Marketing Manager
Role
A Marketing Manager is responsible for devising and leading marketing campaigns to promote a production, venue or company. They may work in liaison with a Press/PR Manager to ensure maximum exposure and will report to the producer – the client – on a frequent basis.
Responsibilities
- Planning and developing bespoke marketing campaigns for clients – from individual artists to companies, theatres and specific shows
- Identifying the right target markets and unique selling points
- Finding the right mix of activity to give standout coverage for the client in a highly competitive and busy market place
Key Skills
Training
Many people that work in theatre marketing didn’t train for a career following that path but may have had a production background instead, or may have spent time working in a box office or ticketing agency. It is sometimes more important to understand the areas that feed into the marketing mix rather than having a pure marketing degree. Experience in a junior role in PR, ticketing, marketing, media buying or a creative agency could help gain valuable insight.
Courses
Other courses are available. Those above represent a sample from various drama schools and universities.
Further Reading
- Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy, 1963