21 min
The Better Track for Your Career: Agency Side or Brand Side? The Rethink Marketing Podcast
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- Marketing
One this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the question of whether entry-level marketers should start their careers on the brand side or agency side. There are pros and cons to each track, but which has the most upside? Agency opportunities likely mean working with a variety of brands and industries, while brand side workers tend to develop much deeper expertise, influence strategy to a greater degree, and have more control. Networking, mentorship, and understanding key performance indicators are key in both settings. What matters more to you--title and expertise or a portfolio of brands you've impacted?
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
05:20 The Advantages of Starting on the Brand Side
07:29 The Advantages of Working Agency Side
08:46 Understanding Key Performance Indicators in Marketing
09:21 Where Do You Want Your Career to Go?
11:15 Conclusion
The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library.
We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the question of whether entry-level marketers should start their careers on the brand side or agency side. There are pros and cons to each track, but which has the most upside? Agency opportunities likely mean working with a variety of brands and industries, while brand side workers tend to develop much deeper expertise, influence strategy to a greater degree, and have more control. Networking, mentorship, and understanding key performance indicators are key in both settings. What matters more to you--title and expertise or a portfolio of brands you've impacted?
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
05:20 The Advantages of Starting on the Brand Side
07:29 The Advantages of Working Agency Side
08:46 Understanding Key Performance Indicators in Marketing
09:21 Where Do You Want Your Career to Go?
11:15 Conclusion
The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library.
We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 min