{"id":32714,"date":"2020-08-06T23:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T03:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/?p=32714"},"modified":"2025-11-26T07:46:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:46:36","slug":"how-to-manage-and-grow-a-remote-marketing-team-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/remote-marketing-team","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manage_and_Grow_a_Remote_Marketing_Team_Effectively\"><\/span><strong>How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d9626479d4d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d9626479d4d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/remote-marketing-team\/#How_to_Manage_and_Grow_a_Remote_Marketing_Team_Effectively\" title=\"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively\">How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/remote-marketing-team\/#Why_is_Remote_Working_Beneficial_to_Marketers\" title=\"Why is Remote Working Beneficial to Marketers?\u00a0\">Why is Remote Working Beneficial to Marketers?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/remote-marketing-team\/#Ways_to_Achieve_a_High-performance_Marketing_Team\" title=\"Ways to Achieve a High-performance Marketing Team\u00a0\">Ways to Achieve a High-performance Marketing Team\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/remote-marketing-team\/#Helpful_Collaboration_Tools_for_Remote_Marketing_Team\" title=\"Helpful Collaboration Tools for Remote Marketing Team\u00a0\">Helpful Collaboration Tools for Remote Marketing Team\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">COVID-19 has pushed many people who would normally work in the office into working from home. Marketers are one group of professionals who are having to adapt to this way of working. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">For some, being closer to family and having the chance to wake up a bit later has been great. For others, not being able to socialize and using the kitchen table as an office is proving to be a bit of a pain. Whatever be the case, remote work is staying for the time being &#8211; making now the perfect time to get ahead in the game. So, let&#8217;s understand how to manage and nurture a remote marketing team effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Face-to-face meetings may be on hiatus, but you can still have an effective marketing team. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">There are also many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/404-error-pages\" data-abc=\"true\">engage customers <\/a>and flaunt new products when <a href=\"https:\/\/buyersguide.org\/blog\/how-to-be-productive-while-working-from-home\" data-abc=\"true\">working from home<\/a>. Moreover, each day employees are learning <a href=\"https:\/\/readdle.com\/blog\/remote-work-human-connection\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">remote work tips<\/a> to make the team connection stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Building a remote marketing team will put any business ahead of the pack in these fragile times. Hence, this article will look at the benefits of making a marketing team a remote one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Remote_Working_Beneficial_to_Marketers\"><\/span><strong>Why is Remote Working Beneficial to Marketers?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">According to Cimabvi, 25% of remote employees are marketers. This implies that a marketing team can efficiently operate from remote space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Take <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/5-content-marketing-rules\" data-abc=\"true\">content marketing<\/a>, for example. All it takes is a few ideas and a computer and off you go. You could write a blog, make GIFs, videos, or memes. As long as it&#8217;s shareable and you can get the message across, you can make great content from anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32716\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1.jpg 1602w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p1-1536x1088.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2019\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\"><strong>Buffer\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remote Workers Are Generally Happier<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 400;\">Being able to roll from the bed to the \u2018desk\u2019 every day isn\u2019t so bad, especially when you can keep all the <a href=\"https:\/\/desky.com\/blogs\/news\/desk-setup-with-laptop-monitor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">items you need at your desk<\/a>\u00a0organized to suit your workflow<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">. Your <\/span>very own private snack collection is also just a few feet away. And you can wear whatever clothes you like. Not to mention, saving money and time on commuting feels great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">With<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/best-cities-for-working-remotely\/\" data-abc=\"true\"> remote work<\/a>, there is a chance to be more flexible and say bye to 9-5&#8217;s. This makes employees feel more relaxed. That, in turn, makes them more productive and motivated without time pressure boxing them in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Giving employees more control over their work schedule and also providing benifits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldpackers.com\/articles\/remote-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">remote lifestyle<\/a> which creates a feeling of autonomy. <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">They can take time to learn about the tools they need or skills that might benefit them. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">You can also provide your team with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.virtosoftware.com\/best-task-management-software-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">task management software<\/a> to enhance organization and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">These elements make happier employees who would want to stay with your org<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anization<\/span> for long.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>It Benefits The World<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/sunsama.com\/blog\/11-remote-work-best-practices-for-business-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remote work<\/a> setting<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, attracting, and retaining top talent<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0goes beyond just offering flexibility.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utilizing innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/onpay.com\/offerings\/learn\/benefits-administration-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">employee benefits administration software<\/a> can give your remote marketing team access to streamlined perk systems and health plans that match their evolving needs. By providing these tailored benefits, you can also boost productivity and engagement within your <a href=\"https:\/\/vengreso.com\/blog\/what-is-remote-selling\" data-abc=\"true\">remote-selling <\/a>workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> doesn&#8217;t just benefit the employees; it significantly enhances team happiness and productivity by showing them that their employer genuinely cares about their well-being and job satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Remote working is a great way to connect with the world, as being flexible means being more global.