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Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Lessons from an Elementary Principal, with David ShafferWhen schools focus on what’s working and align around a shared vision, transformation becomes possible.In this final installment in our National Principals Month series, Principal David Shaffer of Port Salerno Elementary shares how the AVID program has impacted his leadership and his school by providing structure, focus, and identity. David Shaffer and his team have used AVID not just as a program, but as a foundation for building schoolwide coherence and student agency. From “WICOR Wednesdays” to student-led collaboration, AVID structures help shift the cognitive load from teachers to students—giving learners ownership of their...

2025-10-2931 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Striving for Excellence in the Middle School, with Dr. Darrell PottsIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darrell Potts, Principal of Northridge Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an AVID alum, former AVID teacher, and now AVID-focused leader, Darrell shares how he’s cultivated a schoolwide culture rooted in the belief that every student is an achiever. In fact, at Northridge Middle School, success is not an abstract ideal but rather a daily practice, fueled by a shared mantra: “We will strive for excellence in all that we do . . . because we are achievers.” Darrell embodies this belief in every facet of his leadership, using AVID as the fr...

2025-10-1534 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers From Classroom to Career: How AVID Future Lab Prepares Students for What’s Next, with Dr. Michelle MagallanezIn this episode, Dr. Michelle Magallanez, Head of Interaction Design at AVID Center, returns to Unpacking Education to share how AVID Future Lab is equipping students with the durable skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom. The conversation explores how project-based learning (PBL), student voice and choice, and real-world issues—like the impact of social media on mental health—prepare learners for the future of work and life. Learn how the free resources within AVID Future Lab, supported by Adobe Express, give students authentic opportunities to research, create, and present solutions to real problems—all while buildin...

2025-08-2031 min

Making the Media S5E11: The Generation GameS5E11: The Generation GameThere is a mismatch between the rate of development of generative AI tools for the news industry and the adoption of the technology within newsrooms itself. That is one of the main findings of a major new report. Host Craig Wilson interviews Dr. Alexandra Borchardt, who is the author of a report for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) called “Leading Newsrooms in the Age of Generative AI.”Our Guest This Episode: Alexandra BorchardtEBU Report Autho...

2025-06-0935 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Integrating WICOR, with Kera DillerIn this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with high school English teacher and AVID Site Coordinator Kera Diller to explore AVID's WICOR methodology, which incorporates Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. Kera shares how WICOR transformed her instructional planning by providing a flexible methodology rather than a rigid formula. With vivid metaphors and practical insights, she illustrates how WICOR serves as a foundation for rigorous instruction that’s adaptable across grade levels and content areas. Whether you're a seasoned AVID educator or new to the methodology, this episode is full of relatable stories, actionable strategies, and a fr...

2025-04-1636 min

Making the Media S5E10: Predicting the FutureS5E10: Predicting the FutureMoves by respected news organizations to be transparent in their reporting may become meaningless to consumers bombarded by such claims. This could even lead to what is being called “Trust Washing,” where claims of being a trusted news source are used by people spreading misinformation. This is just one of the predictions in a recent major report by the organization the DPP. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, Edward Qualtrough, the DPP’s editorial director, discusses their 2025 Predictions Report.Our...

2025-03-0732 min

Making the Media S5E09: Local MattersS5E09: Local MattersLocal TV stations in the United States want to take advantage of AI to make them more efficient but insist this cannot come at the risk of their journalistic credibility. That is the view of an Emmy® award-winning newsroom leader in the latest Making the Media Podcast, who also highlights the role of streaming and social media in building and retaining audiences. In the episode, Bob Ellis, VP and general manager of WDIV in Detroit, Michigan, says that they are investigating ways in which AI can help their reporters through the generation of i...

2025-02-1433 min

Making the Media S5E08: TikTok TrailblazingS5E08: TikTok Trailblazing Developing a successful strategy for storytelling on the social media platform TikTok can help tackle the challenge of news avoidance, particularly among younger audiences. That’s the view of a senior news leader at the Canadian Public Broadcaster, CBC, which has recently passed the milestone of one million subscribers on the video sharing platform. In this episode of the podcast, Irene Thomaidis, who is the acting managing editor of digital publishing for CBC News, talks about how they have grown on the platform since launching in 2022. She says tha...

2025-01-2730 min

Making the Media S5E07: Transparency and TrustS5E07: Transparency and Trust A standards body fighting against misinformation and media manipulation is building an evolving toolkit which can be used “as a Swiss Army knife,” according to its chair. In this episode we are joined by Andrew Jenks, chair of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), and he tells host Craig Wilson of the work of the organization and how it is having to rapidly evolve to deal with emerging challenges. The C2PA is attempting to address the issue of media provenance by developing technical standards which...

2024-12-1330 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers AVID Creator Planet Launches on Roblox, with Adam AndersonIn this episode, we are joined by Adam Anderson, Super League Producer for the collaborative project between AVID and Super League that was just released on Roblox. This project includes the creation of AVID Creator Planet, a free educational game where students learn durable skills by building structures to help creatures thrive on a distant planet. During our conversation, Adam provides insights into the immersive game, the process that went into developing it, and the educational impact that the teams believe it will have for students and teachers. AVID Creator Planet is now available on Roblox. Visit AVID Open...

2024-12-1133 min

Making the Media S5E06: Training TalkS5E06: Training Talk The role of post production supervisors in film and television production is receiving a boost through new micro-certifications, crucial to smoothing the way a project moves from preparation to delivery. The certifications are a joint approach from Avid and the organization Post Super, whose founder is the latest guest on the Making the Media Podcast. Gemma Nicholson says there has been a clear gap in the market for training people in the role to be better prepared for the challenges they face. Our Guest this Episode:

2024-11-1529 min

Making the Media S5E04: Avid & Wolftech - The Story-Centric, Digital-First Future of NewsS5E04: The Story-Centric, Digital-First Future of News The planned combination of Avid and Wolftech will transform news, sports and live production workflows, according to the leaders of both companies after announcing plans to acquire the Norwegian-based story-centric planning and publication specialist. · The tight integration of Avid MediaCentral and Wolftech News into a unified toolset will enable customers to increase efficiency by optimizing collaboration between digital-first and traditional TV with a streamlined, end-to-end workflow. · Newsrooms will benefit from an industry-leading, digital-first, AI framework and an open API approach to integrations to power workflows today and tomorrow...

