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Just when you think you've hit the marketing jackpot with a flood of form submissions over the weekend 🚀... Plot twist: it's just our intern, making sure 'submit' actually means 'submit' and not 'send your details into the digital void.' 🕳️💻 Big shoutout to our interns, who are out there making sure our digital paperwork actually works. And here I was, ready to pop the champagne, thinking we'd just set a new record. 🍾😂 Lesson of the day? Every form submission counts, but maybe double-check those numbers before you start celebrating. Also, huge props to the behind-the-scenes heroes making sure our marketing machinery runs smoothly—even if it means giving us false alarms now and then. Here's to the real wins, the almost-wins, and everything in between. Because in the end, it's all about getting better, one form test at a time. 🏆🔄 #MarketingMishaps #Interns #DigitalMarketing

We asked Junie Fu, one of our Session 1 marketing interns, a few questions about her experience and aspirations on the Biscuit Beacon team. See her responses below! And remember you can apply for Session 2 at https://lnkd.in/gjjNuNYR before November 10th to become a part of the team just like Junie. 1. What project(s) have you worked on during Session 1? During session one I was a member of the public affairs team, which primarily dedicated to promoting our website as well as the app. My projects mainly focus on drafting the posts both visual and text. In addition to that, I am also responsible for managing brand accounts on Reddit. 2. What's your favorite part about being on the Biscuit Beacon team? My favorite part about being on the Biscuit Beacon Team is the incredible diversity among our team members, you would be able to learn more about your teammate's culture during the orientation and also get to know each other. 3. What are you most excited about for Session 2? What I'm most excited about Session two is seeing how new members contribute to the products and also want to see of progress that we will make by then!

What do I want for Christmas? To fund the studio, and to get my interns paid. It’s no secret, Digital Scorpion Interactive is completely unfunded. Everyone that joins us, joins for the ability to build a portfolio. We want them to realize their dreams of becoming part of the industry, in a fully paid role. With the layoffs that have been happening that have been reported by industry voices like Amir Satvat and Eva Tucker, we look to move forward from our goal of initial incubation of junior talent and turn into a fully fledged studio. Most recently, we’ve received direct support from Jerry R. Vorhies 🏳️🌈 to help make our dreams come true! We are open to any publishing, investments, and sponsorships to make this a reality. A few things we offer to our interns: • Our Internships can count toward college credit! • There is an extensive learning department and coaching opportunities! • A safe environment for learning where the only wrong question is the one unasked! • There are promotion opportunities to leadership roles, where our junior designers can dive into leadership and learn how to empathetically bring our teams together • An inclusive studio culture where we celebrate diversity, through our Justice Equality Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) council meetings. • We offer robust portfolio reviews, references, and industry connections to help our junior talent reach for the stars! If it came down to paying ourselves or our interns, we would absolutely pay our interns first! My gift to you is Ivan, looking like he’s ready for his LinkedIn headshot :)

If Don Draper got your promotion… He’d run for the hills. Your big job is no Madmen fantasy, is it? You’re a top dog, but there are no impromptu afternoons off, No long extravagant lunches, Or comfy office sofas for afternoon naps. Instead, it’s open plan, or a cupboard pretending to be a private office. You’re on planes so often that you forget what home looks like. Lunch is too often at 3 PM, loaded with sugar. You barely make it to the loo twice a day. That's messed up! You’re the boss, so why are you hustling like a 20-year-old intern? More responsibilities should mean more freedom. More flexibility. Not to be a run-down version of a boss. Losing hair, gaining weight, being low in energy, and self-sacrificing. Blaming the region, your industry, impossible deadlines and insane KPIs, is just avoiding dealing. Fact is you create your reality, You could be happy in this role, Give it a shot. Take action. Be creative. Break the pattern.

This is my CEO, Nicholas Revell, who formed Digital Scorpion Interactive with a people-first focus. I met Nick three months ago, and in that time, I have come to know him as a dedicated, compassionate, highly driven, and capable human being. His note below says it all for our studio culture, and we continue to press for bigger and better options for our people. We've locked onto several solid initiatives for 2024 to ensure multiple game releases, funding, and continued growth for our studio and people's budding careers. I've been in the game industry since the mid-90s as a first-, second-, and third-party developer working on AAA to shoe-string budget titles in multiple positions on teams of all sizes. In comparison, DSI is one of the best-managed studios I've ever worked with and holds a treasure trove of people who all share the same goal and passion. There's no misconception on anyone's part here—we're all marching in unison with the same goal—to prove our salt as a game studio, release successful, fun games, and get funding. At DSI, we value each other and the games we make. We've proven to ourselves and our team that we can function as a professional and highly productive studio. Our focus is to find the kind of funding that we need to become industry contenders and continue to make positive changes. Our projects in 2024 will further prove our studio's capability and dedication to our people, whom we deeply value and desire to compensate at an industry level for their hard work. I share Nick's wish for this Christmas and the New Year; more than anything, I want to see Digital Scorpion succeed in every way possible. #gaming #startup #funding #indiegamestudio #christmas #indiegamedev #gamingindustry #gamestudiostartup #gamestudiofunding

