The First Cut

Pirates, Platforms and The Streaming Survival Game.

11th March 2025

The Lowdown.

  • 11th March 2025

  • The First Cut: What Went Down at The London Media & Entertainment Mixer

    The London Media & Entertainment Mixer made its debut as the latest addition to the Mixer series.

    After making waves in Bristol, we brought the same no-fluff, high-energy format to London. And it didn’t disappoint. This marked the beginning of what will no doubt become a standout series—bigger city, bigger conversations, same unbeatable vibe.

    We took over Mr Fogg’s after Day 1 of the Connected TV World Summit for our own little after-party.

    Two big discussions set the tone, with some of the brightest and boldest minds in the industry joining us to chew the fat—washing it down with nibbles and complimentary drinks (of course).

  • Panel 1: Pirates vs. Platforms
    Experts in anti-piracy tech debated whether we’re truly making progress—or just playing whack-a-mole with smarter pirates.

    Panel 2: Streaming Shakeout
    Leaders from Android TV, Endeavor Streaming, and more tackled the OTT survival game—what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

    No slides. No scripts. Just sharp insights, strong opinions, and a mic drop or two—followed by food, drinks, and late-night karaoke.

  • This event is sponsored by:

    Friend MTS:

    Friend MTS is a global leader in content protection, providing cutting-edge anti-piracy and cybersecurity solutions for broadcasters, content owners, and streaming services. Their advanced technology, including watermarking, fingerprinting, and monitoring, helps detect and disrupt unauthorized content distribution, safeguarding media assets and revenues.

    Accedo:

    Accedo is a leading provider of video-centric solutions for the OTT streaming industry. The company offers services such as the creation and management of cloud-based OTT video applications, performance assessment of streaming services, and development of immersive spatial computing experiences. Accedo serves sectors including media, sports, hospitality, enterprise, and healthcare.