2024-10-3019 min

Making the Media S5E03: Efficiency and AvatarsS5E03: Efficiency and Avatars A leading technologist discusses the efficiency gains which news broadcasters are seeking to make using AI, including experimenting with AI-generated news readers. Miro Ambra is the chief technology officer of the Slovakian-based system integrator and software developer, Traco Systems. Traco have developed AI tools that integrate with Avid MediaCentral | Cloud UX. Miro says this heralds a new era in journalism, with AI assisting reporters and helping them verify sources. He says they have also begun preliminary work to create an AI-generated presenter for one customer, looking at options f...

2024-10-0423 min

Making the Media S5E02: AI and Archives - the Human TouchS5E02: AI and Archives – the Human Touch The role of the archivist may be changing with the advent of AI-enabled services to enrich metadata, but there must be human oversight to ensure the accuracy of data. That’s the view of leading library and media management expert, Kathey Battrick. In the episode, she also outlines the importance of identifying use cases where AI-enhanced metadata can help users find what they need, and her desire for more work to be done in the field of large language models (LLMs) to support the Arabic language.

2024-09-2025 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers AVID Open Access for Professional LearningIn today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use the resources at AVID Open Access to design professional learning experiences. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

2024-09-1711 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Pedagogy to Prepare Students for Their Futures, with Gina GamnisIn this episode, we are joined by Gina Gamnis, Executive Director for AVID Center in the Upper Midwest Area. Gina shares her insights into the skills that students need to be future-ready as well as proven classroom strategies for enabling students to develop those skills. She shares practices from AVID classrooms that can be used in any classroom, and she introduces listeners to the AVID Certified Educator program. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

2024-09-1130 min

AVID Open Access AVID Open Access for Professional LearningExplore strategies for using AVID Open Access content for professional learning.

2024-09-0909 min

Making the Media S5E01: Avid at IBC 2024 Preview S5E01: Avid at IBC 2024 Preview The IBC Trade Show in Amsterdam is a showcase for the latest innovation in the media world, and this year, Avid will be at the forefront once more with new advances in AI, news workflows, remote video collaboration, video and audio interop, and much more. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, we get a sneak preview of some of the latest developments which Avid will be demonstrating at the booth and reflect on some of the key...

2024-09-0632 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers College and Career Connections, with Tasha Henderson, Television Writer/Producer, and Her Former AVID Teacher, Ben SolomonIn this episode, we listen to interviews with a former AVID student, Tasha Henderson, and her former AVID teacher, Ben Solomon. Tasha has since earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees on her way to becoming a Television Writer and Producer. Ben, who now works as the Manager of Learning Programs, Products, and Services at AVID Center, looks back on his years teaching Tasha in the AVID classroom. This unique juxtaposition of student and teacher stories offers a unique look into the educational experience and the relationships that can launch students to both academic and career success. Visit AVID Open...

2024-07-3131 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers AVID Creator Planet: Coming Soon on RobloxIn today’s episode, we learn about a new educational learning experience to be released by AVID and Super League on the gaming platform Roblox.

2024-06-2008 min

Making the Media S4E12: The European Exchange S4E12: The European Exchange The majority of European broadcasters want to be “fast followers” when it comes to the adoption of AI technologies in their workflows, but few want to be on the “bleeding edge.” That’s one of the conclusions of a recent European media summit, which brought together major broadcasters and industry vendors, and is the subject of the latest Making the Media podcast. Our Guest This Episode Rowan de Pomerai Rowan de Pomerai is...

2024-05-0327 min

Making the Media S4E11: The Innovation Advantage S4E11: The Innovation Advantage Innovation in the media business is key, but only where it makes business sense and can drive tangible benefits. That’s the advice from the head of innovation of one of the UK’s largest media systems integrators. In the new episode of the Making the Media Podcast, Chris Bailey, head of innovation at Jigsaw24 Media, tells host Craig Wilson of the importance of staying grounded around new technologies, such as AI, avoiding so-called “hype cycles.” Our Guest This Episode Chris Bailey Chris...

2024-04-1930 min

Making the Media S4E10: Avid at NAB Preview The NAB Trade Show in Las Vegas is a showcase for the latest innovation in the media world, and this year Avid will be at the forefront once more with new advances in AI, news workflows, video and audio interop, immersive mixing and more. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, we get a sneak preview of some of the latest developments which Avid will be demonstrating on the booth and reflect on some of the key customer workflow challenges which these solutions address. Our Guests This Episode Daliah...

2024-04-0529 min

Making the Media S4E09: Change is ConstantS4E09: Change Is Constant The one constant in the media business is change, and the approach to change within an organization needs to be systematic, rather than reactive. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, Dina Nimer, head of media operations for Al Arabiya, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, outlines her approach to working with teams across the editorial and technical parts of the organization. She discusses the use of AI in the media, championing women, and the challenges of working effectively with multiple sites of operations.

2024-03-1531 min

Making the Media S4E08: Distinctly DifferentS4E08: Distinctly Different A leading news producer has said that the news industry will need to deliver distinctive, original coverage tailored to the needs of their audiences if they are to combat the potential threat from AI-powered online disinformation. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, Duncan Hooper, who has worked across the media business and is currently head of content for CGTN Europe, highlights his fears, but also outlines strategies for how this could be combatted and where opportunities for growth exist in the news market. Our Guest This...

2024-02-0928 min

Making the Media S4E07: Predictive TextS4E07: Predictive Text 2024 will be the year that broadcasters focus on driving greater revenues from their audiences on all platforms and seek to deliver more efficient workflows throughout their organization. That is the view of Rob Ambrose, co-founder of one of the leading industry analysts, Caretta Research, and detailed in the first episode of the Making the Media Podcast of the new year. This episode looks back on the major developments and trends of 2023 and assesses what are going to be the key developments in 2024 across the media landscape, including in general...

