Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_26263322_1 (candidate VARCHAR, background VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times was the background self-employed - media agency?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidate) FROM table_26263322_1 WHERE background = "Self-employed - media agency"