What comes to mind when you think about your studies at Media University?
When I think of Media University, the first thing that comes to mind is my great course and the lectures with Mr. Bär. I learned a lot of exciting things in the Event Management and Event Economics modules. Participating in the BrandEx and also my work as a research assistant motivated me a lot and showed me that I chose the right study program for me. I also enjoyed attending the practical modules with Mr. Pöllmann and implementing the projects there. In general, I enjoyed writing all my assignments during my studies, almost without exception, because I was allowed to choose the topics and to work on things that really interested me. Before that, I didn't expect that to be the case at university.
I really liked that there was a good relationship between students and professors at Media University and that I was always inspired to think in new directions.
You acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Event Management at Media University Berlin. What is your current job position?
I work at Perfectly Placed Media in Cologne as a sales manager. We mainly deal with ambient advertising, but we also build bridges between the offline and online worlds and implement social media campaigns. Our core business are the CityCards, the free postcards that are often available in restaurants. I collected the postcards myself for a long time and I really enjoy planning the campaigns. We also plan all the other media in restaurants, gyms and city centers. In my side jobs in the Späti and at the gas station I always had a lot to do with customers and so I also feel very comfortable in sales management.
Did you get any further work experiences prior to your current position that you would like to share with us?
I had the opportunity to do my internship in the 5th semester at the Berlin agency SPREEFREUNDE. I had a wonderful time there, a great team and felt very comfortable. Because my 5th semester coincided with the pandemic, I joined the agency at a time when mainly digital events were taking place. The agency developed various concepts to implement digital events emotionally and multisensually and I was able to learn a lot. I was also able to be part of some live events in September and was able to work on concepts, prepare events, create briefings and support the project management on site.
When did you figure out your preferred career path? How much was your choice influenced by the compulsory internship?
During my studies, I realized very quickly that I wanted to work in the event industry. In the first two semesters, it was actually clear to me that I wanted to work in an event agency. Then, in event management, I got to know guerrilla marketing and found the topic very exciting. In my current agency, I have the opportunity to work in this area and I really enjoy it. However, at some point I would like to go back more in the direction of the event industry. The internship showed me that I feel at ease in the industry.
Why did you decide to study “Media and Event Management”? And what made you choose Media University Berlin?
I first studied biology in Potsdam and worked in Berlin. Through my work I got to know some organizers and got an insight into different projects. That appealed to me a lot and I liked it better than studying biology. So I decided I would rather study media and event management and Media University was the perfect choice. Thanks to my parents and grandparents, I was able to study there and it was the right decision.
Which contents of your studies are part of your current job? How do your studies help you in your work routine?
In my work I deal with ambient media and online advertising. In my studies I was able to learn some basics about social media advertising, which definitely helps me now. About guerrilla marketing I wrote some papers and collected a lot of background information, which is very useful in planning the campaigns to implement them more effectively.