Exciting news at TMC as we welcomed our latest recruit, Georgia Millward to the team. Having completed a 6 week university work placement in 2019 with The Marketing Collective, Georgia made an impression with her creative approach to social media, fresh ideas and strategic thinking. Roll forward to September 2020 and a position came available…
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How does having a team of pay as you go marketing managers who are skilled, organised, efficient and incredibly passionate sound? What if you could have that team for just a few hours a week to help you not only keep on top of your marketing but to excel it? Think about how much time…
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Episode 4 – Growing out of challenging times Jo Andrews, Managing Director at The Marketing Collective hosts another TMC conversation to discuss growth, opportunity and how to cope in these challenging times. Episode 4 is with Digital Marketing coach Colin Scotland, who runs an online coaching programme to help business owners find their niche, gain…
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Just as quickly as attractions closed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are opening again. Much to the delight of the businesses, their staff and their visitors. We have worked with Houghton Lodge Gardens since 2010 (they were our very first client who we provided our off-site marketing team solution to) so when…
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Forest Forge Theatre is just one of our clients that have had to face the reality of adapting to survive during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but they are one of the ones faced with extremely long-term challenges. The nearly 40-year-old professional theatre company that delivers participations classes, creates productions of their own, delivers theatre to…
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This morning a virtual ‘thank you’ was shared between Southampton hotels and charity, FareShare. The Marketing Collective joined the thanks as the marketing partner of the Southampton & Region Hoteliers Association. In February 2020 the Southampton & Region Hoteliers Association held their second Hospitality Awards night sponsored by Cab My Ride, recognising the hard work…
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If there is one thing that has always been at the forefront of The Marketing Collective’s mind, it’s collaboration. We believe and have seen first hand, that collaborating with others, even if they are competitors, gives you a stronger foundation and louder voice. The collaborative work we do with Hampshire’s Top Attractions and the Southampton…
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When two become one. When it comes to the world today, there are many levels of disruption businesses are facing. It is essential you have both a sales strategy and marketing strategy as they are the cornerstone for alignment in your business. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, sales plans and marketing plans…
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How to reduce return to work anxiety. Jo Andrews, Managing Director at The Marketing Collective hosts a conversation with Helen Llewellyn from Zoifos, to discuss the important role that employers have to help reduce return to work anxiety. The conversation focuses on the important role that employers have to help employees return to work. The…
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Tourism has been one of the most greatly affected industries during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborative group, Hampshire’s Top Attractions saw the doors close for all member attractions during the lockdown period. However, despite the impact caused and the uncertainty that lies ahead, the 68 strong tourist attractions group has shown support for the recovery…
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Episode 2 – Growth coaching with Train for the Future In the second of the series of TMC Conversations, Managing Director, Jo Andrews talks to Sam Sutton of New Forest Activities and Train for the Future. Sam has recently launched a business growth coaching programme for business owners and their teams It is a conversation…
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Selling in a pandemic is different. Yes, we’ll get through this, but if you sell today the way you sold 9/10 weeks ago, you are in for a wake-up call. We know everybody is struggling. Be open and transparent about your own setbacks as well as your ongoing capabilities in these new circumstances. Part of…
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