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Recruitment agencies still king in marketing job search
July 26, 2010 – 5:17 pm | 3 Comments
Recruitment agencies still king in marketing job search

Recent poll indicates job-hunting is multi-channelled but recruiters still rule
 
A snapshot LinkedIn survey posing the question: “Which channel has proved most successful in helping you find a job?” has revealed that despite it’s undoubted surge, social networking…

Marketing sector to see staff and salaries bolstered, says report
July 22, 2010 – 9:53 am | No Comment
Marketing sector to see staff and salaries bolstered, says report

Marketing recruitment and salaries are set to rise in the coming months, according to a study that adds weight to evidence of a recovery in the industry
 
In its Market Eye report, marketing recruitment giant, Aquent, comments that…

Exploring the Big Society
July 21, 2010 – 5:04 pm | No Comment
Exploring the Big Society

The new government eulogises about community-building and it appears to make sense, but where’s it really heading?
 
The Big Society – power to the people or powder-puff?
 
Guest post by Oli Barrett: the ‘most connected man in…

How to make your website commercially effective
July 16, 2010 – 9:43 am | 2 Comments
How to make your website commercially effective

Having a jazzy website counts for nothing if you’re not making money from it, something most businesses fail to achieve
 
Here’s your chance to win a free review so you can discover the true commercial effectivness of your website…

Leading UK marketing jobs board launches recruitment industry awards
July 14, 2010 – 4:18 pm | One Comment
Leading UK marketing jobs board launches recruitment industry awards

Marketing & Advertising Recruitment Awards to acknowledge excellence during challenging period
 
London: 12th July 2010: Only Marketing Jobs, the UK’s premier marketing jobs board and online community for marketing & communications professionals, has announced the production of the…

Leading UK marketing jobs board launches recruitment industry awards
July 14, 2010 – 11:51 am | No Comment
Leading UK marketing jobs board launches recruitment industry awards

Marketing & Advertising Recruitment Awards to acknowledge excellence during challenging period
 
London: 12th July 2010: Only Marketing Jobs, the UK’s premier marketing jobs board and online community for marketing & communications professionals, has announced the production of the…

How to leverage social media and get it right
July 12, 2010 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
How to leverage social media and get it right

Wondering which social media channel is best for your business?  This guide will point you in the right direction
 
Information courtesy of CMO.com
 
 
 

 
Do you agree with this synopsis? Are there any areas here…

Midlands madness as bouncing Brummies mingle for England
July 5, 2010 – 5:23 pm | No Comment
Midlands madness as bouncing Brummies mingle for England

On 30th June 150 Birmingham-based marketers joined for an evening of offline networking, proving there’s more to life than London
 
Review of the Birmingham Link-up
 
Après Bar played host to 150 marketing & media professionals on Wednesday…

4 useful links you need to click today
July 2, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
4 useful links you need to click today

What Birds Eye doesn’t know about a potato lattice is probably not worth debating. And it’s with this startling admission in mind that we bring to you a waffle-free announcement.
 
Quite simply, here are four useful links you should…

7 social networking events you should attend before 2011
July 2, 2010 – 10:11 am | No Comment
7 social networking events you should attend before 2011

Stop hiding behind your avatar and start making real contacts instead
 
It’s who you know, not what you know – as my old dad once said
 
So we’re halfway through the year and already I have been…

Midlands recruiter optimistic about jobs bounce
June 29, 2010 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
Midlands recruiter optimistic about jobs bounce

Despite the recent tumble in Midlands-based marketing jobs, one local recruiter has reason to remain positive
 
So what makes CV Bay stand out from the crowd?
 
We asked CV Bay managing director, Harry Vlahakis, for his thoughts:…

The top 20 recruitment myths and why they are all untrue
June 29, 2010 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
The top 20 recruitment myths and why they are all untrue

Recruiters are lazy failed estate agents, about as welcome to walk this earth as the Hounds of Hades
 
Whilst this might be a misplaced stereotype, there have always been myths surrounding the recruitment industry. Here are some of…

Interview with: Francesca Davies, Group Brand Manager, Weetabix
June 28, 2010 – 9:24 am | No Comment
Interview with: Francesca Davies, Group Brand Manager, Weetabix

Francesca Davies, group brand manager, Weetabix Ltd was highly commended as Young Marketer of the Year in The Marketing Society’s Awards for Excellence 2010.
 
Here’s an interview….

What’s your golden rule?
Take people with you; great things in…

UK Marketing Lounge announcement | 25th June 2010
June 25, 2010 – 4:25 pm | No Comment
UK Marketing Lounge announcement | 25th June 2010

16,000 members; a LinkedIn brawl; mute marketers; James Caan; and patriotism
 
Life is a rollercoaster – you’ve just got to ride it, they say. But if our great nation had wanted a feeling of constant nausea we’d have…

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