Dan Symonds

Dan Symonds, Commissioning Editor: Dan is a senior technology journalist with more than a decade spent working in the M&E, automotive, aviation, e-commerce, and environmental sectors. He holds a diploma in Multimedia Journalism and a degree in English Literature and Film.

Articles by Dan Symonds

Q&A: How will a change in leadership impact the DPP?

In a surprise move, the DPP recently unveiled Rowan de Pomerai as the new CEO with immediate effect, with former CEO Mark Harrison transitioning into the role of Founder and Chief Content Officer (CCO). Harrison was CEO since the DPP was first created in 2015 and oversaw the organisation’s move to full independence in October 2022. De Pomerai operated as CTO since 2018, working with Harrison and COO Kelvin Jones to shape the DPP’s strategy. IBC365 spoke with the new CEO and CCO to shed some light on the move.

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UK screen industry valued at £12.5bn for 2023

Figures released by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), Omdia, Kantar, Futuresource Consulting, and Official Charts Company have valued the UK screen industry at £12.5bn for 2023, a 5.6% YoY growth in a year when the UK Box Office topped £1bn for the first time since the pandemic. This was inclusive of SVoD, Premium AVoD, TVoD, Physical, Cinema and Pay TV.

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