Blog Summer 2014

When this summer began, I couldn’t help but compare it to the last. A year ago I was gallivanting around Europe accompanied by a sole care: have as much fun as the human body could possibly process. And I did just that. I had never felt more alive.  I came back to America feeling as if I had maxed out on excitement for the rest of my life. Pieces of myself remained in Paris, Rome, and countless other cities across the map. I had a hard time believing the upcoming summer would impact me as much as my time in Europe had. Boy, was I wrong.

My online marketing internship with RadiusOnline has given me more than I could have asked for. I have gained confidence and irreplaceable mentors. But most importantly, I have been welcomed into a new family. Each person at RadiusOnline has impacted me in a special way. I feel more fulfilled than ever before. Now the summer of 2014 is the one to beat!

Wow, I can’t believe my time as a RadiusOnline online marketing intern is coming to an end. Another summer has already flown by.  As I am entering my final week here, I am realizing just how fortunate I am to have been given this opportunity. RadiusOnline is truly a one-of-a-kind place filled with some of the most wise, creative, passionate, and fun people I’ve ever met. A couple things they have taught me:

1. It’s important to be a student and a teacher, to listen and to speak up.
2. Set big goals and just go for them!
3. It’s okay to mess up along the way.
4. Atlanta is full of super cool places to eat, drink, and be merry.
5. Everyone is uniquely talented.
6. It really is possible to love your job.
7. Be open to new ideas, there’s a lot of good ones out there.
8. There’s always more to learn.
9. Never stop trying to be better.
10. BE AWESOME, DO AWESOME THINGS.

My experience may have been short, but it was fulfilling in every way. I can now begin senior year at Liberty even more confidently knowing that I’ve grown as an intern in the office, and as a person beyond the work space.

RadiusOnline is a magical place, and I will never forget the lessons and memories created in our space.  In the next couple weeks I will make my way back to Georgia Tech, but I will be returning with a new perspective.  This short summer has been packed with an incredible amount of information. I could not imagine a more creative and inspiring  environment. Being an online marketing intern here has been great.

RadiusOnline has taught me to think big, welcome challenge, and never underestimate myself.  I am leaving here with an even greater excitement for the world, and how I can make a greater impact with everything I have learned.

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” -Isaac Newton

The people here make this place special.  They are the “giants” from which I have been able to learn so much, and I would not have had this experience without them.  They challenged me to explore new subjects, take on new projects, and expand my thinking in ways I never thought possible.  It is going to be hard transitioning to life without this team.

It’s as simple as that.

I know it may sound cliché and you hear people say it all the time, but words are meaningless unless you truly believe them. This year, something within me has changed and I have felt this change physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—pretty much throughout every aspect of my life. This year, I’ve become very familiar with something called happiness. This year, I’ve woken up each and every morning knowing that life really is good. It’s an overwhelmingly wonderful way to live.

So what changed exactly? I don’t know if I can fully answer that question, but I do know that it begins with your outlook on life, including how you perceive experiences, what you allow yourself to think, and with whom you surround yourself. If you make it a goal to start and end each day with positivity, you learn to find and appreciate the people and things that make you happy instead of wasting your time on worthless dilemmas. Sure, life happens and obstacles are presented in your path, but it’s important to not let struggles and disappointments bring you down in the long run. Accept the bad days and treasure the good days because both develop you as a person, and choose to let it develop you in a way that makes you better than you were yesterday. In the end, everything works out.

Buddha said, “When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” One day when you just find yourself driving around or sitting there, smiling in awe of the life with which you’ve been blessed, you too will realize that life is good. Messy, difficult, confusing, and imperfect actually, but good. More recently and especially this summer during my awesome internship at RadiusOnline, I’ve focused on taking chances, seizing opportunities, trying new things, making every day count, and just enjoying the moment. I guess you could say it has been my own personal happiness project, and I guess it’s working.

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

I don’t know what I’m doing. Thank God, I’m blessed with a subtle RBF to make it look like I completely know what I’m doing, to make it look like I’m zoning in and killing it. Consistently having a mug of coffee in my hand adds a nice dash of artful know-how. Cross my legs and raise my eyebrows disdainfully, and no one will question. Actually they do anyways, but it helps, I think.

It’s been a few weeks now since I’ve joined the RadiusOnline team as a online marketing intern, and it still hasn’t fully hit me how blessed I am to be a part of it. Actually, I still can’t believe I was accepted for the position. Since day one, the team has been nothing but warm, welcoming, and helpful. I’ve been making short films and other such projects for most of my college career, but I’ve never had to make something with these kinds of stakes and have a whole company to represent well, so I’m doing my best so they can come out on top.