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">For example, if you want a meeting with a team in Los Angeles at 10.30 am PDT, you can talk to them at 6.30 pm GMT. Without having to resentfully wait around after work to talk to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Using something like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/time-clock-software\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">time clock app<\/a> will help you to figure out the best times to talk to people around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You will also have a larger global workforce to choose from, too. Meaning you can <a href=\"https:\/\/remote.com\/global-hr\/hire-international-contractors\" data-abc=\"true\">hire contractors<\/a> with other languages, skills, and knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Say you need an SEO piece on bread. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you\u2019re talking cornbread, barm cakes, cobs, naans, or pandebonos. It\u2019s good to get someone who knows what they are talking about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32717\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively\" width=\"1193\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p2.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p2-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p2-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/stories-and-insights\/benefits-of-remote-working-for-employers\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\"><strong>Workable Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Achieve_a_High-performance_Marketing_Team\"><\/span><strong>Ways to Achieve a High-performance Marketing Team\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It\u2019s obvious that you need to make sure that people are working in a quiet environment or are prepared for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/online-meetings\/overview.html\" data-abc=\"true\">online meetings<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">But, there are other ways of enhancing productivity while working remotely that people tend to miss. Here are a few suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>It\u2019s All About The Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Firstly, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when thinking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remote.com\/global-hr\/global-expansion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global expansion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within your team, <\/span>try to hire outside of the background of the usual skill sets. This might sound a little counterintuitive. However, it\u2019s important to hire people with a diverse range of skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Hire someone with experiences such as <a href=\"https:\/\/flippingbook.com\/ebook-creator\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">online ebook making<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshacker.com\/video-conferencing-meeting\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">video conferencing<\/a>. Now is the time to be diverse and move things forward. Bring in some fresh ideas from different perspectives by hiring out of the norm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Then, get to know your team. This is especially important when working from home as people may never meet in person. So, you need to create trust amongst your staff. People are more likely to help people they actually like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To truly get to know your team, it all starts with understanding their backgrounds and experiences, which often begin with a <a href=\"https:\/\/enhancv.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">well-crafted resume<\/a>. Utilizing innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/huntr.co\/product\/ai-resume-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resume platforms<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rezi.ai\/resume-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">Rezi<\/a> can help your employees showcase their diverse skills and experiences effectively. Moreover, by encouraging your team to use such resources, you empower them to present their unique talents beyond the conventional skill sets. This approach fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, where fresh perspectives from varied backgrounds can flourish. As you delve into understanding your team members&#8217; strengths and passions through their resumes, you lay the groundwork for building trust and camaraderie within your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.scalefusion.com\/hybrid-vs-remote-vs-in-office\/\" data-abc=\"true\">remote work environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Set Some Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You want to give your workers some autonomy. Yet, you don\u2019t want them to take advantage. So, you will have to agree on some ground rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It could be something like letting people be flexible with work hours. As long as they are available for meetings between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm, it should be good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Maybe you will insist there is no flexibility on deadlines. Perhaps you can let people work through the weekends in exchange for a day off in the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Whatever you decide, make it fair on all sides. You can always change things (with a warning) if it isn\u2019t working. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/remote-worker-monitoring-how-to-track-productivity\/\" data-abc=\"true\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote work tracking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool would also be a great helper to monitor and boost the team&#8217;s productivity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32718\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively\" width=\"902\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p3.jpg 902w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p3-900x508.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adamfard.com\/blog\/remote-teams\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">Adam Farm\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Appreciate And Trust Your Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It\u2019s important in any role to <a href=\"https:\/\/nectarhr.