Marketing

Request Forms

Please allow 2-3 business days for the marketing team to review your request.
For marketing assistance, please contact us at cpo.marketing@usmc-mccs.org or (252) 466-3001.

Marketing Request/Intake

• Promotional methods based on time and resource availability
• Digital materials requiring design
• Print options require a minimum of 30 days
• Marketing Request Form

Website Tickets

• Website tickets only
• Website Coordinator will contact you with questions
• Please allow 24-48 hours for updates to post
• Any website/display tickets requiring design work will need to be resubmitted using the Marketing Request Form
• Website Ticket Request Form

Photo/Video Tickets

• Photo and video requests only
• Photo/video options require a minimum 10 days advance notice
• Photo/Video Request Form

Business Card Request

• Use this form for business card orders only
• Business Card Request Form

Overview

Welcome to the MCCS Marketing Division Cherry Point

• The MCCS Marketing Division is responsible for overall brand consistency and standards, design, research, marketing and promotional campaigns, special events, sponsorship, and advertising.
• MCCS programs and activities are effectively marketed for operational and support divisions through our marketing components: Graphic Design, Digital Media, Special Events and Sponsorship/Advertising.

Design

• The Design team produces innovative, high-quality print and digital design campaigns for MCCS programs and activities.

Digital Media

• Marketing utilizes print and digital campaigns to promote MCCS activities to the target demographic. The website is the primary destination for information on MCCS programs aboard Cherry Point. Social media allows MCCS to engage customers on a personal level, answering questions and marketing programs with an interactive relationship.

Special Events

• The Cherry Point Marketing team manages and coordinates support for MCCS events, including location, vendor, and partnership details. They identify, negotiate, and administer significant strategic partnerships, alliances, and relationships that support the goals and objectives of MCCS. They work closely with all operating divisions, coordinating event plans, roles, and responsibilities while serving as the lead on the majority of such projects.

Sponsorship/Advertising

• The mission of the Sponsorship/Advertising Sales team is to create solutions that build enduring brand recognition and solid business partnerships through innovative strategies.

Timelines

Marketing requests for programs or events will be submitted one hundred (60) days prior to the MCCS event or program. All marketing requests must be submitted using the Marketing Request form.

Marketing requests will auto-generate a 60-day project timeline from the date the marketing request is submitted:

• Project Review – 3 days
  • The request will be reviewed for pertinent details and assigned to a designer.
• Marketing Planning (if applicable) – 5 days
  • Marketing will schedule a meeting with the program to discuss further details.
• Design – 30 days
• The designer will conceptualize, design, and proof design and create the website and social media assets.
• Marquee, TV, and Theater Slide Scheduling – 5 days
• Web Scheduling – 5 days
• Social Media Scheduling – 6 days
• After Action (post-event or campaign) – 6 days

Timelines may be shorter for requests asking to update existing artwork. For requests asking for video or photography sessions, please consult with the Marketing Department.

FAQs

What services does MCCS Marketing offer?

• MCCS Marketing offers design, print production, digital marketing, video, photography, website and social media management.

What is the lead time to submit a marketing request for promotion?

• Marketing requests received less than sixty (60) calendar days from the event date must be submitted by the Division Director or Deputy. The Program Manager understands due to the nature of deliverable creation timelines and marketing resource scheduling, last-minute events will receive limited promotion determined by the Marketing Director.

May I create my own marketing materials?

• The purpose of MCCS Marketing is to work with programs in developing effective marketing materials that promote the program in the best way possible. Marketing can design marketing materials to reach the program's desired audience, align with program goals, and align with MCCS brand standards. Some programs may receive marketing materials from HQ.

Which social media platforms does MCCS Marketing utilize?

• MCCS Marketing has accounts for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Accounts are utilized based on the target audience and campaign objectives.

How long will it take to produce my project?

• The design and proofing process will take up to forty-five (45) days to complete. (view Timelines tab)

How many proofs will we review during the production process?

• Each client will receive three (3) proofs. Any additional proofs or changes after three must be submitted by the Program Manager's Supervisor to the Marketing Director for consideration.

Please reach out to MCCS Marketing with any additional questions or concerns:
cpo.marketing@usmc-mccs.org