Join us and Elliot Renton, the SVP of Asia Pacific at Magnifi, as we explore the impact of AI on sports media in different localities. In this episode, we also touched on hiring challenges and advice for young people looking to enter the world of sports media. Listen along for Elliot’s insights into the latest developments - and future direction - …

Discover the importance of empathy in leadership in this conversation with Till Sudworth, the CMO and Head of BU Video at NPAW. We also discussed his insights from the recent IBC event, as well as his predictions for AI’s impact on the wider content and media industry. Tune in to hear more about the shifting talent landscape and the developing oppo…

Explore the ever-changing world of sports broadcasting with us in this episode, featuring Anna Lockwood, the Head of Media & Sport at Telstra International. Our conversation also touched on key talent topics in the content and media industry, as well as the benefits of attracting more diverse talent to the sector. The Content & Media Matters Podcas…

Explore the range of flexible cloud streaming solutions with Mathias Guille, the VP of Cloud Platforms at Broadpeak. He joined us to talk about Broadpeak’s innovative technical solutions, as well as the future of personalisation as he sees it unfolding on the cloud. Tune in for a sneak peek at Broadpeak’s offerings at IBC 2024. The Content & Media …

Transformation is the key to staying relevant in the content and media industry. Chris Pulis, the Chief Technology Officer at Globecast, joined us to share his advice for other leaders who want to guide their teams to new heights. In this episode, we explored the industry's growing talent issues, including the skills that new hires need to survive …

As AI becomes more and more widely adopted across the content and media industry, there are growing concerns about its implications for our careers. To help us understand this phenomenon, we invited Micky Edwards, the VP of Business Development EMEA & APAC at TAG Video Systems to share his insights on the podcast. In this episode, we also discussed…

VR and XR have been developed for a number of years, and users are now comfortable with a variety of headsets. Join us as we unpack the technological advances within the industry behind this phenomenon with ​​Gianluca Meardi, the Co-founder and General Manager of V-Nova Studios. In this episode, we also discussed Gianluca’s perspectives on creativi…

As the media industry diversifies, there are emerging technologies that support increasing personalisation online. Listen along as we discuss these advancements with Fabio Gallo, the General Manager of Europe and Asia at ViewLift. In this episode, we explore Fabio’s career history, where he sees the forefront of distribution systems and his advice …

The cloud has enabled companies to develop a range of innovative technologies that are advancing collaboration and communication. Listen to this episode as we discuss the issue with Robin Kirchhoffer, the Chief Marketing Officer at Dalet. In this episode, we dive into Robin’s background, advice and insights as he talks us through his experience of …

Join us as we explore the world of cloud-based workflows with Mike Green, the Chief Growth Officer at Backlight. We explored Mike’s biggest lessons and successes before discussing Backlight’s work to transform the content and media industry. You won’t want to miss this insightful episode! The Content & Media Matters Podcast is hosted by the global …

Join us this week for our IBC 2023 special, as we arejoined by not one, but two very special guests from Harmonic. In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of discussingtopics around low latency streaming, content personalisation and how the shiftto SaaS based models has impacted the industry for the better. With the running theme of Sports stre…

Join us this week as we talk with Matt Hughes, CCO of M2A Media and talk about his Labradors’ Harper & Gracie and all things Cloud related. Furthermore, we also dive into the topics of Sustainability, Diversity and Leadership. There’s something here for everyone!

This week we are joined by Gautier Demond, Vice President Sales-Content Publishers, North America at Qwilt, who shared his knowledge and expertise on the topic of CDN & Open Caching within the Content & Media world. We dive into core topics around leadership, the importance of diversity and inclusion within an organisation, along with understanding…

In this episode, we sit down with Martin Sebelius, the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Accedo.tv. We explore his advice on effective leadership while delving into the current state of the video streaming industry. Martin also shares expert insights on Accedo.tv's new Healthcheck service and discusses ways we can enhance sustainability …

This week we are joined by Liz Riemersma, VP of Stratergy and BD at Sling TV. We talk to Liz about the challenges and opportunities for distributors and content producers in the market today, her accidental entry into the media and broadcast space, what keeps her there, and the importance of Family time to maintaining a work/life balance. The Conte…

In this weeks episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Meghna Krishna, CRO at VideoVerse, who shared her extensive knowledge into the evolving significance of AI in sports and content creation. During our conversation, we delved into Meghna's journey into the industry, explored the challenges related to diversity, and gained valuable insights in…

