Global Marketing Perspectives: From Kenya to the UK - Ep. 59

Giraffes Don't Eat Steak

Global Marketing Perspectives: From Kenya to the UK - Ep. 59

Explore the world of cross-cultural remote marketing with Laura Ayienga, a Kenyan marketer working for a UK-based company. In this eye-opening episode, Laura shares her journey from studying communications to becoming a successful international marketer. Discover the challenges and benefits of working across time zones and cultures, including insights on adapting to different communication styles, humour, and accents. Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped work culture and the advantages of remote work for creativity. Laura offers practical tips for succeeding in a digital nomad role, such as immersing yourself in the target culture and using AI tools for cultural context. Whether you're a marketer looking to expand globally or a business owner interested in remote work trends, this episode provides valuable insights into cross-cultural communication and the future of work. Tune in for a fascinating discussion that bridges continents and cultures!
Key Points Discussed:

1. Laura's journey from studying communications to international marketing

2. The transition from local to global marketing

3. Cultural differences in humour, language and communication styles

4. Challenges of working across time zones and cultures

5. Benefits of remote work for creativity and work-life balance

6. Adapting to different accents and cultural contexts

7. Using AI tools like ChatGPT for cultural understanding

8. The importance of immersing oneself in the target culture

Guest Information:

Laura Ayienga is a marketing manager at Outside Ideas, a UK-based business support company offering networking, mastermind groups and business coaching. She has been working remotely from Kenya for almost three years.
Connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ayienga-968042178/

Episode Highlights:

[00:02:49] - Laura's background and how she got into marketing

[00:05:25] - Benefits of remote work for creativity

[00:07:41] - Cultural differences and challenges in international marketing

[00:11:11] - Adapting to different accents and communication styles

[00:14:32] - Tips for working effectively as a digital nomad

Quotable Moments:

"I think when you're in a physical office, you're behind your laptop the whole day. Not seek inspiration from anywhere." - Laura Ayienga

"Whether it's local marketing or international marketing, whoever you're speaking to matters and determines how you speak to them and communicate to them." - Laura Ayienga

Actionable Tips:

1. Immerse yourself in the target culture through media, webinars, and client interactions

2. Use AI tools like ChatGPT to check cultural appropriateness of language and concepts

3. Attend webinars and read books by clients to better understand their perspective

4. Watch movies and TV shows from the target culture to pick up on nuances

5. Be open to learning and adapting your communication style

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