2024-01-1230 min

Making the Media S4E06: Navigating the Media MazeS4E06: Navigating the Media Maze Leading media technologist, Roberto Raponi, discusses the challenges with cloud developments, the move to more software-based applications, and artificial intelligence are posing to the industry. An industry veteran from the Italian Public Broadcaster, RAI, he says that this is an exciting time for the industry, with a rapid pace of developments, but it is also impacting the skills required among the technical teams to address the challenges. Cloud workflows are a case in point, highlighting the need for highly-skilled local teams to support new workflow opportunities. Our...

2023-12-1528 min

Making the Media S4E04: Challenging the NormS4E04: Challenging the Norm Overcoming challenges which many companies in the Western world would not even contemplate has been a hallmark of the Rudaw Media Network in Kurdistan. But now, twelve years after launch, they are continuing to expand. In this episode of the Making the Media Podcast, Hejar Berenji, the CTO of the Rudaw Media Network, which is based in Irbil in Iraq, has spoken of how they stayed on air in the face of power cuts, the fight against ISIS, recruiting and training staff to deliver high-quality news, and remaining fiercely independent.

2023-11-1033 min

Making the Media S4E03: The State of Media TechS4E03: The State of Media Tech Media technology companies are increasingly looking beyond their traditional markets for new revenue streams, and the use of artificial intelligence is growing in importance, according to a new report. In the new episode of the Making the Media Podcast, the IABM’s head of knowledge, Lorenzo Zanni, discusses the findings of their recently released report, The State of Media Tech, published at the IBC Trade Show. Our Guest This Episode Lorenzo Zanni IABM Head of Knowledge A gra...

2023-10-2729 min

Making the Media S4E02: Ros Atkins - Let Me ExplainS4E02: Let Me Explain Journalists must always consider whether the way they are telling stories is right for the audiences they are trying to reach to ensure that their work remains relevant. In the new episode of the Making the Media Podcast, BBC News analysis editor, presenter, and author, Ros Atkins, discusses how he constantly re-evaluates his work to ensure he explains topics clearly enough across multiple platforms. Ros has just released a new book, called The Art of Explanation, and in the podcast episode, he outlines the techniques he deploys when gathering, interpreting, and then presenting information. Our...

2023-10-1334 min

Making the Media S4E01: AI - The Human in the LoopS4E01: AI: The Human in the Loop Decisions being made today about the use of artificial intelligence in journalism may have enormous consequences for future generations, according to the head of technology forecasting at the UK broadcaster, BBC. In the first episode of season four of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson talks with Laura Ellis about her role within the organization and how they are assessing the impact of AI and machine learning on a whole raft of content creation areas. Our Guest This Episode

2023-09-2931 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Educator Voices: Student Success Through Engagement, Empowerment, and AVIDThis episode is Part III of a four-part series featuring educator voices from the 2022 AVID National Conference. Each episode features interviews with teachers and school leaders. In this episode, educators share what it takes to help students succeed. Specifically, our guests talk about strategies to engage and empower their students. In almost every response, building relational capacity is mentioned as the foundation upon which everything else is built. From a strong relationship of trust, teachers can then engage and empower their students. Throughout this episode, you will hear from caring educators who pour their hearts a...

2023-08-2335 min

Making the Media S3E20: Remote ControlS3E20: The value of mentoring and encouraging staff to continually learn and develop their skills cannot be underestimated, particularly with the advent of remote working in the post-production industry. In the final episode of season three of the podcast, host Craig Wilson talks with Ed Bengoa, director of post production at ITN in the UK, about the challenges and benefits posed by the advent of remote working procedures. Our Guest This Episode Ed Bengoa Director of Post Production ITN Ed is...

2023-07-0729 min

Making the Media S3E19: Staffing the FutureS3E19: Post production, like many industries, is facing recruitment challenges, and not just at entry levels. There is a recognition that hiring and retaining staff is now tougher than ever post-pandemic, and that greater competition from other content creators is posing challenges to the sector. In the latest episode, host Craig Wilson speaks to Jai Cave, technical operations director at the UK-based post house ENVY and Caroline Orme, associate professor at Ravensbourne University in England about the current situation and the work they are doing to address the challenge. Our Guests This E...

2023-06-2330 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston Avid Takes Calls from HatersThe Internets, for all its good it is still filled with Haters from all corners of the Globe and you want to hear from them don't you? So Kingston answers the call and takes calls just for you. Listen in as Avid discusses a variety of topics with random people who hate him, ranging from the infamous 1-6 Commitee, A don't say Gay debate and what sounds like a very strange Russian and/or Ukrainian guy doing Lord knows what.

2023-06-1411 min

Making the Media S3E18: Data DrivenS3E18: Using data to illustrate stories in new ways or uncover hidden stories is a key facet of modern journalism. But how do you take that information and turn it into informative and engaging content that works across multiple platforms? In the latest episode, host Craig Wilson speaks with Sunita Bhatti, head of regions from Channel 4 News in the UK, on how they are planning to use data to do just that, and how artificial intelligence (AI) can also help them do it. Our Guest This Episode Sunita B...

2023-05-2632 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers The Future of the Educational Landscape: CTE, STEM, and CS, with Ty StevensonThis episode was recorded live at the 2022 AVID National Conference in Orlando, with special guest, Ty Stevenson, Product Manager at AVID Center and Project Manager of the AVID/Code.org Regional Partnership. Ty helps us unpack a vision for the future of education, which includes career and technical education (CTE); science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and computer science (CS). We discuss the importance of exposing students to these career possibilities at a young age and helping them develop related skill sets. We also explore the value and impact of personalizing learning in your schools.Ty leaves...

2023-03-2935 min

Making the Media S3E13: Design and DeliverS3E13: How has the technology behind news and sports graphics changed the way in which stories can be told in the studio, and what does that mean for the collaboration between editorial and technical teams? In this episode, Craig is joined by graphics expert Antonio Tena, from the Spanish company Telemadrid, to discuss the way graphics are used to enable new storytelling techniques. Our Guest This Episode Antonio Tena Head of Processes and Innovation, Telemadrid In Telemadrid, Antonio has been the head of the g...

