TellyCast’s How to Make Money in Digital event is designed to help TV producers and content owners unlock the potential of the new production economy.
Join creators, studios, producers, brands, media agencies, platforms, channels and the wider content industry in the must-attend industry gathering charting the next generation of entertainment.
Pitch your projects to digital buyers and commissioners. Network with the leaders in the digital first community. And learn from our expertly curated panel sessions designed to deliver the latest insight and opinion from platforms, studios, analysts and thought leaders.
The TellyCast Digital Content Forum is the only event you need attend to connect with the leaders in the next generation of entertainment.
Pitch. Network. Learn.
10+
Digital Content Buyers
14
sessions with practical, actionable advice
20
Speakers
Latest confirmed speakers
Sam Barcroft
Creatorville
Victor Bengtsson
Sidemen
Taf Makopa
Wall of Entertainment
Bryony Hopkins
Strong Watch Studios
Alex Morris
SB Media
Stephanie Ronan-Chlond
theaifilmmaker.com
Josh Adley
Listen
Matt Campion
Spirit Studios
Caroline Servy
The Wit
Justin Crosby
TellyCast
Rob Wilson
VidIQ
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Pitch to digital content buyers
The Bridge returns! The industry’s digital content marketplace is open exclusively for delegates. Register early to request pre booked meetings with digital content buyers and commissioners.
Network
Learn
This event is specifically designed to deliver actionable learnings from industry experts. No corporate flannel – get the REAL insights from the leaders in digital-first video.
Schedule
Subject to change
0845 / Registration
0930 / Welcome
Welcome from Justin Crosby, TellyCast Media & Events.
0935 / Digital Formats Around the World by The Wit
Digital formats around the world by The Wit: where is the fresh inspiring content? The Wit’s Managing Director Caroline Servy will highlight unscripted & scripted digital formats worldwide, studios who are spinning the numbers with strong creative talent, “out of the box” success stories from new platforms, brands embracing new opportunities.
25 mins
1000 / How to Sell a Digital-First Business with Sam Barcroft
Digital producers and publishers are quickly building attractive, profitable content businesses. But how do founders approach the eventual sale of their Crown Jewels? Sam Barcroft built, pivoted, secured investment, grew and eventually sold Barcroft Studios over seventeen tumultuous years. In this session, Sam reveals – for the first time – exactly how their team transformed the firm into a must-buy company, and successfully took it to market.
30 mins
1030 / Session in development
30 mins
1100 / Networking break
Meet the movers and shakers of the digital-first video sector. Complementary tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
30 mins
1130 / The Seven Rules of the Sidemen
The content space has been discussed heavily over the last 10 years and its movements towards digital. At the centre of that sits the traditional media world but at the same time there have been independent creators creating content on YouTube. As The Sidemen set out to build a functioning company around their content creation they needed rules and guidelines to make sure they stayed lean, fast and profitable. These are two rules that guides the company, presented by their Head of Content, Victor Bengtsson.
30 mins
1200 / Multi platform production masterclass
In this masterclass Bryony will look at the practical digital production through a different lens – talking through budgeting, scheduling, duty of care, sustainability and other production techniques that mean you won’t compromise on quality or distribution and create maximum margin.
20 mins
1220 / How to Take Your Digital Format onto Linear TV
1240 / How to Build a Multi Format IP Powerhouse
Matt Campion co founder of Spirit Studios shares the company’s digital-first journey and to key steps to success in podcasting, branded content, running a hit YouTube channel.
1300 / Networking Lunch
Sandwich and Finger food lunch and networking
60 mins
1400 / How to Make Money in Podcasting in 2025
Josh Adley, MD at The Traitors Uncloaked producer Listen reveals the secrets of podcast monetisation.
20 mins
1420 / How to Build a Brand in Social
Alex Morris, Chief Creative Officer at Supercar Blondie producer SB Media Group on the keys to success in building a global media brand on social platforms
20 mins
1440 / Using AI to Sell Your Show: Supercharge Development and Secure Buyers
AI is revolutionising how TV projects are developed, pitched and sold. But how can company owners leverage these tools to make their shows stand out? In this session, Stephanie Ronan-Chlond, TV producer turned AI filmmaker and trainer, reveals how AI can streamline development, enhance pitch materials and create compelling proof-of-concept assets that grab attention. From AI-assisted visualisation to data-driven market insights, discover how to position your show as a must-buy in an increasingly competitive landscape.
20 mins
1500 / Session in development
TBC.
20 mins
1520 / Networking break
Meet the movers and shakers of the digital-first video sector. Complementary tea, coffee and biscuits.
30 mins
1550 / Session in development
1610 / Session in development
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20 mins
1630 / Session in development
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30 mins
1700 - 1900 / Networking drinks
Our final networking session of the day.
120 mins
The Venue
We’re at 30 Euston Square in central London, right next to Euston Station.
30 Euston Square
30 Euston Square
London
NW1 2FB
Delegate praise for previous TellyCast events
“Great atmosphere and a feeling of something exciting happening”
“The real opportunity to pitch, network and come away with useful leads”
“A great opportunity to reflect on the rapidly-growing industry and meet people who also work in it!”