Mark Connolly is the founder and managing director of Marketing Mavens, a digital marketing agency that’s been helping businesses achieve sustainable growth for over a decade. With 19 years of industry experience, he’s built a strong reputation for working with SMEs and multi-national corporations, delivering results through a practical, hands-on approach.
Mark holds a BA Hons in International Marketing and is recognised as a Chartered Marketer, a mark of his dedication to maintaining the highest standards in the industry. His professional journey has been shaped by a continuous drive to learn, adapt, and share knowledge, particularly through his role as a tutor at Cambridge Marketing College for the past 15 years. Over this time, he’s taught marketing communications, digital strategy, AI, and even emerging topics like the metaverse. Beyond that, Mark has mentored over 30 apprentices at both Level 4 and Level 6, ensuring they gain both practical and theoretical insights to build their careers.
Mark's industry expertise is acknowledged by organisations such as the European Centre of Technology, where he has shared his knowledge of the latest in digital marketing. He also contributes as a guest lecturer at the University of Strathclyde and serves on the industry advisory board at the City of Glasgow College, offering insights that align graduate skills with the needs of the agency sector.
As an author, Mark has penned two significant works on Digital Strategy and Mastering Digital Channels, offering practical advice to marketers navigating the digital space. His innovative thinking led him to develop the FACES growth engine framework (Foundation, Awareness, Conversion, Engagement, Sales), a structured approach to delivering business growth through strategic marketing.
Under Mark’s leadership, Marketing Mavens has flourished by adopting this methodical approach. The agency is driven by seamless communication, strategic insight, and collaboration—working closely with clients to help them meet their growth goals.
Mark Connolly’s impact goes beyond the businesses he helps to grow. His passion for marketing education, his commitment to innovation, and his leadership of Marketing Mavens demonstrate a career dedicated to driving growth, not just for clients but for the wider marketing community.