In this episode of Mantra After Hours, we unpack a major shift in the marketing world: the growing demand for multi-skilled talent. Gone are the days of rigid job titles and single-lane careers. Today’s employers are looking for marketers who can think strategically, create compelling content, understand data, adapt to AI, and pivot fast.

We dive into why hybrid skill sets are becoming non-negotiable, how marketers can future-proof their careers, and what this means for teams, agencies, and brands navigating an ever-evolving landscape. From adaptability to curiosity, we explore why versatility is the new competitive advantage and why being “just one thing” might no longer be enough.

If you’re a marketer looking to stay relevant, or a business leader building resilient teams, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

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AI isn’t coming for marketing, it’s already here. In Episode 3 of Mantra After Hours, we unpack what AI really means for marketers today, beyond the buzzwords and panic headlines. From smarter workflows to faster creativity, we explore how adaptability has become the most valuable skill in modern marketing.

This episode dives into how marketers can work with AI (not against it), why multi-skilled teams are winning, and how staying curious, flexible, and human is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world. Whether you’re a strategist, creative, or brand builder, this conversation is about evolving with the industry, not being left behind.

In this episode, we cover:

• AI’s real role in marketing today
• Why adaptability beats specialisation
• How to future-proof your marketing skill set
• What AI can’t replace (and why that matters)

Marketing is changing. The question is - are you adapting fast enough?

Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

Follow @mantra_afterhours for new episodes and behind-the-scenes insight.

Episode 1: The reality of working in Marketing

Breaking into marketing isn’t just about qualifications, it’s about strategy, mindset and knowing how the industry really works. In our second episode of Mantra After Hours, we unpack what happens after you land your first job in marketing and what the experience is like. We continue our conversation with Pamela Mubuza on her first-hand experience working for Mantra Publicity as an intern.

Whether you’re a student, graduate, career switcher or just trying to level up, this episode offers you insight into deciding if a career in marketing is for you.

🎧 Listen after hours.

Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

Follow @mantra_afterhours for new episodes and behind-the-scenes insight.

Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

Follow @mantra_afterhours for new episodes and behind-the-scenes insight.