Now I’m churning out a video at least once a week. My production levels have risen exponentially and I’ve learned After Effects, and am more comfortable with Adobe Premiere than ever.  Needless to say, the amount I’ve learned in such a short time is incredible.

I’m thankful to be a part of the team, and I look forward to the days ahead. Although I still pray to my Greek deity, Bullshiticus, every day before I sit down at my desk, I’m slowly getting more and more comfortable with my position and what I do. And I’m sure I’ll know what I’m doing, sooner than later.

Hi friends!

    We are having a special event next month that we cannot wait to share with you! For the first time ever, the RadiusOnline Intern team will be hosting a Shadow Day for our awesome friends.

We want to show you why we love what we do at RadiusOnline.  You will get to experience the day-in-the-life as an online marketing intern.  With an environment unlike any other — relaxed vibes, creative thinking, hard working attitudes, and true innovation at every corner, the experiences we’ve gained far surpass what a typical 9-5 job has to offer.

If this is what you’re looking for in an internship, come join us for a day and see for yourself the things we can’t quit raving about!  There is also a chance you could be asked to join our team for a fall or spring internship!

Cheers,
RadiusOnline Interns

If you could  imagine your perfect work environment, what would it be?  Would there be bean bag chairs and ice pops on the reg?  Would it be dog friendly?  Would you be surrounded by crazy passionate people?

Well my friends, this dream is the reality here at RadiusOnline.

Never in my life have I experienced a work environment so attuned to the word AWESOME.  The company mantra is “Be Awesome, and Do Awesome Things,” and it is evident in every facet of the company.

The environment is nurturing and inspired.  You never know what friendly face will greet you at the door, whether it’s Brittany the design guru or one of our many furry friends.  The music is on point, and there is always a hot pot of coffee waiting when you come in.   Everything in the office screams dream big and work hard.

This is a place where all kinds are welcome.  Every day I learn an incredible amount about analytics, management, and digital marketing.  Ideas are encouraged from all parties, whether you’re an intern or veteran.  This collaboration brings all of our work to the next level.

Beyond the work, people here are much more than co-workers; RadiusOnline is a family.  Whether you are taking on a new role at another company, or going through a tough loss, the team is right there with you.  Huge thanks to RadiusOnline for this incredible opportunity, to be a part of something so much bigger than myself.  It is powerful.

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

Everyone loves food. I’m pretty sure that’s a known fact. It’s a source of happiness and satisfaction, and a common language over which people can easily bond.

I was born and raised as a Georgia girl, but city life is all new to me especially since I go to school in the middle of the mountains, too. Since interning at RadiusOnline, I’ve been exposed to so many new experiences in the office as well as out of the office. Designing my days away and learning about the marketing business world gets exhausting, but I’ve definitely been fueling my mind and body with delicious food from the best spots around Atlanta.

I’ve always loved adventuring and checking out local restaurants while learning about the culture of different areas. Really, I just love places and people with uniqueness and character. I believe that everyone has a story and a dream, and I feel like Atlanta is full of them. And food trucks. After all, what’s better than a restaurant on wheels that comes to you? From King of Pops to Highlands Bakery, they are pretty much a genius idea, and luckily, they visit us on Means Street on a weekly basis! All I have to do is walk outside and I have something new to taste.

Every single day I probably hear about at least two new food venues to check out so I decided to slowly build my food bucket list for the summer, and now I am determined to try them all. Some of my favorite spots so far have been HankookTaqueria and Seven Lamps, but I can’t wait to try more like Antico and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Seriously though, the list just keeps getting longer and longer. I might be very broke and also slightly obese by the end, but it will be so worth it.

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.”
— Babe Ruth

Every team has its own culture and style, but what makes a great team is its ability to work together. At RadiusOnline, teamwork means more than just achieving a simple, commercial goal. We work together to solve challenges no matter how daunting. After only a short time, I am already a part of RadiusOnline. The team is a big family and everyone does their best to help the team as a whole.

Last week, we went to watch a baseball game together at Turner Field. This was my first baseball game in the US, so everything was new to me and I really enjoyed it. The Braves did their job, and didn’t let the Rockies score the entire game.

After the game we were planning to go to the bar together, but suddenly a rude man hit our friend’s car, and attempted to make a getaway. Luckily, due to the high volume of traffic he had to wait in the line of cars. All of our team members did what they could to give the driver what he deserved (well…we didn’t do anything illegal lol). We recorded the car’s license plates and found several witnesses. The police got the guy in no time.

What really impressed me is that no one thought this is none of his or her business. And once again, the team proved that they’re a unit, and could solve any problem that stands in our way.

Thank you RadiusOnline. I’ve learned a lot from you all, and I’ll do my best to return the favor. I’m really looking forward to the rest of this wonderful summer as a online marketing intern.

