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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.

Simon Crownshaw is a long-time media industry veteran who now serves as Worldwide Lead for Media & Entertainment at Microsoft. Andy Beach has spent his career as a storyteller and technical expert in multiple mediums and is today Microsoft's Worldwide CTO for Media & Entertainment.

Dec 18, 2023

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...


Nov 20, 2023

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...


Oct 31, 2023

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.

 

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Apr 11, 2023

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.

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Jan 31, 2023

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...