Introducing Our First Ever Headline Partner
The College Marketing Network is proud to announce Prospectus Plus as the first-ever Headline Partner of both the CMN Conference 2027 and the FE First Awards 2027.
This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of CMN and reflects the continued growth, influence and ambition of our flagship events.
It also comes at a particularly important moment in our journey, as 2027 marks the College Marketing Network’s 40th anniversary year.
For four decades, CMN has brought together marketing professionals from colleges across the UK to connect, collaborate and share best practice. What began as a professional network built around community and support has evolved into a nationally recognised platform for Further Education marketing professionals.
Today, the CMN Conference and FE First Awards are widely recognised as leading events within the sector — bringing together marketing leaders, rising stars, creative thinkers and sector partners from across the UK.
As our events have grown, so has our ambition.
Introducing a Headline Partner for the first time represents the beginning of a new chapter for CMN. It signals the scale our events have reached, the professionalism of our community, and the increasing recognition that FE marketing deserves investment, visibility and celebration.
Prospectus Plus have been chosen as our 2027 Headline Partner because of their strong alignment with CMN’s values and their long-standing commitment to supporting colleges and the wider FE sector.
Importantly, this partnership does not change who we are.
CMN remains college-first, independent, collaborative and rooted in integrity. This partnership is about shared ambition — continuing to raise the bar for the sector and creating even greater experiences and opportunities for our members, delegates and partners.
Reaching a 40-year milestone provides an opportunity not only to celebrate CMN’s history, but also to look ahead to the future of FE marketing and the role our community continues to play in shaping it.
2027 will be our most ambitious year yet.
And this is only the beginning.
