Claire is a regular moderator, panellist and commentator on technology, media and the creative economy. She chairs and moderates sessions at international industry events, co-hosts a long-running podcast on the business of media, and writes on digital strategy and governance. Speaking and media enquiries welcome via LinkedIn.

The Media Beat

Co-host of The Media Beat, a podcast on the business of media and technology now in its fifth year. Each episode explores strategy, disruption and the forces reshaping the industry, with guests drawn from senior roles across broadcasting, streaming, publishing and tech. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Recent Speaking and Moderation

MIP London, February 2026

Moderated two sessions at MIP London 2026:

The Goalhanger Model: Scaling a New Media Empire on YouTube – Headline session with Pedro Pina, Vice President, YouTube EMEA, and Tony Pastor, Co-Founder, Goalhanger; and

Video Podcasts 2026: Scaling Stories, Maximising Revenue – with executives from Podimo, Acast, Patreon and Little Dot Studios.

Content London, December 2025

Moderated Secrets of YouTube Success at Content London, a session on how media companies are building sustainable businesses on the platform. Panellists included Patrick Walker (Nowherian/Electrify Video Partners), Luke Hyams (Pangaea), James Loveridge (Little Dot Studios) and Sam Glynne (UTA).

Reykjavik Global Forum, 2023 and 2024

Participated in two consecutive years of the Reykjavik Global Forum. Panellist in 2023 on the impact of television and popular culture on social norm change; returned as moderator in 2024. Both sessions are available on YouTube.

Selected Writing

From reach to relationship: unlocking value on YouTube — Digital Content Next, January 2026

The digital trustee era is over — Charity Digital, January 2026

The TV schedule is back — Digital Content Next, February 2025

For speaking, moderation and media enquiries, please connect via LinkedIn.