What do you need to work in media these days? Well, that’s a good question, and it can certainly vary. Some say that extensive digital knowledge is necessary for success. Not sure about that “extensive” part. Granted, knowledge of digital and social are essential, given that they are an integral … [Read more...] about Real Talk: Go digital or go home?
Point of View
Three Cheers for Media Reunions
It’s Friday, no better day of the week to talk about Media parties, a personal fan favourite of mine, followed closely by media lunches. If you know, you know. The Pilot, Hemmingway’s, Wylie’s, and Betty’s are classic venues with so much history with the media business. Every media organization … [Read more...] about Three Cheers for Media Reunions
Ad Club Ski Day 2023
The Advertising Club of Toronto Ski & Snowboard Day 2023 event at Georgian Peaks did not disappoint! The crowd was bigger than ever, and we were thrilled to meet on-site with the people who make working in media and marketing so much fun. Congratulations to the committee and sponsors for putting … [Read more...] about Ad Club Ski Day 2023
Real Talk: Inside peek at my first 60 days as a recruiter in the media business.
In my first two months as Director of Talent at Media Staffing Inc. I had the chance to place four candidates; here is an inside peek at what I learned in those early days. The roles I placed were varied; A videographer/editor for a permanent role with a media company based in Nunavut A … [Read more...] about Real Talk: Inside peek at my first 60 days as a recruiter in the media business.
Ageism in the Media Industry
Let’s discuss the elephant in the room again: ageism in the media. It’s real, and it’s unfortunate. It may come as a surprise, but many senior media people are no longer interested in senior positions and climbing the ladder just doesn’t appeal to them anymore. Many have had their fill of … [Read more...] about Ageism in the Media Industry
The Great Return
The “Great Return” to in-office working I can already feel how polarizing this subject will be. Many cringe at the thought of the increasing hybrid work format and the direction it could be headed. I get it; really, I do. The added stress of a commute can be frustrating, especially when the ROI … [Read more...] about The Great Return
Bad Boss
I had a really bad boss once. Like, really bad. Did he pick on me? Yes, he did. Did I lose sleep over it? Yes, I did. Did it give me anxiety? Yes, it did. Did I survive and thrive? Yes, I did! Bad bosses are ubiquitous, and the unfortunate thing is, you don’t know they’re going to be bad until … [Read more...] about Bad Boss
Hire for these skills and you cannot lose
When going through the hiring process it is easy to get hung up on the specific skills that are related to the position. While this is important (you wouldn’t hire a writer who couldn’t spell) there are a few over-arching skills that are vital for ensuring successful hiring practices. Here are the … [Read more...] about Hire for these skills and you cannot lose
Five simple tips for effective time management
Five simple tips for effective time management Everyone wants to be productive and efficient at work. Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee, managing your time well is a must if you want to get the most productivity out of your day. It has also been proven that good time management can … [Read more...] about Five simple tips for effective time management
The Bad Interview Survival Guide
Let’s face it, interviews are stressful and overcoming a bad interview is no less stressful. No matter how much you prepare there is always the possibility that it will not go as planned. Whether the interviewer asks you a question that you weren’t prepared for, or you are just not feeling your best … [Read more...] about The Bad Interview Survival Guide
