Inside Situation: Recent Episodes
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Inside Situation is a monthly podcast sharing exclusive conversations we’re having within Situation alongside our colleagues, clients, and industry friends. Situation is a digital agency that helps brands build passionate communities through digital-first marketing strategies. Season 2 of the podcast, Job Spotlight, is focusing on the many different roles we offer across our agency.
Our podcast has had a silent partner for a while now and in this episode of the Job Spotlight she finally breaks her silence! Sonya, Situation's Communications Manager, joins Peter and Michael at the mic to talk about creating a new role at the agency and the importance of relating what we do to the world at large.
Ann from our HR team joins Peter and Michael to talk all about Situation's Internship Program. If you're looking for a way to get started in the world of digital marketing, this episode of Inside Situation is a must listen.
Peter and Michael are back in the studio, talking this month with Amanda from our Media team about the Digital Media Trafficker role. If you have excellent time management skills and aren't afraid of pushing out content that will be seen by thousands of users, this might be the perfect gig for you!
On this episode of the Job Spotlight Lexi spills the beans on what she looks for in a Billing Coordinator. Patience, tenacity and the desire to work with our clients to provide excellent service are the keys to being a star in this agency critical role.
Do you have a knack for keeping projects moving and making clients over-the-moon happy? You might make a great Assistant Account Executive! Peter and Michael chat with Meghan about the AAE role at the agency and what we look for when hiring.
Jeremy sits down with Michael and Peter to chat about the role of Senior Web Developer on this episode of the Job Spotlight. It's not just clean code that spells success for this agency critical role. Hear what our head developer looks for when adding to the team.
On this episode of the Job Spotlight, Peter and Michael chat with Ellen about the Copywriter position at the agency. Think being a writer is all about sitting alone in a room with a blank piece of paper? Think again! Ellen also shares some great recommended reading for aspiring copywriters.
Up next on the Job Spotlight, Peter and Michael chat with Rachel about the role of Media Planner. If you have a knack for putting the right message in front of the right person, you may be a great fit for our team.
This time on the Job Spotlight Peter and Michael chat with Randi about Project Management. Often thought of as the lifeblood of agency, we explore the different types of PMs we have at Situation and what it takes to excel in the role.
In this episode of our Job Spotlight series, Peter, Michael and Stephanie discuss the Creative Strategist position at Situation. If you think creativity and analytics are a match made in heaven, you might be a great fit for this role!
In the first episode of our Job Spotlight series, Peter, Michael and John sit down to discuss the Senior Designer position at Situation. You'll learn what we look for when hiring this role and how to stand out from the crowd if you apply.
Pull up a log and join us around the fire as we contemplate the future while staring into the last glowing ember of Inside Situation. Jordan, Kevin and Peter make s’mores while talking about endings and new beginnings, and we revive an old favorite; Things Not To Miss!
In an homage to The Daily, the amazing podcast from The New York Times, Peter does a series of one-on-one interviews with members of team Situation as we ramp up for the 2017 Tony Award Broadcast.
Lisa, Steph and Peter discuss the ethical implications of allowing algorithms to decide what prices we see online. We explore the gray areas of offering up choices based on consumer information and how that changes in marketing versus at the point of sale.
Sarah, Mollie, and Peter chat about fandom and how it plays a role in marketing live events. We also explore some of our own obsessions and ruminate on the rise of the fan influencer on social media.
Kev-heads rejoice! Kevin McAuley takes the reins this week and asks Mara, Mark, Nicole, Randi, Rian, Sarah and Steph how they deal with stress and the unknown during a particularly busy time of year for the agency. Share your coping strategies with us at podcast@situation.nyc!
We revive a popular segment form the early days of the podcast, Things You Can’t Miss, but with self referential twist. Listen to Peter, Nick, Caolan, Dana, Rian, Katryn, Tori, Mark and Sarah talk about their favorite podcasts (that aren’t Inside Situation). Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your new audio obsession.
Kevin McAuley hits the ground again this year to bring back insights from TEDxBroadway 2017. We hear some of the speakers and facilitators who were part of the event (mere minutes after they were on stage) talk about the importance of dialogue in the arts and how to stay inspired in the face of adversity and artistic burn-out.
Jordan, Damian and Peter, fresh off the plane from South By Southwest 2017, sit down to recap some of the broader themes they heard at this year's interactive conference. We discuss the growth of artificial intelligence, the continued focus on team diversification and the real challenges of sustainability in the workplace and how these topics will influence our industry in the months and years to come.
Is it lunch time yet? Peter chats with eight hungry members of our team about how they make smart choices around food at work. You’ll hear from Sarah, Caolan, Emily, Mark, Elizabeth, Adam, Jason and David about their food hacking strategies and their dietary kryptonite.
Peter chats with Mara and Kevin about the secret to longevity in the workplace. With a combined tenure of 24 years between them, hear three veterans of Situation ruminate on job growth within the same agency and how to keep things fresh.
