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The streaming industry has more data than ever. So why is understanding the audience still such a challenge? In this episode of Between The Frames , Samuel Sweet (Head of Strategic Pursuits, EMEA at Synamedia) joins Chris Redmond to explore the shift from data collection to real audience understanding . Because in a more mature market, it’s no longer about how much data you have — it’s about how w...

In Episode 2 of Between The Frames , Chris Redmond sits down with Samuel Sweet, Head of Strategic Pursuits for EMEA at Synamedia, for a strategic conversation on where the OTT and broadcast market is really heading in 2026. With decades of experience across the global media and streaming landscape, Samuel brings a unique perspective on what is no longer just a competitive market — but a market in...

In Episode 1 of Between The Frames, Chris Redmond sits down with Steve Reeves, VP of Sales and Customer Enablement at Synamedia, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to compete in the OTT market in 2026. With 30 years in the industry, Steve brings a rare combination of technical depth, commercial instinct and genuine customer empathy to one of the most competitive markets in...

What happens when Europe’s leading streaming voices come together to rewrite the rules of television? 🙌 Join  Chris Redmond ©️®️ , CEO & Co-Founder of Redholt and OTTRED, LIVE on November 17th, 2025 at 3:00 PM (Dubai time) / 11:00 AM (UK time) for a special LinkedIn Live broadcast: 🎙️ The Future of TV: How European Broadcasters Are Shaping the Landscape Recorded Live on the Bedrock Streaming...

🎙️ OTTRED presents a powerhouse conversation with three of the biggest minds in MENA's streaming and digital entertainment landscape. Pulling this episode together wasn’t easy — aligning the diaries of these heavyweights in the OTT space took some doing. But the result? A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the strategy, innovation, and collaboration driving the region's most exciting platforms.📺 Fea...

Streaming Tricks You Should Know 🤔Why do some streaming platforms hold your attention and others lose you in seconds? In this walk & talk episode of the OTTRED Spotlight Series, Chris Redmond meets Dr. Hui Zhang, founder of Conviva, to breaks down his streaming tricks that reveals alot about audience behavior, trust, and the real psychology behind viewers.🎙️ Shot in Dubai ahead of CABSAT 2025...

What does it really take to grow and innovate in today’s streaming and broadcast industry? In this episode of the OTTRED Spotlight Podcast (Season 5), Salloum El Dahdaah (CEO) and Jessy Abou Habib (COO) of White Peaks Solutions pull back the curtain on the strategies, technologies, and mindset powering their success. From data-driven decision making to AI-powered production tools, and from scaling...

Saudi Arabia is betting big on media and entertainment - with Vision 2030 targeting up to $60 billion in investment and $12 billion in GDP contribution by the end of the decade. 🎬📈In this episode of the OTTRED Spotlight Podcast, Chris Redmond sits down with Mo Fadlallah, media strategist and consultant, to unpack:Saudi Arabia’s massive push into media and entertainmentThe difference between buil...

From BBC & Discovery to Boardrooms GloballyWhat happens when two of the most accomplished minds in media and technology come together for one conversation? You get an episode brimming with insights, foresight, and energy that cuts right to the heart of where media is heading. In this special episode, we welcome Ralph Rivera and Will Lock, the co-founders of Playmaker VenturesFrom the moment I...

🎙️ Can streaming scale smarter? In this episode of the OTTRED Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Tassilo Raesig, CEO of MainStreaming, to explore how infrastructure is shaping the future of streaming. From operational challenges to global expansion, Tassilo shares how MainStreaming is approaching the scalability puzzle - making content delivery more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent at every...

James had built a stellar career (BT, then Deltatre) leading teams, shaping product strategy. But when it was time for the next chapter, he made a clear choice:He jumped off with conviction, ending his role before the next was lined up. Showed up weekly on LinkedIn with regular, authentic posts, always with thought-provoking copy and good visuals. Engaged with effort, commenting, joining conversat...

