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Signed. Spent years of my career producing high quality work for many, many pitches, both for Events and Experiential. Often these contests were already assigned to X/Y agency, but we had to submit anyhow, to stay in the game. Unpaid pitches devalue the expertise and time of creatives, undermining the integrity of the industry and perpetuating the misconception that quality work should come without fair compensation. Utilizing creative resources without proper compensation contributes to burnout, as creatives invest time and energy into unpaid work, leading to diminished motivation, exhaustion, and potential long-term damage to their well-being. Charging a rejection fee for proposals ensures that the creative efforts invested in crafting proposals are acknowledged and compensated, fostering a fairer and more sustainable dynamic within the industry.
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🎓 As the first semester of my M.S.c in Digital Marketing at Maynooth University ends, I’m reflecting on these intense but incredible past few months. I remembered one particular moment that impacted me and changed my last academic journey: my first Digital Marketing Communications class. In the first class, we introduced ourselves and our backgrounds. It was a bit nerve-wracking for me as some of my colleagues had extensive experience in marketing through their undergraduate degrees in marketing or business. Our lecturer, Dr. Gillian Moran, shared some insightful thoughts that resonated with me. She emphasised that not having a marketing work experience at the master’s level is not a bad thing. She highlighted the value of diverse experiences and how they can contribute to becoming a well-rounded marketer. 🌟 I’ve had the privilege of interning as a journalist at BANTUMEN after earning my undergraduate degree in journalism at Escola Superior de Comunicação Social and working as a front-desk receptionist at ResidHotel Galerie Tatry. While these roles may seem unrelated to marketing at first glance, they have provided me with valuable skills and perspectives to make me a stronger marketer in the long run. ✨ My experience as a journalist honed my investigative research, writing, and storytelling skills. Additionally, my time as a receptionist taught me the importance of providing exceptional customer experiences and the value of effective communication. I’m confident that my unique journey will bring a fresh perspective to the marketing field. I look forward to applying my skills and knowledge to drive business success. 🚀 #ProductMarketing #DigitalMarketing #DiverseBackground #MarketingJourney
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In content marketing, diverse career experiences can be our greatest assets. Here’s how my past roles contribute to my current success: 💻 AmeriCorps Volunteer: Bridging the digital divide in West Philly taught me the value of accessibility and inclusivity in content creation. (And we used these: 💾 ) 🤲 Social Worker: Listening to and understanding individuals' needs enhanced my ability to create content that truly resonates with audiences. 🤓 Research Assistant: Rigorous academic research skills ensure all content is backed by solid data and insights. (Though speaking at an academic conference did NOT cure me of stage fright.) 🤝 Retail Manager: Daily customer interactions fine-tuned my ability to engage and convert through compelling narratives. We’re more than our resumes, and each of our previous positions can serve to enrich our perspectives and fuel our creativity if we’re willing to tap into them. #LIPostingDay
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New in Forbes, our founder Melissa Kandel shares insights on what junior marketers should know. Melissa's take: "Sometimes, at the earlier stages of your career, there's this sense of urgency that prevents you from understanding why the small, finite details matter so much to a large-scale project. They do. When you nail those little details, your work becomes that much more thoughtful and intentional. There is no detail too small in the stories and messages you craft." As we kick off our fifth little word studio summer internship program, we can't wait to hear the fresh ideas and perspectives our new interns bring to the table! #littlewordstudio #Forbes #communications #marketing #internship https://lnkd.in/guG_Gqa6
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This seems to have some traction. It's a big issue. Now, I have run several agency reviews for clients in recent years, in which we went to some trouble to ensure we were not taking the piss. (PM me if you would like details of how to do this, clients. It doesn’t mean making the wrong appointment...) However, among agency folk, the ‘what does not kill me makes me stronger’ ethics still informs a lot of new business thinking. Perversely enough, I’ve noticed agency management often only take seriously those pieces of business they have flogged themselves to death to win. 😀 I think a big part of the problem is that agencies traditionally wait for a client to both decide a requirement and run a formal competition. Agencies are not well set up to sell their services consultatively, which sidesteps the pitch and can put them directly in the frame for work. I can help you with that, by the way.
