Leading up to PromaxBDA’s big international conference, we are taking a look at the speakers, sessions and panels that make the event memorable. Smruti Shah, associate director, strategy at Interbrand, speaks about her upcoming session, her career and her advice to industry up-and-comers. Don’t miss Shah’s session at this year’s conference: “The Transformation of Univision at 50.”
Name: Smruti Shah
Title: Associate Director, Strategy, Interbrand
Could you summarize your session in 5 words? Building a brand from the inside out.
What other speaker are you most interested in seeing at PromaxBDA: The Conference this year? All of them!
How do you watch television content? TV in living room, laptop, Kindle Fire.
What do you think is the most important trait of a leader? Charisma and empathy.
What is your greatest career achievement so far? Seeing the revised Univision architecture we developed coming to life in the marketplace.
What one piece of advice would you give to an up-and-comer in this industry? Do not be discouraged by bureaucracy or a minor setback. In the long run it will not hinder your overall success. This is a tough industry to navigate and small failures will only make your accomplishments sweeter!
How did you get your start in this industry? I started working as a program manager at Wolff Olins in 2007.
And for more information for PromaxBDA: The Conference, June 18-20 in Los Angeles, check back at promaxbda.org. Speakers and sessions are being constantly updated.
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