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Discovering a missing or lacking skill set on your marketing team can be quite daunting. How do you even decide if you should fill that gap internally or hire someone from the outside? It's a tough call, but what's important is to honestly assess the situation and figure out what's best for your team and company. Let's talk about how to respond when a skill set it lacking in your marketing team. You have options like expanding existing staff into specific roles, learning new skills yourself, and when it's necessary to bring in external talent. Whether you're part of a...
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Looking for a good book to read? One that will challenge you both personally and professionally. David Epstein's "Range" dismantles the popular mindset that success is found in honing a single skill. "Range," the book, applied to marketing professionals, can really help us become masters of our trade and improve their overall skillset. As marketing professionals, we are often told to specialize in a specific area or skill. However, Epstein's book challenges this notion and argues that range - having more skills and less specialization - is actually more beneficial in today's complex and rapidly changing world. Becoming a Generalist...
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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...
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"Don’t confuse sucking up with serving up. Sucking up is not serving your boss, sucking up is about misleading your boss and others to make oneself look better or to get ahead. Serving up is selfless and is about helping others look good and helping others achieve success, in turn you look good and achieve success." - Nathan Jamail Below we will discuss five core things marketing specialists can do to serve their boss as best they can! Serving your boss is as much about attitudes as it is about actions. Being a faithful, proactive employee and having a positive,...
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Nobody wants to think about getting fired. The truth is, that if you don't measure up, your could get fired. In this document, we will explore some of the common reasons why marketing team members may be fired. If a marketer gets fired, it's usually because they're doing a bad job, they broke the rules, or they're difficult to work with as a person. Let's discuss this further. 1.Poor Performance One of the most common reasons why marketing team members are fired is due to poor performance. This can include not meeting targets, failing to produce quality work, or being...
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Are you a member of a marketing team, tasked with managing your boss' expectations? This can feel like a daunting task to many, as it comes with the pressure of upholding both individual and collective responsibility. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming! Let's talk about how marketing teams manage their boss's expectations... without going crazy! It's really all about communicating well. First, Establish Clear Expectations The first step in effectively managing your boss's expectations is to establish clear expectations from the start. Expectations are huge because you and your career will be assessed by these expectations. This means sitting...
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Are you a marketer looking to find out how your performance is measuring up? Want to understand the expectations and objectives of your marketing manager? Let's look at some questions to ask your marketing manager to see how you're performing. From metrics and goals for how to improve, asking the right questions can really help you see more clearly professionally. Questions About Your Strengths When asking your marketing manager about how you’ve performed, it’s important to be specific. Rather than just asking ‘where have I done well?’, ask more detailed questions. For example, inquire about any areas in which you...
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Are you a marketer who is striving to meet the needs of your manager or director? Understanding what matters to your marketing manager or marketing director is part of moving forward in your marketing career performance. Your manager wants to see results and growth, but also wants to be able to trust that you are doing your job effectively and that the team is running smoothly. Why understand the goals and objectives of your marketing manager? Knowing the goals and objectives of your marketing manager or director is essential for a successful working relationship. It allows you to align your...
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Influence: It's the lifeblood of marketing. But what if you could extend that influence beyond your target audience and into your own company? Exploring how to shape culture as a marketing director can unlock this potential, showing how internal culture can become your greatest marketing asset. When it comes to shaping culture and supporting the marketing department, marketing directors have a lot of power. After all, marketing is all about persuasion and influence. And what could be more influential than shaping the way your company's employees think and behave? Of course, this is easier said than done. But with a...
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In any organization, teamwork is key to success. But what happens when the team isn't working together as efficiently as possible? The answer of course is that not much gets accomplished. So how can you improve teamwork and improve your marketing department and get everyone on the same page? Below are a few tips to help get you started. Addressing Cultural Issues Don't be afraid to address these issues - even if that means removing or replacing key employees or contractors that are toxic to the whole group. A great team starts with great people, and when it comes to...
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