It doesn't matter if you've been a marketing director for 12 months or 12 years - there is bound to come a time when your team would benefit from some outside support. Bringing in a marketing specialist to support your team could be necessary because your work and creativity have hit a trough or plateau, and you need some outside inspiration to help motivate your team. Or, it could be because you're inundated with a huge project and the stress levels are way too high for your team to cope with in a healthy way, and so you look to... read more →

Supplementing your marketing department is a great way to increase the effectiveness of your business's overall marketing strategy. Supplementing means hiring an outside designer or professional to fill in some gaps in your skill sets and knowledge. Not only do you have your home team that you can count on, but now you can expand without hopping through the corporate red tape in a flexible way to really boost your productivity and morale. However, as with any big decision, there are some important thing to think about when supplementing your marketing department. Key points to consider: Utilization - How will... read more →

Every marketing department, whether in a large corporation or in a small but bright new company, has its own unique ebbs and flows. These are the marketing department cycles and patterns you'll want to be aware of in order to effectively manage and support your marketing department. Knowing what to expect will help you plan. And when you plan, you'll be prepared to better manage your marketing department and ensure that your campaigns run smoothly. The Cycles and Patterns: Employee turnover Too much work / unrealistic demands Too little work Employee Turnover - the Outflow In any industry, you'll see... read more →