EPISODE · Jan 17, 2024 · 29 MIN
Harriet McCulley on Authenticity, Student Demographics and Gen Z Trends
from Rocket Fuel: Youth Marketing
In this new season and latest episode of Rocket Fuel, B2B Marketing Manager at Student Beans, Harriet McCulley, shares insights into her professional journey, the dynamics of marketing to the Gen Z audience, and the importance of authentic brand communication. Harriet discusses her transition from journalism to digital marketing, her drive to become a T-shaped marketer, and her entrepreneurial endeavors. Speaking about her role at Student Beans, she highlights the emphasis on events marketing, social media, and a demand-generation approach. Harriet shines a light on important Gen Z trends like inclusivity, sustainability, and the desire for real-life experiences, highlighting the need for brands to stay authentic and relevant to the changing student demographic. Then for the 1st time this season we hear a rocket fuel by Harriet.Bad Pepsi advert mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvAgDCOdU4———————Follow James @JamesErskine (twitter.com/jameserskine)Follow Rocket @WeAreRocketHQ (twitter.com/wearerockethq)Follow James on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jameserskine)Follow Rocket on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/thebigshot)wearerocket.co.uk/Contact Harriet on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/harriet-mcculley)https://www.studentbeans.com/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this new season and latest episode of Rocket Fuel, B2B Marketing Manager at Student Beans, Harriet McCulley, shares insights into her professional journey, the dynamics of marketing to the Gen Z audience, and the importance of authentic brand communication. Harriet discusses her transition from journalism to digital marketing, her drive to become a T-shaped marketer, and her entrepreneurial endeavors. Speaking about her role at Student Beans, she highlights the emphasis on events marketing, social media, and a demand-generation approach. Harriet shines a light on important Gen Z trends like inclusivity, sustainability, and the desire for real-life experiences, highlighting the need for brands to stay authentic and relevant to the changing student demographic. Then for the 1st time this season we hear a rocket fuel by Harriet.Bad Pepsi advert mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvAgDCOdU4———————Follow James @JamesErskine (twitter.com/jameserskine)Follow Rocket @WeAreRocketHQ (twitter.com/wearerockethq)Follow James on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jameserskine)Follow Rocket on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/thebigshot)wearerocket.co.uk/Contact Harriet on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/harriet-mcculley)https://www.studentbeans.com/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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