Rants & rAVes — Episode 1498: Clear-Com’s Dave MacKinnon on AI, Interoperability and Broadcast Workflow Shifts
I caught up with Clear-Com’s Dave MacKinnon after NAB Show 2026 to talk about what the company heard from customers and partners on the show floor and what those conversations revealed about the future of broadcast workflows. We talked about the growing pressure on content creators to do more with less, the industry’s cautious approach to AI and why interoperability is becoming increasingly important as communication systems evolve. Dave also shared his perspective on designing tools for real users — especially multimedia journalists and content creators who need technology that works intuitively without adding friction to their day-to-day workflows.
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