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The limelight. Someone’s going to steal it this year. Enter our Sector Category and prepare to dazzle. #StarAwards25 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_jmMkd Early Bird entry deadline: 31 December 2024 Entry deadline: 17 February 2025

Conversations & Connections with Aston Martin 🏎 On Thursday 23 January join The Marketing Society for a very special Connections & Conversations event where you'll experience a unique and fascinating glimpse into how one of the world’s greatest F1 team operates. Hosted by our Sophie Devonshire⚡️ we’ll go behind the scenes of Aston Martin F1 Team's relentless winning and progressive journey both on and off the track and discover how purpose, performance and powerful partnerships drive this team’s innovative approach to success. We’ll hear from: Rob Bloom CMO, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Tom McCullough Performance Director, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Jessica Hawkins Head of F1 Academy and Driver Ambassador, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team David Villa-Clarke BEM, MBA Clarke CEO, The Aleto Foundation Nadia Kokni SVP, Global Marketing & Brand Communications at Hugo Boss Aoife Moran Sports Marketing Lead EU, TikTok And more to be announced soon.... 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🏎 Learn about the intersection of high-performance management, strategic partnerships and purposeful innovation in motorsport 🏎 Gain rare access to team insiders and experts who will reveal both the operational excellence and future vision driving Aston Martin F1's success 🏎 Understand how a data-driven approach helps with performance, troubleshooting and future development 🏎 Discover strategies and advice on engaging, motivating and supercharging your own team around a set of well-defined, ambitious goals. 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒 Date: Thursday 23 January 2025 Time: 10.30am – 3.00pm Location: Aston Martin – Aramco Formula One Team, Silverstone, NN12 8TJ This event is free to all members of The Marketing Society. Spaces are limited and are on a first-come first-served basis. Book now: https://loom.ly/rZ7eZOc

There’s only one way to grab the limelight. Write a winning paper and the glory will all be yours. #StarAwards25 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_jmMkd Early Bird entry deadline: 31 December 2024 Entry deadline: 17 February 2025

Star Awards - Early Bird deadline reminder The countdown is on... As 2024 comes to a close we'd like to remind you that the Early Bird deadline for the 2025 Star Awards will also close at midnight on Tuesday 31 December. The Star Awards were developed to support our vision to build a vibrant marketing community in Scotland renowned for enlightened thinking, innovation, and creativity. This year, we’re embracing a theme that invites you to take centre stage: Steal the Limelight. It’s a call to all marketers and storytellers to step forward and share work that has captivated audiences, sparked conversations, and, ultimately, defined excellence. By entering now you will save 10% on entry fees before the full price kicks in next year. Make sure to nominate your Rising Stars and Inspirational Leaders. Nominations should be emailed to us and must be under 200 words for Rising Stars and under 500 words for Inspirational Leaders, respectively. You can find all the info you need to know about categories and how to enter on our dedicated Star Awards website. Enter Here: https://loom.ly/G6wXPiA

Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025 As we come to the end of another successful year at The Marketing Society, it's time to look back on all that we've achieved across the last (nearly!) 12 months. 2024 has been brilliant, filled with inspiring events including the Changemakers Conference - a brand new Flagship event and one of our most successful and highly reviewed events of the year; entertaining content including 10 new Leading Conversations podcast episodes and numerous thought leadership articles; and the power of connection, with members sharing their stories and ideas with other members not just locally, but globally. Take a look at some of the best bits of 2024 in our new highlights video here: https://loom.ly/s299Lz0 Our 2025 event programme can now be found here: https://loom.ly/eQYoI-w Be sure to mark these dates in your diary and join us for what promises to be a fantastic year of learning, development and connection. From all of us at The Marketing Society, we wish you a happy festive season and a successful start to the New Year.

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Is your Brand Experience paper destined for the limelight? Enter our Communication Category and put your rivals in the shade. #StarAwards25 👉 https://loom.ly/NcnVcQo Early Bird entry deadline: 31 December 2024 Entry deadline: 17 February 2025

The true strength of The Marketing Society lies in our members and the remarkable ways they bring this community to life. Our new 'Membership that speaks for itself' series catches up with our members about what they value about the Society and why they're proud to be a member. Our Festive Membership promotions are now live, so it's the perfect time to join The Marketing Society. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch 📩 annab@marketingsociety.com

👋 Meet our Business Team Members - AG Barr Group In 1875 Robert Barr started producing and selling aerated waters (as soft drinks were then called!). From those early days in a small factory in Falkirk, AG Barr have grown into one of the UK's best loved soft drinks companies - with a brand that is famous the world over. Through the success of the IRN BRU brand, AG Barr quickly became the No.1 soft drinks business in Scotland. Barr was a pioneer in the early days of marketing, promoting IRN BRU as a brand and building the reputation of the unique beverage with testimonials from famous athletes of the day. Today, AG Barr are a multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value. Their portfolio includes IRN BRU, Bundaberg, Barr Flavours, Rubicon, Strathmore, Funkin Cocktails, Tizer and more. Lucy Henderson is Marketing Director and Kenny Nicholson is Head of Brand for IRN BRU.

👋 Meet our Members An accomplished marketing leader with 25+ years in brand marketing roles, Fiona Kennie is currently Marketing Director at International Beverage. She is an expert in driving growth through strategic planning and creativity, with a focus on best-practice skillset. Fiona is skilled in stakeholder management, operating at Board level with focus on team development and people, and has significant experience building brand stories and consumer connections for commercial return. Fiona previously held senior roles at Innis & Gunn, The Macallan, Edrington, Glenturret Distillery, Scottish & Newcastle and more.