As he prepares to take the IBC2026 Conference stage, Tim Haubeil, Channel Director, Sidemen Entertainment, reveals his role in growing one of the world’s largest and most attentive creator followings in a deeply saturated market.
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Meta’s Will Pithers: “The ultimate goal is to get into the group chat”
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Virtue EU: “Brands… can start to build universes”
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In the lead-up to his IBC2026 Conference appearance, Simon Clarke, Director of Digital for Bluey at BBC Studios Digital Brands, explains how authentic collaborations, fan creativity, and localised content can transform passive audiences into active communities.
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Nvidia's Jamie Allan: “We don't set out to do things on a short-term basis”
Jamie Allan, Director of AI for Sports, Ad-Tech, and Media at Nvidia, discusses the technologies and industry shifts shaping media and entertainment ahead of IBC2026.
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