IBC Accelerating Innovation Podcast

IBC365 Accelerating Innovation Podcast: Coming soon

Join us as we unravel innovation mysteries, explore groundbreaking advancements and decode modern tech complexities. From AI’s business impact to new streaming trends, each episode offers actionable insights for tech and business leaders in media.

Published every Wednesday from 31st July, in each episode, we put the spotlight on a tech leader to ask the burning question “What is the top challenge you are trying to solve in your business right now?”

But that’s not all. We take you behind the scenes, with industry practitioners to lift the lid on innovative projects that are reshaping the media world.

Plus, we’ll be checking in with this year’s IBC Accelerators. Each week, you’ll get an exclusive update on selected projects - tracking their progress and impact to date.

Presenter Omar Mehtab brings his expertise and dynamic personality to the series. With a rich background from the BBC’s acclaimed technology show Click and a career spanning major programmes like Panorama and News at Six & Ten, Omar is your perfect guide through this dynamic innovation podcast.

What to Expect Over the 6-Week Series:

Ep 1) Streaming strategies: The FAST and the curious

What drives fast channel success in today’s crowded market? Rakuten TV takes us through why and how it’s rolled out new FAST channels as part of its ongoing growth strategy. And we speak to the EBU on optimal streaming strategies for today’s landscape.

Ep 2) Business transformation: Transformation with a capital T

How do you accelerate innovation within a legacy organisation? Innovation is not always new, but new ways of thinking about the old. Uncover how legacy giants like Sky, A+E and ITV embrace innovation, become more t-shaped and drive transformative value and purpose.

Ep 3) Artificial Intelligence: Disinformation, digital replicas and detection tools

We are living in a world of fake news and disinformation. How much do you trust your media? We hear from organisations including BBC and ITN on how they are using tech to navigate the truth to ensure audiences receive trustworthy content.

Ep 4) Tech for good: The good, the bad and the savvy

We look at how organisations are driving conversations and collaboration and leveraging tech to improve workflows, empower storytelling and enhance audience experiences. Explore how NPO and Reuters are building all the good stuff into their blueprint and making a positive impact.

Ep 5) New solutions: New audiences, new skills, new tech

Dive into the latest tech solutions, new workflows and new skills that are reshaping the way we work. How are businesses staying on top of the latest trends and experimenting to make the right strategic decisions for business success?

Ep 6) Multimedia experiences: Changing the game

Engage with the latest in seamless storytelling and transmedia, captivating new young audiences across all channels including gaming and esports.

Tune in for an engaging journey into technological innovation

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IBC Changemakers Podcast: Stories from people making a difference

The IBC Media Changemakers podcast is a transformative 7-part series hosted by journalist and broadcaster, Nadira Tudor, with trailblazing guests from the media and entertainment sector. 

The series features conversations with some of the media’s most tenacious individuals and their inspiring stories of making change happen. From tackling climate anxiety and embedding DEI policies, to nurturing relationships and never giving up on what you believe in, you’ll hear stories of resilience, passion and purpose.

As part of IBC2023 and run over 17-18 September at the RAI, Amsterdam, the two-day free-to-attend Changemaker programme  puts a spotlight on People and Purpose. Trailblazing organisations, initiatives, and individuals who are changing the culture of our industry and pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology will take to the stage to address topics such as gender equality in broadcasting, advancing sustainability and inclusive tech.

In the run-up to the show, IBC is hosting the Changemakers Podcast series, with Nadira Tudor leading a series of interviews about critical cultural developments in technology and M&E.

The Changemakers Podcast Programme - links below

Episode 0 Behind the scenes with the Change navigators Listen now

Episode 1 Have I got news for new audiences…? Listen now

Episode 2 Beyond the corporate plan: Learning to get DEI right Listen now

Episode 3 No time to mourn our future: A new deal for climate change Listen now 

Episode 4 Amongst the sound of sirens, creating joy on TikTok  Listen Now

Episode 5 Collaboration and the power of a cup of coffee  Listen now

Episode 6 Being anything but ‘All Quiet’: The importance grit and gratitude Listen now

Episode 7 Gaming for good and the big yellow bear  Listen now

Bonus episode 8 In Conversation with Wincie Knight, SVP Global Inclusion, International Markets, Paramount Global Listen now

Bonus episode 9 In Conversation with Jabbar Sardar: Putting People First Listen Now

Check out the IBC2023 Changemakers line-up  

Don’t miss the IBC365 webinar: Essential Traits of a Technology Leader in a Modern Media Organisation with Jackshoot’s Abi Hemingway

 

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The IBC Podcast features discussions with technologists, conversations with creatives, in-depth interviews with industry leaders and provides the inside track on IBC.