2023-03-1728 min

Making the Media S3E12: The Innovation StationS3E12: From TikTok experimentation to working out the best way to take advantage of the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence, how are newsrooms working to deliver more creative and immersive storytelling? In this episode, Craig is joined by Gina McKeon, Innovation Editor at the Australian Public Broadcaster, ABC. Our Guest This Episode Gina McKeon Innovation Editor, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Gina has a wealth of experience working on innovative digital and investigative stories as a producer and journalist for ABC and SBS. She...

2023-03-0328 min

Making the Media S3E10: Exploring New AudiencesS3E10: How is data informing both editorial and strategic decision-making with the newsroom at a time when audience behavior is changing rapidly? In this episode, Craig is joined by leaders from CBC in Canada to discuss the launch of a new streaming channel and how they are working to attract diverse audiences throughout the country with new styles of programming. Our Guests This Episode Andree Lau, Senior Director of Digital Publishing and Streaming, CBC Andree Lau oversees the national website, news app, social media content, the CBC News...

2023-02-0434 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston Abortion Survivor and Survivor Contestant Pat SohmertonAlleged Abortion Survivor and Survivor Contestant (Season 37 and 50?) Pat Sohmerton. Tune in as Avid investigates his/her/him/they/their outlandish claim in what will prove to be our first ever Podcast/YouTube Simulcast. Join us as this crazy interview unfolds into lunacy. This episode has been converted especially for the Podcasting Platform from our Youtube Series for your enjoyment. If you wish to see Avid Kingston and Producer Gary (Who for the first time ever goes maskless) you can view us, in Studio recording this very episode. Remember this Podcast isn't real...Or is it? You...

2023-01-1700 min

Making the Media S3E08: Mental Health MattersS3E08: What are news organizations doing to support journalists and crews facing mental health challenges and how is the rise of online hate impacting those teams? In the eighth episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by journalist Hannah Storm, founder and co-director of the Headlines Network, to discuss how to handle these issues. Our Guest This Episode Hannah Storm, Founder and Co-Director, Headlines Network. Hannah is the former CEO of the International News Safety Institute and the Ethical Journalism...

2023-01-0627 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston Abortion Survivor & Survivor Contestant Pat SohmertonAlleged Abortion Survivor and Survivor Contestant (Season 37 and 50?) Pat Sohmerton. Tune in as Avid investigates his/her/him/they/their outlandish claim in what will prove to be our first ever Podcast/YouTube Simulcast. Join us as this crazy interview unfolds into lunacy. This episode has been converted especially for the Podcasting Platform from our Youtube Series We hope you can enjoy this experiment If it seems to work ok we will continue to transfer our YouTube episodes over to the Podcast PlatformsIf you wish to see Avid Kingston and Producer Gary (Who for the first...

2023-01-0128 min

Making the Media S3E07: The VICE SquadS3E07: VICE Media Group has built a successful news brand aimed at a young audience, but how are they trying to expand that audience, stay true to their values, and deliver commercially in a tough and competitive market? In the seventh episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by Maral Usefi, vice president of news and editorial operations at VICE Media Group Our Guest This Episode Maral Usefi , Vice President of News and Editorial Operations at VICE Media Group Maral...

2022-12-0933 min

Making the Media S3E06: X Marks the SpotS3E06: ITV News has been at the heart of British broadcasting for more than sixty years. How is it planning to take on the streaming platforms with news at its core and deliver a new experience for its audience? In the sixth episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by ITV’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Michael Jermey. Our Guests This Episode: Michael Jermey, Director of News and Current Affairs, ITV Michael has led ITV's expansion of news programming and investigative current affairs output over the past decade on bo...

2022-11-2635 min

Making the Media S3E05: The Skills CrisisS3E05: The media industry is facing a skills crisis right when the demands for content are soaring. What can be done to encourage more people to join the sector and to retain them once they are there? In the fourth episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by two guests to discuss the issue. Our Guests This Episode Charlotte Layton With over 25 years in the industry, Charlotte has worked across the content creation pipeline. From a transmission controller at first...

2022-11-1135 min

Making the Media S3E04: Get in the GameS3E04: Innovative ways of engaging with sports audiences may be driven in the future by smaller leagues and teams because they are more willing to take more risks to attract new viewers and followers. In the third episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by Brian Leonard, Head of Engineering: Post and Workflows at the sports producer and rights holder, IMG. Our Guest This Episode Brian Leonard Brian has been working for IMG for more than twenty years in the...

2022-10-2829 min

Making the Media S3E03: Standing Out From the CrowdS3E03: TV news is already a crowded market, so when launching a new channel, how do you make shows which are distinctive and find an audience, and where is that audience, anyway? In the third episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson is joined by Erron Gordon, executive director of News UK Broadcasting, the company behind TalkTV, one of the UK’s newest news channels. Our Guest This Episode Erron Gordon Erron is the executive director of News UK Broadcasting and is he...

2022-10-1429 min

Making the Media S3E02: Tomorrow's News TodayS3E02: Newsmakers know they need to adapt to survive in a multi-platform world—but how can they do it, continue to remain profitable and relevant, and deliver to a new audience? Not easy. In the second episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson discusses a new series of reports on the news business, called “Tomorrow’s News”, with the chief executive of the body which produced them, the DPP, Mark Harrison. Our Guest This Episode Dr Mark Harrison CEO DPP Ltd ...

2022-09-3030 min

Making the Media S3E01: Look AheadS3E01: Look Ahead Enabling production teams to work efficiently and delivering innovations to aid the media industry on their journey to the cloud are key elements of Avid’s strategic direction. In the first episode of season three of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson discusses the state of the media business with Avid’s chief executive officer, Jeff Rosica. Our Guest This Episode Jeff Rosica Jeff Rosica was appointed CEO of Avid Technology in February 2018. He joined the company in 2013 as the senior vice president of w...

2022-09-1731 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston Avid Takes Calls From Haters (Refurbished-Ish)The Internets, for all its good is still filled with Haters from all corners of the Globe. And we just can't get enough of them. So Avid answers the call and takes some calls just for kicks. Listen in and enjoy as Avid discusses a variety of topics with random people who pretty much hate him. -----------------------------------------------------*What are Refurbished-Ish Episodes? We never thought you'd ask but basically these are rebooted Shows from Season II...

