OTT Question Time Online is our regular debate show, where a rotating panel of senior streaming executives tackle the biggest issues facing the industry.

OTTQT Riffs, on the other hand, is me and my new co-host, Lydia Fairfax, having a chat about all things OTT. Riffing, if you like. No panel, no live audience. Just the two of us in conversation.

Think of it as a visual podcast: informal, unscripted, and (with any luck) always interesting. 

This week, in our very first Riffs episode, Lydia and I discuss the rhythms of the industry, particularly in this Autumn term. We cover the events that we’ll be attending (IBC, the RTS Cambridge Convention, Sports Pro Madrid and the Future TV Advertising Forum), 2026 roadmaps, the wind-down to Christmas and, of course, prep for our conference, OTT Question Time Live. And, as it is our inaugural show, we explain what we both do in the industry and how we got into our present roles.

You can find a full chapter breakdown, including timestamps, below. 

Chapter Breakdown

• 00:00: Industry Rhythms and Event Planning
• 04:52: IBC Conference Attendance Trends
• 08:29: RTS Cambridge Conference Overview
• 13:44: Other Industry Events and Ad Sales
• 17:05: Lydia’s Career Evolution
• 20:03: Kauser’s Career Evolution
• 23:19: Product Roadmap Creation Process
• 25:47: Challenges in Product Roadmap Decisions
• 31:20: Product Development and Relocating OTTQTL
• 35:13: Vertical Content and Panel Discussions
• 38:23: Content Releases and Streaming Insights