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Mark Tharme

Captain · DISC type SD
Marketing Co-Chair at Telling Tales Festival
📍 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Mark is the Partner and Creative Director at Muse Marketing Group, bringing over two decades of experience leading a multidisciplinary design studio. Described by others as engaging, witty, and informative, he specializes in purpose-driven branding and marketing campaigns. He holds an Honours Diploma from Sheridan College and has lectured at McMaster University.

Outside of his professional work, music is a significant part of his life, demonstrated by his extensive experience designing album covers. He is also committed to his community, serving as the volunteer Marketing Co-Chair for the Telling Tales Festival, which celebrates Canadian authors and storytellers.

Unique fact: Mark has designed over 200 album covers for a wide range of musicians, orchestras, and bands.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Marketing Co-Chair
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Consummate Professional
Dynamic But Sincere
Output-Driven

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Purpose-driven Branding
His career is dedicated to delivering meaningful branding and marketing for companies committed to change. He often writes about topics like brand color psychology and authenticity.
Music and Design
He started his career in graphic design and created over 200 album covers, stating that music has always been an important part of his life.
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Career

Work history

12-2013 - 2-2019
Marketing Co-Chair
Telling Tales Festival
7-2013
V. P. & Creative Director
Muse Marketing Group
9-2010 - 5-2013
Business Development Manager
Albanese Branding
9-2007 - 12-2009
Project Manager
Pier 8 Group Integrated Marketing
1-2002 - 12-2010
Lecturer
McMaster University
In the press

Media appearances

WhatAboutWednesday featuring Judy Boswell and Mark Tharme of Muse Marketing Group!. Featured in The Cotton Factory
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Telling Tales Festival returns to RBG this fall with star‑studded lineup. Featured in Oakville News
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Education
2000 - 2008
Multimedia
McMaster University
1981 - 1986
Honours Diploma
Sheridan College
1979 - 1982
Diploma
Dundas Valley School of Art
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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