Partnerships & Collaborations
If you are interested in partnering or collaborating with me, please email dana@choiceforward.com. My team would be happy to connect with you.
Featured Partnerships
Choice Forward x Sanvello
In 2020-2021, Choice Forward partnered with Sanvello, a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mental health app by UnitedHealth Group. We are created exclusive "Mood Booster" videos focused on wellness & gardening for the platform.
“Marcus and his team helped bring so much joy to our members. Not only was the content exactly what we’d hoped for, but working with them was an absolute delight. We couldn’t ask for better partners in improving the lives of our clients.”
Kelton Wright, VP of Content and Production at Sanvello
Social Media Collaborations
Examples of past work
July 2022
I worked with PBS to show some of my favorite zero waste swaps and inspire people to think about their environmental impact, and to bring attention to new show: The Green Planet.
#OurGreenPlanet Campaign, July 2022
In collaboration with BBC, I shared my compost routine and discussed how we can take steps at home to mitigate food waste & restore our soil.
July 2022
Through a TikTok video and Instagram carousel of pictures + Stories, I showed to get cozy in the outdoors with the 2022 REI x West Elm camp furniture collection.
May and July 2022
I worked with Fiskars to honor bees, show the joys of harvesting herbs from the garden, and demonstrate how to create a pollinator garden in a small space! The three videos produced were shared to Instagram and TikTok.
February-March 2022
In this two-video mini-series with Ferry-Morse on IG and TikTok, I documented my experiment of planting organic seeds and then transplanting the seedlings. 15 of my 18 seeds germinated, and I moved them to larger planters!
Fare House Farms Tour, February 2022
I toured Fare House Farms, a Freight Farms facility, to show how this technology grows food from seed to mature plant in this TikTok video. While we all can recognize the inimitable power of the sun and soil, this technology can bring fresh food to places without adequate green space.
May-July 2021
With the help of Vego Garden, I added some raised beds to my garden and shared how I grew bromeliads and vegetables over the summer via Instagram Reels and Stories!
REI Coop
#OptOutside Twitter Campaign, July 2021
I worked with REI to encourage people to spend time outdoors this summer. Through a Twitter thread, I shared why my garden is the perfect way for me to recharge.
Fiskars
Sponsored Instagram Campaign, April-May 2021
I teamed up with the iconic Fiskars to show people how to start growing their own food at home. In this two month campaign, I demonstrated how to prepare soil & get to planting through Instagram Reels tutorials.
Herbivore Botanicals
Sponsored TikToks, April 2021
I collaborated with Herbivore Botanicals to create two fun TikTok tutorials. In the first video, I showed up to "upcycle" empty Herbivore product jars for propagations. In this one, I discuss the importance of self-care with one of my all time favorite skin products, Coco Rose.
Universal Music Group
Sponsored TikTok
February, 2021
I participated in a campaign with Universal Music Group to celebrate Bob Marley's birthday (February 6th). Happy birthday to a musical legend!
Bada Bean Bada Boom
Sponsored TikTok
October, 2020
I made this promotional video for Bada Bean Bada Boom, a snack by Enlightened, to share these tasty snacks with my audience. Dana & I enjoyed coming up with the concept, and this is the first product to get our "Certified Wholesome" stamp of approval.
Chipotle
Sponsored TikTok
September, 2020
I worked with Chipotle to create this tutorial on how to compost a Chipotle burrito bowl! The restaurant chain advocates for sustainability and environmental consciousness, so I showed how customers can reduce their waste in this fun video.
Greatist
Greatist Presents: Mindfulness with Marcus
August-September, 2020
I collaborated with Greatist, a subsidiary of Healthline, to create educational content centered around mindfulness and gardening. I combined my own passion for the subject with information from Greatist articles to create this mini series.
NYT Cooking - Story Contribution
July, 2020
I contributed a tutorial on how to grow and herb garden at home for the New York Times Cooking IG. This was a fun way to share what I know and connect with a new audience. Watch the tutorial here.
Hunker Home - Instagram Takeover
July 2020
Hunker invited me to do an IG Takover at the end of July for a Summer Cool Down series they hosted. I gave a plant tour and showed how plants are a great way to bring life to one's space.