Welcome! You’re listening to the 'In the Hub' Podcast. Every Wednesday we bring you some of the greatest minds and voices in the media, entertainment and broadcasting industries to discuss the world’s newest trends, technological advancements and powerful ideas.
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Ep 29 - Partnerships in Broadcasting - w/ Ben Gunkel
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In this week's episode, we speak to our very own Ben Gunkel from PlayBox Technology. Ben is our Territory Manager who focuses on forming long-term partnerships across the globe. Ben talks to us about the importance of partnerships, whether a company can 'go it alone' in the broadcasting industry and how PlayBox Technology benefits from partnerships…
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Ep 28 - Business Development in Broadcasting - w/ Fernando Lopez Cisneros
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In this week's episode, Neil speaks to Fernando Lopez Cisneros - business development professional and co-founder of Fernext. Fernando takes us through his start in the broadcasting industry, getting your business development strategy right and what he envisions for the future of the broadcasting industry.…
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Ep 27 - The Future of IBC - w/ Michael Crimp
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In this week's episode, we speak to Michael Crimp, CEO at the IBC - International Broadcasting Convention. Michael has pioneered the IBC through 10+ years of change and technological advancement, having just dealt with their most disruptive year yet - 2020. Neil and Michael discuss the future of the IBC Show, their virtual platforms and what Michae…
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Ep 26 - BaM Live Week - w/ Ben Dales & Lisa Collins
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In this week's episode, we speak to Ben Dales and Lisa Collins from the IABM. BaM Live, the digital networking, engagement and learning platform officially begins today! Ben and Lisa discuss some of the history behind the IABM, how BaM Live is avoiding digital fatigue and what the future holds for virtual events in our industry.…
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Ep 25 - Being a Visual Content Creator in 2021 - w/ Mark Pengelly
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This week, we're joined by Mark Pengelly - Director, Photographer, Director of Photography and all-round Visual Content Creator. Mark's experience and passion for all things visual has seen him collaborate with household names on huge movie sets and taken him across the world with vital charity work. Hear more about how Mark got his start, which so…
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Ep 24 - A New Direction For SCTE - w/ Melissa Cogavin
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In this week's episode, we speak to Melissa Cogavin - Managing Editor at SCTE, the Society for Broadband Professionals. We hear about Melissa's impact within the Film and Cinema industries, where the SCTE is headed in 2021 and what Melissa envisions for the future of the broadcasting industry.By PlayBox Technology UK Ltd
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Ep 23 - Special Effects & The Film Industry - w/ Keith Harding
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This week's episode focuses on all things SFX as Neil speaks to Keith Harding - SFX Supervisor at Bloody Stuff Ltd. Bloody Stuff are one of the UK's leading prop and special effects providers. Keith tells all about his start in the broadcasting and film industries, how the prop and special effects industry is coping with COVID-19 and what he predic…
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Ep 22 - Women in Broadcasting - w/ Petra Oblak
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This week, Neil speaks to Petra Oblak - life coach, mentor and co-ceo of Vision247. Petra has been at the forefront of the broadcasting industry since 1988. In this episode, Petra takes us back to her start in the industry, telling all about success, change and what we can expect for the future.By PlayBox Technology UK Ltd
In episode 21, Neil speaks to KC Lee - Founder & Managing Director at Amrick Solutions. This week's topic is all things 'over-the-top'; KC takes us on a detailed journey of a full end-to-end OTT implementation process for modern broadcasters. Learn some of the history behind OTT, why content security is still so important and what we can expect fro…
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Ep 20 - Public Broadcasting - w/ Maurice Marshall
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This week, Neil speaks to Maurice Marshall from the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica - or 'PBCJ'. Maurice fills us in on the everyday struggles of running a television station, how PBCJ succeeds with social media and what he envisions for the future of the broadcasting industry.By PlayBox Technology UK Ltd
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Ep 19 - Host Broadcasting - w/ Gareth Jones
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In this week's episode, Neil speaks to Gareth Jones - Head of Production Management at Host Broadcast Services, or HBS. Gareth recalls his start in the broadcasting industry, highlights from major sporting events like the World Cup and predicts what might hold the key to the future of the broadcasting and media industry.…
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Ep 18 - Financing The Broadcasting Industry - w/ Paul Robson
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Welcome back to the Season 2 of the In the Hub podcast! In this week's episode, Neil speaks to Paul Robson - Owner and Managing Director at Medialease. Paul discusses his start in the broadcasting industry, how COVID-19 has affected the financing landscape and what we can expect for the future of broadcasting.…
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Ep 17 - A New Perspective in Broadcasting - w/ Neil Thacker
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Welcome back to the season 1 finale of the In the Hub podcast! In this episode, we're flipping the format. Phillip Neighbour, Chief Operating Officer at PlayBox Technology UK, interviews Neil Thacker - host of the In the Hub podcast. We ask hot questions submitted by people in our industry, delving into Neil's fresh start in broadcasting and where …
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Ep 16 - Starting a TV Channel - w/ Mark Vadik
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Welcome back to Episode 16 of the In the Hub Podcast! This week, we're speaking to Mark Vadik - Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter, Lawyer... the list goes on! Now, Mark is taking on broadcasting with the team at VPOD TV - a fresh new channel focusing on video podcasting content. We discuss Mark's career, why he and his team wanted to start VP…
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Ep 15 - Change in Broadcasting - w/ Thiago Taboada
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Welcome back to the In the Hub podcast! This week, we're speaking to Thiago Taboada - a broadcasting professional based in Brasil with 15 years of experience working with MTV, TV Cultura and Canal Woohoo. Thiago recalls the moment that encouraged him to embrace the technical side of broadcasting, reveals the biggest challenge he has faced in the in…
