It isn’t easy to put a finger on exactly what makes our agency tick.
Our history, our work, our clients; they’re all a part of it. But the most vital elements, the real strands of DNA that make us the agency we are, are the people.
We asked everyone three simple questions to try and give you some idea of the cut of our collective jib. Roll your cursor over a friendly face to hear their story.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I enjoy the banter in finance and discovering what delicious food is on our cake cupboard.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
ability to not worry too much and enjoy life!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
want to come over more often and spend time with the teams as they’re always doing something cool.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to learn from some of the best in the industry.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
blackberry... you got to love the pings!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be me : )
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I love my role and working with the people here... That and Lisa B tells me off if I don’t come here every morning!!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
unusually large collection of shirts, huge bowl of fruit and enthusiasm.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
want to work with a group of people as dynamic as those at the Marketing Store (they are also a really good laugh!!).
The reason I come to work every morning is...
firstly so I can sit down after a hectic commute into London and secondly to get my portion of intellectual brain training of the day!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Belgian accent, although some people seem to think I’m from "up North" ?!?!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
inject some agency culture: fun, creativity and cutting edge campaigns...
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I just love the buzz of making it happen and the challenges we are faced with every day!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
cuppa!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
make decisions on time!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the great team of people that I work with as well as it’s an escape from watching day time TV!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
haggling skills!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
get a better understanding on how agency processes work which will help manage expectations... and I’d have to ditch my jeans!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
well... it beats watch Jeremy Kyle.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
wardrobe!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
take The Marketing Store on holiday.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to expect the unexpected!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
children, they keep things in perspective and allow me to remain grounded!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ensure the agency I worked with not only offered me great ideas and exceptional delivery but were genuine people – very much like the family culture here at TMS!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
like Mr Benn, I never know what’s going to happen.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
film collection.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
spend a day with the agency – helping them to help me.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I am lucky enough to love what I do for a living, so for me it’s not a chore it’s a passion a way of life.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
red pens, stationary and the occasional Guinness.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
want to see what The Marketing Store could do for me as it’s a great place to be.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the scope of challenges the day brings, you never know what’s waiting for you when you get in.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
synthesizer, bicycle and glasses.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ask about our green credentials, and what we expect to do to reduce our carbon footprint in the next 12 months.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
cool products! For the budget The Marketing Store generally work to, the quality and innovation in our products is a real motivator.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
toned physique, flowing locks and 20/20 vision!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ensure The Marketing Store were offered a retainer instantly.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
is to innovate: new designs, new business models, new routes to market, new customers...
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my passport
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be clear about ALL the business challenges I faced (sales, brand, operational, organisational), to allow my agency to find the best solution.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to get away from the missus. Hang about... I need a re-think on that one!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Moobs!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
take The Marketing Store Operations Team on a huge bender and get them onside.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I think they’d be cross if I didn’t turn up until the afternoon.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my sparkly personality.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
if I were a client tomorrow I’d introduce a reward scheme for my below the line agency ;-)
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with a fantastic team on an interesting and ever evolving account.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
friends who keep me sane and are always available for a glass of vino or 3!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
try to gain a full understanding of my agencies processes, way of working etc whilst also educating them on client-side processes, pressures etc, to ensure a harmonious working relationship based on mutual understanding.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
Ideas and drawing, I’d probably be doing it anyway.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
imagination.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
Chill out. Trust designers with decisions.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
for the challenge of creating fun innovative toys that are safe, within budget and challenging expectations.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
bike. Cycling to work means that I arrive ready to take on the new day, and frees me from public transport.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
probably start to wear a suit!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to come up with great ideas for toys and to see people enjoying them.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Nikon camera.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
give TMS bigger budgets for the toys.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I’d get in trouble if I didn’t...
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Witness Protection Program identity. Don’t tell anyone though!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
push budgets higher! As long as I still get to design toys for them, they’re alright by me :).
The reason I come to work every morning is...
what can be better than a job where you play with toys for a living!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Hammond organ! It may weigh 1/4 ton but the sounds are worth risking a bad back for!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ban the phrases "Out of the Box" and "Moving Forward". Anyone using these in a meeting would be made to sit in a box and shuffle forwards!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
all part of my master plan. The volcano base nears completion. Mwahaha.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
shadow.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
Wait. What?
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to be challenged and to challenge others.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
glasses and curious nature.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be working on a booze brand.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to inspire people, and to be inspired.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
crappy bike.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
probably buy a better bike!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the view.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
yellow stickies.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be hell to work for.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
it is on my way home.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
secret stash of sweets and cakes.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be out testing glamorous locations.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I love a challenge.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
family, friends, colleagues, beaten up jazz vinyl collection.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
instigate a client/agency job swap scheme.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
for the opportunity to shake things up and do something that no-one has done before.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
fear of open-toed sandals.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
demand a rider for all client-agency meetings that included peacocks, a waterfall, expensive hams and a hand-carved teak throne.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I love seeing great ideas come to life.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my first cup of tea of the day.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be brave and consider challenging ideas to propel my brand.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to have fun bringing our great ideas to life.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my Scottish accent and passion for ideas.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ask my agency to throw away the rule book and surprise me.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to weave kaleidoscopic-magikal-digital dreams.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Bionic mind.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
I’d resign and get back to The Marketing Store as fast as possible. I have kaleidoscopic-magikal-digital dreams to weave.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because digital media is constantly changing there’s always something new to get excited about, and bags of opportunities for us and our clients.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
overpriced fruit and pretzels.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
have more conversations with consumers, and spend less time talking at them.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
it’s on the way to the pub.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my stupid, girly ’did someone step on a cat?’ laugh.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
spend all the money on digital.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
To be inspired by those around me.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Love of comics, cameras, classic Adidas and an unhealthy obsession with post-apocalyptic fiction.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
Trust my agency that little bit more.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I work in a great agency in one of the most stimulating industries in the most exciting city in the world - what’s not to come to work for?
