Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

Chris Kedmenec is a software engineer with a rich background at Google, Fitbit and Nest. Chris talks about his transition from working on major tech products to starting his own consultancy, Trap Industries, the future of tech products, the impact of AI on software engineering, and the differences in tech climates between the USA and Australia. 

01:00 Chris's Background and Expertise

02:25 Transition to Consultancy

03:15 Future of Tech Products and Family Connectivity

04:32 The Role of AI in Software Engineering

08:57 Future Aspirations and Global Impact

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

Liam French is a cinematographer, production manager at crybaby productions and digital storyteller with an unconventional journey into the media industry. In this chat he shares the importance of networking played in his career, and his thoughts the current landscape of content creation.

00:30 Liam's Unconventional Journey into Media

02:25 The Importance of Networking in the Film Industry

04:47 Navigating the Current Media Landscape

06:43 Creative Risks and the Role of AI in Content Creation

08:14 Successful Campaigns

9:34 Challenging Conventional Advertising Norms

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

Hayley Westoby, founder and director of Gambit Collective, talks about the importance of accessible branding and the power and the long-term benefits of investing in employee personal brands. Hayley shares insights from her experience in building her own brand and the significance of social media in the marketing ecosystem.

00:48 Making Branding Accessible

02:29 The Power of Employee Branding

03:52 Building a Personal Brand

05:08 Leveraging Social Media for Engagement

06:49 The Future of Personal Branding and Networking

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

Greg 'Sparrow' Graham is a veteran of the media industry with over 52 years of experience. Sparrow's shares his journey from a mail boy to running a consultancy, the evolution of advertising and media, the importance of local connections, and the future of the industry as it adapts to new challenges and technologies.

02:49 Sparrow's Journey in the Media Industry

06:11 The Evolution of Advertising and Media

07:36 The Importance of Local Connection in Media

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

In this episode of Knowledge Exchange, Andy Procopis, a media professional, creative writer and stand-up comedian discusses his journey into comedy later in his life, how he balances his career with his passion for comedy through purposeful time budgeting, and the concept of 'ikigai' in finding one's purpose. 

00:00 Media and comedy journey

03:15 The courage to try stand-up comedy 

05:39 Balancing and budgeting your 168 hours a week

07:28 Finding Your Ikigai

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

In this conversation, audio expert and industry veteran Steve Ahern discusses the evolution of audio, emphasising the enduring relevance of audio in the digital age. Steve addresses concerns about maintaining human connection in an AI-driven world and the importance of regulatory measures to ensure the prominence of Australian content in the media landscape.

00:00 The Evolution of Audio Media

02:48 The Role of AI in Audio

06:06 Navigating Job Changes in Audio & Journalism

08:59 Maintaining Human Connection in AI Era

12:09 Regulatory Challenges in Media

15:00 Prominence of Australian Content

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Creators and innovators are on the ground at SXSW and at the ARN house we invited attendees to sit down with our journalists, to take part in a special live podcast experience and share their knowledge on a topic of their choice.

In this episode Dr. Sean Gallagher, Founder of Humanova, Consultant and Speaker in the field of Generative AI sat down with our iHeart journalist Fiona Ellis-Jones to discuss the hot topic of AI.

00:00 The Disruption of AI: A New Era

04:49 AI in Creative Industries: Opportunities and Challenges

06:10 Integrating AI: A People-Centric Approach

09:50 Leadership and AI: Strategies for Successful Integration

10:49 Government's Role in AI Regulation

12:15 Ethics and Transparency in AI Usage

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Join us Monday to Friday, 12 to 4pm at the ARN house at Tumbalong park as we flip the script and ask SXSW attendees to share their knowledge.

This unique ARN X SXSW podcast is recorded on the ground during SXSW Sydney 2024.

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