One of my college internships was at a great, local marketing agency called Brandrenew - Indianapolis. My friend and Brandrenew Founder, Cris Dorman used to listen to Christmas music in July. The first time I heard it I thought I was hallucinating. Turns out it was a super important marketing lesson. Even though it was 90°F (and probably 100% humidity) outside, Cris was already thinking about winter campaigns. The best marketers operate weeks, months, maybe even quarters in the future. For those of you putting the finishing touches on your Mother's Day promotions, here's some spend data from +15,000 B2C messaging campaigns. 🌷 Early Bloomers: The first Mother's Day campaigns take flight in early-mid April. 📈 Flower Surge: By the end of April, campaign volume will increase 3x. ⛰️ You're peaking, darling: The high point of activity is 7-14 days BEFORE the holiday, however the week of trails by only a couple percentage points PS: If you aren't in marketing but made it this far then take this as an early reminder that Mother's Day is May 12 this year.....

Read our new blog to learn all about the power of personalization when it comes to delivering tailored experiences. Written by one of our amazing interns, Halle McCarver!💗 https://lnkd.in/gY-EJEeg #Blog #DigitalMarketing #TraditionalMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing

Today, I had an amazing experience of leading a workshop with our summer interns - a diverse and talented group of rangatahi and pakeke, each at different stages in their careers and learning journeys. Our focus was 'The 5-Year Plan', guiding them through our strategic framework and discussing our organisation's priorities. In the session, we split into groups, allowing each to delve into specific priority areas. This ignited a vibrant exchange of thoughts, likes, wishes, and wonders, enriching our perspective on our mahi. Three key themes emerged in addition to the great feed-in they provided: - There is a need to diversify our communication platforms for broader and more effective audience engagement, including more online. - The importance of regular workshops like the one we had today to hear directly from our whānau and to be continually challenged in our approach. - A positive affirmation of our current path in providing essential services to whānau, with scope for further improvement. A standout moment was when our interns suggested including a rangatahi representative on our board or forming a rangatahi council. Rather than simply agreeing, I challenged them: "Why don't you start it?" I've observed that the most successful kaupapa are those led directly by the whānau. So, while I could put out a call, it's more impactful for initiatives to be youth-driven, resonating more deeply within our whānau. Of course, we will provide the resources behind them, but I wanted to say to them that it is all in your hands, and we should be ready to implement the solutions we propose. Today wasn't just about strategy; it was a celebration of the potential and insight our young people bring. Their involvement is crucial in shaping an inclusive, forward-looking future. Meet some of our Interns here. https://lnkd.in/g6Shnbpp

Fridays are for sharing weekend inspiration And today it's coming straight from a movie that's my evergreen favourite – 'The Intern.' Directed by Nancy Meyers, it's the kind of film that's like a comfy old book on your shelf - you keep going back to it. Set in the bustling world of e-commerce start-ups, the movie introduces us to Ben Whittaker, played by the legendary Robert De Niro. At 70, Ben's character shows us that age is not a barrier but an opportunity for embracing new beginnings. → The story introduces us to Ben Whittaker, played by the legendary Robert De Niro. Ben's decision to intern at the age of 70 is a reminder that it's never too late to hop on new adventures. → Ben's commitment to his role in a fast-growing e-commerce start-up shines a light on the importance of a strong work ethic. → Ben's role as a mentor to Jules Ostin, portrayed by the talented Anne Hathaway, shows us just how vital mentorship is. In the professional world, sharing knowledge and helping others find their stride is a path to mutual growth. → Throughout the movie, Ben also emphasizes the need for balance between work and personal life. This balance is something we all strive for, no matter what stage of our careers we're in. Now, over to you: What's that one movie you keep coming back to for its timeless lessons? Share this with your favourite intern or mentor! #TheIntern #MovieReview #Lessons

Our interns get “hands-on” experience, while they bring their talents to our organization! We put all of that experience to your organization to help get you to the Finish Line!! #MotorcoachConsultant #schoolbusconsultant #dotpreaudit #busrouteconsultant #charterbusconsultant #internships #volstate #marketingstrategy #OYMT #BusLove