Taylor Barrett

Media Planner & Buyer

Media

JOINED HIRONS: 2019

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

Media Coordinator

Junior Media Planner/Buyer

Media Planner/Buyer

“Taylor’s positive attitude and willingness to do what is needed makes her an asset to the department and agency. She’s able to take complex ideas and translate them into digestible and actionable pieces, leading to overall client success. We are excited to see what great things she will continue to achieve.”

– Sheila Smiley, Executive Vice President

Hirons promotes Taylor Barrett to junior media planner and buyer

Company News, Media | May 22, 2023

“Hirons, an advertising, public relations and digital agency with offices in Indianapolis and Chicago, has promoted Taylor Barrett to junior media planner/buyer.

Barrett has worn many hats since joining the Hirons team in 2019. In her first role with the agency, Barrett served as Hirons’ office manager before transitioning to the media team in 2021. Since then, Barrett has excelled in the field, effortlessly juggling often competing demands with grace and ease. She is an innate strategic planner with a passion for continual learning to know how to best deliver results that exceed client expectations…“

Read our Q&A with Taylor Barrett

HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY?

I became interested in the industry while I was working on my undergrad at Ball State. I found that I really enjoyed the creativity that marketing and advertising encourages.

OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES OR PASSIONS?
I enjoy biking or hiking when I can and doing fun creative projects in my spare time.

HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY AND LAND YOUR FIRST JOB?
My first job in the industry was with a small sales firm on the north side of Indy. It allowed me to get experience with the selling side of business, but Hirons was my first job within the advertising side.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOVIE OR BOOK?
It’s too hard to choose! I’m very partial to Pixar and Studio Ghibli films though.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT HIRONS?
Getting the opportunity to work with and learn from so many talented people.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
My first job was at a t-shirt shop, designing and pressing t-shirts.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN TOWN?
If I had to choose, I’d probably say Maggiano’s Little Italy currently. You can’t go wrong with Italian.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE VACATION?When my family took a road trip out west to visit several national parks. We were able to see so many amazing things in just two weeks that made the experience so memorable.

WHAT PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE INDUSTRY?
I think being adaptable and team-oriented are great characteristics to have in this industry. With an ever-changing market, it’s good to be able to adjust quickly to changes and work well with your team to come up with new ideas for your clients.

WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU HAVE YOUR BEST IDEAS?
Usually, I come up with my best ideas while commuting to or from work.