How cool would it be to work at a toy company?
Our guest, Dave Denicke definitely knows.
He's the Director of US Marketing for Action Figures & Plush toys at Mattel.
Before that, he was in the sports broadcasting world, but decided to do a career pivot which eventually led him to Mattel.
It wasn't an easy road, but it's an inspiring story that can help you if you're considering a career change.
During this episode, you'll also learn...
- What it's really like to work at Mattel
- What skills you need to excel in marketing at Mattel & anywhere else
- Dave's take on why Mattel's collaboration with the Barbie movie was such a hit
Plus much more!
It's an insightful and funny chat that you don't want to miss!
To learn more about Dave, visit his LinkedIn profile.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedenicke/
You can also follow him on Twitter/X.
https://twitter.com/ddenicke
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