DPP Podcast

Johanna Björklund, Co-founder and CTO at media technology startups Adlede and Codemill, discusses the progress and societal impact of AI, the potential of multi-modal models and simulations, challenges in licensing content, and future capabilities of AI in media.

What’s the point of trade shows? Are these exhibition events actually worth going to? DPP staff were among the 40-odd thousand people at the recent IBC 2023 conference in Amsterdam — where we also hosted our own gatherings. And to hear more about peoples’ best and worst trade show experiences, and the most exciting and dullest years for heading to media technology exhibition events, DPP CEO Mark Harrison caught up with industry professionals to find out.Show NotesIn this episode of the DPP podcast, CEO Mark Harrison speaks with:Eric Carson — Vubiquity, Executive VP, Sales & Strategic Growth [4min 07sec]Larissa Görner — Proximus Media House, CTO [07min 58sec]Pauline Depière — Proximus Media House, Head of editorial and digital content, and Proximus PO Editorial management [07min 58sec]Andy Beale — Technology leaders, former BT Sport Chief Engineer & Head of Innovation [11min 05sec]Tom Griffiths — ITV, Director Of Technology - Content Supply & Distribution [17min 20sec]Lucy O’Brien — RIEDEL, Customer Success Director, EMEA [19min 59sec]Craig Wilson — Avid, Product Evangelist - Video and Media [25min 56sec]Anne Dargusch — TransPerfect, Director, Strategic Accounts [30min 42sec]Jeny Nicholson — Deepdub.ai, Vice President of Sales [30min 42sec]Chris Crichlow — Deliveroo, Global AV & Events Manager [36min 43sec]Anton Dvorkovich — Dubformer, CEO [42min 14sec]Olga Suvorova — Dubformer, Head of Crowd Localisation [42min 14sec]Irina Divnogortseva — Dubformer, Head of Business Development, Media & Entertainment [42min 14sec]Photos and highlights from the DPP's Amsterdam events are found here. To find out more about being part of the DPP's initiatives at IBC and NAB conferences in Amsterdam and Las Vegas, contact Rowan de Pomerai.

RÚV CTO Bragi Reynisson speaks with DPP Editorial Director Edward Qualtrough about his Chief Technology Officer role at the national broadcaster of Iceland in the August 2023 episode of the DPP podcast, as well as being deployed to emergency situations and disaster areas as part of his responsibilities for the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue.Show NotesIn this episode, DPP Editorial Director Edward Qualtrough speaks with RÚV CTO Bragi Reynisson who discusses his CTO role, responding to national and international emergencies with ICE-SAR and Nethope, hybrid production, hybrid cloud, hybrid working, and upcoming technology transformation initiatives at the Icelandic national broadcaster.[* An original version of this podcast appeared to have Bragi saying "search and rescue is not deep in my soul", which sounded contrary to the tone of the statement. This was a recording error and the 'not' has since been edited out, although some cached versions on players like Spotify may not have updated.]

Ross Video CEO David Ross speaks with Mark Harrison in the July 2023 episode of the DPP podcast. David shares his leadership lessons, stories of succession planning (and TV show Succession), technology and business expertise, and insight from 50 years of growth and innovation at the company his father, John Ross, founded in Iroquois, Canada, in the 1970s.Show NotesIn this episode, DPP CEO Mark Harrison interviews Ross Video CEO David Ross. David discusses:The formation of Ross Video in 1973 [3min 22sec]Getting interested in technology [6min 02sec]Joining Ross Video [8min 05sec]Lessons from his father and the Ross Code of Ethics [11min 37sec]Maintaining and managing culture through growth and acquisition [22min 24sec]How to make your company a great place to work [29min 40sec]Facilitating innovation and ideas from inside Ross [39min 54sec]How good workforce engagement makes happy customers [47min 27sec]Succession planning and an upcoming IPO [50min 56sec]His biggest mistakes [59min 54sec]To find out more about being part of the DPP Podcast, contact Edward.

