Moore Kingston Smith Media Summit – 25 November 2025
The media industry is undergoing a period of profound disruption and uncertainty. A difficult macroeconomic climate, combined with shifting consumer behaviours, continues to squeeze margins. Meanwhile, the accelerating impact of AI is adding new layers of complexity, disrupting traditional models and prompting a reassessment of long-term strategy. As a result, questions around sustainable growth are becoming increasingly urgent across the sector.
Growth in the media industry is rarely a straight line – even in stable times. So what does the path forward look like in today’s environment? At our upcoming Moore Kingston Smith Media Summit, we’ll explore how leading businesses are adapting and staying ahead, with a focus on four key sectors: TV & film, music, video games and marketing services.
Film, TV and commercial production
The rebirth of co-productions – Why is everyone co-producing again?
After a near 90% drop in the number of co-productions when sale and leaseback ended in the early 2000s, it appears that every film producer is once again looking to partner up with an overseas producer. The introduction of the enhanced AVEC (IFTC) for low budget treaty co-productions, the UK government’s desire to sign an increasing number of treaties with overseas partners and reduced traditional sources of financing are leading British producers to once again seek out co-producing opportunities with their colleagues overseas.
Join us for a discussion of the mechanics, advantages and pitfalls of teaming up with a co-producing partner. Utilising one of the UK’s many treaties can have real benefits on both the production and financing side for your feature film. In addition, we will examine how the enhanced VFX tax credit strengthens the position of the UK’s visual effects-driven producers and fuels the appetite for co-productions.
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Music
Music law for music creatives: Protect your art, your name and your money
As a music creative, your music is your voice – and your business. Join us for an essential seminar that breaks down some of the legal basics of the music business that you should know – without the jargon.
Topics we’ll cover:
- Publishing and recordings: the basics that you need to know
- Your team: who should be on it and why?
- How to progress: what should you be doing?
- Myth buster: common legal pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
Whether you’re independent or signed, just starting or building momentum, you need to know the basics. This seminar will help you better understand how parts of the music business work and give you invaluable insights from leading music and entertainment lawyers.
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Video games
The future of brands, IP and advertising in gaming (and beyond)
Over 3.5bn people play video games, spending their time and money within virtual worlds. How can brands, IP holders and advertisers successfully engage players? In this session, you will:
- Learn the secrets of engaging Roblox’s 112m daily active players with world class user-generated content campaigns
- Discover how games like Powerwash Simulator have become new fronts for brand advertising
Hear the secrets of successful creator marketing campaigns and what you need to do to cut through the noise.
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Marketing services
Moore Kingston Smith Annual Survey – Where’s the value?
Join us for the launch of our 2025 Annual Survey on the Financial Performance of UK Marketing Services Companies. The evening will begin with a presentation of the survey’s key findings, followed by a panel session: “Where’s the value? Exploring future-fit agency models.”
Marketing has undergone dramatic change in recent years – and the agency model is under pressure. Clients are buying differently, technology is reshaping how work gets done, and AI is redefining creativity, efficiency and value. So how can agencies evolve to stay relevant? Join our panel of industry leaders as they discuss how businesses are adapting – rethinking structures, pricing and services to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting landscape.
Places are going fast and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two attendees per company. We recommend securing your place early.
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