Archive for June 2008

Branch members convert their CIM Dip to an MSc in Marketing

Some members will be aware that several universities offer a way of converting our postgrad CIM Diploma into a Masters degree. This recognition dates from the mid 90’s when the then CIM Director of Education, Norman Waite, persuaded several universities that CIM members were highly qualified and motivated professionals and ought to be given exemptions on relevant Masters programmes.

Video content is king in 2008

Video sharing has grown beyond belief over the past few years, particularly the past 12 months. YouTube being the biggest in the UK with sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
The youth audience (Digital Natives typically aged between 16-24) are the biggest users of these sites and as it becomes increasingly difficult to engage youths [...]

Do you write copy that really sells?

Andy Owen came to Kent to remind all marketers that direct marketing’s purpose is to “communicate, on a one-to-one basis, in order to get people to do things.”

Marketing Coordinator Required (Tunbridge Wells)

Jiskoot Ltd an international market leader in the petrochemical industry are looking to recruit a Marketing Coordinator. This varied role will work closely alongside the Sales and Marketing Director.

DRAGON’S DEN SEEKS NEW PREY - ARE YOU IN?

Producers are currently searching for contestants to appear on the new series of popular television programme Dragon’s Den.