COVID 19 | Transforming the TV Industry – Viewer Behaviour

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With 20+ years in technology, Stuart’s overseen the Product Development of several large and respected online product’s including The Telegraph’s iPad Edition, Channel 4’s 4oD Platform, as well establishing the online Home Delivery services for both KFC and Nando’s.

Stuart’s currently the Head of Product for ITV Hub. He is focusing on moving the Hub to be a modern digital platform for large scale ad-funded and ad-free viewing.

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James manages the UK market which is a major hub for Discovery. In the UK, he is responsible for a business that encompasses 18 channel brands including Discovery Channel, Eurosport, TLC, Quest, Quest Red and Really, and AVOD aggregation service dplay. His commercial development teamwork across more than 140 EMEA markets.

James has been with Discovery for 20 years, working in management roles and territories across the globe. Previously he served as General Manager for Emerging Business and Head of Product & Business Development for the Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region, spearheading transformative partnerships and significantly expanding Discovery’s presence. He also led the growth and consolidation of its Japanese business in his role as President of Discovery Japan.

James studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University.

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Leah is Innovation Lead at i2 media research – the interdisciplinary team of experts in how humans and technology can work together – for the benefit of consumers and business. Leah uses psychological and design research methods to understand the user experience of new technologies and digital media. She provides insights and recommendations which inform commercial, communications and economic strategies for clients across the technology and media and culture industries.

For the TV industry Leah has helped to identify the risks and benefits of transformative technologies like personalisation and 5G for both the industry and consumer. This research aims to inform the optimisation of the users experience of digital TV and the development of sustainable business models for the industry.

Prior to joining i2 media research, Leah ran a charity and a social enterprise. She has 12 years’ experience of social entrepreneurship.

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Dan has over 20 years’ experience working in the broadcast space, starting in the early days at Carlton Digital and ITV, before moving to Sky and A+E Networks, gaining valuable experience working across multiple disciplines including marketing, ad sales, sponsorship and channel distribution in the UK, Scandinavia and Benelux. Dan has led the commercial development for Simplestream from a start-up to where it has successfully got to today and his extensive knowledge of broadcasting, marketing, ad sales and OTT channel distribution has enabled Simplestream to accelerate their success in the broadcast and media sectors.

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Richard is responsible for the DTG’s growth and development. With over 20 years of TV industry experience, Richard drives the DTG’s unique collaborative culture.

Richard joined the DTG in 2004 as Director of Public Affairs. He was appointed Director-General in 2006 before transferring to Freesat as Commercial Development Director.

Following Freesat’s launch, Richard returned as DTG DG in 2008. In 2012, Richard was named as one of the 50 most influential digital media leaders by Digital TV Europe. Before the DTG, Richard spent 15 years in the TV industry with roles at Sony, Toshiba and Pace.

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Working closely with media clients and colleagues in the sector, Martyn brings the latest trends and innovations to life. He helps makes sense of what is most relevant, what the impact might be and how the industry should respond.

Although his approach is cross-sector, he primarily focuses on digital media, working increasingly with disruptors around technologies such as blockchain and AI. He sees the potential of digital and technology innovation, particularly its impact on customer experiences, competitiveness and growth.

Before joining EY in 2012, Martyn was Director of Research & Information for Northern Europe at a global management consultancy.