Peter and Steph discuss the #TheatreMakesMe initiative, a collaborative installation presented by the Situation Project at BroadwayCon 2017. We had our microphone on at the event and captured a choir of inspirational voices who shared why theatre and the arts are vital to their existence.
New York has long been a place that people from all over the world come to work, live and play. Peter sits down with Pippa and Caolan, two members of team Situation who have come from abroad to make our workplace a better (and maybe slightly less direct) place to be.
We know many of our listeners are too busy to think about setting goals for the new year, so we thought we’d gather up 28 Situation team members and have them record theirs. Feel free to steal one or more and claim it as your own!
We're used to talking about user experience in digital, but in this episode Peter chats with Miriam and Eileen about why it's also the key to planning a successful live event. We confirm that attendees (like armies) march on their stomachs and debate the virtue of the post event debrief. BONUS: Ever wanted to hear our theme song in its entirety? Stick around to the end for one last gift under the tree.
Peter sits down with Lisa and Cyrus to explore conveying complex ideas in the workplace. Find out what it’s like to be fluent in a language that’s continuously evolving at the speed of technology and the best tactics to make sure your audience doesn’t get left behind.
Peter, Damian, Lisa and Katryn sit down to review some of the concepts presented at our most recent agency event, The Social Evolution, on November 18th, 2016. We explore the evolution of social media companies and the information they provide as well as the implications of growing privacy concerns by users. BONUS: Watch the final presentation from the event at sitch.co/celebrity
Peter and Jackie have a conversation with long-time freelancer and friend of the agency, Grant. We discuss what makes great freelance relationships work for both sides and why curiosity and communication are key ingredients to the best partnerships.
Damian and Michael come into the studio to share a new venture with our listeners, Situation Connects. We talk about the importance of paying it forward when matching job applicants with prospective employers and how (and why) the agency is committed to looking out for the underdog.
Peter sits down with Chris and Rian, two members of our creative team, to discuss how they deal with subjective responses to the work they do. We talk about what it means to have a healthy creative ego and why obstacles are vital to the process of making stuff.
We present a very “Life Hacker” episode of Inside Situation where Kevin and Ros attempt to teach Peter specific tricks on dealing with email overload, from the basics of what an inbox is for to how to use tools to eliminate noise from your “to do” list. Learn why getting things off your mind is the key to reducing stress and reaching organizational Nirvana.
Peter sits down with Maria and Nakeesha to talk about employee health, from insurance to bingo! We explore what kind of responsibility employers take on and different ways to model the promotion of healthy choices in a community.
Peter welcomes Miriam and Kevin back to the podcast and asks them about changing roles at the agency. We examine the skills that serve you well regardless of job title and what it’s like to be part of a startup inside another company.
Chris and Jeremy come back to the podcast for a second helping and chat with Peter about what it is they look for when interviewing. Find out why Jeremy treats everyone like a boss and why Chris puts a premium on storytelling.
Listen to some of Situation’s veterans talk about their not-always-rosey journeys to finding balance at work. Jackie, Jordan, Kevin and Peter discuss being irreplaceable and whether to unplug or not when away from the office. BONUS: Send dog name suggestions to podcast@situation.nyc for a chance to name Jordan’s hypothetical puppy!
Peter chats with John and Lisa, two of Situation’s busiest managers, about some of the tools we use to on-board new employees. Find out why 30-60-90 isn’t just for triangles and how goal setting becomes critical as your team grows.
Peter sits down with Mark and Stephanie to talk about social media use in the workplace. We examine how much transparency is appropriate and look at the multiple selves that are created across different platforms. BONUS: Find out which coworker Steph thinks has the perfect balance of passion, professionalism, and personal insight on Twitter.
Na, na, na, na, na, na… They say it’s our birthday! We celebrate the one year anniversary of Inside Situation by bringing Damian, Jordan, Kevin and Peter into the studio to talk about why we podcast and what we want to do in year two. Hear us tackle the topics of live vs. edited content creation, the dubious experiment that is Facebook Live, and podcasting as an incubator for big ideas in other media.
Have digital messaging tools made our lives better, worse, or about the same? Podcast newbies Randi and Katryn join Peter to examine how we communicate with our internal teams and the outside world. Communicate your feelings to us at podcast@situation.nyc!
Peter, Jordan and Maria talk about the importance of business relationships, both old and new. From the honeymoon period to the breakup and everything in between, we explore the importance of sharing values in a relationship and honoring the spirit of the contract.
Peter and Kevin chat about this year’s TEDxBroadway, which took place in February at New World Stages, and asked its audience “What’s the best Broadway can be?” We discuss a few of the popular themes from this year’s conference and listen to some interviews Kevin recorded with members of the TEDxBroadway Young Professionals program.