1 Billion People Per Day 📡 - OTTRED x Eutelsat GroupFrom Satellites to Streaming, Powering the Future of Global MediaIn this episode of The OTTRED Spotlight, I sit down with Annamaria Recchia, VP of Commercial Development & Marketing at Eutelsat, for a powerful conversation on the unseen infrastructure that keeps the world connected. We unpack how satellites reach over a billion people daily,...

Podcasts have been a proven model, and through OTTRED, we've had the privilege of speaking with some of the biggest names shaping the streaming, media, and digital entertainment industry. But what about OTTRED itself? Where did the idea come from? What was the driving force behind it? And who has been on this journey from the very beginning? In this exclusive conversation, I sit down with Jame...

Rewriting the Playbook: Arabic Media’s New Frontier 🎙️ Amanda Turnbull – CEO of Rise Studios 🎙️ Maarten Kranendonk – CEO of Vynd.io 🎙️ Rasha Audi – A world-class analyst uncovering radically different perspectives on Arabic content consumption. We are diving into a new way of assessing content/consumer demand, one that challenges conventional wisdom. The technology and methodology behind the Strea...

Join Chris Redmond , CEO of Redholt, as he catches up with Dipashree Das , Head of Partner Growth Marketing at Amazon, in a unique podcast recorded on the move! 🚶‍♂️🎙️ Over a cup of coffee and a scenic walk along Dubai Creek Golf Club , they dive into: ✅ The rise of the creator economy and its impact on content & brands ✅ How AI and technology are shaping content discovery & engagement...

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Tina Churlinovska, the brilliant mind behind 2Coders, joining us! Tina shares her journey in the tech world, insights on innovative coding practices, and how 2Coders is transforming the software development landscape. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Tina’s inspiring journey from coder to entrepreneur. How 2Coders is tackling modern tech challenges. Tip...

Our host Chris Redmond ©️®️ is joined by Anette Schaefer and Lyall Sumner as they explore the future of home entertainment and the fierce battle for content dominance. 📺 Discover the innovative strategies TV manufacturers implement to create seamless experiences in content viewing and the cutting-edge technologies used to redefine the content consumption journey in efforts to keep up with the str...

In this latest episode of OTTRed Podcast IBC Edition, our host Chris Redmond ©️®️ is joined by Tung Tran-Quang and Robert Ambrose for an engaging deep dive into the transformative impact of advertising in the streaming landscape. 📺 Dive into the complex world of creating impactful ad revenue models and the innovative strategies of designing diverse ad formats and leveraging data that not only enh...

Our host Chris Redmond ©️®️ is joined by our guest Lior Ovadia who talk about embarking on a transformative journey into the world of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) in our latest episode of the OTTRed Podcast IBC Edition. 📺 Explore how PSBs are navigating the digital switchover and the indispensable role of OTT in their transformation. As traditional broadcasting gives way to digital innovatio...

Host Chris Redmond ©️®️ is joined by Tung Tran-Quang, Marion Ranchet and Linette Zaulich to delve into the dynamic world of FAST platforms in the latest episode of the OTTRed Podcast IBC Edition. 🌐 📺 Discover the secrets behind FAST's success, the art of balancing rich content with advertiser satisfaction, and the innovative advertising strategies driving this industry forward.

Welcome to Creator Economy Week, where we explore the future of media and content creation! Kicking off Day 1 is Evan Shapiro, an influential thought leader known for his bold, progressive insights. In this session, Evan breaks down why the media sector must adapt to the disruptive force of the creator economy and the transformative potential it holds. Join us as we uncover key strategies, trends,...

Fadi Radi - Creator Economy Week Day 3 Blinx is changing the rules of the game. They employ 50 in-house creators, each producing 4 pieces of work each week (on average) for the Blinx app. Fadi, a veteran of broadcast tech, is exploring territory beyond the frontier when it comes to what broadcast means to the world today. He and the team at Blinx are paving the way in one direction that could be t...

Join us for Day 5 of Creator Economy Week with Keith Bendes, the head of strategy and marketing at Linqia, as he dives into the evolving landscape of brand strategy within the creator economy. In this must-watch episode, airing at 16:00 GST, Keith breaks down why brands need to go beyond traditional advertising and become an integral part of cultural conversations. He shares key insights into how...