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-platforms\" data-abc=\"true\">thank your staff<\/a>. Though, when working remotely, you don\u2019t get a chance to do that as much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Trust that they are doing the work and are putting in their all. Sometimes, people have no clue if they are doing a good job or not. So, let them know they are by implementing an employee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motivosity.com\/blog\/rewards-recognition-program\/\" data-abc=\"true\">recognition and rewards program<\/a>. Publicly recognizing in-house and remote employees in front of their peers goes a long way in showing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeeper.io\/blog\/employee-recognition-boards\/\">appreciation for their work<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">That goes for freelancers too. Don\u2019t make them chase you up for pay or work. Freelancers tend to have more than one client. If one client treats them better, they will probably prioritize that relationship. Consider implementing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectsoftwarereviews.com\/buyer-guide\/global-payroll-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">global payroll system<\/a> to streamline payments and foster positive relationships with freelancers. Many HR software solutions offer integrated payroll management that can simplify this process. For instance, when you conduct a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hibob.com\/blog\/personio-review\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Personio review<\/a>, you&#8217;ll find it provides comprehensive tools for streamlining payroll and other HR functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Make work a pl<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ace <\/span>of mutual respect. Set up a great culture and make people want to work for you. Permanent or not. Celebrating milestones with gestures like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineawards.com\/corporate-awards\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">presenting corporate awards<\/a> can further strengthen that culture and show your team their efforts are truly valued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To demonstrate your appreciation for your employees, consider offering upskilling opportunities and organizing team-building events. Another great option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/emotional-health\/best-online-therapy\/\" data-abc=\"true\">online therapy<\/a>, so your employees no longer have to travel to a therapist\u2019s office to prioritize their mental health. Additionally, team-building activities foster stronger relationships among colleagues, encouraging collaboration and improving communication. Sometimes, organizing team-building activities for remote workers involves taking them outside their usual environments. In this regard, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelperk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">corporate travel agency like TravelPerk<\/a> can be a game-changer in empowering your team by streamlining the travel process and allowing them to focus entirely on building stronger relationships and improving communication, which is often challenging in a virtual workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">After all, nobody likes feeling underappreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_Collaboration_Tools_for_Remote_Marketing_Team\"><\/span><strong>Helpful Collaboration Tools for Remote Marketing Team\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">There are plenty of paid and free tools out there that will help remote marketing teams work together. Getting the right tools for your team will mean work getting done more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/tools-corona-outbreak\" data-abc=\"true\">Top tools to use during the Pandemic<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Tools are also perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.co.uk\/teams\/overview.html\" data-abc=\"true\">online team collaboration.<\/a> They enable people to work together from anywhere in the world. They can create an environment where they produce creative and interesting ideas. Have a chat with your team and see what they would enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">As marketers, some specific tools to use are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Communication Platforms<\/strong> \u2013 These help teams put ideas and work into one place. Make sure whatever you choose is secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Video Calling Tools<\/strong> \u2013When working remotely, online meetings are going to happen. Hence, this is an essential piece of tech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Instant Messaging Tools<\/strong> \u2013 It is good for sending less formal work messages to colleagues when they need a quick response. Use one specially designed for a work setting to avoid personal life interference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connection<\/strong> &#8211; when travelling and working remotely, having reliable connection is key for being able to continue working online. For example, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">get unlimited data for your travel to China<\/a>, ensuring that you have internet access at all times.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Online Collaborative Calendars <\/strong>&#8211; An online calendar helps prevent clashes. It will also help managers see when everyone is free for team meetings. You can\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/meeting-agenda-template\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/meeting-agenda-template\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664622277962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LD-AiS9zeycZgiu6prya6\" data-abc=\"true\">prepare for important team meetings<\/a><\/u>\u00a0with such tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Task Tools<\/strong> \u2013 This will enable people to keep on top of their marketing tasks. It can also be used to help everyone else see what others are working on so th<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at <\/span>inputs can be offered if needed. Using a tool like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.planner.journal\" data-abc=\"true\"><b>online\u00a0<\/b><b>daily planner<\/b><\/a>\u00a0can further aid in organizing tasks and ensuring everyone stays on schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Remember to help people with using these tools if they need it. There\u2019s no point in having a state of the art piece of software if your team doesn&#8217;t know how to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32719\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Manage and Grow a Remote Marketing Team Effectively\" width=\"996\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p4.jpg 996w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p4-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/p4-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hackernoon.com\/hacking-the-remote-work-economy-infographic-6s2u3wlr\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">Hacker Noon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Building a remote team will put your firm ahead of the competition. It will also create a happy and efficient team, making people want to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Focusing on certain tools and working on culture will encourage creativity &#8211; something which is particularly important for the marketing team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It\u2019s up to the team to put the work in, but it\u2019s up to the leader to put the right practices in place to make it happen. Keeping your team happy will help them thrive and let your business grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Author&#8217;s Bio:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Sam O&#8217;Brien is the Senior Website Optimisation &amp; User Experience Manager for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.co.uk\/office\/unified-communications.html\" data-abc=\"true\"> EMEA at RingCentral<\/a>, a global UCaaS systems provider. 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