Elevate your commercial retail environment with our smart and nimble executive marketing team
Connection is at our core
Our team connects vision to reality, strategy to results, and most importantly – people to places.
We’re pragmatic and adaptable
First, we craft a plan tailored to meet both your immediate goals and long-term vision. Then, we stay flexible—because in marketing, the only constant is change.
We’re there when you need us
As a scalable team, we act as an extension of your leadership, blending seamlessly into your organization to create marketing solutions that suit your specific business needs without the fixed overhead of full-time staff.
The Method
- Learn
We sit down with your team to understand your goals, challenges, and vision for success. And dive deep into research and data to understand what makes your customers tick. - Create
We craft smart strategies and creative solutions based on these insights. - Plan
We design your marketing roadmap with clear goals, timelines, and budgets. - Connect
We bring in specialized experts across marketing disciplines (branding, digital media, social media, public relations, community engagement + more) to execute the plan flawlessly. - Launch
We become an extension of your team, bringing your vision to life.
Flexible engagement models that align with your objectives
Strategic Projects
Targeted initiatives that solve complex marketing challenges
Marketing Leadership
Comprehensive direction without the overhead
Team Extension
Seamless integration with your existing capabilities
Advisory Services
High-level guidance for vision and planning
Services
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Audits
- Marketing Planning and Implementation
- Budget Development
- On Demand CMO
Our company has worked with Tara and her team at The Marketing Method for almost 20 years. Tara’s expertise aiding the local marketing of our shopping centers has been nothing short of spectacular. With her professionalism, creativity and strategic style, we were able to grow our shopping center business into something we are very proud of. The suggestions and ideas she and her team bring to a project are invaluable. I am a HUGELY satisfied customer and I feel lucky to have found such a gem in this industry.
TMMG ensures everyone on the project is consistently focused on the main goal. Tara is invaluable as a partner. She is intelligent, patient, solutions-oriented, kind and a true pleasure to work with. I am grateful to have her expertise benefitting our team.
Tara is a Jill-of-all-Trades who also just happens to have a mastery of them all to boot. She is creative, resourceful and strategic. She is the consummate team player, and her singular focus is adding value for her clients. She is exactly the person you want on your team.
We rely on Tara and her team to bring smart, creative marketing strategies to our projects. And they deliver. Regardless of project size or complexity, I can count on TMMG for seamless execution and results. It’s a great pleasure working with such an ace team.
Tara and her team at The Marketing Method Group have the ability to understand your strategic direction and then put it into play. They listen and then formulate marketing programs that draw people to projects in a natural way.
The Group
Founder Tara Hardesty brings over 30 years of executive marketing experience, specializing in the commercial real estate industry. Known for her strategic mindset and exceptional relationship-building skills, Tara ensures TMMG delivers lasting partnerships and drives success on every project.
Beyond her expertise in CRE, Tara is passionate about empowering women-owned businesses, fostering community connections, and supporting local initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Stay connected by following her on LinkedIn.
Lisa is a marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving business growth for major consumer brands across diverse sectors. She is known for crafting innovative campaigns that boost brand awareness, engagement, and sales through events, digital, and traditional media channels.
Lisa excels at project management, developing campaign strategies, managing partnerships, and elevating brand visibility.
