E44: Stand for Something or Stand for Nothing; The Rise of Socially Conscious Media w/ Kent Speakman

In Episode 44, host Aalia Lanius and Kent Speakman discuss the constant change and growth of the media and television industry, and the critical role of socially conscious media in this pandemic. In a world where everyone is stuck at home consuming media all day, creating content for social good has never been more important, and no one knows that better than innovative producer and philanthropist, Kent. With the sudden change from live events to online streaming, Speakman shares how his work at KNEKT TV, a production company he started with the aim of bringing awareness to socially conscious content, was forced to adapt to the "new normal" (6:22). But Speakman was not alone in this. He notes how socially conscious media has become more and more popular over recent months, and how it has become cool to care about issues (21:52). He advises brands and businesses to not hesitate to show they care about social issues (22:10), and calls society to focus on producing content that spreads goodness, especially after all the issues 2020 brought. Listen to hear more about Kent Speakman and the candid discussion that stays Unsugarcoated.




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Connect with Kent Speakman

IG: @KentSpeakman

Website: https://www.knekttv.com/