Marketing Careers: Episode 1

Almost Productive: A podcast mostly about marketing

Oct 30 2023 • 43 mins

In this inaugural episode, Shawn, Julie, Addie and Ben discuss the pumpkin spice phenomenon, the varying career paths that brought them to New Boston Creative Group and the pros and cons of working at a smaller marketing firm. Listen in as we answer a pressing Would You Rather question, offer career advice and pine for workplace-scented candles.


Timestamps

(00:00) Intro (00:53) Stankee Candle Company Sponsorship (01:45) Office Update: Singer, Actor or Athlete? (05:22) Pumpkin Spice Marketing Phenomenon (12:59) Careers in Marketing (13:55) Responding to Criticism (20:22) Pressure, Deadlines and Limitations (23:12) Least Favorite Parts of Our Jobs (28:04) Why We Became Marketers (33:22) Sharing Our Work with the Public (35:19) Favorite Parts of Our Jobs (38:32) Career Advice for Marketers (40:13) Jokes