A Count Down to Connection with Amazon LEO's Global CD Michael Sternoff

This podcast episode features Michael Sternoff, Global Creative Director at Amazon Leo (Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite network). Michael shares his diverse background, spanning Emmy-winning filmmaking and video game trailers, highlighting how these experiences shaped his approach to making technical concepts feel human and authentic. The discussion centers on the launch of Amazon Leo's brand film, "Countdown," which uses right-brain storytelling to showcase real-world impacts of connectivity, emphasizing authenticity through casting and rooted use cases. Michael also offers insights into brand building, prioritizing audience connection and consistent storytelling over short-term analytics, and the importance of creative resilience in a dynamic environment.  Amazon Leo: A new era of internet is coming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPN4ik8_t0g Follow Audience Connection Podcast: Website: casualfilms.com Instagram: @casualglobal LinkedIn: Casual Films International BlueSky: @casualglobal.bsky.social Subscribe now and join the conversation about creating content that truly resonates, backed by behaviour science.