Olympic Gold For Marketers

One of The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s members, Mark Hunter, has won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Mark Hunter, 30, won gold in the rowing (Double Scull – Lightweight) with team mate Zac Purchase. Mark completed his Introductory Certificate in Marketing in 2007 and has a keen interest in sports marketing.

Rebecca Romero a graduate of the CAM Foundation, a subsidiary of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, has added a gold medal in cycling (3000m individual pursuit) to her silver in rowing in the Athens Olympics four years ago. Rebecca holds a diploma in Marketing Communications from The Institute.

Rod Wilkes, Chief Executive of The Institute, said; “Congratulations to both Mark and Rebecca on their fantastic sporting achievements. I wish them every success in their marketing careers, and I’m sure if they remain as dedicated to their marketing careers as to their sports, they will achieve all that they want in business.”

The Chartered Institute of Marketing is urging UK marketers to get involved with the 2012 London Olympics; whether through sponsorship opportunities or through the many contracts in construction, hospitality, and leisure and tourism.

In September The Institute will launch its latest Shape The Agenda paper highlighting the opportunities available to UK marketers in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics, and the legal restrictions on advertising connected with the Games.