Professional Advice with a Sisterly Twist
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Professional Advice with a Sisterly Twist --
YOUR MARKETING BIG SISTER
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From Anxious to Accomplished: Mastering Event Management Essentials
When I first stared managing events back in 2014, I felt anxious and confused. Fast forward to today and I've learned quite a few lessons along the way, some of which I've shared in this episode. Enjoy!
Ana Rogerson - Podcast Host
How Overcoming Bullying Led to a Successful Marketing CaReer
Warning: this episode might just make you fall in love with Marketing.
A graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, Rebecca Wheble launched Silly Goose Digital in 2023 and she is - by far - one of the most passionate marketers I have ever met.
Marketing the Freelancer - The Business or The Person? Part 1.
The first main decision you will face as you transition into freelancing is how to market your services.
In this episode (which felt like recording a voice message for all of you out there pondering this choice) - I outline a few things to consider so you make the right choice for you.
Ana Rogerson - Podcast Host
“The Things We Learned in 1991 are Completely Different From What I'm Teaching Today”
“Yes, there are some theories that we’ve been teaching for 20 years but the way we apply them [now] is completely different.”
Dr Candan Elmer - BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Course Leader, University of Central Lancashire
About Podcasting with Michael Bird, Head of Audio at HPE
“The pay-off is massive if you keep going [with your podcast] because what you’re essentially doing is you’re building a loyal fanbase. They’ll listen to you for 20 minutes, 40 minutes, an hour. In the world of marketing that is absolute gold dust.”
Michael Bird, Head of Audio, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Borderless Marketing: Transferable Skills and Adapting to New Markets
“If I learned one thing setting up my own business is that marketing is the same whatever you're selling and whatever industry you're in.”
Denise Strohsahl, Small Business Marketing Consultant, Founder of sandstonecastles
“Strategy is Fundamental. If You Don’t Plan for an Outcome, Chances are You’re Just Throwing Money Away”
“While we understand that, sometimes, clients have commercial objectives that require being quite tactical, we will set the strategy at the same time."
Rowan Morrison, Co-Managing Director at Rationale
“LinkedIn is not a Social Media Channel. It’s not Content Driven” Common LinkedIn Myths Debunked.
“LinkedIn is a social network, it is not a social media channel. Social media is much more - broadcast and resonate, LinkedIn is much more - relationship and network.” James Potter, The Linked In Man
Freelancing vs. Employment: Riches or Ruins for young marketers?
“I think that being a solopreneur is a viable career route for young professionals with a caveat…
… the other big problem I see with freelancing as a fresh graduate is …” Tune in for a snapshot of the pros and cons of these two career choices, as viewed by me.
Career Transitions, Job Hunting and Ageism in Marketing
“Don’t just think: I did these things at my job. Think about how those things that you did set you apart, make you relevant for the position that you are looking to get hired for.”
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Marketers are their best selves when they believe in and love the product they’re marketing. And if you don’t, it is hard to get excited about your role. ”
Lauren Berkemeyer, Chief Marketing Officer at YuLife, Ex-Dow Jones, WSJ Marketer
Mastering the SCIENCE of Marketing: Skill, Finesse, and Continuous Learning
“If you've got a passion for storytelling and painting pretty pictures that leads to a behaviour change then marketing is for you.
Marketers have been influencers since the day marketing was born.” Marie Grieve, Marketer and Founder of Costello Palmer Communications
About Language, AI and Human Connection
“The things that make words worth reading are empathy, imagination, creativity, human relationships. AI is just a very, very comprehensive answering machine. Quality will trump quantity - always.”
Eloise Leeson-Smith, Linguist and Founder of Olim Communications
Why [another] Marketing Podcast?
I'm Ana Rogerson - a seasoned marketing professional with over 13 years of experience and a passion for helping others.
Tune into my podcast for a dose of wisdom, a pinch of encouragement and a whole lot of expertise shared by my guests and I to enable YOU to navigate the wild and beautiful world of marketing.