We would like to introduce our colleagues to you. In this interview you will get to know Jessie, Mediacommerce Consultant in Amsterdam.
Who are you and where are you from?
I am Jessie Otte, born in Haarlem, raised in Amstelveen and living in Amsterdam. I grew up quietly in Amstelveen, but I always had a strong desire to move to the busy city of Amsterdam, which I did about 6 years ago. There I first studied Commercial Economics, which also allowed me to study and live in Portsmouth, UK for six months. The study was fine, but studying abroad was 10/10! Through my graduate internship I entered the media world and I still enjoy working there today.
What is your position at STROOM and how do you fill it?
I am mediacommerce consultant at STROOM, which means I work a lot with the advertising specialists, client leads, strategists and clients. Call me a spider in the web. I've always worked on the agency side, where I first progressed as an online advertising specialist to digital specialist & consultant and now I've made the move to fully focus on consultancy. My background is mainly digital and there is still a lot to discover in the ATL field for me! I like to orient myself broadly and I enjoy sparring with clients about campaigns.
What energizes you in your work?
I love the dynamic and varied nature of agency life. Things are changing almost daily in the (online) marketing world and besides that I run a lot of fun campaigns with my clients. The novelty of each campaign with different themes and concepts keeps it super interesting. Bring on a new brief!
What do you get energy from in your free time?
I love walking very much, which is convenient because I have a little dog that I love to walk with. I also love good food and drink, both at home and out. I am a creature of habit though: I prefer to go to the places I know well, where I often order the same thing. Preferably together with friends, I love conviviality and people around me. Finally, I have a museum pass that I need to use more often again, I'm going to book a visit to the Stedelijk Museum right away.
What is your favorite meal?
I LOVE the Italian and Asian cuisines. Almost impossible to choose.... You can always make me happy with a good pasta, pizza, risotto, curry or sushi.
What is your favorite vacation or vacation country?
Anything to do with Spain! My family has a house in Ibiza, so I try to go there at least once every year. Furthermore, I learned Spanish in Valencia a few years back and have since lost my heart there as well. Seville, Madrid and Bilbao are still high on my list to visit for the first time.
Which sports do you prefer to watch and which sport do you play yourself?
I don't watch a lot of sports on TV, but I do enjoy cheering on my friends sometimes when they are competing; it doesn't really matter what sport they play. I also do spinning regularly and occasionally hit the gym for strength training and running sessions.
What do you personally like the most, how much time do you spend on it and what are your favorite TV shows, radio stations, podcasts and social media?
I spend quite a bit of time on Instagram and Spotify. On Instagram, I enjoy seeing what my friends are doing, and I regularly share reels with my friends that we then laugh about. Fun fact (and probably the reason I like the medium): I don't see ads on Instagram. There seems to be some kind of test pool for people without ads and I happen to be in that, actually quite relaxed. I also love music (R&B, house and disco) and podcasts (you name it, very varied).
What is your favorite quote and why?
It is better to regret the things you have done than to regret the things you have not done.
What can people wake you up at night for?
Actually, nothing. I sometimes fall asleep on the couch and then I have to walk the last lap with my dog. Of course, I do that with love.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Gee, bad series like Married at First Sight and the like....
What is the best thing about working at STROOM and what is the best thing about working in media?
There is a very nice atmosphere at STROOM , where everyone is really appreciated. Furthermore, there are many exciting developments coming up at STROOM, which I am looking forward to being a part of.
What is your favorite movie or series and why?
I don't have a tendency to keep watching movies or series; usually after one or two times I've seen it. But the whole Harry Potter series is really one of my ultimate movie series series and I can really re-watch it every year.