2022-09-1111 min

Making the Media Re-Release: Getting Games ReadyMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September. S2E12: Getting Games Ready How do you prepare for the biggest sporting event in the world, ensure innovative ways of covering events, and deliver thousands of hours of content tailored to the needs of global audiences? In this episode of the Making the Media podcast, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with Trevor Piling from Olympic Broadcasting Services about the work of...

2022-09-0235 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Unpacking AOA: Making the Most of AVID Open Access At AVID Open Access, we are working hard to save teachers time by continuing to create and post free, open educational resources. This content can be used directly in classrooms, and it can also be used to learn about cutting edge topics and practices in education. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Magallanez to highlight the key resources you will find at AVID Open Access. We also point out ways you can use these free resources. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

2022-08-2425 min

Making the Media Re-Release: The Sky's the LimitMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September. S2E10: The Sky’s the limit What do broadcasters need to do to capitalize on the streaming revolution? And what skills do their staff need in order to deliver continuous innovation? In this episode of the Making the Media podcast, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with former Sky executive Darren Long to get his take on the hot topics. Ou...

2022-08-1929 min

Making the Media Re-Release: Capital IdeasMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September. S2E09: Capital Ideas How do you cover the seat of the United States government, the White House, the Pentagon, the Supreme Court, cooperate with competitors, discover exclusives, keep staff safe, and deliver to multiple platforms? In this episode of Making the Media, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with Andrea Owen, Director of the Washington D.C. Bureau for ABC News.

2022-08-0529 min

Making the Media Re-Release: Here is the NewsMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September, S2E08: Here is the News Story versioning, remote collaboration, using web-based tools in the cloud, sustainability, story-centric ways of working, delivering for diverse audiences, developing new services with innovative technologies—these are just some of the challenges facing the UK’s largest news provider. In this episode of Making the Media, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth on all of these subjects with Morwen Williams, Head of UK Operations for...

2022-07-2231 min

Making the Media Re-Release: Moving the MediaMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September. S2E04: Moving the Media News never stops. And that is never more evident than when a major technology upgrade or station move is to take place. Going off-air is not an option, so how do you maintain your quality of service while delivering the infrastructure and new workflows you need for the future, and do that while moving your newsroom more than three-thousand...

2022-07-0829 min

Making the Media S2E14: Pick and MixS2E14: Pick and Mix The relationship between program makers and their technology providers has changed forever, and the cloud has the capability to enhance it further, according to one of Britain’s biggest broadcasters. In the next episode of the Making the Media Podcast, host Craig Wilson discusses these topics in-depth with ITV Studios’ Director of Technology, Peter Russell. Our Guest This Episode Peter Russell Peter Russell has been the director of ITV Studios’ technology since 2016. His role acts as a key technology partner for the ITV Production Labels...

2022-06-2432 min

Making the Media S2E13: Getting CreativeS2E13: Getting Creative News broadcasters need to continually evolve the way they tell stories and interact with their audiences in order to remain relevant and not risk becoming “legacy businesses.” In this episode John Mason, head of program output (technical) at STV in Scotland, outlines how they are addressing the need to retain their traditional TV audience while moving heavily into the digital world. Our Guest This Episode John Mason John works in the news division at STV in Glasgow, Scotland, and is responsible for a number of prog...

2022-06-1027 min

Making the Media S2E12: Getting Games ReadyS2E12: Getting Games Ready How do you prepare for the biggest sporting event in the world, ensure innovative ways of covering events, and deliver thousands of hours of content tailored to the needs of global audiences? In this episode of the Making the Media podcast, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with Trevor Piling from Olympic Broadcasting Services about the work of Olympic Channel News. Our Guest This Episode Trevor Piling is a seasoned sports broadcasting executive based in Madrid, Spain, working as host broadcast producer for Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS).

2022-05-2734 min

Making the Media S2E11: Take It on TrustS2E11: Take It on Trust What do media and tech companies need to do to fight disinformation and what are the dangers to journalism and journalists if they do not? In this episode of Making the Media, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with disinformation expert and former BBC executive Jessica Cecil. Our Guest This Episode Jessica Cecil Jessica is a leading media industry figure and an expert in the field of disinformation, currently working as a consultant to media and tech companies. She founded the Trusted News Initiative...

2022-05-0632 min

Making the Media S2E10: The Sky's the LimitS2E10: The Sky’s the limit What do broadcasters need to do to capitalize on the streaming revolution? And what skills do their staff need in order to deliver continuous innovation? In this episode of the Making the Media podcast, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with former Sky executive Darren Long to get his take on the hot topics. Our Guest This Episode Darren Long After graduating from Brunel University, Darren spent seven years working at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) teaching students in television production an...

2022-04-2228 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers What Does It Mean to Live a Life Full of Possibility? A Conversation with AVID CEO Thuan NguyenOur students come to us from so many different places. They have different backgrounds, different lived experiences, different interests, and different talents. To provide personal meaning for each learner in such a diverse group, we need to provide our students with a wide variety of possibilities and experiences, so they can each find their own passion and path forward. Each one of them deserves to discover what a “life full of possibilities” means for them. In this podcast episode, we explore this idea of possibility and how we can open up the world for our students, with AVID’s new CE...

2022-04-0639 min

Making the Media S2E09: Capital IdeasS2E09: Capital Ideas How do you cover the seat of the United States government, the White House, the Pentagon, the Supreme Court, cooperate with competitors, discover exclusives, keep staff safe, and deliver to multiple platforms? In this episode of Making the Media, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth with Andrea Owen, Director of the Washington D.C. Bureau for ABC News. Our Guest This Episode Andrea Owen Andrea Owen has been director, D.C. Bureau operations at ABC News since April, 2015. In that role, she oversees all newsgathering operations...

2022-04-0128 min

Making the Media S2E08: Here is the NewsS2E08: Here is the News Story versioning, remote collaboration, using web-based tools in the cloud, sustainability, story-centric ways of working, delivering for diverse audiences, developing new services with innovative technologies—these are just some of the challenges facing the UK’s largest news provider. In this episode of Making the Media, host Craig Wilson talks in-depth on all of these subjects with Morwen Williams, Head of UK Operations for BBC News. Our Guest This Episode Morwen Williams Morwen Williams is director of UK operations for BBC News, leading the...

2022-03-1830 min

Making the Media S2E07: Talking TrendsS2E07: Talking Trends News organizations must invest in innovation to attract new audiences and retain those they already have, but face doing so against a background of massive disruption within the industry. In this episode, we talk to Nic Newman, from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism about the key trends facing media companies in the year ahead—including business disruption, the potential of the cloud, remote working, the challenge of new platforms, trust in journalism, and more. Our Guest This Episode Nic Newman Nic Newman is...

2022-03-0428 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston War in Ukraine! (The Counter Slightly Offensive Remix)We have Boots on the Ground (Ok, We Had Boots on the Ground) reporting LIVE on the War in Ukraine. Is it Russia invading Ukraine? or Ukraine invading Russia? We don't know...We're going to find out. Join Avid as he interviews a Russian Soldier/Wagner Group prisoner or maybe he's Ukrainian..(It's hard to tell with the accent) as apparenlty the Invaders "Stumbled" across the remains of our very own Investigative Journalist Gene Turner. R.I.P. Gene Turner reported for the Avid Kingston Network for 14...

2022-02-2611 min

Making the Media S2E06: The Digital DimensionS2E06: The Digital Dimension Europe’s public service broadcasters are being challenged on many fronts to remain relevant to the audiences which fund them. In this episode we focus on a pioneering project to enable the easy sharing of digital stories, and how AI technology is enhancing their delivery to attract new and younger viewers. Our Guests This Episode Justyna Kurczabinska is leading the News Strategy and Development of Eurovision News at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)—the world’s leading alliance of public service media. Until recently, she was also t...

2022-02-1827 min

Making the Media S2E05: Local HeroesS2E05: Local Heroes The importance of trusted, local news drove audiences in the United States higher through the pandemic, and they operate in a market worth billions of dollars. But with station groups consolidating, an increasing need to deliver on digital platforms, and the rise of distributed newsrooms, how will news stations adapt for the future? In this episode we focus on the key challenges of delivering compelling stories to local audiences. Our Guest This Episode Gary Brown most recently was the Senior Vice President of Content for the Meredith Local Media Group. Overseeing news, marketing, and digital content...

2022-02-0529 min

Making the Media S2E04: Moving the MediaS2E04: Moving the Media News never stops. And that is never more evident than when a major technology upgrade or station move is to take place. Going off-air is not an option, so how do you maintain your quality of service while delivering the infrastructure and new workflows you need for the future, and do that while moving your newsroom more than three-thousand miles? In this episode we focus on the key areas to consider for the newsroom of today and tomorrow. Our Guest This Episode Ali Husseini ...

2022-01-2229 min

Inside the Mind of Avid Kingston Avid Learns about the 2nd Coup Plot (Refurbished-Ish)Avid learns about the next Coup Plot and the Wagner Group's brilliant plan to reinstate Donald Trump to his rightful throne by nominating him as the next Speaker of the House and then...Wink Wink. Even more importantly we discuss CGI and is Jeff Goldbloom a real person or the ultimate CGI prank on us all?---------------------------------------------------*What are Refurbished-Ish Episodes? We never thought you'd ask but basically these are rebooted Shows from Season II of our YouTube Channel. Season II found us a bit...

2022-01-1510 min

Making the Media S2E03: Safe and SoundS2E03: Safe and Sound The news, media, and entertainment industry is on a journey to the cloud, but if your media and applications are hosted in the cloud and not in your physical building, what are the implications for content security? In this episode, we discuss in depth the challenges of security in the cloud and pose the question that, in reality it may actually be more secure than what you have on-premises. Our Guest This Episode Joel Sloss is the Senior Program Manager for the Cloud platform Microsoft Azure. ...

2022-01-0828 min

Making the Media S2E02: Rise UpS2E02: Rise Up Women make up a small minority of the technical workforce in the media and broadcast industry. Why is that? And what needs to be done to change the situation for them, for people with disabilities, and for people from diverse backgrounds? In this episode, we focus on a major new report which sets out the major challenges women face which need to be addressed. Our Guest This Episode Carrie Wooten is the Managing Director of Rise: the global advocacy group for gender diversity within the media technology sector. ...

2021-12-1128 min

Making the Media S2E01: What's Next?S2E01: What’s Next? The world of news is challenged on many fronts—competition, technology, attracting and retaining staff, funding, and much more. So, what can public service broadcasters in Europe do about it? In this episode we focus on a major new report which sets out how they are adapting to a rapidly changing media landscape. Our Guest This Episode Alexandra Borchardt is a senior journalist, book author, lecturer, and media adviser. She works as a consultant and coach for the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in t...

2021-11-2928 min

Making the Media Re-release: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season two, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, November 29. S1E14: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes Change is a constant in newsrooms. Both the technology involved and the methods of storytelling continue to be revolutionized as efficiencies are sought and new platforms emerge. In this episode, we ask: Rather than being reactive to change, how do you effect long-lasting, transformative change within a news organization? Has the fact that we have all had to...

2021-11-1530 min

Making the Media Re-release: Welcome to the (R)EvolutionMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season two, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, November 29. S1E13: Welcome to the (R)Evolution More than a year after COVID-19 sent shockwaves through news teams worldwide, once-strange notions of remote access and distributed teams are par for the course. So that begs the question, what's next? In this episode, we ask: What's the next evolution of distributed news production? What technology and workflow changes are needed to support...

2021-11-0130 min

Making the Media Re-release: Multi-Platform MadnessMaking the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season two, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, November 29. S1E02: Multi-Platform Madness Remember when news just meant linear broadcast? In case you've been trapped in a cave for the last decade or so, the new normal is a proliferation of platforms—linear broadcast, OTT, on-domain, in-app, and let’s not forget the all-important social channels. Sure, it’s important to consider how to deliver to all these channels, but the bigger questi...

2021-10-1819 min

Making the Media S1E20: Vive La DifferenceS1E20: Vive La Difference Is your newsroom representative of the audience it serves? Do you employ people with disabilities or those from ethnic minority backgrounds? If not, are you doing anything about it or do you feel it is ok? In this episode, we delve into diversity and ask how newsrooms and production environments can become more diverse, and highlight the benefits that can be gained by doing so. Our Guest This Episode Deborah Williams is the Executive Director of Creative Diversity Network, the membership body funded by the UK’s major br...

2021-10-0127 min

Making the Media S1E19: Stream OnS1E19: STREAM ON With more than 500 members, why has the SRT Alliance boomed and why are so many companies from across the broadcast and streaming space getting involved? In this episode, we delve into the background of SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) technology and ask those behind it: Why did they make it open source? What workflow challenges does it solve for news, sports, and other genres? And, crucially, what is coming next? Our Guest This Episode Peter Maag is Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at Haivision, the...

2021-09-1727 min

Making the Media S1E18: Live and LearnS1E18: LIVE AND LEARN With schools returning for a new academic year, will the lessons learned in the past 18 months turn out students who are better prepared for the world of work? In this episode, we ask: How can broadcasters benefit from the way young journalists consume media? Why do newsrooms need digital natives in their ranks? And what does this mean for the future of teaching the media professionals of the future? Our Guest This Episode Tom Rumes is Program Manager and Head of Media Services at Thomas More University in...

2021-09-0325 min

Making the Media S1E17: Going GreenS1E17: Going Green When you think of industries that are polluting the planet, do you ever stop to consider the impact of content creation? The albert initiative in the UK aims to help content creators reduce their carbon footprint and they have recently launched a news initiative. In this episode, we ask: What are the steps productions can take to reduce their impact on the planet? We hear from Sky Sports about how they're putting this into practice. Our Guests This Episode Katy Murdoch oversees operations and training at BAFTA albert. Her...

2021-08-2330 min

Making the Media S1E16: Lovin' La Vida LocalS1E16: Lovin’ La Vida Local How can broadcasters capitalize on the loyalty of their local news audiences to expand their digital offering? When news coverage is no longer just about the daily morning or evening show, how do they foster an “always-on” culture where news is delivered when it happens to audiences—regardless of where they are at that time or on what device? Discover how American broadcaster ViacomCBS is tackling this issue head-on and learn the methods the organization is deploying to deliver for its audiences. Our Guest This Episode Adam Wiener h...

2021-08-0932 min

Making the Media S1E15: Do You Trust Me?S1E15: Do You Trust Me? Trust is fundamental to the reputation of news organizations. But with misinformation and claims of fake news now abundant, what can the media industry do to ensure their viewers and followers know that their content is genuine? In this episode, we discuss the aims of Project Origin, an alliance of media and technology organizations looking to do just that. But how does it hope to achieve this? And what are the risks to the news industry if this issue is not tackled head-on? Our Guest This Episode

2021-07-2830 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Teacher Insights & Reflections: Taking Lessons Learned from Pandemic Teaching into a New School YearIn May, we asked listeners to share their stories from a year of pandemic teaching. In this episode, we celebrate teachers by sharing your insights and lessons learned. We hear from Kimberly Boyer, a 7/8 Pre-Algebra and Algebra Teacher at VandenBerge Middle School; Shartresa Nixon, an AVID Elective and AVID Excel Teacher at the United for Success Academy; and Liz Buffington, a Learning Designer at AVID Center. Join us to learn from each of our guests, as they share their challenges and their techniques for sharing the joy in the work, despite the struggles and stress of this past year...

2021-07-2124 min

Making the Media S1E14 Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesS1E14 : Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes Change is a constant in newsrooms. Both the technology involved and the methods of storytelling continue to be revolutionized as efficiencies are sought and new platforms emerge. In this episode, we ask: Rather than being reactive to change, how do you effect long-lasting, transformative change within a news organization? Has the fact that we have all had to adapt over the last year made journalists more receptive to change? Or will working practices return to how they were before the pandemic? Our Guest This Episode As Head of Change for BBC News and Current Affairs, Charlotte Eimer...

2021-07-1231 min

Making the Media S1E13: Welcome to the (R)EvolutionMore than a year after COVID-19 sent shockwaves through news teams worldwide, once-strange notions of remote access and distributed teams are par for the course. So that begs the question, what’s next? In this episode, we ask: What’s the next evolution of distributed news production? What technology and workflow changes are needed to support this shift? And perhaps most important, how do we get the skeptics on board? Our Guest This Episode Adde Granberg, CTO of Swedish Television (SVT), has worked in the television industry since 1991, starting as a sound engineer at S...

2021-06-2831 min

Making the Media S1E12: New Media MindsetOne of the most exciting (and, frankly, challenging) opportunities for broadcast news organizations is adjusting to platform fragmentation. Emerging digital platforms can unlock innovative new ways of approaching storytelling and reaching new audiences. In this episode, we ask: What emerging platforms are ripe for innovation? How can legacy broadcasters learn from and embrace new forms of storytelling? And how can they turn this into new audiences and revenue streams? Our Guest This Episode Dr. Marie Elisabeth Mueller is an award-winning professional, new media educator, trainer, and news futurist who guides teams in newsrooms...

2021-06-1427 min

Making the Media S1E11: Work FlowsTop-down technology decisions don’t win tech leaders any popularity awards—but most importantly, they run the risk of missing crucial needs that weren’t properly articulated. In this episode we ask: What’s a better process for making technology decisions that truly reflect evolving news workflows? How has the democratization of technology given end users a voice? And how do you go about building a user-first tech stack? Our Guest This Episode Morten Brandstrup is Head of News Technology at TV2 in Denmark, where he bridges the gap between news production and technolo...

2021-05-3121 min

Making the Media S1E10: All Things AIArtificial intelligence is a fascinating--and often thoroughly misunderstood--topic, and it's making its way into the world of news. In this episode, we ask: What are the cutting-edge applications of AI in the news industry? How can we deploy it responsibly? Is AI only accessible to the largest organizations with the deepest pockets? And perhaps most importantly, what's next? Our Guest This Episode Felix M. Simon is a doctoral student at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and a Knight News Innovation Fellow at Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism. He also works as...

