Our latest cohort of summer interns has joined our New York office at Momentum, ready to spend the summer gaining valuable, hands-on experience and learning everything about the world of Momentum.
Keep reading to discover more, including which emoji best describes them. And stay tuned to our Momentum social channels for more!
Emma Lichtman
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have seen a live taping of Saturday Night Live! Season 48, hosted by Aubrey Plaza with musical guest Sam Smith.
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
I am most excited about the rise in themed parties. I think they do an excellent job at bringing people together. Some of my favorite themes are “Dynamic Duos” and “Nowhere to Wear It”.
What emoji best describes you?
😋
Niamh Dillon
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I used to be a ballerina starting at age three and performed in three Joffrey Ballet Nutcrackers.
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
I am most excited by the recent emphasis on health and wellness. I have always been so passionate about these topics, and seeing different brands integrate this rising trend in their marketing and messaging has been so exciting and interesting for me!
What emoji best describes you?
😊: I’d like to think this encapsulates my mood (most of the time!)
Will Harrison
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I recently ran my first half-marathon in Sydney! It was a little confusing seeing the Kilometer markers instead of the mile markers and it definitely screwed up my pacing.
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
The growing number of live events/watch parties catered to sports. I’ve seen so many companies do unique marketing around the Knicks, FIFA World Cup™, and MLB all over NYC this summer!
What emoji best describes you?
🙃
Kat Blessington
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
The use of live holograms and immersive tech for activations like W+K’s Run Back the Miracle and the drone show at Michelob ULTRA’s Pitchside Club is really exciting! I think it could really redefine what it means to bring an experience to life for a brand.
What’s one skill you’re hoping to leave this internship with Momentum with?
I hope to leave with a better understanding of how to concept brand activations and bring them to life. So far, I think I have!
What emoji best describes you?
🚡
Iris Yee
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
From physical to digital modeling, I have over 10 years of 3D-modeling experience!
What’s one skill you’re hoping to leave this internship with Momentum with?
A successful design is only as good as how you present it, so I hope to leave my internship as a more confident speaker and master my communication skills.
What emoji best describes you?
🫨 Nothing fails to amuse me!
Abigail Chavez
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I did background acting as a child and was on Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up”. I got to see Zendaya on set!
What’s one skill you’re hoping to leave this internship with Momentum with?
Streamlining my key findings. I’m working on grounding my research in ways that will best inform strategic teams so they can take them, run, and get to their big ideas.
What emoji best describes you?
🥒 Cool as a cucumber.
Luzon Orion
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I’ve hiked 4 days to Machu Picchu!
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
It’s really exciting to see the ways people and businesses are pivoting to market toward Gen Z.
What emoji best describes you?
🤓
Gracie Nelson
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
I’m excited by how brands create memorable in-person moments that bring people together and extend beyond social media!
What’s one skill you’re hoping to leave this internship with Momentum with?
I hope I learn skills that help me create compelling and insightful strategy decks!
What emoji best describes you?
🕺
Laila Jama
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
My first language was Japanese!
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
I’m really loving how companies are leaning into the idea of fostering community – the ability to cultivate connection through their branding opportunities. It is surreal to see how experiential has the ability to bring people together in an authentic way.
What emoji best describes you?
🌙
Katie Beichert
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have a knack for all things arts & crafts! I’ve been crocheting for years, and I just learned how to knit this summer.
What trend in marketing/creative are you most excited about right now?
I love the way that brands have amped up their interactive marketing campaigns, I enjoy seeing it as a consumer myself so I’m very excited to see all the ways Momentum brings brands to life.
What emoji best describes you?
🥳