This week we are joined by Ed Abis, MD of Dizplai to talk about his roots in the sports and media space, his long-running love of Burnley FC, and how audience engagement and interaction is more important than ever in the live broadcast space. NB: We experienced some connection and audio issues in this episode. We have done our best to edit around t…

In this week’s episode, we were fortunate enough to speak with Allan McLennan, the Founder and Global Head of M&E, Industry Strategy and Partnership at PADEM Media Group. Allan shared his expertise on all things FAST, VOD and what it takes to become a great leader within today’s industry, along with how he likes to spend his perfect weekend. This i…

We had a delightful chat with Taylor Riese VP of Strategic Sales for Signiant about all things from navigating global leadership, to AI, the importance of face to face meetings and what’s more important passion or stability! Enjoy! The Content & Media Matters Podcast is hosted by the global recruitment firm neuco. They hire the best teams for growi…

In this episode we are joined by Mark Billinge, a leader in the content and media industry, who shares his insights into the current trends in the Content & Media industry. How have hybrid OTT, cloud-based platforms impacted the service providers? How do we tackle the professionalisation of Piracy tools? What has he learned from his experience in l…

Stranded in the jungle? In need of Leadership strategies? This episode sees us talking with the CEO of Moving Image, Ingo Hofacker about all things Leadership. We also dive into the world of Livestreaming, Video, AI, Analytics and Digital Transformation having a laugh along the way! The Content & Media Matters Podcast is hosted by the global recrui…

This week we speak with Simon Miller, about Servant Leadership, Metadata, AI, The challenges for Sports Rights Owners, Video Delivery, Diversity, Latency and F1. There’s a lot packed into this episode after Connected TV World Summit 2023! The Content & Media Matters Podcast is hosted by the global recruitment firm neuco. They hire the best teams fo…

How will AI play a role in shaping the delivery of Content? How can we develop more ways to deliver specific content to the end users? Why is it so important to have a diverse leadership team? If any of the questions above struck an interest, then this is the podcast for you! This week we had the pleasure of speaking to the incredible Alaina Hall t…

With Cloud and SaaS based platforms becoming so attractive for the Broadcasters and Content Owners, and large segments of the industry undertaking huge transformational projects, it was fantastic, to talk in detail with Stephen Stewart, who has been the Chief Operating Officer at Take 1. A Photographer in his spare time, who is passionate about cre…

In this episode, we gained insight into the environmental impact of the streaming world directly from Kristan Bullet, the Founder and CEO of Humans Not Robots, a company that is working to reduce this footprint. We also discussed his unique road into the industry, the benefits of a fully remote company, how we can improve inclusion in the media spa…

This week we are joined by Laura Blaisdell, Director of Global Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Avid, to talk about the many transformations of her career, how to maintain and improve company culture through attracting the right diverse talent, and teaching her daughters to Ski. Enjoy! The Content & Media Matters Podcast is h…

This is an epic episode, that will leave you buzzing and inspired! Are you seeking to improve your DE&I in your company? Unsure how to go about this? Then this is the episode for you! We unpack with Megan Wagoner, RVP Media & Entertainment at Bitmovin about how to develop a DE&I initiative in a company, and why this is still so needed. Furthermore,…

Have you wondered about how have attitudes have shifted in the move from Linear to Digital? Do you think Linear TV is dead? This week we spoke with the brilliant Julie Mitchelmore the Vice President, Digital at A+E Networks UK about all things VOD, Diversity & Inclusion, and hearing about Julie’s Ideal weekend. This is not one to be missed! The Con…

This week, we had the luxury of being joined by Lionel Bringuier, the EVP of Product & Engineering at Videon, who is an experienced and incredibly successful product leader. Diving right into some crucial topics, we discussed the current state of the Content & Media industry and how content consumption is changing and becoming more personalised. Al…

In this week’s episode, we were delighted to be joined by Marianne Carpentier, Chief Innovation & Technologies Officer at Newen Studios, who is an inspiring & innovative figure, within the Content & Media industry. We embarked on some core discussions, tackling the problems of Diversity & Inclusion and how we can take steps forward to solve these. …

We were thrilled this week to be joined by Emilia Kasper, Chief Operating Officer at 3SS, who is a transparent, transformational, and technical leader. Listen as we talk about changing behaviour in content consumption, the impact for content owners, as well as the impact IP Video has had on the industry. Furthermore, she talks honestly about how th…

Joining us for episode 5 of The Content & Media Matters Podcast is the inspiring Bob Lyons, who has spent the past 20 years working across Senior Leadership Positions, company turnarounds and managing P&L’s of over $1 Billion. Cyber Security is an incredibly prominent topic throughout any industry, and as such we discuss with Bob how this is curren…

