Videos

Anime is one of the biggest growth areas in OTT, says Larry Mahl, President of Japan Digital Entertainment. Japan media franchises, manga, games and anime are the most significant sources of popular IP outside of English language film and TV. Think Pokemon, One Piece, Mario, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Transformers, Sonic, Alice in Borderland. [...]

Shoppable TV is redefining the streaming experience, blending entertainment with commerce to drive direct viewer engagement and revenue. Featuring insights from Jay Rajdev, Controller of Advanced Advertising at ITV, Mike Shaw, Director International Ad Sales at Roku, Tom Smith, co-founder and Creative Director at FX Digital, and Joe Ward, CEO of EDGE [...]

Join Olivier Jollet, EVP and International GM of Pluto TV, along with Marion Ranchet, Founder and MD of Streaming Made Easy, as they explore the evolution of free streaming television. In this session, they delve into the state of the industry, emerging trends and opportunities for 2025, highlighting the latest [...]

France’s video market stands out, shaped by its unwavering support for the French creative community, a distinctive regulatory framework, and a strong preference for subtitled and dubbed content in French. Platforms like Netflix and Disney+ are required by French law to reinvest 20–25% of their domestic revenue into [...]

When it comes to streaming, how do we truly know what customers want? Surveys, focus groups, and app reviews provide some insight but ultimately, OTT service providers — and the vendors who support them – have to make bold decisions in presenting their products, curating content, and delivering [...]

Justin Gupta, Head of Broadcast & Video Ads, EMEA at Google, brings a wealth of experience from the media and technology sectors. With a nod to his work at the BBC on Interactive TV and his roles at Google Video and YouTube, Gupta sets the stage for a [...]

This bonus session between Chris Redmond, CEO of OTTRed and Lydia Fairfax, founder & MD of Triple Crown Consulting, explores the OTT jobs market from two key perspectives: The Candidate’s Perspective – how to position oneself for success, build professional equity, and navigate the hiring process effectively. The Employer’s Perspective – the [...]

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, combining scaled platforms and local presence in more than 200 countries, with a customer base comprising over 100 million direct-to-consumer subscribers. This year, WBD will continue to accelerate its rollout strategy for Max, its [...]

AVOD is no longer a side hustle for streamers — it’s a core driver of revenue and strategy. With BBC Studios, Yospace, Channel 4, and Amagi on stage, this session dives deep into the dynamics of ad-supported streaming. What’s behind the sustained growth of AVOD, and how are [...]

With the advent of streaming, consumers today have unprecedented access to films and television series of yesteryear. Discoverability and accessibility have not only further extended the life cycle of nostalgic content, but tipped the scales of what is considered “new.” Join Tubi’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director [...]

What makes for a successful partnership strategy in streaming? Is it simply a matter of expedience — pairing streamers with like-minded partners — or is there a more thoughtful approach that considers factors like brand alignment, consumer identities, and audience need states? In this session, Kerry Ball, Chief Commercial [...]

Whether we like it or not, AI is revolutionising streaming, transforming how content is created, distributed, and experienced. This panel brings together a diverse group of experts — including filmmaker Ben Field, M&E lawyer Kelsey Farish, Head of Streaming Editorial at Channel 4, Alex Wall and Suzanne Kirkland, Head of Sales and Business [...]

Liz Ferguson (Google) and Joe Harbinson (Channel 4’s Distribution and Partnerships Senior Lead) discuss the intersection of streaming and social media, focusing on Channel 4’s successful YouTube partnership. They explore how the broadcaster used YouTube to live stream the Paralympics and election coverage, the different ways Channel 4 uses social platforms [...]

In March Channel 5 and its VOD service, My5, relaunched under a unified brand of 5 in a move which positions streaming at the heart of the broadcaster’s offering and build on the success of My5 which continues to outpace its PSB competitors’ growth. Kiaran Saunders, VP Distribution, [...]

Carli Kerr, Managing Director of NOW & Sky Content, talks to ex-BBC journalist Peter Nunn about a record-breaking year for Sky & NOW and the formula behind talkable TV. ** OTTQTL25 videos are now available to all registered VOD Pro users. If you attended the conference, you [...]

Search, aggregation, and user experience platforms are now the pivotal gatekeepers of the streaming ecosystem, shaping how audiences discover and consume content. Our expert panellists, Fahad Durrani, Head of Content, Product Discovery & Monetisation at Google TV, Gabriel Cosgrave, GM EMEA & SVP Global Sales at TiVo, Hilary Goldsmith, Chief Customer Officer at Nexxen, and Rose Hulse, [...]

Single Genre SVOD. Specialty service. Mass market niche. Specialist OTT. Whatever term you use, there’s something very sticky about a well-defined, concentrated VOD offering when it comes to attracting and keeping subscribers. And, because these offerings target loyal super-fans – who want more of the type of content [...]

What can mainstream streamers learn from niche platforms that tap into identity, loyalty, and passion? Featuring insights from Emma Keith, MD Digital at The National Theatre, Ed Humphrey, CEO, Marquee TV, Yannick Ferrero, SVP Digital / AVOD Distribution, Hasbro Entertainment, Gerry O’Sullivan, (former) Director, Digital Product Development, FIFA, aided and abetted by Linette Zaulich, Director [...]