Podcast
231: Annie Spewak
This week’s No BS Marketing Show guest is MASSolutions team member, Annie Spewak. Annie joined the team just over a month ago as a Content Marketing Specialist. Prior to joining us here, Annie worked at a multinational software company in social and digital marketing.
At a young age, Annie discovered her love for content creation through wacky music videos and storytelling. While Annie loved to create content, her other passion has always been people and connecting with others. It was in college that she realized she could combine her love for content and people and turn it into a career she loved.
On this week’s episode, Annie and Dave explain the MASSolutions interview process from each of their perspectives, and how Annie’s website is part of the reason Dave and Mike Gatti wanted to bring her in for an interview. Annie discusses why it’s important for content to be truly representative of who you are or who your brand is. She touches on the importance of following directions and seeing constructive feedback as an opportunity, not a threat, especially as a young professional. Listen to why Annie is so interested in Artificial Intelligence and her belief that AI can greatly improve the marketing industry.
Key Takeaways
[03:17] The MASSolutions Interview Process
- Taking a predictive index test
- Providing very specific examples
- Interviewing with the team
- How Dave found Annie
[07:25] Passion for Content Creation and People
- Annie’s side hustle content
- Finding content inspiring and as a form of self-expression
- People and connecting with others as a driver
- Combining two passions to create a career
- Why your content should be representative of you or your brand
[10:50] Why Annie Created a Website
- College Professor, Dr. Jabro made it an assignment
- Turned into a passion project
- Serves as a great tool for interviews and resumes
[13:31] Creating a Site That’s Representative of YOU
- Guests understand what matters to that person
- You get to know someone through the site
- Essential to show who you really are
[14:12] Importance of Following Directions
- The easiest thing you can do is follow directions
- You have to take direction as a young professional
- Understanding you’re an investment early in your career
[14:12] Taking Criticism as a Young Professional
- Important to know your weaknesses and work through them
- Seeing constructive feedback as an opportunity, not a threat
- Being open is better than being defensive
[18:21] How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Marketing
- Using AI as a way to connect and engage
- How AI combines the art and science of marketing to achieve goals
- AI removes the feeling of intrusive marketing
- Gives marketers the opportunity to understand audiences and create personalized touches
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