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Ep 14 - Management in Broadcasting - w/ David Treadway
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We're back with episode 14 of the In the Hub Podcast, brought to you by PlayBox Technology UK! In this episode, we talk all things management with David Treadway - Chairman at iKO Media Group. David's proven career in a variety of high-level management positions makes for some great broadcast-based COVID-19 advice and some truly refreshing optimism…
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Ep 13 - The History & Future of PlayBox - w/ Ben Gunkel and Phillip Neighbour
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Welcome to a very special episode of In the Hub! In the 13th episode, we speak to both Ben Gunkel, Chief Commercial Officer, and Phillip Neighbour, Chief Operating Officer at PlayBox Technology UK. Ever wondered how the infamous TV Channel in a Box was created? Or how the PlayBox dream became a reality? Neil, Ben and Phill discuss the eventful hist…
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Ep 12 - How Sports & Music Can Emerge From 2020 - w/ Matthew Baxter
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Welcome to Episode 12 of the In the Hub podcast! In this episode, Neil chats with Matthew Baxter, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stellwagen Ventures. Matthew takes us back to his start in the sports industry, the recent launch of Stellwagen Ventures and discusses how we can expect sports and music to emerge from a whirlwind 2020.…
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Ep 11 - Marketing Communications in Broadcasting - w/ Roger Thornton
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We're back with episode 11 of the In the Hub podcast! In this episode, Neil speaks to Roger Thornton - Chairman on the Exhibition Committee @ IBC and long-time Marketing and PR professional in our industry. Roger recalls how he got started in broadcasting and media, gives his advice on communicating effectively as a company during COVID-19 and whet…
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Ep 10 - SMPTE & The Future of Formats - w/ Bruce Devlin
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In the tenth episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to Bruce Devlin. Bruce is a key figure within the broadcast space, known universally for his work as co-author of the MXF specification and his Standards Vice President role within SMPTE. Neil and Bruce explore how Bruce got started in our industry, whether a one-size-fits-all format for m…
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Ep 9 - Equipment Hire in Broadcasting - w/ Mike Ransome
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Welcome back to the ninth episode of the In the Hub podcast. In this episode, Neil chats with Mike Ransome - a broadcast legend with 30 years of experience in the broadcast equipment hire and rental industry. Mike now heads up MCR Broadcast Hire as a Managing Director. Neil and Mike dig into the current landscape of the broadcast equipment rental i…
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Ep 8 - The Future of Sports Broadcasting - w/ Oli Slipper
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Welcome to the eighth episode of the In the Hub podcast! In this episode, Neil speaks to Oli Slipper - a former pro cricketer, founder of Perform and current Chairman of Pitch International, a leading sports marketing agency. Neil and Oli discuss his incredible career within sports and technology, how OTT is powering the future of sports broadcasti…
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Ep 7 - Engineering and Systems Architecture - w/ John Reid
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In the seventh episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to John Reid - a broadcast engineering and high level systems architecture expert with nearly 50 years of experience working with companies like the BBC and Panasonic. Neil and John discuss how John got his start in the industry, why he chose to go down the independent consultancy route …
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Ep 6 - The SRT Alliance - w/ Suso Carrillo
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In the sixth episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to the Director of the SRT Alliance, Jesús (Suso) Carrillo. Neil and Suso discuss how the pandemic has impacted SRT adoption, where the SRT Alliance is headed for the future and the profound benefits of an open-source, universally adopted transport protocol.…
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Ep 5 - Consultancy in Broadcasting - w/ Mark Johnson
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In the fifth episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to legendary broadcast and internet video consultant, Mark Johnson. You'll know Mark from his time as a host over at StudioTech TV on YouTube, and his extraordinary 30 year career within the IBM. Neil and Mark discuss how independent consultancy powers our industry, whether StudioTech TV w…
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Ep 4 - Hardware to Software in Broadcasting - w/ Steve Finer
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In the fourth episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to systems integration expert and long-time broadcast engineer Steve Finer. Steve is the owner and chief engineer at Finer Associates, who have been reliably serving the broadcast and video industries for nearly 40 years within the US. Neil and Steve dig in to the shift from hardware-cent…
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Ep 3 - Live Sports & Broadcasting - w/ Harm Van Houten
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In the third episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to industry expert Harm Van Houten. Harm is a tried and tested broadcast engineer and IT architect with 20 years of experience providing his expertise to both local and international broadcasters. Neil and Harm discuss the current state of live sports in broadcasting - will virtual sports …
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Ep 2 - The Future of Trade Shows & Events - w/ Peter Bruce
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In the second episode of the In the Hub podcast, Neil speaks to industry legend Peter Bruce. Peter's accomplished career within broadcasting has spanned 30+ years, and he now offers his expert advice as a consultant within the APAC region. Neil and Peter discuss the uncertain future of trade shows and conferences within the broadcasting industry - …
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Ep 1 - The History & Future of News Broadcasting - w/ John O'Loan
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In the first episode of the In The Hub podcast, Neil speaks to news broadcasting royalty - Mr. John O'Loan. John was part of the pioneering team responsible for the launch of Sky News in the UK, Europe, Africa and Asia. He is also a founding partner in the iO Media Group. Neil and John discuss the history of news broadcasting, how social media has …
Introducing the In The Hub podcast, brought to you by PlayBox Technology UK. We'll be speaking to some of the greatest minds and voices within the media, entertainment and broadcasting industries covering a range of topics.By Neil Thacker