Interview

Blitz

28 August 2008

Tanya Markova, marketing manager, Alta Bulgaria

Which word describes you?
If it must be an adjective – unforgettable.
If it must be a verb – act.
If it must be a noun – fish.
 
What is your life philosophy?
The most important thing is to be able to fight yourself.
 
Would you live abroad?
Yes…but if I have the chance I would return to Bulgaria often.
 
How long have you been in this business?
Since 1993 when I won a competition for advertising specialist in Radio Vitosha.
 
If you have to advertise yourself and you can only choose one type of medium, which one would you choose?
It depends very much on the reson to advertise myself but if I have to do it now – TV.
 
What does advertising mean?
To present something in a way to gain the effect you look for and be happy afterwards.
 
Is Bulgarian education in the field of advertising of a good quality?
I can only speak of The University of National and World Economy and the Sofia University, where I have studied. Education is of a good quality but lacks practical trainings and internships.
 
Would you work pro bono for a noble cause?
Yes only if I’m convinced 100% where the money goes.
 
Do you trust the data supplied by research agencies?
I rather don’t, I trust my personal impressions and talks with various people.
 
What inspires you?
A smile, favorite people and places, and of course, the sea.
 
Have you ever been bribed? 
Yes, but they have never managed to do it.
 
Have you ever bribed?
Only using my charm and a smile.
 
Does Advertising have a future, concerning the claims of PR specialists about its twilight? 
Of course, it is a rhetoric question.
 
What is the difference between Advertising and PR?
There is no PR if there hadn’t been advertising before it.
 
Where do you find business information?
Conferences, the internet, specialized publications and of course personal contacts.
 
What is your favorite drink?
Fruit juice, at the moment I like green banana.
Alcoholic – Martini.
 
Favorite advertisement/commercial?
All Coca-Cola advertisements are my favorites, the last one “the glass is half full…”
 
Is there any unfair competition in Bulgarian advertising business?
Yes, there are many unprofessional players.
 
Is there a need for legislation defining the rate of discount media give to direct advertisers and agencies in Bulgaria?
I’m not a specialist on the matter but if we are a legal nation, there must be [such legislation].
 
What would you like to say to you colleagues?
The most important things are to be healthy and in love, to love and be loved, then all is possible!
 

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