Making the Media

S3E17: A major new report has highlighted key areas which need to be addressed in order to ensure that broadcasters take advantage of advances in technology in a rapidly changing media landscape. In the latest episode, host Craig Wilson speaks with Mark Harrison, the chief executive of the DPP, about their European Leaders Report, compiled after a two-day conference of broadcasters and media vendors in Berlin, Germany. Our Guest This Episode   Dr Mark Harrison  CEO  DPP Ltd    Mark began his career as an historian at Cambridge University, before moving into the media industry. He spent many years as a director, producer, and executive producer, and won numerous awards for his filmmaking, including an International EMMY and a BAFTA nomination.     Mark has held senior roles within the independent production sector and the BBC. He was MD of an independent production company before being appointed to be BBC’s head of arts, and then head of multiplatform production. He was subsequently controller of production for BBC North and leader of the BBC’s End-to-End Digital program, before becoming director of transformation for BBC Design & Engineering.    In 2015, Mark became CEO of the DPP—the media industry’s international business network, which he founded. Today, the DPP has nearly 500 member companies from across the whole media supply chain—from global tech giants to start-ups.       More Resources For more on this topic, check out: Tomorrow’s News – Explore a series of articles detailing the DPP Tomorrow’s News reports AI – Threat or Opportunity  – AI in journalism expert Charlie Beckett debates the latest technology advances   Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E16: The nature of storytelling is changing, and to fully embrace this change and attract new audiences, broadcasters need to make greater use of mobile journalism and capitalize on their trusted relationship with their viewers. In the latest episode of season three of the podcast, host Craig Wilson discusses the world of mobile journalism (known as “mojo”) with mobile innovator and pioneer Glen Mulcahy. Our Guest This Episode Glen Mulcahy   Glen is an internationally recognized Irish media trainer and technology innovator who’s best known for his contributions to the field of mobile journalism.   He began his career in media in the mid 1990s, working for the newly launched Irish language TV station TG4. He later joined the Irish national broadcaster, RTÉ, where he worked as a manager in the news technology team before moving to the role of head of innovation.   In 2007, Mulcahy became interested in the potential of smartphones for mobile journalism and he later founded the mobile journalism conference, RTÉ MojoCon. The event quickly became a global gathering of journalists, broadcasters, and technologists interested in exploring the possibilities of mobile journalism.   After leaving RTÉ in 2017, Mulcahy established MojoFest, a technology and innovation festival that brings together experts from various industries to share insights on the latest developments in the field of mobile journalism and professional content creation.   He is regarded as a thought leader and pioneer in the field of mobile innovation and continues to inspire and mentor journalists around the world.     More Resources For more on this topic, check out: Mr Mojo Risin’ – Philip Bromwell, from Irish broadcaster RTÉ, details their use of mobile journalism Do You Trust Me? – Discover the work of Project Origin and its efforts to ensure content authenticity The DPP Tomorrow's News Reports – An in-depth series of reports on the future of the news business Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme: Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E15: Communicating constantly. Collaborating collectively across the globe. Delivering 24-hour news in the most cost-effective way possible. And widening the net to recruit a more diverse staff. These are just some of the challenges facing one of the best-known news brands in the business. In the latest episode of season three of the podcast, Craig discusses all of these issues with Rebecca Moore, director of technical operations with CNN International. Our Guest This Episode Rebecca Moore   Rebecca is director of technical operations at CNN International, based at the network’s London bureau.   As part of her role, she is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the London and Abu Dhabi control rooms, studios, lighting, and makeup teams.   She has been with CNN for over 25 years, and is skilled in the fields of broadcasting, communication, change management, and television.       More Resources For more on this topic, check out Standing Out from the Crowd – Discover how a new news channel is making its mark. Tech Builds Collaboration and Content – News leaders discuss how their news operations are facing the future. The Skills Crisis ­– Many people working in the media industry see a looming skills crisis. What needs to be done to address the challenge?   Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E14: Risk-taking and being prepared to fail (but fail fast) are some of the key learnings from a news station which launched in the pandemic and is continuing to grow and find an audience. In the latest episode of season three of the podcast, Craig speaks with Matt Goldberg, vice president of content strategy at NBCUniversal Local, about the work of NBC LX almost three years on since it went on air. We featured the work of NBC LX in season one of the podcast, so this is the chance to discover what worked, what did not, and what the future holds for the US-based station. Our Guest This Episode Matt Goldberg   Matt is the vice president of content strategy for NBCUniversal Local. In this role, Matt oversees content, brand, marketing, and programming, and manages the team at LX News. He also works directly with sales, business development, and distribution in generating revenue for the network. Matt has been with NBCU for 20 years, previously working as the assistant news director at KNBC in Los Angeles and at NBC Bay Area. Prior to moving into management, Matt was an investigative producer in Los Angeles, where he won numerous local and national awards for his work. Matt served as an elected board member of the non-profit Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) and was the board president from 2016 to 2018. He started his career in TV news while attending Arizona State University and has also worked in Houston, Texas.      More Resources For more on this topic, check out Multi-Platform Madness – In season one of the podcast, Matt reflects on the launch of NBC LX The VICE Squad – Maral Usefi from VICE News explains how they work to create content across multiple platforms as efficiently as possible Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme: Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E13: 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 graphics department and is currently the head of processes and innovation.    In the past, he was the head of post production and graphics in Quiero TV and was involved in the launch of CNN+ in Spain, as a graphic designer. In Canal+ he was in charge of the graphic design of several shows like Lo mas + and in TVE he was a graphic designer in iconic shows like Quién sabe dónde.    He also collaborated in the character, 2D, and 3D design and landscape design of several video games by Warner Interactive, Pendulo Studios, and Dynamic Multimedia, and he worked as an animator in several cartoon series for Walt Disney Studios, Hannah Barbera, Warner Studios, Equip Studios, and Cruz Delgado.   In 2011 he was awarded the “Premio Talento” by the Television Science and Arts Academy in Spain.     More Resources For more on this topic, check out: ⁠Take the Weather with You⁠ – Nora Zimmet from The Weather Channel details their innovative use of immersive mixed-reality graphics ⁠Stream On with Avid News⁠ – Discover the latest news collaboration workflows on premises and in the cloud Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: ⁠makingthemedia@avid.com⁠ or ⁠@craigaw1969⁠. Follow Avid at ⁠@avid⁠. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme: Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E12: 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 has an extensive track record in high-quality, original digital storytelling and has won numerous awards, including a Webby Award, SXSW Interactive Innovation Award, and multiple Walkley Awards. More Resources For more on this topic, check out: The Vice Squad – Maral Usefi from Vice News outlines their strategy to tap into new markets. Stop, Collaborate, and Listen – Discover how Avid is enabling new[OL1] [CW2] workflows on premises and in the cloud and bringing together distributed teams in this webinar. Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin [OL1]@Craig Wilson this word should be “news,” right? Just want to make sure, because “new” would make sense as well. Hi Owen, in this context "new" is the correct term, but thanks for checking. [CW2]

S3E11: When your overriding mission is to save lives, how does The Weather Channel in the United States use the power of immersive storytelling, collaborative ways of working, and innovative graphics to achieve its goals? In this episode, Craig is joined by Nora Zimmett, from The Weather Channel, to explore their approach to news and how they are constantly looking to enhance their coverage, both inside the studio and from location. Our Guest This Episode NORA ZIMMETT President of News and Original Series, The Weather Channel Television Network Nora oversees all aspects of the network’s live and original programming, and its world-renowned storm coverage. She also oversees all weather content for the network's digital platforms. She is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the network and helped lead the channel to its first-ever News and Documentary Emmy Award in 2019. Nora joined The Weather Channel in September 2014 from CNN where she served as co-creator and executive producer of both New Day Weekend and Smerconish. Prior to joining CNN, she held senior producer and producer roles at Bloomberg Television and Fox News Channel. Nora is an award-winning journalist, and in addition to the 2019 Emmy, she received an Emmy Award at CNN for her work on the 2012 presidential election. More Resources For more on this topic, check out Going Green – Discover the work of BAFTA Albert and how it is helping broadcasters and producers minimize their impact on the environment. The Evolution of Production – A series of articles on cloud-based production techniques Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

S3E10: 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 Network 24-hour news speciality channel, and the CBC News Explore FAST channel. Andree started her journalism career running the overnight homepage for CBCNews.ca. At CBC, she's worked as a TV reporter, video journalist, food columnist (radio and online), and as a writer, producer, and editor (TV and digital) in nine newsrooms across Canada. She spent eight years at HuffPost Canada, where she helped build one of the most diverse and young newsrooms in the country. They broke enterprise, politics and lifestyle stories with an inclusive lens and experimented with livestreams and digital video. After three years as editor-in-chief of HuffPost Canada, Andree returned to CBC in 2020 to lead its digital news publishing strategy. Michael Gruzuk, Senior Director, CBC News Studios Michael Gruzuk is the head of CBC News Studios—a development, strategy, and production team supporting local and network content across all CBC News platforms. Prior to this role, Michael was the head of network programming for CBC News. Before returning to CBC, he was the director of news and digital for VICE Canada. Michael started his career as a current affairs producer working on investigative documentaries and current affairs for Alliance Atlantis and CBC News productions. Michael’s development leadership includes the 2021 relaunch of CBC News Network, Canada's #1 daily news podcast, Front Burner, Rosemary Barton Live, and Canada Tonight. Michael has created and re-launched several innovative programs including Face to Face (CBC News), VICE Canada Reports, and Cut-Off (VICE Media). He was previously a program leader at The National, CBC News Marketplace, and was the executive producer of CBC News Specials, overseeing all domestic and international news events, including CBC's Olympic news coverage and the 2015 federal election. He was a lead producer of the 2019 and 2021 Federal Leaders Debates. More Resources For more on this topic, check out: X Marks the Spot – ITV’s director of news and current affairs, Michael Jermey, details their strategy for national and regional news. Stop, Collaborate, and Listen – Discover how Avid’s newsroom tools are enabling new workflows. Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

In this episode, award-winning journalist Charlie Beckett discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the news and media industry. Topics covered include the Polis Journalism and AI project, the changing landscape of journalism with AI, and concerns about AI-generated misinformation. The podcast also highlights the courage of journalists facing physical risks in Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, and the Philippines.

S3E08: 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 Network, as well as a sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer, and writer. Hannah co-authored the first study into moral injury and the media for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism with Professor Anthony Feinstein and has written extensively at the intersection of gender, mental health, physical and online safety. In 2020, she wrote publicly about her own experiences of post-traumatic stress, her recovery, and how those experiences shape her work. Hannah is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider with MHFA England. More Resources For more on this topic, check out: Rise Up – A podcast on the work of the Rise organization to champion inclusion and diversity in the media industry. The Headlines Network– A network to support those working in the media Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin