Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from UCLA with a degree in mass communication. Co-founded Industrial Creative, a boutique advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Contributed to hundreds of motion picture marketing campaigns and thousands of broadcast and cable television campaigns. Has been honored with numerous industry awards. Across his career, Mark has written original scripts, plays, music, lyrics, and jingles, developed marketing strategies, named and branded companies, designed interiors, restored landmark properties, acted in film, television and stage productions, and conceived, written and creative directed national advertising campaigns across many sectors including entertainment, telecommunications, finance, health and beauty, information technology, hospitality, real estate, travel and fundraising. Currently a marketing consultant and creative director in advertising, branding and real estate; presently focused on launching new products, restoring landmark properties, influencing public policy and advancing noble causes.
“The arts should belong to everybody, and every kid should have the chance for a good education. Access to the arts and a high-quality education aren’t two different ideas, they are one reality.” – Frank Gehry