The Mars Agency Holds Company-Wide Volunteer Day Across Global Offices

Agency's Global Citizenship Day Promotes Employee Activism

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Oct 05, 2018, 08:51 ET

DETROIT, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees at global marketing-to-shoppers leader The Mars Agency will be holding their annual company-wide global citizenship day on Friday, October 5. Over 300 Martians will be volunteering worldwide — from the company's home office in Southfield, MI, to offices across North America and Europe.

Martians in Detroit will be volunteering as part of a week-long local initiative known as Life Remodeled, where they'll join over 10,000 volunteers in an effort to beautify over 300 blocks around Detroit's Central High School.

Across the agency, Martians in Toronto will be volunteering at the Yellow Brick House in support of abused women and children; Bentonville, AR employees will be returning to Apple Seeds Farms in Fayetteville, Arkansas to inspire healthy living through garden-based education; and Minneapolis Martians will be helping out at Meals on Wheels. Other volunteer organizations include Plant Chicago, City Meals in New York and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.

"The Start Small initiative is an important extension of our commitment to drive growth for our community, associates and clients," said Rob Rivenburgh, CEO, North America, The Mars Agency. "From awarding paid volunteer days to Martian Sabbaticals, we truly believe in investing resources to help our associates give back to the communities and causes they care about in meaningful ways."

The Mars Agency initially launched Start Small in 2013 with the ambitious goal of donating $1 million of agency time and funds to various charitable organizations throughout the year. Building upon its success, the agency has strengthened its dedication to the community by forging relationships with new charities and increasing the overall involvement of its dedicated employees.

"We are always looking for new ways to support the communities that have given us a home to grow over the years," said Ken Barnett, Global CEO, The Mars Agency. "Our plan for the next few years is to broaden the Start Small Initiative to continue the inspiration and elevate the positive impact it's had within our communities as well as the entire agency team."

About The Mars Agency – The Growth Company
The Mars Agency is a full-service, global marketing agency, specializing in shopper, consumer promotion and brand activation. The only independent marketing agency designed for today with a ruthless focus on growth, the agency operates independently in 12 offices in North America and Europe. For nearly 46 years, the agency has been consistently recognized for its ability to drive growth across channels and commerce platforms. The agency was recently honored as the first-ever marketing agency named as a top technology solution provider in Consumer Goods Technology's Readers' Choice 2018 survey. To find out more about The Mars Agency, please visit http://www.themarsagency.com/.

For more information, contact:
Kathleen Curran
The Mars Agency
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248-936-2611

SOURCE The Mars Agency