Award-Winning Host Jennifer Strong Joins “The Next Innovation” Podcast
Alexandria, VA — Top tech journalist Jennifer Strong is the new host of “The Next Innovation” podcast sponsored by Enterprise Ireland. Strong brings with her a 20-year background in tech reporting, including at the Wall Street Journal and the BBC, and a deep understanding of some of the most cutting-edge innovations in technology. Her debut comes at a time when tech trends such as AI and data analytics are shaping the global economy across virtually all sectors.
“I'm very excited to be joining ‘The Next Innovation.’ It stands out as one of the few tech podcasts providing real depth and critical insight into some of the most impactful trends around the world today. This work matters. I’ve been covering AI and other emerging technologies since 2016 for newsrooms including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and MIT Technology Review,” said Strong. “Our shifting cultural and technological landscapes will determine what our collective futures look like, and I can see no higher calling than to explore how it all will affect our jobs and families. We’ll do that by looking at everything from sports to agriculture to cybersecurity, and so much more.”
While at the Wall Street Journal, Strong played a pivotal role in shaping the paper’s first digital audio efforts in the 2000s. She created and hosted the first three seasons of The WSJ’s award-winning “The Future of Everything,” and her narrative podcasts have been recognized by the Podcast Academy, New York Festivals, the Webby Awards, and The Drum Awards in London. She’s been a keynote stage host and moderator at the United Nations General Assembly, SXSW, WebSummit, The Future of Everything Festival, and many others.
Jennifer Strong's addition comes at a pivotal moment for the podcast, which debuted earlier this year at number 3 on the US Apple technology charts. "Jennifer's remarkable audio storytelling and exceptional expertise in technologies will offer listeners insight into cutting-edge developments," said Situation Room Studios Director Christine Baratta. "As a multiple award-winning creator of programs for The Wall Street Journal and MIT Technology Review, Jennifer has a unique ability to weave together complex technologies and narratives, helping listeners understand how these advancements will impact their daily lives and futures."
The first season of “The Next Innovation” showcased how automation can enhance business productivity, how augmented reality can bring brands to life, and how new forms of marine technology are helping combat the effects of climate change. The new season, hosted by Strong, features the latest innovations in wearables and sports technology, advancements in the dairy and agricultural tech industries, and cybersecurity, focusing on the groundbreaking Irish companies that are shaping the future across various sectors, including AI, medtech, sustainability, and digital transformation.
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About Jennifer Strong
Jennifer Strong’s coverage of AI and emerging tech has been recognized by awards juries more than thirty times, including two medals this fall from the Signal Awards. Business Insider called her work something “every AI and machine-learning enthusiast should know,” and the BBC praised Strong’s “storytelling gift that combines current affairs with an international approach and personal insight.” She’s the creator of tech programs for The Wall Street Journal, MIT Technology Review, and the investigative newsroom ProPublica. Her narrative works have been reviewed by The New York Times, Forbes, and others.
Strong’s current projects include an award-winning radio documentary for NPR stations called The Race to Superintelligence and the weekly podcast SHIFT with Jennifer Strong that’s distributed by public media’s PRX. She’s produced a business show for NPR and reported on national security topics for the BBC, PRI, and others.
About The Next Innovation
“The Next Innovation,” powered by Enterprise Ireland and hosted by veteran tech journalist Jennifer Strong, cuts through the noise in the crowded podcast space to provide discerning analysis and key insights at a crucial time in technology development. Earlier this year, the podcast debuted in the top ten of the US Apple technology charts, amassing over 120,000 downloads. The show explores how trends like automation, AI, and data analytics are shaping how we live and work. Each episode features insights from top journalists, Nobel Laureates, and technology experts at Harvard, Cornell, MIT, CNN, Reuters, POLITICO, and many more. The Next Innovation convened top tech experts at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, to host a live podcast at Ireland House.
About Situation Room Studios
Situation Room Studios produces award-winning, chart-topping podcasts in every major market around the world by leveraging unrivaled access and a high-powered network of leading journalists, academics, government officials, and celebrities. Our comprehensive production services include developing world-class programs and organizing high-profile live engagements and podcast recordings. Our lineup includes One Decision, a leading global affairs podcast that analyzes the most significant decisions with a global impact, featuring insights from history’s top spymasters. The Next Innovation, powered by Enterprise Ireland, explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business, featuring the companies behind the unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Media Mix features industry power players and newsmakers from the world of global media, tech, and marketing, hosted by veteran international journalist Claire Atkinson. For more information, go to www.sitroomstudios.com. Situation Room Studios is a division of Global Situation Room® (GSR), Inc., a firm specializing in Complex Communications® challenges.
