What Type Of Person Thrives In The Tech Marketing Industry, According To A Management Supervisor At Tech Marketing Agency
Cameron, a Management Supervisor at a tech marketing agency, identifies a tolerance for "fast-paced industries" with periods of intense work and downtime as crucial for success in advertising. The ability to embrace "reality distortion" and maintain optimism, coupled with strong communication and a passion for creativity, are also key traits for thriving in this demanding field.
Communication, Fast-Paced Environments, Creativity, Adaptability, Optimism
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Cameron Brown
Management Supervisor
Tech Marketing Agency
University of Tennessee
UCLA Anderson
Business Management & Admin
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Sales and Client Management
Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Thrive in fast-paced environments with variable workloads.
2. Excellent communication skills are essential.
3. A passion for creativity and an optimistic, can-do attitude are valuable assets.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in the advertising industry?
People who enjoy fast-paced industries tend to do well. This typically means you work a lot and then have a lot of downtime. If you're comfortable with variability, you will likely succeed.
This means you can ramp up quickly and work fast. You also need to be comfortable with having nothing to do, without fear of losing your job. If you can manage both ends of that spectrum, you'll do very well.
Good communication is critical, regardless of your role at an advertising agency. You will need to be able to communicate ideas effectively. While you don't have to be an "Uber creative" person, you do need a passion for creativity.
If you only believe in what you think is possible, it will limit the work you can produce. However, if you're the type of person who thinks, "Yeah, maybe that'll work," or "Yeah, we can figure it out," you'll be successful. This applies to making deadlines or making something extraordinary happen.
Sometimes, you need a bit of "reality distortion" to bring great ideas to life. It's about believing in the possibility, even if it's uncertain. Being an optimist in that way can be very helpful.