The DPP was in New York at the beginning of June 2023 for its annual Media Supply Festival. And on Madison Avenue, DPP CEO Mark Harrison caught up with technology and business executives from the media, broadcasting and tech sector to digest and debrief some of the major themes and trends in industry. How are media organisations and their partners working to common goals, and what do organisations like Disney, BBC, Sinclair Broadcast Group, SDVI, Signiant, Overcast and TMT Insights think about the innovations that are powering the content supply chain?Show NotesIn this episode, DPP CEO Mark Harrison speaks with:Mike Palmer — Sinclair Broadcast Group, AVP Media Management [3min 35sec]Nicola Greaves — BBC Studios, EVP Global Operations [8min 01sec]Melayne Cohen — Disney, VP Content Systems & Business Operations [13min 32sec]Philippe Brodeur — Overcast, CEO [16min 25sec]George Kilpatrick — Overcast COO [16min 25sec]Andy Shenkler — TMT Insights Group, CEO [22min 41sec]Hannah Barnhardt — TMT Insights Group, COO [22min 41sec]Margaret Craig — Signiant, CEO [27 min 13sec]Larry Kaplan — SDVI, CEO [29min 15sec]Janet Gardner — Perspective Media, President [31min 13sec]DPP members can explore Mark's Media Supply Festival: The Key Insights summary report here.

How mature is the media supply chain, and the content supply chain - and what can our industry learn about optimisation and excellence in other sectors? DPP CEO Mark Harrison dived into this topic with Mike Yorwerth, a technology and business executive who has been Chief Technology Officer at Marks & Spencer and Chief Architect and Technology Director at Tesco, two of the biggest retailers in Europe, to find out.Show NotesDPP Editorial Director Edward Qualtrough introduces DPP CEO Mark Harrison and Mike Yorwerth, an experienced retail CTO, as Mark and Mike discuss the challenges of retail supply chains, sustainability, managing multidisciplinary teams and what retail can teach other sectors.

Are we on the brink of an automated localisation revolution? The demand for localised and versioned content has never been greater, as consumers seek more content - in more languages - that reflects their locale. Yet specialist localisation companies, which are going through a boom, are struggling to keep up.In The Future of Localisation, the DPP explored emerging technologies including machine learning, image analysis, speech to text, and synthetic media to see how tech innovations are helping bridge the gap.Show NotesTo discuss innovations and trends in localisation in this episode enabled by SDVI, DPP Editorial Director Edward Qualtrough is joined by:Geoff Stedman, CMO | SDVIScott McCarthy, Vice President Head of Dubbing | Dreamworks AnimationElodie Powers, Service Line Director, Global Audio Development, Streaming & Broadcast | Keyword StudiosIra Dworkin, Managing Director - Communications, Media & Entertainment | FPT SoftwareRowan de Pomerai, CTO | DPPMore information about the DPP's The Future of Localisation report can be found here.

How do you make SVOD work? And how do you make FAST channels work? Paramount+ and Pluto TV EVP and International General Managers, Marco Nobili and Olivier Jollet, join the DPP podcast to talking about their roles leading Paramount's subscription and ad-funded services outside of the US.Show NotesDPP Editorial Director, Edward Qualtrough, is joined by: Marco Nobili, Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+Olivier Jollet, Executive Vice President and International General Manager Pluto TVMarco and Olivier discuss technology innovations, leading international media operations, maintaining your startup culture in a large corporate, developments in AdTech, using artificial intelligence in media and entertainment, lessons from 111 years creating and delivering video to customers, and why ultimately content will always be king.

What are the challenges of leading the technology function at a 290-year-old arts institution, which is also in the broadcast and streaming business as well as the retail, hospitality and cultural heritage sector? In the February 2023 episode of the DPP podcast, Editorial Director Edward Qualtrough sits down with Royal Opera House CTO James Whitebread at its Covent Garden base in London to discuss digital transformation initiatives supporting its work on and off stage.Show NotesDPP Editorial Director, Edward Qualtrough, is joined by Chief Technology Officer at the Royal Opera House, James Whitebread, to discuss technology leadership and transformation initiatives at the organisation - including video projects in rehearsal studios are helping some of the world's leading classical dance and music artists hone their work.

DPP Editorial Director, Edward Qualtrough, is joined by DPP CEO Mark Harrison to learn about why the Consumer Electronics Show is now a business tech event, with industry driving the major disruptions and innovations.And at the DPP's CES Breakfast Briefing to discuss the big trends we hear from:Peter Elvidge, Director, Media & Entertainment | CognizantLaura Jenner, Director of Product, CS&D | ITVPeggy Rieckmann, Account Representative | VubiquityRead the report here - CES 2023: What consumer trends mean for the media industry.