Bruntwood SciTech Announced as Headline Sponsor for CIM North West’s Inaugural Marketing Conference – Marketing in the Northern Powerhouse: Strategies for Success
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) North West Committee is delighted to announce Bruntwood SciTech as the headline sponsor for its inaugural regional marketing conference: Marketing in the Northern Powerhouse: Strategies for Success, taking place on Thursday 25th September 2025 at the inspiring Circle Square neighbourhood in Manchester.
Bringing together over 150 marketing professionals from across the North, this one-day event will explore the strategies, technologies, and leadership approaches shaping the future of marketing in our region. Set to become a flagship moment in the Northern marketing calendar, the conference offers a unique platform for learning, connection, and inspiration.
As the UK’s leading developer of innovation districts, Bruntwood SciTech is a natural partner for this event. Their commitment to nurturing thriving tech and creative ecosystems aligns perfectly with the event’s focus on forward-thinking marketing leadership.
The conference will feature a diverse and accomplished line up of speakers including Sandy Lindsay MBE (Founder & Chair of Tangerine PR and Vice Chair of Forever Manchester); Daniel Thompson (Managing Director, Freedom Media Group); Tom Mulcrow (Director and Producer, Seal Films); Margaret Quinn (Head of Growth, Social); Dr Amr Al Khateed (Senior Lecturer, Liverpool Business School), Dawn Paine (CEO & Co-Founder, Aurora Creative Agency). Their expertise spans marketing strategy, AI driven insights, media innovation, inclusive communications and behavioural science, delivering a conference packed with forward thinking ideas and practical tools.
James McCracken, Chair of CIM North West Committee, says:
“We’re thrilled to be launching our inaugural regional conference here in Manchester — a city that embodies creativity, innovation, and collaboration. ‘Marketing in the Northern Powerhouse’ isn’t just a title; it reflects our ambition to spotlight the ideas, talent, and leadership shaping the future of marketing throughout the North.”
“At CIM, we’re proud to champion the professional development of marketers across every stage of their careers, and this event is a natural extension of that mission. With the support of Bruntwood SciTech and an outstanding speaker line-up, the day promises to spark fresh thinking, forge new connections, and leave a lasting impact.”
As headline sponsor and host, Josh Whiteley, Commercial Director at Bruntwood SciTech, shared:
“We’re delighted to sponsor the CIM North West’s inaugural conference, welcoming its attendees to Circle Square, one of our most exciting locations in Manchester which we’re proud to say is fast-becoming a cornerstone of the city’s innovation landscape and home to a thriving ecosystem of forward-thinking, ambitious businesses.”
“Circle Square is a digital tech cluster and given the broad role marketing plays helping our customers tell their stories and connect with communities in meaningful ways, our support for this event aligns perfectly with Bruntwood SciTech’s mission to foster innovation and growth across the Northern Powerhouse and beyond, by bringing together the region’s brightest minds to inspire collaboration and drive the future forward.”
For more information and to register for the event, which is open to CIM members and non-members, please visit: https://www.cim.co.uk/event/117713/
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For Enquiries
Charlotte Hilton
Vice Chair Communications CIM North West Committee
Kelly Reynolds
Communications Ambassador CIM North West Committee
kelly@optimumprofessionalsolutions.com
About the CIM North West Committee
The CIM North West Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers from within the marketing community, committed to increasing membership and strengthening connections between marketers, leading brands, and expert teams across the region. Through networking opportunities, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and professional development, the committee aims to equip members with insights and best practices that drive success in an evolving marketing landscape.
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