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
family, books, dogs and England (the country not football!)
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
probably be a bit of a pain in the neck.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with a passionate team of people who simply love doing what they do.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
accessories.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
tell the agency to have a week off - they deserve it.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with a bunch of people who are extremely passionate about what they do day in, day out.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
brown eyes!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
work closely with The Marketing Store to develop outstanding, best in class work!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
being a boy I prefer it to shopping.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
addictions.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
probably panic and start wearing a suit.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to be a bit creative. Even though I’m not supposed to be.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
annoying table-drumming habit.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
send my agency on a round the world ’brand experience’ tour. I would join them.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I like it (and apparently being ’cheesy’).
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
ability to eat a disturbing amount of food.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be fat from eating free McDonald’s every day. I love those Sausage and Egg McMuffins.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
awesome people and control of the speaker jack.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
morning coffee and something marmite-y. I’ve tried and trust me, it ain’t pretty.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
opt for the bravest line.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I get to cross the Thames so I guess that’s rather nice...
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
obligatory transport failure story.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
make it bold (and not in the brave way).
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with some great people, learn something new and have a laugh at the same time.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
a great big record collection (half of which my wife has made me put in storage).
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
give TMS an adventurous creative brief and be excited and open minded about the solution (sorry I know it’s a cliché).
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because I hate daytime TV and love the people I work with.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
wonderful wife.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
hope to turn back before midnight.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
sometimes it gets boring at my house.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Netball injuries.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
get my ass down to The Marketing Store!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the laughs and giggles and beer fridge and juke box and.....and.....
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
my big belly laugh!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
listen to everything my agency says as they are the experts!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with a great bunch of people and work on a variety of interesting and challenging people-related projects.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
accessories! I can’t leave the house unless they (bangles, necklace, shoes, bag etc) coordinate with my outfit!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
give The Marketing Store even more work so it would keep me busy recruiting new people and ensuring our employees have exciting work to do.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because every day is a new challenge.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
passion.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
love the commitment of TMS people.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
they pay me.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
fantastic sense of humour.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be happy.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
"Can you pay my bills? Can you pay my telephone bills. Do you pay my automo’ bills"
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
Twin Peaks box set
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
probably iron my shirts more often.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
Yo Monnnnaaaay.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
iPhone 4.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
call TMS!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to work with an incredible bunch of talented individuals... but also to fund my lavish London lifestyle, of cocktails and nice dinners.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
I think everyone knows I am allergic to MEN that’s mustard, eggs and nuts ;).
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
choose the coolest brand to work on at the moment... like Apple, and hire The Marketing Store to help me deliver fantastic promotions.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to fund my exorbitant handbag and shoe addiction and off course to work with such wonderfully talented people.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
sunny disposition.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
choose the ’wild card’!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the cool people, the fantastic work we produce, and the beer fridge!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
marmite! If I could I’d eat it all day every day!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
take my amazing agency team out for a big boozy lunch!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
the people are great and I love the buzz of the place.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
motorbike.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
give the Marketing Store a call.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I like the people.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
weekend run at Bushy Park.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
really (really) appreciate the brilliant folks at TMS.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to provide TMS the correct technology solution that will enable us to stay ahead our competitors.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
clothes.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
be happy in the knowledge that TMS will make it happen!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to get paid. I need to make my paper.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
laugh.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
ask for a Champaign breakfast (Bollinger preferably) or shout at people just because I can.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to help provide the best possible office environment for TMS staff, clients and visitors...and to fund my holidays!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
conviction that marathon running is a normal hobby and my addiction to diet Pepsi.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
wonder how everyone finds the time to get so much great work done when they seem to be having so much fun!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because of the great brands and people I work with.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
massive smile and enthusiasm for everything!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
give TMS a big hug and thank them for all their hard work.
The reason I come to work every morning is...
The range of work we do, and the team.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
caffeine fix in the morning, and team members to make me laugh.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
allow the agency to not work on Fridays!!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
to be with my wonderful team and pay the bills!
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
grin and love of food!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
shower my agencies with chocolate on a daily basis!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because no day is the same. Something fun always pops up.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
jar of peanut butter and Ryvita!
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
miss everyone at TMS :).
The reason I come to work every morning is...
I work with some brilliant, eccentric people. And we have a beer fridge. And a shiny new jukebox.
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
fascination with Pug dogs.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
work closely with my Agency to be constantly inspired & deliver category leading campaigns. And of course allow my Agency plenty of time for that!
The reason I come to work every morning is...
because I suffer from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
I wouldn’t be me, without my...
superhuman pestering techniques.
If I were a client tomorrow I’d...
I’d eat more fish.