This full-day event in Washington, DC will allow DCN members to meet key Members of Congress and senior staff who are debating and developing legislative solutions to high-profile policy issues.  From consumer privacy to tech competition to copyright and AI, DCN members will have an opportunity to speak with a collective voice about the importance of high-quality news and entertainment.

DCN will organize and lead teams to meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill starting at 9 AM until approximately 4 PM. At the end of the day, we will gather to network with colleagues, share what we learned and discuss next steps for advancing the future of trusted original content.

The VOD and full research report are available to DCN members only. Register to or login to access (on desktop see top right corner of page, on mobile the top center). Please note this account is separate from your event registration profile. If you have trouble, please contact us ([email protected].)

An exclusive virtual presentation of DCN’s newest research: Decoding Video Content Engagement: Gen Z and Gen Y in Focus.  

Andrew Hare, SVP of Digital Research and Strategy at Magid Associates, will present new insights into how Gen Z and Gen Y connect with short-form video content — from independent creators to premium media brands.

Why You’ll Want to Attend this 45-Minute Virtual Event:

1. Understand the evolving video habits of Gen Z and Gen Y including platform preferences, content consumption patterns, and what drives engagement.
2. Gain insights into content creator dynamics from influencers to premium brands—revealing who younger audiences trust, follow, and engage with most.
3. Learn how to tailor strategies by platform and content vertical with deep dives into News, Sports, Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Business, plus actionable guidance to position your brand for success.

We’re excited to share these insights with you and your team. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others in your organization who would benefit from attending.

We’ve arranged a 45-minute session on the Apple App Store ruling with 30 minutes of Q&A with Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify, to discuss their rapid response to the recent court ruling on Apple’s App Store changes. Following the Q&A, Ms. Jenkins will drop off the call and we’ll use the last 15 minutes for members-only discussion to share challenges and next steps,

Why this matters:

• Real-time intelligence: Spotify rolled out its App Store update within 24 hours of the court’s decision—one of the first major subscription companies to act.
• Strategic guidance: Their real-time experience offers immediate learnings on how publishers should prioritize and operationalize similar changes.
• High relevance: The outcome of Apple’s appeal and stay requests (including a pending emergency stay decision) will continue to shape DCN members strategy (short and long-term) in the days and weeks ahead.

Recommended attendees:

• Executives responsible for App Store and/or subscription strategy
• Policy and legal leads monitoring platform litigation and compliance

We strongly encourage your participation and invite you to bring the appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure your organization is well-informed on this fast-evolving issue.  This is a free event for DCN members. The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking.

The DCN Next Summit is an exclusive gathering of executives from Digital Content Next’s member companies and select invited guests. These leaders and innovators from the world’s most trusted, premium media companies come together to learn from each other and insight-packed speakers.

This unique event offers a day and a half of programming. Your ticket includes all meals during the event and one night at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL.

The DCN Legal and Legislative Committee’s monthly virtual meetings summarize and comment on important policy, legal, and legislative news surrounding digital content.

This is a free event for DCN members.  The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking .  Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.

Agenda

• Discussion of Copyright Office Report on Generative AI Training
• Discussing Trump Tariffs on Foreign Films – Implications for Movie Studios and Media

Speakers
Justin McCarthy, Partner — Government Relations, DGA Group
Marzena Rembowski, Partner — Complex Communications Advisory; East Asia & Pacific, DGA Group

The DCN Legal and Legislative Committee’s monthly virtual meetings summarize and comment on important policy, legal, and legislative news surrounding digital content.

This is a free event for DCN members.  The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking .  Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.

The DCN Legal and Legislative Committee’s monthly virtual meetings summarize and comment on important policy, legal, and legislative news surrounding digital content.

Agenda: Discussion of DCN Comments to House E&C on Data Privacy

This is a free event for DCN members.  The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking .  Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.

The DCN Legal and Legislative Committee’s monthly virtual meetings summarize and comment on important policy, legal, and legislative news surrounding digital content.

Agenda

• Discussion re DCN Comments to Trump Administration on AI
• Discussion re Applicability of Trump Administration DEI Executive Order to Private Companies

This is a free event for DCN members.  The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking .  Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.

If your company currently participates in DCN benchmark reports, you will be able to access the Video on Demand by signing into the DCN member center (or create an account) using the link in the top right corner.

Benchmark organizations should have received an email with the report, DCN Digital Subscription Tracking Study – Q3 2024.

If your you did not receive the report, or your company is currently not participating in DCN benchmark reports, and you are interested or have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Join Kate Scott-Dawkins, GroupM’s Global Director of Business Intelligence, at DCN’s Media Insights Exchange for a timely discussion on year-end expectations.

Join your fellow benchmark participants for a timely discussion and insights about market expectations through year-end. Here’s what we have planned:

• Explore key market trends, business strategies, and forecasts for the latter half of the year to help your business thrive in this evolving landscape;
• Assess price sensitivity’s impact on subscription growth and retention;
• Understand how bundling services can optimize customer value and revenue.

We’ll also present NEW data from the DCN Digital Subscription Tracking Study – Q3 2024; and provide time for Q&A and an open discussion with members.

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DCN’s benchmark products include the Quarterly Revenue Report, Annual Benchmark Report, Quarterly Digital Media Subscription Tracking Report, and the Media Insights Exchange events. All products are exclusive to DCN members who participate and contribute data under NDA.

We’d love for others who will benefit from this event to join, so please share this invitation with your organization. We appreciate you and your team’s support of DCN’s benchmark products

The DCN Legal and Legislative Committee’s monthly virtual meetings summarize and comment on important policy, legal, and legislative news surrounding digital content.

Agenda: What to Expect from Congress and Trump Administration in 2025

This is a free event for DCN members.  The unique, members-only attendee list allows for open conversation, information sharing and networking .  Please feel free to share this invitation to colleagues within your organization.