As a part of the Asia Society Summit, sortArtisans senior editor Jazz Tangcay of the AWE Champions panel sat down with Common Footage President of Distribution Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, TaP Music International Co-President and Chief Advertising Officer Wendy Ong and 100 Thieves Chief Working Officer Julie Van to debate the trio How the group responded to their respective industries throughout probably the most tumultuous occasions in leisure.
Whether or not working within the gaming, movie or music industries, the risky nature of the leisure trade might be tiring at occasions, even for senior executives like Ong. To maintain her head held excessive throughout troublesome occasions, she depends on her deep ardour for music, which prompted her to hitch the trade within the first place.
“It’s important to be good and strategic, however it’s additionally crucial to search out your ardour. I believe it is easy to starve your self when you simply stay off your ardour, however it’s a key part of your food plan,” Ong stated. “Even in the present day, I get upset and annoyed when my opinions and concepts aren’t heard. Typically, I’ve to let go and actually choose my battles.
For Vandenberg, one of many many points of being president of distribution at Common is ensuring everybody feels valued and heard, avoiding the conflicts Ong talked about. To forestall anybody from feeling overlooked, she discovered a “widespread connection” between herself and her colleagues to make her crew really feel like a cohesive unit.
“I at all times attempt to perceive and take heed to everybody I discuss to,” Vandenberg stated. “Whether or not it’s my crew, my colleagues, my leaders, purchasers or the exhibitors we’re negotiating with, by looking for widespread floor, I perceive their motivations. That helps me discover the trail that brings us collectively.
