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The AMA Breakdown

The AMA Breakdown

By UC AMA

Join Brad and Zaina from UC AMA as they explore all the different aspects of the marketing world from internship experiences, key speakers, and real marketing professionals! It's the BREAKDOWN!
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The AMA Breakdown #20 : Joshua Moore

The AMA BreakdownFeb 11, 2022

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The AMA Breakdown Episode 27 : Xander Wells

The AMA Breakdown Episode 27 : Xander Wells

Zaina and Brad are joined by Xander Wells. Xander is an extremely successful Lindner College of Business Finance and Psychology major, during his time at Lindner Xander has had many notable internships including; Fidelity, Medpace and Nationwide. He is a leader amongst his peers and has been involved with many clubs such as, Mens 4 mental health, Lindner Student Association, Bearcat Buddies, and Greek life. He will be sure to have a bright future, enjoy our conversation with him, its all happening here on the breakdown! This will be the last podcast with brad and Zaina as both are graduating!
May 07, 202329:06
The AMA Breakdown Episode #26 : Ranking our favorite UC Spots

The AMA Breakdown Episode #26 : Ranking our favorite UC Spots

In this week's episode of the AMA Brwkadown Zaina and Brad review their favorite places around campus, check it out! 

Jan 21, 202327:17
The AMA Breakdown #25: Branding with Dr.Roseann Hassey

The AMA Breakdown #25: Branding with Dr.Roseann Hassey

Zaina and Brad are joined by a former professor of ours, who is revered around campus as one of the nicest and most well-liked professors of all of the LCOB: Doctor Roseann Hassey! Doctor Hassey has received her Doctorate from LCOB in marketing, as well as many years in the professional world working with companies such as PnG and Reebok.

Nov 06, 202248:40
The AMA Breakdown #24: Setting Obtainable Goals and Personal Growth

The AMA Breakdown #24: Setting Obtainable Goals and Personal Growth

In this episode, Zaina and Brad discuss how they set goals, follow through, and what they do when they don't hit their goals. Check it out!

Sep 24, 202224:43
The AMA Breakdown #23 : Welcome back to the POD

The AMA Breakdown #23 : Welcome back to the POD

In the return of the new semester Brad and Zaina are back for another year of the AMA Breakdown on this episode we recap our summers, talk about how we have grown as marketers and preview the rest of the semester! Please excuse our technical difficulties we are still trying to get a hold of the recording with our new mics!!!


Sep 05, 202231:14
The AMA Breakdown #22 : April Martini

The AMA Breakdown #22 : April Martini

This week on The Breakdown Brad and Zaina are joined by April Martini! April is an avid podcaster herself, as a cohost of Marketing Smarts, a podcast dedicated to cutting through confusing marketing BS to understand how to take action and change one's business. Along with her cohost Anne Candido, they run their own Marketing consulting firm forthright People. Previously she founded her own Marketing Agency Threadly, a brand, and marketing company. With an MBA in marketing from UC as well as a bachelor's in design, April comes in as possibly our most experienced guest yet and is an incredibly interesting individual we hope you enjoy, it's all happening right here on the breakdown!

Apr 08, 202238:49
The AMA Breakdown #21 : Best and Worst Marketing Classes with Nathalie Schickendantz

The AMA Breakdown #21 : Best and Worst Marketing Classes with Nathalie Schickendantz

In this episode, Brad and Zaina are joined by AMA's very own UC chapter president!  In this e episode, we provide some mid-semester motivation while getting to our favorite and least favorite marketing classes and why! It is all happening on the breakdown!

Mar 27, 202229:18
The AMA Breakdown #20 : Joshua Moore

The AMA Breakdown #20 : Joshua Moore

Zaina and Brad are joined by Joshua Moore. Joshua is a Junior pursuing a Bachelor's in Entrepreneurial studies with a minor in economics and marketing and has had a ton of experiences in his short time in Lindner.  It's all happening here and it's all happening right now, on the breakdown! 


Feb 11, 202241:19
The AMA Breakdown #19 : How to Pod!

The AMA Breakdown #19 : How to Pod!

Zaina and Brad start off the second semester with their best tips for starting your own podcast! 

Jan 30, 202232:30
The AMA Breakdown #18 : Ben Plotkins

The AMA Breakdown #18 : Ben Plotkins

In this weeks episode of the Breakdown, UC AMA's Chief Communications Officer, Ben Plotkin, joins!

Nov 15, 202122:26
The AMA Breakdown #17 : Breaking down our Social Media Ads

The AMA Breakdown #17 : Breaking down our Social Media Ads

Zaina and Brad take a deep dive into their own personal advertisements to answer questions like are these ads effective? Are they grabbing our attention? Are they relevant to us? Would I click on this? all this and more on this week's breakdown!  

Nov 05, 202132:30
The AMA Breakdown #16 : Video in Marketing, Tommy Rochester Joins!

The AMA Breakdown #16 : Video in Marketing, Tommy Rochester Joins!

In this episode of the Breakdown, Brad and Zaina are joined by UC AMA's VP of Production, Tommy Rochester, as they talk about video in marketing. 

