As a trusted partner of Sennheiser, Stacked is excited to interview Jodie Hill, the Regional Marketing Manager for the UK & Nordics at Sennheiser. From driving the promotion of Sennheiser’s cutting-edge audio products across the UK and Ireland to creating engaging content, Jodie’s role at Sennheiser is always dynamic.
In this interview, Jodie shares her insights on the latest innovations in Sennheiser’s product lineup, the company’s collaborative work environment, and the role of AI in shaping the future of the audio industry.
Name: Jodie Hill
Position: Regional Marketing Manager UK & Nordics
Company: Sennheiser
Tell us a little bit about what you do...
My role at Sennheiser is Regional Trade Marketing Manager for the UK & Nordics. I work within our business communications division, focusing on the education and corporate sectors.
What do you love about your job?
I love working closely with our customers and sales team, building relationships and brainstorming exciting new ways to market our products. I enjoy diving into the many tradeshows we participate in. It’s always so lovely meeting with existing and potential customers face-to-face.
What’s the hottest thing in your solution or product portfolio today?
The hottest thing in our product portfolio today is the TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions. Part of the renowned TeamConnect Family, the TC Bars are the most feature-rich, all-in-one conferencing devices in their class. They offer best-in-class audio, are easy to use and work everywhere. With clean and crisp audio, TC Bars deliver a truly inclusive meeting experience, whether in the room or remotely. As plug and play via USB devices, they work in every room set up, allowing for changing configurations.
What trends are shaping innovation in your company today?
The transition towards AV solutions in the cloud is gaining momentum swiftly. As the era of hybrid work is set to continue, Sennheiser is dedicated to empowering our customers for prosperity. This includes staying updated on trends in cybersecurity and AI integration, and weaving them into our company’s products, particularly for business communications.
What do you think makes a great team?
To me, a great team is all about collaborative work where everyone feels comfortable and inspired to share their ideas. It’s about being willing to help each other out and stepping in when needed. Also being able to have a laugh and a joke with your team is something I see as important.
If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
This is a tough one! I think I’ll have to pass on the opportunity. I’m happy with my own life, but I’d worry that experiencing such a different and potentially much more luxurious one would make it hard to go back… (wow, sad right?)
AI, friend or foe?
My opinion is that AI can be both a friend and a potential foe, depending on how it is used and managed. I see its usefulness and certainly benefit from it, but when I contemplate the full extent of AI’s capabilities, it can be somewhat frightening. On the other hand, at Sennheiser, we incorporate AI into our business communication products to amplify the user experience and streamline meeting management. For example, features of our TeamConnect Bar Solutions include AI-based camera auto-framing and individual-person imaging, this ensures that every participant, whether physically present or joining remotely, is visible, no matter their location. So, in this case – it is a friend.
