Kent

Part of the South East region

Welcome

Representing over 750 professional marketers in Kent, our aim is to give both members and non-members with an interest in marketing the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn best practice and network with like-minded professionals.

Our activities

Working with other Kent-based professional bodies, media organisations and business exhibitions, the Kent Branch provides a range of activities for the county's marketers.  These include:

1. CPD events
   Throughout the year we run a series of events designed to develop your knowledge in key areas.  Our flagship event is the Kent Annual Marketing Lecture which is normally held in October and has featured presentations from Richard Reed (Innocent Drinks), Mark Palmer (Green & Black's), Huw Morgan (HSBC) and Clarence Mitchell (LEWIS PR).  Other events include three-and-a-half hour workshops on topics such as copywriting or Google Analytics, as well as evening presentations.
2. Networking
   In addition to providing networking opportunities at all of our main events, we have recently launched a number of informal networking evenings that are entirely free to attend.  Open to members and non-members they are aimed at anyone who either currently works in marketing and its related businesses, or wishes to.  More information on these "Marketing over a Pint" evenings can be found below.
3. The Kent Student Chapter
   Supported by our Kent Branch, but run entirely by undergraduate students at Canterbury Christ Church University, the Student Chapter was officially launched in 2008 and has grown in numbers each academic year.  Its mission is to provide students with practical marketing experience that complements their degrees and interests, enabling them to develop their skills and enhance their future job prospects.
4. Small Business initiative
   We are keen to raise the profile and recognition of the professionalism of CIM members by sharing knowledge and expertise with the small business community throughout Kent.  Using professional marketers and aimed at small and medium businesses, the 'Simply Better Marketing' programme helps people to make the most of marketing resources to grow their business.
5. Online discussion
   We have an active LinkedIn Group where members can ask questions, make new contacts, share views and expertise and contribute to shaping the activities of the Kent branch.  We also publish a monthly blog on our website which members and non-members are free to comment on.

If you would like to join us, please contact the membership services team.