Panel: The Business of TV: The battle for prominence and the search for growth: Competition and differentiation in a crowded market

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Panel: The Business of TV: The battle for prominence and the search for growth: Competition and differentiation in a crowded market

12 Sep 2025
Conference Room 1
IBC Conference

TV channels no longer compete on an even playing field. Traditional broadcasters, international streaming giants, SVOD, BVOD, AVOD and FAST are all vying for the attention with Smart TV OS providers deciding prominence on global, rather than local metrics. Internet connectivity on TV screens is over 80% as more viewers start their journeys in a digital rather than linear environment there is ongoing battle among smart TV manufacturers to control the viewing experience. This panel will explore the strategies for gaining market share and getting your content seen in the Smart TV OS landscape

Moderator
Marion Ranchet, Founder - Streaming Made Easy
Panellist
Frank Rippl
Frank Rippl, Global Head of TV Product - Vodafone
Matthew Henick
Matthew Henick, SVP of Ventura OS - The Trade Desk
Sidharth Jayant
Sidharth Jayant, Chief Product Officer - Rakuten TV
Tom Price
Tom Price, Director of Content Distribution - Roku