Ep 07 - Being a digital content creator in 2021 w/ Jon Devo

Jon Devo works alongside leading technology brands helping them translate complex technical product information into stunning digital content that speaks to target audiences.Jon also helped to launch and currently works with the wildly successful Gadgetsboy. He tells us what it takes to be a tech and lifestyle content creator. We also learn more about that infamous Tech Radar article Jon wrote “Why Instagram is broken for photographers – and how to fix it”. And what his greatest hopes and fears are for the technology industry in 2021.  Timeline: 1:05 - Intro 1:27 - How Jon started 2:58 - After university 3:48 - Gadgetsboy origin story 5:19 - Favourite Gadgetsboy project 6:10 - Vision for Gadgetsboy 6:43 - Jon's thoughts on freelancing 8:10 - How to get started in content creation 10:00 - How working with Carol Vorderman convinced his nan that it is a real job 10:29 - Jon explains Instagram and TikTok algorithms 12:15 - How the way tech is covered has changed 13:08 - What does the future hold for social media and content creators 14:44 - Jon's greatest fear and hope for the technology industry 16:45 - Jon's future plans 17:06 - How to get in touch with Jon