CIM Press Releases

Chair's update
CIM's Board met last month; the April meeting typically has a full agenda given the start of our new financial year in July.

CIM launches national mentoring scheme
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) today launches a national mentoring network, mapping together some of the industry’s most experienced marketing professionals with junior marketers. The UK wide network is being rolled-out following a series of highly successful regional trials.

UK companies adjusting to ‘new normal’ despite economic gloom, according to national business confidence index
The Marketing Confidence Monitor, run by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and supported by Deloitte, found that while consumer spending is forecast to fall in the next three months, and concerns over wider economic issues persist, companies are cautiously optimistic about their own performance in the next 12 months.

CIM appoints new Director of Sales and Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) today announced that it has appointed Lynn McBain to the newly-created post of Director of Sales and Marketing. Lynn will take up the post on 1 March 2013

CIM unveils three-year strategy to create a “21st century professional body” and a renewed focus on customers
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this week unveiled a three-year strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) focussing on creating a 21st century professional body with a secure and sustainable future. The strategy was unveiled by Chief Executive, Anne Godfrey, and Chair, Andrew Harvey, at the AGM where a successful and profitable 2012 was also reported on.

National confidence index finds SMEs in upbeat mood
UK SMEs are more confident about their prospects for growth in the next 12 months than their larger counterparts, according to a major new survey of marketing professionals.

For richer, for poorer: mixed messages emerge from marketing salary survey
The latest marketing salary figures, released today by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) *, reveal striking differences between the pay and rewards enjoyed by marketers in the public and private sectors.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing announces new industry-standard marketing confidence survey
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) today announces the launch of a brand-new quarterly survey exploring the sentiment, concerns and opportunities of marketers in the UK and the US.

University isn’t right for everyone; The Chartered Institute of Marketing advises school leavers to consider all their options
The world’s leading professional body for marketers today urges school leavers to consider all their options when plotting their route to future employment. As thousands of sixth-formers open their A-level results, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is encouraging students to consider whether professional training, work-based learning, a degree or a combination of all three will serve them best.

Builder or barrier: the power of social selling
The Sales Leadership Alliance (SLA), part of The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) family, is urging senior sales practitioners to share valuable insights by participating in their recently launched 2012 Sales Benchmarking survey.

Business leadership and belief critical to ensuring consistent customer experience and building brand advocacy – CIM research reveals
Businesses are putting customer loyalty at risk, with brand promise failing to reach the front-line and deliver a consistent, integrated customer experience, new research from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) reveals.

Marketing Excellence Awards – Entry deadline 5 October 2012
Entry to the prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is now open.

Chair's update
An update from Chair Andrew Harvey