At RadiusOnline, it’s not just about working hard and trying to get tasks done.  It’s also about how to maintain your work-life balance. I had the opportunity to spend this past weekend with four colleagues in New Orleans and the trip was unforgettable.

Years ago, my father went to Tulane University, a couple minutes from New Orleans, and I heard stories about the city growing up. I’ve heard about some of what the city has to offer, but experiencing it first hand was truly amazing. The culture, food and spending time getting to know some of my teammates is something that I will never forget about my time in N’awlins.

New Orleans has so much history and many unique things, such as their specialty drinks and food. I never knew what étouffée, jambalaya, gumbo, or po-boys were, but I do now and can say that I like New Orleans cuisine. One of the restaurants we went to was ACME Oyster House. I wasn’t a big fan of oysters before, but now I am. Their chargrilled Parmesan oysters were delicious and changed my view on oysters.

I spent the whole last day in New Orleans at the St. John bayou kayaking, enjoying the music festival, and eating all the local foods.  I couldn’t ask for better weather; it was a nice, hot, sunny day and everyone was having a great time. When we got home my arms were red and we couldn’t tell if it was because of an allergic reaction to seafood or a sunburn. It was definitely sunburn. I forgot to apply sunblock that day. Street-smart rule I learned from this trip was definitely applying a lot of sunscreen.

Work-Life Balance is very important; make the best out of everything and embrace what life brings to you.  Given that reason, I want to share a short video in which I found relevant and also inspiring.

It would be nice if you can spare 7 mins of your day to watch this video.

I’m sure that you will love it.
Have a great week ahead at RadiusOnline, and remember to wear sunscreen.

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

So you’re done with school/work/internships for the Spring and you want to do nothing but sleep until August. Be careful though, studies show up to 50% of the knowledge you gain during the school year can be lost during the summer. So how do you avoid this loss? How do you stay motivated and avoid the Summer Slump?

1. Grab a good book: Don’t read because you have to, read because you enjoy the story. Anything from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones to whatever you find interesting can help your brain retain knowledge as well as think critically.

2. Use technology: We’re surrounded by smartphones, tablets, and computers everywhere we go – why not put them to good use? Learn a new subject using Khan Academy, watch a TED Talk to become inspired, or go on YouTube just to find something you find interesting (examples: Minute Physics and CrashCourse). Whatever you do on the internet, use it to to help expand your mind.

3. Get into a routine: Waking up at the same time everyday helps your brain to prepare for the day. Exercising helps release endorphins which not only make you feel good, they help retain memories. Healthy body = healthy mind.

4. Enjoy your summer: Whether you landed an awesome internship, decided to study abroad, or are spending quality time with your family, make sure you take the time to simply close off your brain and relax. Whether that is done by going to the park, visiting the beach, or sitting at home binge-watching Netflix, take time to unwind and de-stress. You deserve it!

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

If you would have asked me one week ago what came to mind when I heard the word “office”, I would have responded without skipping a beat: cubicles, clammy, and claustrophobic. I pictured employees trapped in a workspace no bigger than a matchbox. Bosses in Yves Saint Laurent suits roaming the office floor like a lion in the Sahara waiting to pounce on its prey that failed to meet a deadline. Interns running from the computer to the printer three stories up, all the while juggling six Venti Americanos with three pumps hazelnut sweeter and an inch of soymilk in one hand. It goes without saying that I was very nervous for my first day of work.

On Monday, with breath held and tensions high, I opened the doors of RadiusOnline. Immediately, my preconceived notions were shattered. I was greeted with a warm smile and then was taken on a tour to meet the rest of the team. To my surprise, the office was completely open, no cubicles or doors. Some members the of staff were sharing ideas on bright orange bean bags and others were coding new material for the launch of RadiusOnline’s newest app for mobile phones. Every aspect of this business exuded innovation and energy.

After meeting everyone I would be working alongside with for the next three months, I was led to my new workstation. I almost thought it was some sort of mistake when I was placed at a desk near my boss. Wasn’t an intern supposed to be out of sight until someone needed a top off of his or her chai tea latte?

What I have come to find out this first week is that RadiusOnline breaks rules the stereotypical corporate world has laid out. The individuals here are not bound by some sort of social ladder or task list. Risk is not feared, but taken on enthusiastically. Without breaking boundaries, growth will never be achieved. This is the mantra that this company lives by.

Vu, the creator of the company, invited me to attend a meeting with NAPA to meet the President and Vice President of the business on my second day of work. I even got to star in a promotional video for their new app called WebSoCast! I have already experienced more from RadiusOnline in the first week than I ever fathomed I would in the entire summer! This is because Vu and his team see potential in people before they even see it themselves.

I am thankful RadiusOnline saw something special in me. I cannot wait to see where this summer takes me!

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern