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From Broadcast Journalism to Financial Marketing with Katie Merriman
This week on the Simply Smart Business podcast, Nicki Ong sits down with Katie Merriman, Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at the Impact Partnership, to share her incredible career story and invaluable insights into marketing.
From her start in broadcast journalism to becoming a leader in financial marketing, Katie dives into the lessons she’s learned about flexibility, creativity, and staying curious. This episode is packed with actionable advice for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to innovate and thrive in their fields.
Key Takeaways:
- Say Yes to Opportunities: Katie shares how her willingness to say yes led her from working as a news photographer to leading a marketing team. Her advice? Even when you're unsure, a yes holds the potential for growth and adventure.
- Flexibility is Key: Marketing is constantly evolving. Katie talks about how clinging to old techniques can hold you back and stresses the importance of adapting in a fast-paced environment.
- The Balance Between Imagination and Execution: While creativity is vital, critical thinking and practicality ensure your ideas are achievable and effective.
- Focus on the Customer Journey: Katie emphasizes the importance of meeting your audience where they are and crafting personalized, impactful marketing strategies.
- Diverse Connections Make the Difference: From mentors to chance encounters, Katie credits her success to building a network of diverse, supportive individuals who constantly broaden her perspective.
About Katie
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_may_keep_it_together
Follow Katie on LinkedIn for professional updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemmerriman/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
Since 2008, Nicki’s been optimizing websites, copywriting, and blogging, while embracing her passion for working with other small business owners to improve their online presence using digital marketing.
She’s a mompreneur (with an incredible 6-year-old son!), wife to an amazing hubby, fitness and nutrition enthusiast, author-to-be, red wine lover, Scorpio, and eternal optimist. One could say she’s multi-passionate.
Learn more and connect with Nicki here: https://nickiong.com/simplesprout/
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By Nicki OngThis week on the Simply Smart Business podcast, Nicki Ong sits down with Katie Merriman, Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at the Impact Partnership, to share her incredible career story and invaluable insights into marketing.
From her start in broadcast journalism to becoming a leader in financial marketing, Katie dives into the lessons she’s learned about flexibility, creativity, and staying curious. This episode is packed with actionable advice for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to innovate and thrive in their fields.
Key Takeaways:
- Say Yes to Opportunities: Katie shares how her willingness to say yes led her from working as a news photographer to leading a marketing team. Her advice? Even when you're unsure, a yes holds the potential for growth and adventure.
- Flexibility is Key: Marketing is constantly evolving. Katie talks about how clinging to old techniques can hold you back and stresses the importance of adapting in a fast-paced environment.
- The Balance Between Imagination and Execution: While creativity is vital, critical thinking and practicality ensure your ideas are achievable and effective.
- Focus on the Customer Journey: Katie emphasizes the importance of meeting your audience where they are and crafting personalized, impactful marketing strategies.
- Diverse Connections Make the Difference: From mentors to chance encounters, Katie credits her success to building a network of diverse, supportive individuals who constantly broaden her perspective.
About Katie
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_may_keep_it_together
Follow Katie on LinkedIn for professional updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemmerriman/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
Since 2008, Nicki’s been optimizing websites, copywriting, and blogging, while embracing her passion for working with other small business owners to improve their online presence using digital marketing.
She’s a mompreneur (with an incredible 6-year-old son!), wife to an amazing hubby, fitness and nutrition enthusiast, author-to-be, red wine lover, Scorpio, and eternal optimist. One could say she’s multi-passionate.
Learn more and connect with Nicki here: https://nickiong.com/simplesprout/