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Very Good Social MediaHow to Not Overthink Great Social Media Content | Mekale Jackson - Sr. Director of Global Social Media Strategy, Under ArmourMekale Jackson, Sr. Director of Global Social Media Strategy with Under Armour, talks about his journey from St. John's University to Major League Soccer, Roc Nation, the NBA and finally to Under Armor, as well as using your competitive nature to your advantage, not overthinking great content and more.
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Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.2024-05-0632 min
Doing Everything DifferentFrom Freelancing to Leading Global Social Strategy for Under Armour, ft. Mekale Jackson | 033From playing around with Microsoft Paint as a child to becoming Senior Director of Global Social Media Strategy for Under Armour, Mekale is no stranger to the game, especially when it comes to making connections, focusing on strengths and learning how to push through rejection. In today's episode, he talks with Devin about being a multi-dimensional creative, trusting your abilities and finally finding the opportunities you deserve.IG: @mekaleLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mekaleFollow @doingeverythingdifferent on Instagram & TikTok2024-03-1853 min
We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 71: David TeicherDavid Teicher is Chief Content & Community Officer at Brand Innovators. He’s a veteran in the advertising and marketing industry, having worked at AdAge and McCann (back when it was formerly McCann Erickson). Shoutout to Dad Chat!
We discussed:
- The pizza scene in Italy
- His early career and what brought him to Brand Innovators
- What Brand Innovators focus on
- Some tangible results and outcomes from the Brand Innovators work
- Takeaways from Cannes
- The discussion about AI (+ sh...2023-07-1453 min
Feasting On Design146: Mekale JacksonThis week on the Creative South Podcast, I’m talking with Mekale Jackson, Creative Director for St. Johns University Athletics. We chat about how as an English Lit major he got into Graphic Design by making flyers for his Fraternity, creating a brand with the Red Storm that focuses on the grittiness and culture of New York City, how keeping a disciplined schedule helps him avoid overworking himself and burnout, what he’s learned through mentoring students and interns, and more.
You can find out more about Mekale on Twitter @MekaleJackson and be sure to check out the...2018-09-0500 min
Makers of Sport® PodcastEpisode 69: Mekale Jackson, Creative Director, St. John's University Athletics“You can always learn from anyone — you can learn from people older than you, you can earn from people younger than you — always be open. Always be open to critique.”
On this week’s podcast, Mekale Jackson from St. John's University athletics joins us to discuss working for New York's college hoops program.
Mekale gives us some insight into his background prior to St. John's where he discovered graphic design & Photoshop in college as an English major at the University of Michigan by stumbling across a fraternity flyer.
Detroit, Mekale's hometown, is a place of i...2016-03-171h 06Makers of Sport® PodcastEpisode 69: Mekale Jackson, Creative Director, St. John's University Athletics“You can always learn from anyone — you can learn from people older than you, you can earn from people younger than you — always be open. Always be open to critique.”
On this week’s podcast, Mekale Jackson from St. John's University athletics joins us to discuss working for New York's college hoops program.
Mekale gives us some insight into his background prior to St. John's where he discovered graphic design & Photoshop in college as an English major at the University of Michigan by stumbling across a fraternity flyer.
Detroit, Mekale's hometown, is a place of...2016-03-171h 06
Makers of Sport® PodcastEpisode 67: Aaron Masik, Senior Graphic Designer, Upper Deck“When you get to work in pro sports, these players are their showcase...the message, putting people in the seats, getting people interested in the team and buying merchandise comes before cool graphics.”
On this week’s episode, Aaron Masik joined the podcast. Aaron is a senior graphic designer at The Upper Deck Company. Prior to Upper Deck, Aaron had stints in-house at the San Antonio Spurs and the San Diego Padres before making the move into consumer products.
We discuss Aaron’s big break into the sports industry, what it’s like working in a consiste...2016-02-221h 07Makers of Sport® PodcastEpisode 67: Aaron Masik, Senior Graphic Designer, Upper Deck“When you get to work in pro sports, these players are their showcase...the message, putting people in the seats, getting people interested in the team and buying merchandise comes before cool graphics.”
On this week’s episode, Aaron Masik joined the podcast. Aaron is a senior graphic designer at The Upper Deck Company. Prior to Upper Deck, Aaron had stints in-house at the San Antonio Spurs and the San Diego Padres before making the move into consumer products.
We discuss Aaron’s big break into the sports industry, what it’s like working in a consiste...2016-02-221h 07
Tao of Sports PodcastTao of Sports Ep. 214 – Mekale Jackson (Creative Director, St. John’s University)
Mekale Jackson won the 2013 Gold Award at NACMA for St. John’s Basketball “Takeover” in NYC Times Square in 2012. Jackson talks about the impact of publications, digital and social responsibilities of his department in order to create genuine responses for the general public. Jackson shares his passion for working with coaches and student-athletes on projecting each program in the right way and with fairness between both men’s and women’s sports. Twitter: @MekaleJackson2013-08-1124 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiTao of Sports Ep. 214 – Mekale Jackson (Creative Director, St. John’s UniversityMekale Jackson won the 2013 Gold Award at NACMA for St. John’s Basketball “Takeover” in NYC Times Square in 2012. Jackson talks about the impact of publications, digital and social responsibilities of his department in order to create genuine responses for the general public. Jackson shares his passion for working with coaches and student-athletes on projecting each program in the right way and with fairness between both men’s and women’s sports. Twitter: @MekaleJackson2013-08-1124 min