New Year Networking

I attended a Chartered Institute of Marketing presentation yesterday evening – the first one that I have been to in years I have to admit and I have to say I really enjoyed it and found it useful too. It was on the subject of email marketing and although, as a PR agency, we know a fair amount on the subject, it’s always useful to hear from a specialist. I certainly picked up some useful bits of information and tips.

But it wasn’t just about what could be learnt though. I bumped into a number of people I haven’t seen for years and it dawned on me just how long it is since I was actively involved in the CIM. We were reminiscing about the time when we were all on the committee – it’s quite amazing to think that its 18 years since I was chairman of the Nottingham branch. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then – I’ve got married, set up Gemini (which has been established for more than 17 years) and I’ve had two children who are now 14 and 11. Just where has all the time gone – but maybe that’s showing my age!

Anyway I met some new people as well and bumped into a client – all in all a good evening. I must make it my New Year Resolution to attend more CIM events!

Dianne