Media in Minutes with Simon and Andy

Simon Crownshaw and Andy Beach delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media and entertainment industry. Reflecting on the noteworthy developments of 2023, they emphasize AI's unprecedented impact, particularly in content curation, storage, and search. They discuss the challenges and opportunities stemming from the rapid emergence of AI, predicting an uptick in serious production projects in 2024. Looking forward, they anticipate the stabilization and diversification of ad revenue, experimentation in advertising, and the integration of social commerce into media platforms, emphasizing the need for better monetization and community-centric content experiences. Visit microsoft.com/media for more information on how Microsoft is contributing to the advancement of media and entertainment through technology. Click here for transcript of this episode. Simon Crownshaw | LinkedIn Andy Beach | LinkedIn Visit Microsoft's Media and Entertainment Industry Solutions site to learn more:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/media-entertainment Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts.

Simon and Andy dive into the whirlwind of recent industry happenings. They cover the resolution of writers' and actors' strikes, noting the positive impact on innovation and content creation. Shifting gears, they discuss the NBA's innovative use of technology, particularly Hawkeye for player tracking, showcasing the intersection of AI and sports. Later, the duo explores the transformative role of AI in advertising, touching on generative AI, data-driven campaigns, and the ethical considerations surrounding privacy. Wrapping up, Simon and Andy explore the future of interactive engagement in media, envisioning more immersive, data-driven viewing experiences. Click here for transcript of this episode. Simon Crownshaw | LinkedIn Andy Beach | LinkedIn Visit Microsoft's Media and Entertainment Industry Solutions site to learn more:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/media-entertainment Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts.

Simon and Andy are back with a new episode to discuss the role of AI in the media industry, recent writers' and actors' strikes, and the importance of enhancing content creation with technology. They emphasize adaptability and predict AI's transformative impact on the industry.   Click here for transcript of this episode. Simon Crownshaw | LinkedIn Andy Beach | LinkedIn Visit Microsoft's Media and Entertainment Industry Solutions site to learn more:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/media-entertainment Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts.

Simon and Andy pick up their conversation about the latest trends in the Media & Entertainment industry. With NAB2023 days away, they are joined by special guest Ray Thompson from Avid. Learn the latest of Avid's OTS offering and hear Ray's insights on the broadcasting industry and future of live events. Click here for transcript of this episode. Simon Crownshaw | LinkedIn Andy Beach | LinkedIn  Ray Thompson | LinkedIn Avid Industry solutions | Media and communications (microsoft.com) Media and Entertainment Industry Solutions | Microsoft Industry  

In addition to introducing themselves, Simon and Andy talk about what media consumers expect today—personalization, on-demand, and more intimate experiences. But just as important is how the rise of platforms, including social media companies, is forcing traditional media to experiment and evolve their models to meet that demand. All of it, you'll learn, is based on data. Simon Crownshaw | LinkedIn  Andy Beach | LinkedIn  Click here for transcript of this episode. 

Every day, Simon Crownshaw and Andy Beach learn something new. "Media in Minutes with Simon and Andy" stars these two long-time media and entertainment veterans in conversations about how technology is changing the industry landscape. This dynamic duo chats with each other, industry heavyweights, and technical experts about the trends and transformations they see nearly every day. Follow the show and stay tuned! Learn more by visiting Microsoft's Media and Entertainment site.  Transcript below: [MUSIC]  Simon Crownshaw: The media and entertainment industry has changed a lot, even in the past five years.   Andy Beach: [laughs] You're absolutely right.   Simon: And between my colleague Andy Beach, and me, Simon Crownhaw, we learn so much every day from the conversations we're having at the intersection of media and technology. And as leaders in Microsoft's Media and Entertainment practice, we want to share those conversations with you, our listeners.  Andy Beach: Absolutely. We really are seeing more technology disruption now than ever before.  Simon: Right! And those media companies, ad agencies, and even sports leagues, to some degree, are relying on the cloud and artificial intelligence more and more. And they're doing everything from improving workflows to building out things like the metaverse.  Andy: [Laughs] "Metaverse," whatever that means. Data, cloud, gaming, audience insights — it's all part of our new podcast, Media in Minutes with Simon and Andy.   Simon: We'll spend each episode talking with leaders from across the industry. And with each episode, you'll better understand the insight that drives our everyday conversations.  Andy: Media in Minutes with Simon and Andy. Available soon on the podcast platform of your choice. Don't miss it.  Simon: Andy Beach, as always, it's been a pleasure to spend some time with you today talking about media and entertainment.  Andy: Likewise, Salmon... [Laughs] I called you Salmon Crownshaw!  [LAUGHTER]  Andy: Come on! Pull it together!