2021-05-1724 min

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers Accelerating Learning with AVID to Empower Students and Educators Through AgencyWhile the past year resulted in disruption in schooling, as we look forward can we shift the focus of the national dialogue from learning loss to accelerating learning? The pandemic highlighted and widened the opportunity gaps that many students across the country face every day. For more than 40 years, AVID Center has proven that acceleration with social-emotional and academic supports can reduce the opportunity gaps for students traditionally underserved by K-12 school. Join us as we talk with Dr. Lynn Kepp, Vice President of Executive Communication and Project Management Office at AVID Center from San Diego, California. Together, we...

2021-05-0522 min

Making the Media S1E09: Attracting New AudiencesBroadcast TV isn’t the only game in town anymore, if it ever was. Being where your audience is—mobile, digital, wherever they may be—is a big challenge, but also a big opportunity to reach new audiences. In this episode, we ask: Can platform fragmentation actually help broadcasters get closer to their audience? What insights can digital platforms unlock? And how can broadcasters pivot to deliver to new platforms, while still meeting the needs of the platforms where they are well established? Our Guests This Episode Matt Goldberg is the VP of Conten...

2021-05-0321 min

Making the Media S1E08: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Cloud?Other industries have been using the cloud for years, but broadcasters have been reluctant to embrace it—until COVID-19 forced the issue of enabling remote work. Still, it’s an uneasy embrace, and misconceptions about and mistrust of the cloud still linger in the industry. In this episode, we ask: Are attitudes toward the cloud finally shifting? Where is—and where isn’t—cloud feasible for broadcast workflows? What fundamental misunderstandings still need to be cleared up? And how can leaders who see the promise of the cloud get started? Our Guest This Episode Mohamad...

2021-04-1922 min

Making the Media S1E07: Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkStory creation is a team sport. Between in-studio talent, reporters in the field, and remote collaborators, news teams have had to balance the need to stay safe through a global pandemic with the practical reality of continuing to deliver a quality service across multiple platforms. In this episode, we ask: What are the strengths and weaknesses of a distributed model versus a more traditional approach in terms of team collaboration? How do you keep teams feeling connected and engaged, particularly when teamwork is no longer as easy as just leaning over to your neighbor? Our...

2021-04-0520 min

Making the Media S1E06: Barreling Towards BurnoutNews is not a forgiving field. Long hours, tight deadlines, intense subject matter—all are par for the course. Add the stress and isolation of a pandemic, and you’ve got one heck of a pressure cooker. In this episode, we ask: What can news organizations do to protect their teams’ mental health? Can we learn from our collective experience amidst the pandemic to enable a better work-life balance? Our Guest This Episode Bob Ellis is the Vice President and General Manager of WJXT and WCWJ in Jacksonville, Florida. Under Ellis’ leadership, WJXT has widen...

2021-03-2225 min

Making the Media S1E05: Our Virtual RealityThe pandemic has forced us to re-conceptualize the newsroom from a physical location to a collection of people who could, in theory, be anywhere. In this episode, we ask: What does a virtual newsroom look like? And to follow on: What is gained or lost in a virtual environment? Is it realistic in the long term—or even desirable? And what are newsrooms doing today that could stay with us even after we’ve resumed some sense of normalcy? Our Guest This Episode Bobby Hain is STV’s Managing Director, Broadcast. He is respon...

2021-03-0825 min

Making the Media S1E04: Examining EducationWhile the fundamentals of journalism are pretty consistent, the only constant in the news business is the pace of change. Today’s business models, content types, delivery methods, and more are so starkly different from even a few decades ago as to be nearly unrecognizable—and the future promises more evolution. How can colleges and universities keep up and produce the talent this industry needs? In this episode, we ask: How can academia keep pace with industry changes and prepare entry-level talent for the industry? How can academic institutions tighten ties with industry groups to better prepare stude...

2021-02-2223 min

Making the Media S1E03: Mr. Mojo Risin'Even pre-pandemic, the mobile journalist movement was on the rise, but the pandemic has demonstrated the strength of this model in a way no one could have anticipated. In this episode, we ask: How has the mobile journalism model evolved and gained a foothold in traditional broadcast organizations? How have the events of 2020 changed the conversation around mobile journalism, and where do we go from here? Our Guest This Episode Philip Bromwell, a pioneer of mobile journalism, is the Digital Native Content Editor at RTÉ, Ireland’s national public service broadcaster. In over two...

2021-02-0824 min

Making the Media S1E02: Multi-Platform MadnessRemember when news just meant linear broadcast? In case you've been trapped in a cave for the last decade or so, the new normal is a proliferation of platforms—linear broadcast, OTT, on-domain, in-app, and let's not forget the all-important social channels. Sure, it's important to consider how to deliver to all these channels, but the bigger question is what to deliver. In this episode, we ask: How has multi-platform delivery changed how news is reported? How are broadcasters thinking about tailoring content across channels and determining their optimal mix of platforms? Our Guest This Ep...

2021-01-2519 min

Making the Media S1E01: The Future-Proof NewsroomThe pace of change in this industry can be brutal, forcing news organizations to adapt and reinvent themselves to stay relevant. On the flip side, it’s also an industry that requires significant upfront investments in technology and talent—not necessarily a recipe for agility. In this episode, we ask: How can broadcasters build enough flexibility and agility into their business models to enable them to pivot? What do “future-proof” business decisions look like? How has COVID-19 illuminated the inherent tension between the need for and resistance to change, and what have we learned from it? Our Gu...

2021-01-1126 min

The Avid Indoorsmen Intro: Hello from The Avid IndoorsmenThe journey begins.This is Rob Lundquist (@roblundquist) and Eric “Buegs” Buegler (@buegsjr) first podcast ever! In this premiere episode of “The Avid Indoorsmen” (@theavidindoorsmen), Rob and Buegs introduce themselves and discuss how they became pals. They dive into what this podcast will entail, and talk about their love of film. They recall some movie experiences they’ve shared over the years and also explain why they wanted to start this new podcast adventure!

2018-12-0629 min