Meet Brice Putnam

Bio

My name is Brice Putnam, and I am a Junior in the Sports Information and Media program. I am taking this class because it is a requirement for my major. However, it is a class that I would most likely take even if it wasn’t required. This is because I am interested in gaining more skills in social media, whether it's marketing or design I would like to get better at it. During the class my approach to projects will be similar to how I work in all other aspects of my life. When I start a project, I always like to finish it to the best of my ability. And when a project is on a topic that interests me, I really enjoy working on it.

About Me

One thing readers should know about me is that I am working toward a career in professional sports production. I actually interned with the Pittsburgh Penguins this fall and gained a lot of experience in the field. One of the main things I learned there is what it takes to work at the highest level of sports. The professionalism that I was able to gain with them is something that I want to bring into 2025. As for this class I am looking forward to learning more about social media and digital marketing.

Hopes for Class

I hope to learn more about what social media platforms perform the best for certain brands. I also want to learn about how many people it takes to develop a brand and image for a company. Lastly, I would like to find out more about how companies go about marketing for different regions and countries that they may be located or sell in. For example, I am curious about how iPhone marketing differs from advertisements in the United States vs countries in Europe. 

“Control the things you can control, and the rest will fall into place.” -Sean McDermott

This quote is inspiring, so I like to use it when I am thinking about my future career. I remind myself that if I try my absolute best to gain experience and get opportunities now, when it comes time to enter the professional workplace I will be set up for success. This is because I controlled the things that I had to control.