I’ve worked as a corporate executive in the media & marketing industry for the past 16 years, but I have recently made the move to launch my own business - a start-up in the food industry.
Becoming a mum was a catalyst for change. It made me re-assess my priorities, project further into the future, and rethink my life plans. It made me want to better myself, lead by example and act on a passion point that I’d been thinking about for a while. I had spotted a gap in the market and decided to start my own business in the food industry. PreppedFRESH is a direct-to-consumer start-up with a vision to give all home chefs across Australia better access to solutions to streamline meal prep, while also reducing food waste.
What I didn’t realize at first was for my media background to be so valuable with many transferable skills. So what are the things I’ve learned and some of the most critical skills that a career in the media industry can help foster?
- Vision – In a highly competitive and commoditised industry, a clear vision is critical to stand out. It helps agencies win new business pitches and media owners cut through the plethora of media options, and is crucial for any new business to cut through.
- Culture and values – as a people-first industry, retaining and growing talent is everything for media agencies. IP, knowledge and creativity is transferred via our human capital and needs to be nurtured for the best results.
- Presentation skills – Storytelling is at the heart of any strategic recommendation, and even more so in the WFH era, the narrative needs to shine through, whatever the format or style of presentation.
- People & management skills – with access to high quality performance management and people development training. Despite the high workloads, agencies really do invest in their people and the people management experience is invaluable.
- Commercial acumen – media and advertising requires business smarts to drive the optimum outcomes from two distinct angles, spotting opportunities for clients and building a sustainable business model for agencies.
- Connections – it’s a very tight industry in which mutual support and relationships really matter. I’ve made great friends and incredibly valuable connections.
- Customer-first thinking – understanding the customer need/want and levers of receptivity as a starting point. Consumer research, shopper insights, media consumption data is always available whether client, industry or publisher led.
- Stakeholder management – As a trusted advisor, managing and negotiating large marketing budgets is invaluable experience, building trust, sharing the required information with key parties and understanding different perspectives are essential.
- Negotiation – the art of getting the best deal transfers to all aspects of life including investment discussions, through to purchases of property and whitegoods!
- Personal Brand - from sharing thought leadership to being known for honesty or integrity, it will go with you and support you for your entire career.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in media - the growth, support, upskilling and training access I had over the years - and I’m excited to embrace “what’s next” – with greater clarity, confidence and a deeper appreciation for what the media industry has to offer as a career path and career builder.
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