Elevating Human Experiences Through Media and Television with Stephen Lee

The Experience Architect

Welcome to the Experience Architect show, where we inspire meaningful experiences every day.

Today’s guest is Stephen Lee, who has a diverse background in media, television, and strategic functions. He is also involved with BAFTA and Comic Relief, in an advisory capacity. Join me for a rich discussion on the Evolution of Television and Media, Customer Experience, Employee Engagement, Innovation, the future of content and representation and Improvisational Theatre for professional development.

Episode Highlights Stephen's Journey

• Origin
• Career Path
• Significant Roles

Evolution of Television and Media

• Shift from linear TV to streaming
• Impact of technology and business models on consumer experience
• Challenges of geo-blocking and international content availability

Customer Experience in Media

• B2B and B2C dynamics
• Strategic importance of understanding both models

Employee Engagement and Innovation

• Launching communication platforms to foster collaboration
• Innovation programs to encourage employee ideas and their execution

Industry Insights

• Differences and similarities between UK and US media markets
• The cultural impact of UK-produced content

Mentorship and Advisory Roles

• BAFTA Elevate: A program to support mid-career producers from underrepresented backgrounds
• Comic Relief's Power of Pop Fund: Investing in organizations that use pop culture to address social justice issues

Future of Content and Representation

• Importance of ongoing diversity and inclusion
• Influence of pop culture on societal change

Improv Comedy and Professional Development

• How improv skills translate to better teamwork and creativity in the workplace
• Encouragement to try improv to improve communication and collaboration skills

Takeaways

• Try Improv to enhance your communication and teamwork skills
• Enjoy the abundance of high-quality content available today

Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenslee/

Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnamulo/