What members are saying (publicly!) about MPN…

“It is an arduous process looking for a job, but MPN is truly an outstanding group that can provide the emotional support one needs…”

The Marketing Professionals Network provides an informative, supportive network that helps job seekers find appropriate employment in any field associated with marketing, as quickly and as effectively as possible.

A group of out of work direct marketers banded together to form MPN during the dark days of the recession of the early 90s. As the original “band of brothers and sisters” went off to new-found jobs, the New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) and the current facilitator, George Mercer, took over the reins and kept the organization going

Today, there are nearly 400 members in and around the Boston area and new members from all sectors of the marketing community swell the ranks every month.

How MPN Works

MPN's goal is to foster a supportive, interactive network where members can get in-depth information on local companies and job opportunities, as well as share job search experiences and techniques. To achieve this goal, MPN:

• Holds weekly, facilitated meetings for small groups of members
• Sends members job leads via email
• Conducts periodic, facilitated job hunting workshops for small groups of members
• Hosts quarterly “soirées” - larger, informal events for both current and former MPN members. Soirées…
  • usually include a panel discussion with local HR executives or MPN alums, and
  • always provide an opportunity to network with others in the group.
• Runs a web site with a special Members-only section containing helpful material for job seekers and information about MPNers.

Ultimately though, MPN is about people - peer-to-peer networking and the development of a life-long network of friends and colleagues. The best way to learn how MPN works is to come to a meeting and find out for yourself.

Who Should Attend?

MPN is set up to best help those people with at least three years of experience in marketing or a related field.

Areas of expertise of members of the group include:

• Marketing management at the vice president and director level
• Product marketing
• Product management
• Channel and alliance marketing
• Marketing communications
• Market research
• Creative: copywriting, graphic design, web content
• Public relations
• Production/print management
• Direct marketing and direct mail
• Database marketing, CRM
• Sales management
• Sales

Many members have more than a decade of experience. Some are looking to continue in their chosen field; others wish to make a transition into a new area of marketing - or even into an entirely new field altogether. Still others are trying to decide whether they wish to become consultants or freelancers.

Whatever your goals, MPN welcomes you!

For information on how to become an MPN member, click here.