TellyCast, the leading international TV industry podcast and events business and owner of The Drop has announced a second wave of speakers for the TellyCast Digital Content Forum 2024, Europe’s only industry event dedicated to the digital-first content sector.
The new line up of industry thought leaders includes;
Jamie East – Head of Podcasts, Daily Mail Group
Chloe McCullogh – YouTube Channel Lead, JD Sports Group
Suzy Grant – Head of Visualised Podcasts, Listen
Taf Makopa – Group Managing Director, Wall of Entertainment
Anthony Smith, Director of Trailers, Diary of a CEO
Josh Bloom – Programme Manager, Twitch
Ed Lindeman – Head of publisher partnerships and operations UKIN, TikTok
Returning to BFI Southbank in London on 7th November 2024, the Digital Content Forum has established itself as a unique environment where creators, studios, producers, brands, media agencies, platforms, channels and the wider content industry can pitch, network, and learn with leaders in the fast-developing world of digital-first content. Previously announced as speakers are execs from companies including Meta, Snap, Creatorville, Strong Watch Studios and Quintus Studios.
Eleven panel, keynote and masterclass sessions during the day will focus on areas including creator economics and content monetisation; original IP and formats; brand funded digital content; and smart multi-platform production techniques. The event will also feature exclusive digital-first sector research and a presentation of digital-first formats from around the world by The Wit’s Caroline Servy.
New for 2024’s event is The Bridge – a networking lounge where delegates can book meetings and pitch their projects directly to the UK’s leading digital content commissioners and buyers including A+E, UKTV, ITV Studios, Blue Ant Media, Quintus Studios, Abacus Rights, Eccho Rights and Little Dot Studios.
Delegates will also have plenty of opportunities throughout the day to network with creators, studios, networks, platforms, brands, media agencies and media across four networking sessions. Event partners include 4Studio, Connect Management, Deadline, The Drop, Quintus Studios, Tanooki, and Boom! PR.
TellyCast Media and Events’ Justin Crosby said: “As the traditional TV and digital first industries continue to overlap with brand funding and social platform developments, the interest in the next generation of social-first entertainment production continues to rise. Through events like the Digital Content Forum and The Bridge, I’m committed to helping stimulate growth for digital-first studios and content creators.”
TellyCast Digital Content Forum speakers, panels and sponsors are being confirmed every week in the run up to the November event and will be covered on The Drop website. Super Early Bird tickets are now on sale and for a limited period a Studio package is available, offering 5 tickets for the price of 4 at the cheapest rate.
