Minorities in Marketing

My company is hiring product ambassadors for Simi Valley and the Greater LA area.

Anyone know where I can look?

(We're a ISP and the BA will be hosting events, door to door, and other activities w… more

For those of us using CRM platforms, which are you using and what’s been your experience so far?

My team uses HubSpot and I love that system. Works perfectly for what we do. Customer Service is good as… more

Are there any regional holidays or celebrations in your market that you have to take into account for messaging? I’m talking about Pulaski Day in Illinois. King Cakes in New Orleans. Applefest in NY. Pioneer Day … more

How are you and your team using AI in marketing? My org isn’t and we are reviewing how we can apply it - slowly. But I’m curious how other marketing departments are going about it.

What are some thing… more

Are you multilingual? If so, are you asked to do translation work? And if so, are you compensated for it?

I specially ask not to do any Spanish translation unless I’m paid for it. Yea, I speak Spanish well enough… more

I’ve worked in the non-profit sector for 10+ years now. I’m thinking about making a shift to the corporate world in the next 2 years. I’m chasing money at this point and want to increase my income.

Ho… more

Are there any industry awards you have a personal desire to win? Cannes Lions, The One Show, D&D Awards, etc. Or Clio Awards, ADC Awards, Effies? I know I’m missing a lot (and I’m not sure if I’d … more

As a marketing leader, how do you pitch for shifts in business priority? Looking at my org there are some decisions being made that are bad for business. Very bad for business. I see it. Other folks in the org se… more

What are your thoughts on Substack? I’ve been thinking about creating one for myself and I’ve started following a bunch of content creators. Any that stand out to you that you’d recommend? Have you th… more

On a typical day, how much time do you find yourself sitting in meetings at work? This week I was trying to finish up a simple task that should have taken me 2 hours tops, but took me two days simply … more

What are your expectations around retirement? Do you feel confident in your plan to retire, if you plan to retire at all. What steps are you taking to make the most of what will be your aging, non-wor… more

How would you advise a friend in this situation? They've been offered a job at the advertised salary, with no room for negotiation. They are getting it partly because they are multilingual, but their duties w… more

How “strong” is marketing’s voice in your organization? Is the team seen as a integral part of successful operations with a strong voice in the room? Or are is marketing expected to just take orders as they come?… more

What are your thoughts on 1st round in-person interviews? In this economy, I don't feel like traveling to physically meet when they have the technology and resources to hold it over the phone or b… more

What do you do to combat the “Sunday Scaries?”

I try to spend as much time relaxing, but I also spend 1-2 hours prepping for the week. Everything seems less daunting when I take a minute to observe the battle fie… more

We’ve all had bad managers in our careers. What is one thing you’ve learned from having said bad manager and applied to your management style?

For me, it is to trust my team to get the work done that … more

Have you ever encountered team members who have a stated reluctance to read subtitles? I have some clients who simply refuse to consider work samples in languages other than English. Any tips to help … more

I can’t tell if it’s just me, or a widespread media shift. Are you seeing noticeably less usage of the word “Latinx”? This time last year, I had clients using it freely in marketing materials. Sometim… more

How often do you take the time to update your resume? I try to do so on or around my work anniversary every year, even if that’s just cracking it open to review. What about you?

Also, I’m looking for … more

Any client “token of appreciation” gifts under $30 that are actually useful or charming? It can’t be anything liquid (because of travel). It can’t be more expensive because of policy (on their end, no… more

I’ve started getting paid ads served to me for Inbound, the major HubSpot conference in September. It’s a great event, I’ve gone twice. What are some of the big conferences you’ve gone to? I’ve heard … more

SXSW is going on, started 3/7 and goes until 3/15. Have you been before? Is there anything this year you’re watching closely? I always keep my eye on the new media opportunities. Maybe I’ll try to go … more

I don’t wear outward signs of my faith at work, but once a year on Ash Wednesday it gets awkward. I’ve had a boss lunge across a table to wipe the (to him) “big smudge of dirt” off my forehead. Or som… more