From Lockdown to Leadership: How Benjy Leslie is Growing Connect Management the Right Way
In the rapidly growing world of digital content creation, Benjy Leslie, founder of Connect Management, has carved out a niche for himself by doing things differently. His agency, which focuses on influencer marketing and brand partnerships, has grown swiftly in just a...
The Battle for Relevance: Media in the Age of the Creator Economy
At MIPCOM, the annual gathering of media executives in Cannes, Evan Shapiro’s chat with me on our TellyCast Live from the Palais livestream delivered a stark reality check for legacy media players. Shapiro, a media industry veteran known for his provocative insights,...
A pivotal industry moment, but no time to rest on our laurels
Last week, YouTube announced they were the No. 1 streamed platform on TV. As part of their annual results, Channel 4 also reported that, under the inspired leadership of Matt Risley, digital content was responsible for nearly a ⅓ of revenue. A pivotal moment and an...
Where two worlds meet: how digital first content is fuelling a revolution in broadcast and streaming
At this year’s edition of the TellyCast Digital Content Forum (November 7th, BFI Southbank), delegates will have the opportunity to pitch their content and ideas to some of the industry’s major media players via a dedicated Buyers Lounge. Dubbed The Bridge, this...