Here you will find free news from the industry, my latest articles and my thought pieces in response to what is going on around us in our industry (both in hospitality and marketing in general). I will keep it as up to date as possible I promise, but much more action will be happening on the podcast, vlogs and my social media channels. So please do make sure you are following me on social and tuning in for The Mark MCC Supersonic Marketing Podcast and accompanying Blogs and Vlogs.
In this episode Mark MCC talks to Tom Barton in a no holds barred and personal account of how Tom met Phil, Dorian and his wife on his journey from not fitting in at school, or in office jobs to coming out on top as one of the savviest and successful entrepreneurs in the food and drink sector. Tom along with Phil, Dorian and team have created what is one of the most admired food brands in the UK bar none. What a story.
Read MoreOver a couple of beers, Mark speaks to brothers Thom and James Elliot about their beginnings with a pilgrimage through Italy and hassling councils to get their break on Berwick Market (plus starting a business with a £10,000 credit card).
Read MoreEp 2 of The Mark MCC Supersonic Podcast and I meet Zan Kaufman, Founder of BLEECKER STREET BURGER. From being a lawyer to the moment where Zan decided to create the best burger in the world (and succeeded).
Read MoreIt’s the first ‘proper’ episode of the The Mark McC Supersonic Marketing Podcast and what better way to kick things off than with Bill Collison from Bill’s, talking about his story and the future of Bill’s Restaurants.
Read MoreWELCOME TO THE MARK MCC SUPERSONIC MARKETING PODCAST. NEW SERIES STARTS ON 23rd April 2019. Listen to our Oasis style trailer as a kick off for the new podcast and series.
Read MoreMini EP0 where I explain why I have nuked everything and started again with Supersonic INC and THE MARK MCC SUPERSONIC MARKETING PODCAST.
Read MoreFounder of Avocado Social and my Social Media Guru Alison Battisby popped in at the start of the year to tell us all about the hot social media trends for 2019 and some insane tips on how you can grab the attention of your customers and stand out from the crowd to help your business boom.
Read MoreIt’s the last episode of The Spectacular Marketing Podcast and we couldn’t end it on a better note than with cider entrepreneur/merchant/hawker, Simon Wright.
We’re delighted to have the Chris Fung, ex CEO of Crussh, and his wealth of experience on the podcast this week.
This week we talk to Carolyn Ball about how food became a trusted friend that ‘spoke’ when she couldn’t. An ally during postnatal depression and an experience that has shaped her perspective on the foodservice industry, and on selling as a profession within it.
Get ready for a lesson from ideas machine Alan Twigg - everything from how to brief, how to pitch and how to go viral online and be talked about in everyday conversation.
We’re delighted to have Kieron joining us this week to take us through his hospitality journey and hear practical advice for restaurant managers to help them succeed.
We cover tipping, attracting talent, attracting customer and making memories.
‘Dry January’ might be in full swing, but Luke Boase (the founder of Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager, 0.5% ABV) sees the alcohol-free market as something much bigger. And with almost a third of under-25s not drinking alcohol… it’s time to take to take it seriously.
Read MoreWe took some time out in one of the lovely beautiful bedrooms at The Hand & Flower Fuller’s pub in Hammersmith to look back on 2018 with Mark Stretton and Mark Wingett.
It’s a pleasure to have Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, in the studio with US discussING her trips to Downing Street to make sure that the 3 million people working in our sector get a fair deal and how the trade association is giving small businesses (who make up 80% of our sector) the support they need.
Read MoreWith over 35 years in retail marketing, it's a pleasure to speak to Martin Newman about putting the customer first.
We’re down in Brighton this week speaking to two employee engagement & employer brand specialists - Charlotte Dewar and Belinda Gannaway from Fathom XP. In the current landscape it’s vital to attract and retain the best talent, so it so important to be thinking about your employer brand and why people should WANT to work for you.
We’re super pleased to have Lizzy Barber in the studio to have a good natter about marketing and branding for Cabana, Hache and Hush Restaurants.
Strap in and get hydrated ready for a mammoth episode this week with Charlie McVeigh. After a hefty rebuttal of the topics in our Gary Vaynerchuk episode, we simply had to get Charlie on to give his thoughts on the state of the industry and life after being bought by Brewdog.
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