Jordan, Damian and Peter talk about perks in the workplace and how they evolve to match the personality of the community. Find out if Jordan will get her dream perk and why the office smells like Fruit Loops.
Peter sits down with our dev team, Jeremy and Adam, in our NYC offices to learn the secrets of working remotely full time. From intentionality, to self-driving cars, to the power of Slack, we discover the secrets of being "there" when you're not.
Peter sits down with Nina and Jeremy from our Client Services team to find out the secrets to the best client/agency relationships. We explore how the values of trust and pushing the envelope are critical ingredients in keeping clients “over the moon” happy.
In this episode of Inside Situation we talk about how to stay in touch with former coworkers and employers after you move on to a new job. Bizzy, Kevin and Peter ruminate on the value of staying classy and resisting the temptation to channel one’s inner George Costanza.
Is what you know the dust that settles on you? Is it your ability to do a Friday New York Times crossword without cheating? Jordan, Peter and Chris talk about how we know what we know and examine the importance of having a funky world view. Let us know what you think at podcast@situation.nyc.
Philanthropy not only makes us feel good, but when done right it can end up going viral. In this week's podcast, Damian, Jordan and Peter discuss the importance of giving back in our work and personal lives and why helping out the little guy is a core part of the agency’s mission.
Peter, Kevin, and Tom talk about owning your mistakes and how to accept failure as a necessary ingredient to success. We also look at the role trust and communication play in saving a project that is headed off the rails.
Jordan, Kevin and Jackie talk about whether great collaborators are born or made and the kinds of traits they look for in team members at the agency. Also, Jackie talks about when in a project lifecycle is the right time for collaboration and when it can lead to problems.
Jordan, Kevin and Peter kick off the new year with a preview of some topics we’ll be exploring on Inside Situation in 2016. Then Damian and Maria stop by to talk about an exciting new chapter for the agency.
Our last podcast of the year comes one week early as a special holiday treat for our listeners. Peter, Jordan and Kevin revisit some topics from earlier in the year and suggest some holiday related activities we don't think you should miss. We go out on a track from our agency album that dropped this year, Keyboards and Plastic Microphones. Listen or download at http://situationcares.org/keyboards-and-plastic-microphones/
Peter, Jordan and Kevin are back for a roundtable episode where we go deep into the mechanics and ethics of online privacy and security. We also examine the ramifications of the endless information buffet available 24/7/365 across the internet.
This week Peter sits down with Jeremy and Adam, two of our rock star web developers, to find out what it takes to turn creative ideas into interactive experiences. We discuss what they look for when we’re hiring new devs for the agency and find out what non-tech pursuits they recommend to keep the brain fresh.
This week we recorded a conversation with Damian, Bizzy and Peter that goes down the rabbit hole and explores what it takes to be successful in a creative workplace. Whether you're just hitting the job market or you're two months from retirement, we think you'll find something to like in this chat. Let us know at podcast@situation.nyc.
Lisa joins Peter and Kevin this week to talk about YouTube's new paid offering, YouTube Red. We also have an update on the Zappos daily email saga and Kevin explores a new mobile app that prioritizes results in other apps. Finally, we share three things we don't think our listeners should miss this week.
Peter and Kevin are joined by Tom for this weeks roundtable where we discuss quality vs. quantity in email marketing and Kevin contemplates joining the ranks of the cord cutters. Then Tom revisits his topic from our last event and explores the nature of The Infinite Canvas. As always, we wrap up with three things we don’t want you to miss this week.
Peter, Jordan and Kevin chat about virtual reality and live events, the future of ebooks, and how much (or little) we should trust the software that runs our lives.
Peter sits down with Lisa to discuss the state of online advertising, the rising prevalence of ad blockers, and what some ad networks are doing to try and please both sides. What might the "free" economy of the internet look like when the dust settles? Listen to hear our thoughts.
Jordan rejoins Lauren and Peter to talk about finding and developing new business relationships for the agency. We discuss the importance of working with good people and how to turn a rocky relationship into an opportunity to examine how we work. Also, we give up three things you shouldn't miss.
Lauren and Peter sit down with our soon-to-be-departing coworker Justin as he prepares to go off to grad school. Justin tells about how learning on the job helped him realize what he wanted his next adventure to be.
We share with you a conversation Damian had recently with a veteran Broadway data storyteller. This Inside Situation exclusive is a must listen for anyone in the industry who has wondered if their data sources are telling them the truth or being spun into wishful thinking.
Steph and Erin sit down with Peter to talk about the 1nspired storytelling campaign we executed for One World Observatory. We discuss the importance of creating a fertile environment for honest stories to be told rather than trying to script them to match a marketing agenda. We finish up by sharing things we don't think you should miss: summer edition!
Peter and Lauren talk to Situation staffers Miriam and Jordan about how to keep cool when producing a live event and we learn Miriam's secret Dude-inspired mantra. Finally, we go around the table to share a moment we don't think you should miss.