If you one of the millions of marketing professionals working in a corporate environment, then you know that there’s often an incredible amount of drama, politics and conflict behind the scenes. Are you wondering how to handle marketing department drama and survive in corporate America? By accepting that drama happens, staying objective, and maintaining basics ideals like respect, you can handle these issues gracefully. Here's how: Acknowledge and Accept the Drama Drama is an inevitable part of any workplace. Politics are unavoidable. While drama can be frustrating and exhausting, it's also a common occurrence in any corporate environment. By acknowledging... read more →

Politics... ugh. It's a word that often elicits negative connotations and feelings of stress. However, it's no secret that politics exist in every department of every company, including the marketing department. How do you handle marketing department politics and survive in corporate? In the marketing department, politics typically refer to the power dynamics and relationships between employees. It's about who has influence and control over decisions, resources, and opportunities. Overview of Politics in a Marketing Department Some people believe that "office politics" are evil, and they can avoid them completely. This simply isn't true. Attempting to avoid politics can actually... read more →

Have ideas in your head of what the perfect campaign looks like, but unsure where to start? What's required to execute on a marketing campaign? You basically need to know who you're trying to reach, a good plan for reaching them, and a way to evaluate if you were effective. Make sure you check these boxes before you start! Let's look more in depths that these concepts to help you improve your marketing skills. Target Audience Profile As a brand, it’s essential to know your target audience. Who are they, where do they live, and what are their interests? Your... read more →

As a marketing professional, you need to be creative in order to stand out from your competition. You need more than one skill. Improving these professional skills requires dedication and practice, but it is well worth the effort. You need to be able to think critically, analyze data, and come up with innovative ideas that capture your target audience's attention. Having the ability to be creative is essential in creating successful marketing campaigns. It's also something we are always aiming to improve at MOCK, the Agency. With the right approach, you can develop a unique voice that will attract more... read more →

Every marketer has a different definition of what "success" means to them. Maybe it means climbing the corporate ladder, or it might mean holding down a great gig with an awesome work-life balance. Marketing career success is what each marketer/creative makes it. In this post, we'll go over some of the general categories of thought for what makes a marketing career worthwhile. We'll cover: Measuring Marketing Career Performance Improving Your Creative Marketing Skills as a Marketing Professional Marketers and Creatives: Surviving in Corporate Marketing Department Teamwork Work-Life Balance as a Marketer Marketing Campaign Management Measuring Marketing Career Performance Measuring marketing... read more →