The success of any marketing career is dependent on being able to accurately measure performance and progress. Here at MOCK, the Agency, we believe that measurement helps us see where we are so we can continue to learn and grow. In this document, we will explore some key metrics and strategies for measuring your marketing career performance. Here's what you can expect: Understanding What Matters to Your Marketing Manager or Marketing Director Questions to Ask Your Marketing Manager to See How You’re Performing How Marketing Teams Manage Their Boss’s Expectations Common Reasons Why Marketing Team Members are Fired Things Marketing... read more →

IBM Watson did research into the personality traits of top marketing leaders. This was recently discontinued, but the insights are still relevant. Overall Marketing Traits The most successful marketing professionals have a combination of traits that enable them to think outside of the box and come up with innovative solutions. Creativity is essential for creating original content, designing campaigns, and coming up with new ideas for ads and promotions. Marketing professionals need to be confident in order to make decisions and take risks when necessary. They must also be adaptable in order to effectively adjust their strategies in response to... read more →

The marketing world is constantly changing, and yet when we look back at its history, the same themes reoccur: the need for strategic thinking, a willingness to take risks and innovate, and an understanding of market dynamics. It’s no surprise then that within companies large or small there has long been a department dedicated to overseeing all these elements - commonly referred to as the ‘marketing department.’ In this article we’re going to dive into how today's marketing departments came to be; uncover why they were set up in the first place and track their evolution over time. So hold... read more →

Let's face it—technology is changing the way that marketing departments have to operate. From customer data platforms helping us get a complete 360 degree view of customers across all platforms, to Metaverse providing vast opportunities for virtual and augmented realities, every marketer needs to be up-to-date with the latest tech trends in order to stay competitive. But instead of getting overwhelmed by this rapidly advancing industry, why not embrace it? Marketing has evolved and changed over the years and it's not going to stop now! This blog post will discuss how you can use technology such as artificial intelligence, web... read more →

We're just a few months away from the start of 2024, and it's clear that the marketing landscape has changed significantly over the past year. With new trends emerging and technology solutions becoming more accessible, there are so many ways for marketers to stay on top of their game. But as exciting as these offerings may be, what roles do you need in your marketing department in order to ensure success? To help you prepare for the future, let’s take a look at some of the changes happening now that could shape where we are headed – along with which... read more →

As marketers, it can be daunting to consider the future of our profession. After all, conventional wisdom isn't always sufficient in predicting how marketing trends will evolve; after all we all know that the only thing certain about tomorrow is uncertainty! With so much flux and change predicted for both technology and consumer behavior over the coming years, it can seem overwhelming to think about what the marketing department of tomorrow might look like. In this post we reflect on the current technologies available to marketing departments and guess what the future of marketing departments may look like. This will... read more →