About the DPP

The DPP is the leading provider of media and technology insight – enabled by a unique network of senior leaders from across the industry.

We provide the insight and connections you need to do business better.

Our insight

We provide unique data and deep analysis that gives leaders clarity in a fast-changing environment.

We publish reports, articles, podcasts and more, which help inform better decision making for executives across the media industry.

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Our network

Industry leaders from hundreds of companies across the USA, UK, and Europe look to the DPP to gain insight and connect with peers, partners, and customers.

We bring together members of that network at a range of events, from first class international conferences to small curated encounters.

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Working with us

There's a number of ways you can benefit from the DPP's insight and network.

The best way to get the most from the DPP is when your company becomes a member
Many of our events and some of our reports are also accessible to everyone for a one-off fee
If you're looking to promote your brand, provide thought leadership, and build your network, consider sponsoring DPP events or reports
You can access bespoke intelligence from the DPP by commissioning us for advisory work, facilitation, trend presentations and more

Members of the DPP

Hundreds of content and technology companies are members of the DPP.

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The DPP's evolution

Before growing to become the international network it is today, the DPP began when three broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4) formed an informal collaboration to accelerate the move towards an end-to-end digital supply chain. Back then, it was called the Digital Production Partnership.

The project created some key specifications for the exchange of content, resulting in an unprecedented moment of change in the UK broadcast industry. But it also created a remarkable forum for discussion, collaboration, and agreement between different parts of the media supply chain. And once that began, no one wanted it to end.

So in 2015, the DPP was formalised as a membership organisation. From there it grew – into the USA, continental Europe, and beyond. Its focus expanded from broadcast to all forms of video content. And in 2022 it became fully independent of its founding broadcasters – though of course they're still members of the DPP.

In the years since its founding, the industry has evolved into streaming, social, and beyond. Its technology has moved faster and more flexibly as it's become software defined and AI enabled. And so the DPP has evolved too – increasingly focused on strategic insight and the sharing of experiences and intelligence among industry leaders, helping them face the challenges in their businesses today.

But amid that evolution, much remains constant. The DPP has always existed at the intersection of technology and the business of media, and our core focus remains unchanged. We believe that at points of technology, workflow, and business change, the companies that succeed are those that come together, share ideas, stay informed, and effectively plan for the future.

That's why the DPP is now trusted by hundreds of studios, broadcasters, streamers, tech companies, and service providers around the world.

Our team

Pauline Arowolo

Marketing & Communications Manager

Daisey Cheyney

Executive Assistant

Rowan de Pomerai

CEO

Theo Fountain

Marketing & Communications Executive

Abdul Hakim

Head of Business Development

Mark Harrison

Founder & Chief Content Officer

Kelvin Jones

Chief Finance and Commercial Officer

Michelle Lustig

HR Director

Sarah Macfarlane

Producer

Hannah Malpas

Administration Manager

Anh Mao

Event Manager

Sara Newman

VP Operations

Edward Qualtrough

Editorial Director

Kayleigh Ramsay

Head of Customer Engagement

David Thompson

Technology Strategist

Our board

The DPP's board is made up of experienced industry professionals, providing independent expert guidance and oversight to the day-to-day running of the organisation.