This week we are joined by Rowan de Pomerai, CTO at the DPP as he takes us through the journey of the DPP, from its growth & transformation and how it’s recently become an independent organisation. Along with this, we speak about the importance of Diversity & Inclusion and how this is currently affecting our industry, digging into exactly what the …

Have you considered how crucial a role Data Analytics plays within the Content & Media sector? We were fortunate enough to speak with Jerónimo Maccanás Candilejo on exactly this topic, discussing everything from the first churn, consumption habits and then a retention strategy. Growing up having idol’s such as a Bono & Steve Jobs along with wanting…

Joining us for the second episode of The Content & Media Matters Podcast is the exceptional Jill Porubovic, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry but is just gearing up. Have a listen as we delve into the topic of Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace, covering the big topics of accessibility, imposters syndrome and how the ind…

In the ramp-up to IBC, we were delighted that Dr Neale Foster could join us on our podcast. Listen as we discuss Leadership, the future of video streaming and the importance of Trade shows, as well as debating the good old Android vs iOS/Apple conundrum…! If you are heading to an upcoming trade show, then this is the perfect travelling podcast to g…

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The self-isolation of early 2020 inspired Alex and me to sort out the time zones and revisit what had happened since our last edition. Recorded in mid April 2020, here’s some thoughts on what happened in media industries in 2019. We mostly set aside commentary on Covid implications as unknowable, so it holds up surprisingly well given its mid-year …

Amanda and Alex finish the year in review wrap up with a look back at a few more industries and a look forward at the issues to watch in 2019. We close with our “favorites” of 2018 and a big announcement about the show.Oleh Amanda Lotz and Alex Intner

2018 was full of news in media industries and we discuss some of the biggest stories in this two-part wrap up. From mergers, to #MeToo, to MoviePass (and some things that don't start with M) we address not just what happened, but why it matters in 2019 and going forward.Oleh Amanda Lotz and Alex Intner

Megan Sapnar Ankerson joins Amanda and Alex to talk about her new book Dot-Com Design: The Rise of a Usable, Social, Commercial Web. Megan's book sets the stage for many of our conversations about internet and web-based businesses by reminding us of the forces that led it to take its contemporary form.…

It's an "extra" episode in which we put the five local media interviews in conversation to see what we can take away on this complicated subject. (Sorry about the slow production of late)Oleh Amanda Lotz

In our final interview of the Local Media series, Amanda and Alex talk with Joseph Lichterman, a senior business associate at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. We talk about the insight he gained researching and writing stories 300 stories about news outlets on six continents for Nieman Journalism Lab. Lichterman produces the Solution Set newsl…

Amanda and Alex talk with Zoe Clark to learn about the challenges of managing a “local” mission of state-wide service and how NPR stations are filling the gaps in communities that have lost local newspapers. Zoe Clark is Michigan Radio's Program Director. Clark oversees all programming on the state's largest public radio station - including the sta…

Alex and Amanda talk with Neil Chase, Executive Editor of the Bay Area News Group. He is a veteran journalist and marketer with deep experience in print and digital news, who got his start at the San Francisco Examiner, and has been as a professor at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and held top spots at the business news site …

Alex and Amanda talk with Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, a digital-only, not-for-profit news organization that operates in Texas. Evan joins us to discuss what he's learned about the opportunities and challenges for local, digital journalism, and be sure to note his definition of journalism around the 16 minute mark.…

In the second episode in our series on the Business of Local Media, we pose many of our questions about the challenges facing local media to expert Christopher Ali, author of Media Localism: The Policies of Place (University of Illinois Press, 2017).Oleh Amanda Lotz and Alex Intner

Amanda and Alex launch a new series of episodes that focus on the business of local media. This episode discusses what local means in this context, what we hope to learn, and the particular challenges local media face.Oleh Amanda Lotz and Alex Intner

In this episode, Alex goes to the Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor and Dearborn to learn more about the business of film festivals and the role they play in getting films distribution. First, Ariel Wan, Director of Marketing and Programming for the festival joins him in North Quad Studios to talk about the festival. Then, later in the episode, …

Aymar Jean Christian joins Amanda in North Quad Studios to talk about his book Open TV: Innovation Beyond Hollywood and the Rise of Web Television which looks at the opportunities for web series in the early phase of internet-distributed video. We have a wide-ranging chat about the business behind these shows, the storytelling they made possible, h…