I interviewed Head Of Multichannel Sian English on how she got into the industry, how marketing has changed over time and she provides some helpful tips.
The main topics we cover are:
Comms strategy in 2009 versus 2020
Early stage social media marketing
Working in-house versus working agency side
Avoiding data paralysis and solving problems in the marketplace
Balancing mental health with the demands of working in marketing
The evolution of content marketing and social media marketing working in combination
Networking and building your professional network
How to manage your agency
Creating a multichannel marketing plan for an agency and for clients
Learnings from launching a brand
Mentors and looking after your mental health
Wise words from Sian about careers: "A friend once told me, that in life you will possibly get fired or made redundant, make a terrible decision job wise and you will experience one job that will absolutely change your life".
Links and resources
Manchester Publicity association - https://www.mpa.org.uk/
Pro Manchester association - https://www.pro-manchester.co.uk/
Manchester Digital - https://www.manchesterdigital.com/
Esther Perel Podcast - https://www.audible.co.uk/ep/esther-perel?source_code=M2M14DFT1BkSH082015011R&ds_rl=1235779&ipRedirectOverride=true
Good Strategy / Bad Strategy (apparently the best book on strategy!) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781256179/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_8ilhEbVW4CHA1
Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/
Dan Nolan (Formerly of at the E-Word) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielvnolan/
Cindy Simmons (MD at the MPA) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-simmons-05891460/
Christian James (MD at The IF Agency and Sian's mentor) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-james-74504b1/
Liane Grimshaw (Founder + MD at SupaReal) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianegrimshaw/
We hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any questions or follow up please contact me or Sian on Twitter or LinkedIn
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