Speaker Richard Young
Richard joined Little Dot Studios in 2020 to develop its FAST and OTT strategy, leading the launch of its first FAST channels and was promoted in 2024 to MD, History Hit & FAST Channels at Little Dot Studios.
In this dual position, Richard is responsible for continuing to manage Little Dot Studios’ FAST channels across numerous platforms in over 20 territories, and growing its burgeoning Ad Network which monetises partners’ FAST advertising inventory. Alongside this, Richard is also Managing Director for History Hit (acquired by Little Dot Studios in 2020), working closely with Founder and Creative Director Dan Snow and the department heads responsible for the SVOD, TV production, social video, podcast, branded content, product and marketing that make up the unique and award-winning History Hit consumer proposition.
Prior to joining Little Dot Studios, Richard worked for broadcaster C4, was Commercial Director at BT, and worked with OTT startups Magine TV, Hopster and Eleven Sports.
When Richard isn’t working, he’s busy looking after his olive and almond trees and pretends that he can surf.
Speaking on: Streaming+ Breakfast: Are we there yet?
