The Forum in Norwich City centre played host to the ever popular Chartered Institute of Marketing Spring Marketing Conference on the 6th April 2011.

The conference was being advertised as an eclectic mix of the hottest marketing topics around including a 90 minute creativity interactive workshop. The conference attracts professional marketers from across the area ranging from Senior Category and Brand Managers to Marketing Assistants. The Chartered Institute of Marketing put together an exciting programme of talks reflecting the latest marketing innovations within the B2C and B2B sectors.

Presenting on the day were Mike Ashton from Ashton Brand Consultancy group, Emma Pratt from Ashton Graham Solicitors, and Mark Challinor from the Telegraph Media Group. With topics such as ‘Practical insights on the creation and delivery of powerful brand experiences that influence customer choice’, ‘New interaction and revenue streams’ and ‘How to hit the ground running’, this year’s conference aimed to be highly educational and informative as well a great opportunity to network with like minded marketing professionals.

Based in Cambridge and with clients ranging from highly respected marketing agencies in Norwich to nationally recognised leisure brands in Luton and beyond Brand Recruitment have sponsored and attended many marketing events in the East. Managing Director Steve Mann says "Being able to interact outside of a business meeting is highly beneficial to both candidates and clients alike. Forging tangible links with like minded individuals in the marketing community heightens professional development opportunities"

With a great geographical locations and first rate amenities such as the Norwich Research Park, many companies are choosing to make the East of England their home which in turn increases marketing activity. This is leading to more marketing jobs and more choices for the marketing job seeker. With this increase in the East these events and conferences are sure to grow in popularity and become a staple in many a marketer’s calendar. With the opportunity to interact with experts from a variety of fields and with many events helping towards Chartered Marketer Status these events are sure to sell out fast. To make sure you do not miss out please refer to the events calendar on the Chartered Institute of Marketing website or visit the latest news section on Brand Recruitment’s website.