We've made the decision to stand alongside PORTO ROCHA in their campaign against free pitching, a stance you can learn more about on their site, https://nofreepitches.com/. Our reasons? There are many but primarily, as a small agency, it's not financially viable for us to offer free pitches. Each one requires extensive resources, time, and creativity - things we're dedicated to investing in all our projects, big or small. However, our support for this campaign isn't based solely on financial reasons. There are very few (if any other) industries where you are asked to give away your ideas and work for free. We believe that building client relationships, asking the right questions, demonstrating empathy and understanding of both our clients and, in turn, their clients, along with a wealth of proven experience should be the basis on which our proposals and pitches are successful. We want to make clear the value we place on our services, skills, expertise and time. So should we be asked to pitch for free, then please don't be offended if we politely decline. We believe this practice should not be a part of our industry and welcome other creatives and agencies to show their support for this too. We warmly invite potential collaborators to connect with us, confident in our ability to provide unique solutions for business growth but please, #NoFreePitches
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In this post, I invite you discuss a prevalent trend in our field: the unpaid creative pitch. While it's crucial to understand client needs and showcase our team's abilities, we need to consider the impact and sustainability of unpaid pitches. Like 6,224 other creative professionals, I am advocating for a change in the practice of unpaid pitches. I invite you to share your thoughts in the comments. What are your experiences with creative pitches? How do you handle pitch expectations with potential clients? Do you think a shift toward compensated pitches is feasible? 🤔 https://nofreepitches.com
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Earlier this week, The Guardian published its league table of best universities for marketing and public relations. Whatever your thoughts on which institutions secured the top spots and which ones fell short, one thing is definitely true: 🎯 A good public relations course will always take a combined approach: blending solid academic expertise with current industry trends and insights from those who are still in the thick of agency life! The value of real-time professional experience is clearly understood across the board within academia, with the vast majority of marketing and PR university courses offering sandwich years and placements. Just this week, the Schon&Co team were reflecting on some of the amazing companies that took a chance on us early in our careers - and we all agreed that those experiences were crucial to our professional and personal development. Understanding how important industry experience can be helps us to support emerging talent as a team, whether it be through mentoring, internships or sharing our expertise - as our founder Jessica Schon does regularly through lectures at universities across the UK. There is a great deal of valuable theoretical knowledge that has been developed and refined over many years, and this will equip graduates with a vital toolkit they can draw on when they’re in the midst of agency life. However, the best way to upskill the marketing and comms stars of the future is to combine academia with an industry-led approach that draws on the current expertise of skilled professionals - and we want to continue to be a part of the journey for upcoming PR talent 🎓🌟
Best UK universities for marketing & public relations – league table
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My first job was as a sub-editorial intern in a monthly magazine. One of the key things that I learned in my job was just how important paying attention to detail is. Seriously. They aren't kidding when they mention 'detail-oriented' in their JDs. A good copy can fail simply because of a missing oxford comma. If you are still in J-school or gearing to enter the media and communications industry, master the skill of being obsessed with details. Because the untrained eyes of your target audience notices when those details are missing; even if they can't quite put a finger on what's wrong. The most creative people in the world are the most anally retentive.
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Thank you, Forbes for featuring my insights in this article on industry tips junior marketers should know. As we kick off our FIFTH (!!) little word studio summer internship program, I'm so grateful to share what I've learned with the up-and-coming marketing and communications professionals. It's always the most fun to hear their fresh ideas and perspectives! Here's what I shared in the story: "Sometimes, at the earlier stages of your career, there's this sense of urgency that prevents you from understanding why the small, finite details matter so much to a large-scale project. They do. When you nail those little details, your work becomes that much more thoughtful and intentional. There is no detail too small in the stories and messages you craft." #littlewordstudio #Forbes #communications #marketing #internship https://lnkd.in/gj_CYxdX
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