Queries & Theories – Series 2 : Volume 3.
Everyone has their reasons for doing what they do to make a buck. So we asked our team to tell us “why marketing?”. Everyone came back with a respectable answer, but nobody had the guts to reveal the real reason—which is that marketing people do happy hour better than anyone else. (We really do).

I love solving a business problem and seeing it come to life creatively in the world to help our clients succeed.
Megan

I like the variety and the sense of accomplishment you get when you help someone or solve a problem.
Sheryl

Working with talented, passionate, fun, creative people.
Danette

The diversity of challenges. Even when working with multiple companies in the same industry, it’s interesting to take on new challenges that clients come to us with.
Sam

It’s not accounting or finance.
Fred

I get to make cool things and I get to learn something new almost every day.
Beth
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