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.

Simon Kennedy, head of the Australian Association Of Voice Actors, talks about his journey into voice acting, the challenges posed by AI technology, and the importance of human voice actors in the creative industry. 

01:01 The Journey into Voice Acting

03:41 Transitioning from Radio to Voice Acting

06:01 The Impact of AI on Voice Acting

12:43 The Importance of Human Voice Actors

15:33 The Need for Regulation in AI

17:57 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors

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.
Simon Kennedy, head of the <a href="https://aavavoices.org/">Australian Association Of Voice Actors</a>, talks about his journey into voice acting, the challenges posed by AI technology, and the importance of human voice actors in the creative industry. 
01:01 The Journey into Voice Acting
03:41 Transitioning from Radio to Voice Acting
06:01 The Impact of AI on Voice Acting
12:43 The Importance of Human Voice Actors
15:33 The Need for Regulation in AI
17:57 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors

Why human voice actors matter with Simon Kennedy

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.

Josh Butt is the chief audio officer at Ampel. He talks about the evolution of the radio industry and the importance of effective audio advertising. Josh discusses the challenges faced by radio advertising today, the significance of sonic branding, and how memorable jingles can create lasting connections with audiences.

00:29 Josh Butt's Journey in Media

01:57 The Evolution of Radio Advertising

04:18 The Importance of Sonic Branding

10:24 Creating Memorable Ads

14:11 The Need for Sonic Logos

17:55 Crafting Effective Audio Ads

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.
Josh Butt is the chief audio officer at <a href="https://www.ampel.com.au/">Ampel</a>. He talks about the evolution of the radio industry and the importance of effective audio advertising. Josh discusses the challenges faced by radio advertising today, the significance of sonic branding, and how memorable jingles can create lasting connections with audiences.
00:29 Josh Butt's Journey in Media
01:57 The Evolution of Radio Advertising
04:18 The Importance of Sonic Branding
10:24 Creating Memorable Ads
14:11 The Need for Sonic Logos
17:55 Crafting Effective Audio Ads

Why every brand needs a sonic identity with Josh Butt

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.

Fenella Kernebone Head of Conference Programming at SXSW highlights the conferences diverse sessions, audience engagement, and the importance of networking and professional development. Fenella shares BTS of  the organisation of the event, the selection of speakers, and the significance of creating inclusive conversations that cater to various industries and interests.

00:30 Overview of SXSW Conference

01:50 Organizing the Conference

03:34 Audience Engagement and Reactions

05:28 The Importance of Diverse Conversations

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.
Fenella Kernebone Head of Conference Programming at SXSW highlights the conferences diverse sessions, audience engagement, and the importance of networking and professional development. Fenella shares BTS of  the organisation of the event, the selection of speakers, and the significance of creating inclusive conversations that cater to various industries and interests.
00:30 Overview of SXSW Conference
01:50 Organizing the Conference
03:34 Audience Engagement and Reactions
05:28 The Importance of Diverse Conversations

Curating conversations for impact with Fenella Kernebone

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.

Jamar Mills VP of planning at EssenceMediacom and Chief Brand Officer at Emerald City Kickball talks about his role in marketing and community building. They discuss the importance of authenticity in marketing, especially with Gen Z, and how brands can navigate change by staying true to their purpose.

01:24 Transitioning from Media to Marketing

03:14 Emerald City Kickball

06:53 The Importance of Connection in Marketing

10:07 Understanding Gen Z and Authenticity

12:24 Brands Navigating Change: Purpose and Mission

15:15 AI as a Collaborative Tool

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.
Jamar Mills VP of planning at <a href="https://www.essencemediacom.com/">EssenceMediacom </a>and Chief Brand Officer at <a href="https://www.kickball.com.au/">Emerald City Kickball</a> talks about his role in marketing and community building. They discuss the importance of authenticity in marketing, especially with Gen Z, and how brands can navigate change by staying true to their purpose.
01:24 Transitioning from Media to Marketing
03:14 Emerald City Kickball
06:53 The Importance of Connection in Marketing
10:07 Understanding Gen Z and Authenticity
12:24 Brands Navigating Change: Purpose and Mission
15:15 AI as a Collaborative Tool

The human element in marketing with Jamarr Mills

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.

