#KatieTalks: Turning the Tables – On Winning Australian Marketer of the Year
About this episode
Katie Bennett-Stenton discusses the insights and strategies behind winning the Australian Marketer of the Year award in an interview format.
This episode is a little different… and a little more uncomfortable (in the best possible way). For the first time on #KatieTalks, Katie is in the hot seat. Interviewed by Ike Levick, this is a sharp, honest and slightly cheeky unpack of what it actually takes to win the Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer of the Year award. And… very timely, given entries for this year’s awards have just opened. No pressure. Spoiler: it’s not about playing it safe, being polite, or waiting your turn. In this conversation, we get into: Why applying for awards (even when your inner critic is having a full-blown moment) is a strategic move, not a vanity exercise The real reason bold, future-focused marketing wins… when it’s anchored in commercial reality, not just pretty ideas Why your point of view isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s your edge, your leverage, your difference How to think well beyond the brief (and then calmly work backwards to make the “impossible” happen) A standout case study: a TikTok-led grad campaign delivering 300% uplift on a ~$1,600 spend Fractional leadership and why smart organisations are increasingly buying sharp thinking, not just headcount The…
People in this episode
Host: Katie Bennett-Stenton
Guest: Ike Levick
Topics covered
- marketing awards
- career development
- bold marketing strategies
- future-focused marketing
- professional standards in marketing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian Marketing Institute
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