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... read more →

The 7 habits of highly effective people are: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win-Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Let's look at how these habits tie into marketing leadership. Habit 1: Be Proactive Focus and act on your controllables, not the things outside your control. To successfully lead and support your marketing department, you need to master the art of being proactive. Stephen Covey's first habit is an important tool and... read more →

You’ve probably heard both sides of the leadership lingo: “Leaders lead from the front” versus “Leaders lead from the back”. Regardless of what school of thought you subscribe to, the important thing is that leading is all about supporting your marketing department team. If you don’t have your team in mind, then your leadership will fail and your team will fall apart. Let’s look at some of the ways you can lead so your marketing team can be primed to be the best they can be. Emotional Intelligence Being aware of your own emotional intelligence levels and seeking to mature... read more →

We all need backup at some point in our lives. We want someone who’ll be there for us when we need them - someone who’s got our back. For us, we want to be that “someone” who has got our client’s backs. For many of our marketing director clients, they don't always need someone to help... until they encounter an issue with a big project or overwhelming work requirements. Then hiring a graphic design and marketing agency is a big deal. So what are the reasons marketing departments all for backup? Why does the marketing department need support? What do... read more →

When you're looking at how you can support your marketing department, it's important to look at the problems. Then you can evaluate the best solutions. Reducing craziness in the marketing department begins with figure out why things are so crazy and determining what steps you can take to calm things down. Things to think about - why is the marketing department crazy? The craziness in the marketing department can come from a variety of factors, ranging from poor communication and collaboration to unrealistic deadlines and high expectations. Many teams are focused on short-term gains and profits, instead of long-term strategies... read more →

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 →

Consider this: 94% of first impressions relate to design. As a marketing director or small business owner, you might find yourself pondering the question: "Is graphic design worth it?" You have to considering the costs involved AND the potential return on investment (ROI). Graphic design services can cost a lot, but if the changes they make take your brand from mediocre to famous, the return you're going to get is going to be well worth it. Let's delve into this question and uncover why hiring a graphic designer could be one of the best decisions for your company's growth. Why... read more →

Brands thrive not only by offering quality products or services, but also by effectively managing their transformation in an ever-evolving market. The journey from being good to becoming great is a strategic process embedded with key principles that we've seen work effectively. It involves understanding the brand's core values, aligning these with the needs and desires of the customers, and adapting to market dynamics. Today at MOCK, the Agency, we'll explore these fundamental keys to brand transformation, and talk about how a brand can effectively navigate its evolution and achieve greatness in its industry. Here's what we'll explain more about:... read more →