Mahsa shares her journey of self-discovery, career evolution, and leaving Iran. She reflects on her experiences at SXSW, discovering she had autism late in life, cultural background and her aspirations for the future. 

01:52 Personal Reflections on Career and Identity

04:31 Career Journey and Professional Development

06:48 Cultural Background and Migration Experience

09:31 Experiences at SXSW

11:21 Embracing Change and Future Aspirations

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.
Mahsa shares her journey of self-discovery, career evolution, and leaving Iran. She reflects on her experiences at SXSW, discovering she had autism late in life, cultural background and her aspirations for the future. 
01:52 Personal Reflections on Career and Identity
04:31 Career Journey and Professional Development
06:48 Cultural Background and Migration Experience
09:31 Experiences at SXSW
11:21 Embracing Change and Future Aspirations

Finding where you fit with Mahsa

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.

Sophia East is the creative lead at SLIK, but she sat down to discuss the prevalent issue of creative burnout. Sophia explores the importance of comfort in creative spaces, the significance of morning rituals, strategies for managing deadlines and creative blocks and the necessity of mindfulness and wellbeing practices in enhancing productivity.

01:51 Understanding Creative Spaces and Comfort

04:23 Morning Rituals for Creativity

05:20 Managing Deadlines and Creative Blocks

07:12 Planning and Organization for Creativity

08:28 The Role of AI in Creative Work

10:30 The Importance of Mindfulness and Wellbeing

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.
Sophia East is the creative lead at <a href="https://slik.com.au/">SLIK</a>, but she sat down to discuss the prevalent issue of creative burnout. Sophia explores the importance of comfort in creative spaces, the significance of morning rituals, strategies for managing deadlines and creative blocks and the necessity of mindfulness and wellbeing practices in enhancing productivity.
01:51 Understanding Creative Spaces and Comfort
04:23 Morning Rituals for Creativity
05:20 Managing Deadlines and Creative Blocks
07:12 Planning and Organization for Creativity
08:28 The Role of AI in Creative Work
10:30 The Importance of Mindfulness and Wellbeing

The art of comfort in creative spaces with Sophia East

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.

Steve Hunt and Rachel Troy from MOOD Tea and UnLtd, a social enterprise focused on addressing youth mental health through the sale of herbal teas. They discuss the origins of Mood Tea, its impact on mental health programs, the need for more funding in preventative mental health initiatives, and the importance of social connection in preventing youth suicide. 

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.
Steve Hunt and Rachel Troy from <a href="https://mood.org.au/">MOOD Tea</a> and <a href="https://unltd.org.au/">UnLtd</a>, a social enterprise focused on addressing youth mental health through the sale of herbal teas. They discuss the origins of Mood Tea, its impact on mental health programs, the need for more funding in preventative mental health initiatives, and the importance of social connection in preventing youth suicide.

Brewing change in youth mental health with Steve Hunt & Rachel Troy

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.

Kate Blakeley, National Head of Client Partnerships at ARN, she talks about her journey in the media industry, the integration of AI in advertising, and the importance of maintaining human connections in a technology-driven world. They discuss the potential of AI to enhance creativity, and the need for businesses to adapt to new technologies.

01:27 Kates Journey at ARN

02:43 Embracing AI in Advertising

04:48 AI's Impact on Creativity

07:24 Human Connection in the Age of AI

09:38 The Future of AI in Business

12:30 Curiosity and Growth with AI

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.
Kate Blakeley, National Head of Client Partnerships at ARN, she talks about her journey in the media industry, the integration of AI in advertising, and the importance of maintaining human connections in a technology-driven world. They discuss the potential of AI to enhance creativity, and the need for businesses to adapt to new technologies.
01:27 Kates Journey at ARN
02:43 Embracing AI in Advertising
04:48 AI's Impact on Creativity
07:24 Human Connection in the Age of AI
09:38 The Future of AI in Business
12:30 Curiosity and Growth with AI

Integration of AI in advertising with Kate Blakeley

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.

