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Please check the FAQs below for the answer to your question. If you can't see what you need on this page please contact us on directory@cim.co.uk or +44 (0)1628 427120.

• General
  • What is the CIM marketing consultants directory?
  • What is it used for?
  • Who can advertise?
  • Understanding the consultants profile
  • Is the directory accredited?
• Using the Directory
  • Searching
  • Viewing results
• Information for consultants
  • Advertising
  • Updating your entry
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Customer service

General

• What is the CIM marketing consultants directory?
  A free-to-use online listing of marketing service providers, including consultants and small agencies, covering a full range of marketing disciplines.
• What is it used for?
  The directory will provide support for those looking to employ the services of a consultant or small consultancy, both in the UK and internationally, who do not have their own dedicated marketing personnel but need some professional top line advice on how to find and manage the right consultant.
  
  The directory is also intended to provide a resource for CIM's consultant members, helping them to generate leads, supporting their professional status, and encouraging collaboration between consultants.
• Who can advertise?
  Only CIM current professional members who hold Associate (ACIM), Member (MCIM), Fellow (FCIM) or Chartered Marketer can advertise. As members of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, the consultants listed are dedicated marketing professionals. They have demonstrated certain academic qualifications, practical marketing experience and agreed to abide by the CIM code of professional standards.
• Understanding the consultants profile
  Each consultant has been awarded a grade of professional membership by the CIM as they have demonstrated certain academic qualifications plus practical marketing experience.
  
  You can recognise by the designatory letters each consultant has after their name:

  Associate Member (ACIM)

  This grade demonstrates certain academic qualifications plus practical marketing experience.

  Member (MCIM)

  This grade demonstrates certain academic qualifications and at least 3 years practical marketing experience, including management roles.

  Fellow (FCIM)

  This grade demonstrates academic qualifications of a member (MCIM) plus a proven record of experience and expertise of approximately 15 years.

  Chartered Marketer

  This grade demonstrates academic qualifications and practical marketing experience of a member (MCIM) plus undertaking on-going professional development signifying they practice the highest professional marketing standards by keeping their marketing knowledge and skills current.

  Please note: Affiliate Members are not eligible to advertise. Affiliate members or non members who wish to be included in the directory must apply for an appropriate membership grade. Visit www.cim.co.uk/membership for more information.
• Is the directory accredited?
  As members of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, the consultants listed are dedicated marketing professionals. They have demonstrated certain academic qualifications, practical marketing experience and agreed to abide by the CIM code of professional standards. However, this is not an accredited directory and CIM does not supervise consultants' work or make any guarantees. The directory is used entirely at your own risk. To make sure you employ the right person and get the most out of the relationship, see our guidance on using consultants.

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Using the Directory

• Searching
  The search facility allows you to find consultants by criteria, including region, area of marketing expertise, and industry experience, or any combination of these three. There is also a key word search and the option to see all the consultants listed in a particular area of marketing expertise. If you have any problems using the search facility please contact us.
• Viewing results
  Results will be displayed alphabetically with Chartered Marketers listed first. If you wish to select particular results you can add entries to a shortlist. To see full profile of consultant please click on their name.

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Information for consultants

• Advertising
  CIM is offering an introductory advertising rate for consultants who sign up now. In the future a range of advertising options will be offered. Find out more about advertising.
• Updating your entry
  If you need to update your listing please contact Member Services at directory@cim.co.uk, who will be pleased to help you.
  
  Please note: Consultants will be allowed to make up to four amendments to their directory entry within one calendar year, free of charge. Subsequent amendments will be made subject to a nominal administration fee.
• Eligibility criteria
  Only CIM current professional members who hold Associate (ACIM), Member (MCIM), Fellow (FCIM) or Chartered Marketer can advertise to ensure a standard of professionalism.
  
  Not a member and wish to advertise? If you can demonstrate certain academic qualifications, practical marketing experience and agreed to abide by the CIM code of professional standards. then membership could be for you. Visit www.cim.co.uk/membership for more information or call +44 (0)1628 427120.
• Customer service
  If you would like any additional information why not speak directly with our knowledgeable and helpful member advisors on +44 (0)1628 427120 or email directory@cim.co.uk.

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