Spotlight
Spotlight
Podcast Description
Spotlight – the Calgary Marketing Association's podcast – shines a light on the creative pulse of Calgary’s marketing scene.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, uncovering the bold ideas, trailblazing campaigns, and insider strategies shaping the future of marketing.
From dissecting brilliant case studies to revealing the stories behind the success, Spotlight blends celebration and education, delivering actionable insights and fresh inspiration.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on marketing strategies, case studies, and industry insights. Specific topics include the effectiveness of marketing awards as growth strategies, budget allocation for online presence, and the importance of problem identification in marketing. Episodes feature discussions around real-life examples that offer actionable insights and inspiration for listeners, such as ways to maximize marketing budgets to create impact.

Spotlight – the Calgary Marketing Association’s podcast – shines a light on the creative pulse of Calgary’s marketing scene.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, uncovering the bold ideas, trailblazing campaigns, and insider strategies shaping the future of marketing.
From dissecting brilliant case studies to revealing the stories behind the success, Spotlight blends celebration and education, delivering actionable insights and fresh inspiration.
With 30 years in the print industry, Jenn has worked every corner of a print shop, from quality control and shipping to graphic design and sales. Now in business development at Sleek Signs, she joins us to share what it really takes to expand into a new city, build a brand from scratch, and sell with confidence when nobody knows your name yet.We talk about Sleek Signs' move from Regina to Calgary, why physical presence is everything when entering a new market, and how the right marketing materials can make or break a sales conversation. Plus, Jen opens up about being a self-proclaimed ”non-marketer” who had to learn — reluctantly — that putting your face out there actually works.In this episode:- Why one salesperson calling from Regina wasn't enough — and what changed when Sleek opened a Calgary location- The difference between telling people you're great and actually showing them- How Jenn went from resisting LinkedIn to embracing personal branding- What a ”world-class marketing community” really means (hint: it starts with feeling welcome)Whether you're in sales, marketing, or just trying to grow something in a new market, this one's for you.

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