About the DPP
Find out more about the DPP, and why your company should be part of it.
What is the DPP?
The DPP is the leading provider of media and technology insight.
We provide unique data and deep analysis that gives leaders clarity in a fast-changing environment.
Leaders from hundreds of media and technology companies – across the USA, UK, and Europe – turn to the DPP to gain insight and connect with their peers, partners, and customers.
What can the DPP do for me?
Who's in the DPP?
Hundreds of content and technology companies are members of the DPP.
See all membersThe DPP is an essential organisation in our industry. It excels at bringing industry leaders together to discuss challenges and find solutions. If you have not yet become a member, you may be left behind!
Simon Zsebök, ZDF Studios
Member benefits
Most DPP events and reports are available for anyone to access for a fee. But the companies that get the most out of the DPP are those that engage throughout the year with DPP membership.
Take a moment to explore membership with our one-page introductory summary.
And don't forget: When your company becomes a DPP member, the benefits are available to everyone in your company.
Formation of the DPP
In 2011 three broadcasters – ITV, Channel 4, and the BBC – decided to collaborate informally to speed up the move to end-to-end digital working. This endeavour was called the Digital Production Partnership – and subsequently reduced to the DPP.
The DPP brought together colleagues from across the industry – in production, post-production, technology, and distribution. This collaboration led to the definition of a common specification for the delivery of content in file format.
In October 2014 all UK broadcasters adopted the new DPP delivery format and removed video tape from their processes.
It was a fine achievement. But what caused most attention was the fact that the DPP was able to facilitate discussion, collaboration, and agreement between different parts of the media supply chain. Once that had begun, no one wanted it to end.
That’s why the DPP was formalised as a membership organisation in 2015.
The next phase
In the years that followed, the DPP grew and evolved. It became highly international - expanding into the USA, continental Europe, and beyond - and its focus extend beyond broadcasting to all forms of audio visual content. Hundreds of companies from around the world became members of the DPP.
The DPP today
The DPP is now trusted by hundreds of studios, broadcasters, streamers, tech companies, and service providers.
We run major events in cities across America and Europe, and we provide insight and intelligence that helps senior leaders make the best business decisions.
Some might think that the DPP is unrecognisable from its early incarnation. It provides much broader analysis of industry trends, offers a far greater network of companies, and covers a wider range of topics. Yet the core focus remains the same: 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.
In October 2022 the DPP became fully independent. The original shareholders - ITV, Channel 4, and the BBC - recognised the need for the DPP to serve the whole industry not just the UK broadcast market. So they relinquished their Board positions - but they continue to be highly engaged member companies.
This change in ownership structure has enabled the DPP to continue its development as an international organisation committed to delivering value to companies of all kinds, from across the whole media supply chain.
You can learn more about our current Board, and the DPP team. Or find out about membership of the DPP.
Our team
Pauline Arowolo
Marketing & Communications Manager
Rowan de Pomerai
CEO
Savithri Devadas
Head of Operations and Programme Management
Theo Fountain
Marketing & Communications Executive
Abdul Hakim
Head of Business Development
Mark Harrison
Founder & Chief Content Officer
Kelvin Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Lustig
HR Director
Sarah Macfarlane
Producer
Hannah Malpas
Administration Manager
Anh Mao
Content Manager - Special Projects and Events
Edward Qualtrough
Editorial Director
Kayleigh Ramsay
Head of Customer Engagement
David Thompson
Technology Strategist
Our board
Chair
Helen Stevens
Operations Officer, Content Supply & Distribution, ITV
Executive Directors
Rowan de Pomerai
CEO, DPP
Mark Harrison
Founder & Chief Content Officer, DPP
Kelvin Jones
Chief Operating Officer, DPP
Non Executive Directors
Margaret Craig
Veteran Tech CEO
Danny Meaney
Founder & CEO, UP Ventures Group
Get in touch
To find out more about the DPP, or to discuss how you can get involved, contact Kayleigh.