The Content & Media Matters Podcast

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jon Wilson, CEO of Grass Valley, as he shares his remarkable journey from public accounting to leading one of the most iconic brands in broadcast media technology. Jon's leadership philosophy emphasises trust, purpose, and continuous transformation. He shares candid insights about balancing innovation with customer timelines, maintaining iconic brand valu...

We sit down with Tim Pearson, Vice President of Global Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances at NAGRAVISION. With over 25 years of experience in media, telecoms, and content protection, Tim shares invaluable insights into the evolution of streaming security and the ongoing battle against digital piracy. Topics: • Tim's journey from delivering the world's first live 3G streaming event to leadin...

Join hosts Tegan Valeny & Henry Johnson as they explore what it takes to succeed in media technology with Bob Boster, President at Clear-Com, who reveals the "superhero DNA" that drives excellence in the communications industry. Throughout the episode, Bob shares his remarkable 18-year journey at Clear-Com, from his early experiences as an 8-year-old theater kid using Clear-Com belt...

Discover the importance of authentic representation and truly inclusive and diverse teams in this episode with Krystal Brendel, the Vice President of People at Quickplay. Krystal shared her experiences as a Black woman in the content industry, touching on topics like mentorship, continuous learning and authentic leadership as she shared her vision for a more diverse and inclusive future.  Tune in...

Join us to unpack the evolving challenges in the content and media sector in this conversation with Mitch Askenas, the Executive Director, Video Platform - Head of Commercial, Americas at Comcast Technology Solutions. During the episode, Mitch shared how adapting to new technologies has helped him progress in his career, the shift towards streaming platforms, and the traits he looks for when he’s...

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 - of sports media.  The Content & Media Matter...

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 opportunities in the sector.  The Content & Medi...

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 Podcast is hosted by the global recruitment fi...

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 Matters Podcast is hosted by the global recru...

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 in a transforming industry.  The Content &amp...

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 Micky’s perspectives on growing talent short...

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 creativity within the Content & Media industry, as we...

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 for junior professionals joining the Content &amp...

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 developing a cloud-native platform that enhances...

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 recruitment firm neuco. They hire the best t...

Join us this week for our IBC 2023 special, as we are joined by not one, but two very special guests from Harmonic. In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of discussing topics around low latency streaming, content personalisation and how the shift to SaaS based models has impacted the industry for the better. With the running theme of Sports streaming intertwined, we were able to gain an insi...

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 what it is that sets Qwilt apart from all...

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 within the video tech sector. A great listen...

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 Content & Media Matters Podcast is hosted by the g...

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 into the future of sports media.   Meghna'...

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 these but please forgive the occasional poor audio...

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 is one of those episodes which will leave you...

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 growing companies across space and tech sectors. T...

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 leadership positions and involvement in trans...