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The Media Shrink

The Media Shrink

Written by: Phil Sandberg
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 Content+Technology magazine presents "The Media Shrink." In each episode, we bring you insightful conversations with prominent leaders from the content and technology sides of the media industry. Our guests share their perspectives on the rapidly changing media landscape and offer invaluable advice for aspiring and current media professionals on how to navigate these shifts.

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  • Gender Diversity in Mediatech with RISE

    Gender Diversity in Mediatech with RISE
    Jan 19 2026

    Since 2017, advocacy group RISE has worked to address the gender imbalance in technology roles within the media industry. The group is headquartered in the UK and has regional chapters located across Europe, North America, India, APAC, ANZ and the Middle East.

    In this episode of the Media Shrink, we talk to RISE founder, Sadie Groom, and Australia chair, Olivia Grimshaw, about the group's activities and how women can pursue a technology career in the media industry.

    Visit https://risewib.com/

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    28 mins
  • Matt Deacon - Lang Deacon Recruitment

    Matt Deacon - Lang Deacon Recruitment
    Feb 25 2025

    In this episode, the Media Shrink talks with Matt Deacon of Lang-Deacon Recruitment (https://www.langdeacon.com.au/) about the changing demand for skills in the media industry - from baseband engineering to software and internet-based video delivery, as well as the evolution of roles in media management and delivery due to automation and other technical advancements.


    We also examine the the importance of relevant work experience and certifications, the value of in-house training, and potential strategies for job seekers to make themselves stand out.


    A special thanks to our sponsor, Media Proxy, for their support of this episode. Media Proxy provides a reliable platform for 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and capture of live video across broadcast and OTT sources. Learn more at mediaproxy.com.


    For your free subscription to Content+Technology magazine, visit https://candt.me

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    33 mins
  • Predictions for 2025

    Predictions for 2025
    Jan 15 2025

    The New Year is always a time of reflection as we try to navigate the road ahead. In this episode, the Media Shrink crashes the Oceania Section Christmas celebrations of SMPTE (the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers) to find out how its members see 2025 unfolding.


    A special thanks to our sponsor, Media Proxy, for their support of this episode. Media Proxy provides a reliable platform for 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and capture of live video across broadcast and OTT sources. Learn more at mediaproxy.com.


    For your free subscription to Content+Technology magazine, visit https://candt.me

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    15 mins
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