Clear is kind, unclear is unkind": Tell Jane's Lisa Bell talks boundaries & behavior at work
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Be sure to sign up for the ¡AU! newsletter to join our next Excellence event! dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/131217...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Access VFX broke down its amazing set of resources, events, and mentorship opportunities for people wanting to enter the #VFX & #animation sectors. accessvfx.org Mentoring program: accessvfx.org/mentors initiatives.prospela.com/access-vfx (direct link)
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ACCESS:VFX - ACCESS:VFX
ACCESS:VFX is a global, industry-led, non-profit comprising of over 70 leading studios, industry bodies and educational establishments in the visual effects and animation industries.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
On Air broke down how students did a 24/hr around the world broadcast last year, and its plans for an event bigger livestreamed event this year. www.mediatalentmanifesto.com/on-air If you want to support the 2026 On Air: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Services 1 — Media Talent Manifesto
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Rise told its story of women's mentorship & empowerment in the broadcast industry. risewib.com/mentoring
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Rise Women in Broadcast | Rise Mentoring Programme
Are you a woman dreaming of making strides in the media technology sector? Our coveted six-month journey is tailor-made to support and empower you every step of the way.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Tell Jane's Lisa Bell showed us how to talk "DEI" to an anti-DEI audience. www.telljane.co.uk
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Harassment, Discrimination & Bullying HR Consultancy UK - Tell Jane
The UK's leading HR consultancy specialising in training and case handling to improve workplaces, reducing harassment and discrimination.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Big Thanks to our amazing guests at yesterday's Diversity & Excellence Summit!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Tomorrow, 2pm UK time, our founder @nromanek.bsky.social will introduce you to people and organizations building the next generation of media talent. Join us!
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Neal Romanek @nromanek.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Join us tomorrow, 9am ET/2pm UK time for the @auworks.bsky.social Diversity & Excellence Summit II. We'll talk training & skills for broadcast and VFX, and the media biz in general. It's free. Here's the Evenbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/au-diversi...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Fake news gets funny as @theonion.com takes over conspiracy site Infowars - comedian Tim Heidecker will be new creative director au-works.com/satirical-ne...
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The Onion finally gets its hands on infamous misinformation outlet Infowars | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
The satirical news site has been allowed to lease conspiracy brand Infowars with comedian Tim Heidecker as creative director
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Yes! Join us!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The big #NABShow kicks off this week (April 18-22). We've published a content security preview to help attendees stay on top of the fight against hackers, pirates & ruthless robots: au-works.com/hook-up-with... #NAB2026 #contentsecurity #antipiracy
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Hook up with fellow pirate hunters using our NAB Show content security guide | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
Here's a sampling of the vendors and conference sessions you should check out at next week's NAB Show
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
An eventful couple weeks in the bubbly world of Gen AI. OpenAI drops Sora video, having made a whopping $1.4 million on the thing. Don't worry, we're sure the larger business model is sound. Also the UK govt takes a "wait & see" position on AI regulation. au-works.com/sora-shuts-d...
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OpenAI’s Sora closes shop after making a million dollars; UK government tiptoes around AI regulation | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
OpenAI abandons its video creation product Sora, and the UK sticks with status quo for AI regulation - for now
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We talk with Roy Gutterman of the Tully Center for Free Speec about the threats to press freedom in the US and the latest attempt by the FCC to intimidate US news broadcasters. au-works.com/video-we-tal...
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Video: We talk to the Tully Center for Free Speech about the FCC’s threats against US news networks | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
We talk to press freedom expert Roy Gutterman about the impact of recent FCC's threats against US news networks
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We're thrilled to announce the return of our second Diversity & Excellence Summit (dubbed "The DEI the Earth Stood Still"). Join us April 28 for some online brainstorming on how to develop the next generation of global media talent. Tix available next week! au-works.com/the-dei-the-...
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“The DEI the Earth Stood Still”: Our Diversity & Excellence Summit returns, April 28 | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
¡AU!'s online conference on finding and developing the next generation of media talent is back!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
A big thanks to AIMICI for inviting us to today's really groundbreaking (in terms of starting a big job) discussion on AI, liability, and the law. Be sure to subscribe to ¡AU! (see the linkies in bio) to get all the analysis.
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Who else is at #Accelerators2026 today?!
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We have just the event for you! It's The Flint Green Line to IBC, which we helped launch when we ran @theflintmedia.bsky.social. You could say #HeadwayToISE is its nephew. More info here: www.linkedin.com/posts/neil-h... #TheFlintGreenLine
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#greenline #ibc #greenline #ibcshow2026 #greenline #greenline #greenline #greenline #greenline #sustainability | Neil Howman
All Aboard The #GreenLine to #IBC 2026 Hello This year’s #GreenLine to the #IBCShow2026 will depart from London St Pancras on Thursday, September 10th 2026 - at 11:04 (UK) to be precise! If you wou...
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Film is back - or maybe it never left. At the #BSCExpo, legacy capture formats were on display as a cutting edge option for #cinematographers. au-works.com/film-and-vhs...
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Film (and VHS and Hi8 and MiniDV) is forever at the BSC Expo | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
Old image capture formats showed off as a new, cutting edge option for filmmakers at the BSC Expo in London
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Last week we visited #ISE2026 in #Barcelona, one of the world's biggest audiovisual tech gatherings. This year's show saw the collision of two media tech sectors, each feeling around for what the new feature might be. au-works.com/collapse-and...
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Collapse and reinvention at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
One of the AV industry’s biggest trade fares has broadcast knocking at its doors, and ¡AU!’s networking event on a train “Headway to ISE” launches
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Headway is designed to get media industry travel out of the air and down to earth for low-carbon fun & networking. There are still FREE tix available for this year's Headway, leaving Paris Gare De Lyon on the afternoon of Feb. 2. To reserve your seat, DM us or email ISE@au-works.com #ISE2026
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We're delighted for the support of Greening of Streaming for our Headway To ISE event, running Feb. 2. Headway is a day of fun & professional hobnobbing on a train travelling from Paris to Barcelona for next week's big @iseshow.bsky.social tech trade show. au-works.com/greening-of-... #ISE2026
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Greening of Streaming supports Headway to ISE sustainable travel event | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
Sustainable streaming experts GoS are supporting green travel for the media professionals
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
We're doing a train trip + networking event to promote sustainable travel for the media industry. Feb. 2 from Paris to Barcelona, on the way to the @iseshow.bsky.social trade show! It's called Headway. Join us! au-works.com/aus-headway-... #headway #headwaytoise #headwaytoise2026
French SNFC train on the rails just outside a station
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¡AU! @auworks.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
As Russia tests boundaries across Europe, Latvia is upgrading its disaster recovery tech. au-works.com/with-an-expa...
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With an expansionist neighbor, Baltic broadcasters are taking disaster preparedness seriously | Change management & resilience for the creative industries
Broadcasters in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are thinking about how to keep TV on the air in the event of a major incident
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