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Day 01
Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 12:30 PM
- 12:45 PM
- 1:15 PM
BBC Studios and BBC News have launched a new subscription offering for BBC.com in the U.S., marking a significant evolution in how the BBC delivers trusted journalism and storytelling to audiences. This session will focus on how the recent integration of long-form documentaries has enhanced the offer to connect audiences with even more of the non-fiction and factual content the BBC is known for. Overall, we'll highlight how these documentaries, combined with the platform's other text, video and audio content, are powering a unified read, watch, listen experience designed to deepen engagement and deliver premium value for subscribers.
- 1:45 PM
As the AI era transforms every corner of the media landscape, FOX is building the infrastructure to lead it. John Fiedler shares the story behind FOX One — how it came to life, why AI was foundational to its architecture, and how it’s redefining the way FOX creates, distributes, and connects with audiences. This session explores how AI is fueling a new culture of innovation inside FOX — one that blends human creativity with intelligent systems to shape the future of entertainment.
- 2:15 PM
As the pressure for revenue acceleration intensifies, video commerce is poised to redefine CTV monetization models. The question is no longer if organizations will adopt it, but whether they’re ready to capitalize on the unprecedented convergence of media, measurement, and monetization. Early adopters of automated ad operations and turnkey shoppable video will unlock ROI through real transactions, not modelled estimates. These leaders will gain a competitive edge by delivering true measurement and attribution, valuing inventory with precision, and overcoming fragmentation through streamlined, scalable solutions - the emerging new norm for the streaming ecosystem.
- 2:45 PM
- 3:15 PM
The panel will crack the code on distribution challenges in a fractured ecosystem
- 3:45 PM
The media landscape is undergoing a profound reinvention as AI and platform shifts usher in an age of fragmented attention. The path to lasting success for media companies lies in elevating focus beyond unreliable traffic and prioritizing the orchestration of finely tailored content to build enduring audience engagement. To achieve this, content, data, and technology must align with audiences in a responsive system. This discussion will explore this strategic shift and introduce a blueprint for the next generation of media success.
- 4:00 PM
Highlights from DCN research into the evolving video habits of Gen Z and Gen Y including platform preference and content consumption patterns with insights into content creator dynamics - from influencers to premium brands - that reveal who younger audiences trust, follow and engage with the most.
- 4:30 PM
Mi-Anne will open her playbook on leveraging short-form video platforms and co-opting creator strategies to boost engagement and authenticity with Gen Z