Oct 14, 202126:34
The AMA Breakdown #15 : Positive Thought with Joe Yerkins!

The AMA Breakdown #15 : Positive Thought with Joe Yerkins!

Joe and Brad discuss the insights of being motivated in college. With mixing all of the parts of our lives, it can be difficult to stay motivated and contracted, we discuss the best ways we attempt to stay motivated and how others could benefit. 

Oct 07, 202124:39
The AMA Breakdown #14 : With President Nathalie

The AMA Breakdown #14 : With President Nathalie

Brad returns from Vaca and Zaina and him are joined by AMA President Nathalie Schickendantz in which they discuss in-person transitions, time management, and all things fall 2021! Hear about what we have coming up for marketing week and listen to our new segment speed round questions! It's all happening on the breakdown. 

Sep 30, 202127:24
The AMA Breakdown #13 : Joe Yerkins Joins

The AMA Breakdown #13 : Joe Yerkins Joins

In this episode, Brad goes on vacation, Zaina steals the show, and UC AMA CMO Joe Yerkins joins and talks about internship experiences, connections,  and much more. Check it all out right here on the Breakdown!

Sep 22, 202128:10
The AMA Breakdown #12 : Back to Business

The AMA Breakdown #12 : Back to Business

Zaina and Brad are back for the 2021 school year and getting things started with summer updates!

Sep 15, 202122:32
The AMA Breakdown #11 : One Year Since Shutdowns!

The AMA Breakdown #11 : One Year Since Shutdowns!

We are a year since the original cancelling of in-person classes and Brad and Zaina discuss all the aspects that have changed in a year. 

Mar 16, 202124:46
The AMA Breakdown #10 : Spring Weather, AirPods, and Updates

The AMA Breakdown #10 : Spring Weather, AirPods, and Updates

In this episode, Brad and Zaina talk about spring, AirPods, and AMA updates. Tune in here for this weeks breakdown!

Mar 03, 202114:24
The AMA Breakdown #9 : Diversity of Marketing and How We Stand Out

The AMA Breakdown #9 : Diversity of Marketing and How We Stand Out

Tune in this week with Brad and Zaina as they talk about how marketing has changed overtime and how they market themselves!

Feb 17, 202120:50
The AMA Breakdown #8 : All Things Virtual

The AMA Breakdown #8 : All Things Virtual

Zaina and Brad are back with more tips and tricks. The upcoming UC Career Fair is next Tuesday and we are giving you all of our insights on how to navigate this virtual business world. Give it a listen!

Feb 08, 202128:30
The AMA Breakdown #7 : Lindner NEXT with Dean Lewis

The AMA Breakdown #7 : Lindner NEXT with Dean Lewis

Zaina and Brad are joined by our Dean of Students for the Lindner College of Business, Marianne Lewis! We talk everything from COVID to bucket list trips and so much more! Check it all out on the breakdown!

Feb 01, 202142:30
The AMA Breakdown #6 : Internship Do's and Don'ts feat. Heather Thompson

The AMA Breakdown #6 : Internship Do's and Don'ts feat. Heather Thompson

Join Brad, Zaina, and AMA's very own COO, Heather Thompson, as they explore what its like being in your first few internships, things to avoid, and how to deal with bosses and responsibilities! This and more on this week's Breakdown. 

Jan 25, 202125:17
The AMA Breakdown #5 : Recharging for Spring Semester

The AMA Breakdown #5 : Recharging for Spring Semester

Brad and Zaina give their best tips for staying focused and motivated heading into another semester of online classes. It's all happening here and it's all happening right now on the Break Down!

Jan 18, 202123:25
The AMA Breakdown #4 : Lewis Mergler

The AMA Breakdown #4 : Lewis Mergler

Lewis Mergler is a recent University of Cincinnati graduate and a former UC AMA Member. He currently works for VMLY&R, a global brand experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands. Join us as we discuss copywriting, freelance work, and more! It's the Breakdown!

Oct 21, 202028:57
The AMA Breakdown #3 : Daniel Posmik

The AMA Breakdown #3 : Daniel Posmik

Daniel is a third-year Lindner student and entrepreneur. Starting his own consulting firm, NEO, Daniel shares about his journey, his motivations, and his advice. It's the Breakdown! 

Oct 09, 202024:47
The AMA Breakdown #2 : Charlie MacKenzie

The AMA Breakdown #2 : Charlie MacKenzie

Join Zaina and Brad talk with one of the most involved student leaders on campus. Charlie MacKenzie, as a productions intern on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Intern at 84.51, and a Market Research intern at Ipsos,  brings a ton of experience to the breakdown! It's live now!

Sep 16, 202011:56
The AMA Breakdown #1 : Erin Kelley

The AMA Breakdown #1 : Erin Kelley

Former UC AMA President, Erin Kelley, joins Brad and Zaina as they talk about NOLA 2020, adjusting in new times, adaptability and its importance, and her new work at Orr Fellowship. Apply to Orr Fellowship here: https://orrfellowship.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImoGfvfrc6wIVheiGCh1JHwqFEAAYASAAEgL-A_D_BwE



Sep 09, 202023:21