Emma Gillespie shares her story and journey into journalism, her role at The Daily Aus, and the importance of engaging young audiences with news. Emma discuss the challenges and rewards of storytelling in journalism, the need for media literacy, and the significance of balancing serious news with lighter stories. 

00:00 When Emma and Sean met for the first time

04:06 Emma Gillespie's Journey in Journalism

10:56 The Role of The Daily Aus in Youth Engagement

13:37 The Importance of Storytelling in Journalism

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.
Emma Gillespie shares her story and journey into journalism, her role at <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/">The Daily Aus</a>, and the importance of engaging young audiences with news. Emma discuss the challenges and rewards of storytelling in journalism, the need for media literacy, and the significance of balancing serious news with lighter stories. 
00:00 When Emma and Sean met for the first time
04:06 Emma Gillespie's Journey in Journalism
10:56 The Role of The Daily Aus in Youth Engagement
13:37 The Importance of Storytelling in Journalism

Creating engaging news for young audiences with Emma Gillespie

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.

Anna Porter, is the Head of Fashion and Print at Icon Management. Anna shares her journey from New York to Australia, her role in managing models, and the significant strides made in diversity and inclusivity within the fashion industry. Anna emphasizes the importance of representation in modeling and the ongoing need for more male models in the industry. 

03:04 Journey into Fashion and Print Management

05:46 The Evolution of Diversity in the Fashion Industry

09:05 The Importance of Representation in Modeling

10:30 Callout for anyone interested in Modeling

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.
Anna Porter, is the Head of Fashion and Print at <a href="https://www.iconmanagement.com.au/">Icon Management.</a> Anna shares her journey from New York to Australia, her role in managing models, and the significant strides made in diversity and inclusivity within the fashion industry. Anna emphasizes the importance of representation in modeling and the ongoing need for more male models in the industry.  03:04 Journey into Fashion and Print Management
05:46 The Evolution of Diversity in the Fashion Industry
09:05 The Importance of Representation in Modeling
10:30 Callout for anyone interested in Modeling

 Empowering future models with Anna Porter

Creators and innovators swarm to SXSW to learn from leaders in media, tech, music and creative industries. At SXSW 2024 in Sydney, we flipped the script, inviting SXSW attendees to join ARN journalists as guests in a special iHeart Podcast series - recorded on-location at SXSW Sydney - to exchange their own knowledge and insights from their respective industries.

Creators and innovators swarm to SXSW to learn from leaders in media, tech, music and creative industries. At SXSW 2024 in Sydney, we flipped the script, inviting SXSW attendees to join ARN journalists as guests in a special iHeart Podcast series - recorded on-location at SXSW Sydney - to exchange their own knowledge and insights from their respective industries.

Knowledge XChange

Creators and innovators swarm to SXSW to learn from leaders in media, tech, music and creative industries. At SXSW 2024 in Sydney, we flipped the script, inviting SXSW attendees to join ARN journalists as guests in a special iHeart Podcast series - recorded on-location at SXSW Sydney - to exchange their own knowledge and insights from their respective industries.

Journalists interviewing were Fiona Ellis-Jones, Brooklyn Ross, Sean Frazer and Natasha Lee.

Creators and innovators swarm to SXSW to learn from leaders in media, tech, music and creative industries. At SXSW 2024 in Sydney, we flipped the script, inviting SXSW attendees to join ARN journalists as guests in a special iHeart Podcast series - recorded on-location at SXSW Sydney - to exchange their own knowledge and insights from their respective industries.
Journalists interviewing were Fiona Ellis-Jones, Brooklyn Ross, Sean Frazer and Natasha Lee.

Knowledge Xchange

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