Tom Cairns is an experienced professional with a diverse background in business services, digital strategy, and multimedia production. Currently serving as the Head of Business Services at the British Board of Film Classification since December 2013, Tom has been instrumental in establishing partnerships for age rating in the evolving Video on Demand market. Previously, Tom worked as a Digital Account Manager at the same organization, where responsibilities included creating age labeling products and compliance services. With roles spanning business development at LiveWire Mobile, content production at Red Bee Media and BBC Broadcast, and project management at Paragon Publishing, Tom possesses a strong track record in managing teams, developing strategies, and overseeing content delivery across various media platforms. Tom holds a degree from Bournemouth University obtained between 1996 and 1999.
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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
Independent and not-for-profit, the BBFC is here to help everyone in the UK – especially children and families – choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. With over 100 years’ experience, we regularly consult people across the UK to listen to what they say, think and feel about what’s appropriate for children of all ages to watch. And the services we offer are continually evolving. Now, as well as classifying films released in UK cinemas and on DVD and Blu-ray, we’re providing age-ratings for Video On Demand and music videos online, and helping mobile phone operators set parental controls at the right level. We’re also setting the standards for how the adult industry will age-verify people accessing online pornography, helping give children protection online as well as offline, and continuing to help everyone – children, families and adults – choose well.