A New Chapter for CMN
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 […]
CMN Launches First Ever Podcast!
The College Marketing Network (CMN) is thrilled to launch our very first podcast series, available now wherever you listen to your podcasts! Learn from FE marketers who are driving change, innovation, and creativity across the sector. From standout campaigns to the clever use of film and video in college communications, our guests reveal the stories […]
Elevating Higher Education in Further Education: A Campaign That Shows the Power of Collaboration
Tight budgets, fragmented marketing, and the challenge of raising the profile of Higher Education (HE) within Further Education (FE) settings are familiar struggles for college marketing teams. But what if there was a more effective way to overcome these obstacles? The College Marketing Network (CMN) recently united more than 20 colleges to demonstrate that collaboration […]
College Marketing Network Celebrates Success of Roadshow Events
The 2025 CMN Roadshow has proven to be an exciting and valuable new addition to CMN events calendar, offering further opportunities for professional development for marketers in Further Education (FE). While the CMN Conference remains the pinnacle event of the year, this new series of Roadshow events has been specifically designed to reach a wider […]
10 Weeks to Go: Submit Your Entries for the FE First Awards 2024!
The countdown has begun! With just 10 weeks left until the submission deadline, the FE First Awards 2024, organised by the College Marketing Network, are back to celebrate excellence in marketing within further education colleges and sixth forms across the UK. This prestigious event, highly regarded in the sector, is the only one of its […]
The College Marketing Network Unveils Ground-breaking National Campaign to Revive Adult Education
The College Marketing Network (CMN) is proud to announce the launch of a pioneering marketing campaign aimed at combating the declining participation of adults in education, specifically part-time courses. In a concerted effort to reignite interest and inspire lifelong learning, CMN has collaborated with over 20 of its esteemed member colleges from across the United […]
Celebrating Excellence: FE First Awards 2024 Sponsors
In the dynamic world of education, marketing plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of colleges and sixth forms across the UK. Recognizing and applauding the efforts of these marketing teams and individuals, the FE First Awards 2024 is back to honor their outstanding achievements. Organized by the College Marketing Network, this prestigious event […]
Announcing the College Marketing Network Conference 2024: Unlocking the Future of College Marketing
Are you ready to unlock the future of college marketing? We’re excited to announce the College Marketing Network Conference 2024, a one-day event that promises to provide you with new insights, inspiration, and practical ideas to elevate your college’s marketing strategies. Join us on Monday 29 January 2024, from 9:00 am at the Crowne Plaza […]
Colleges Celebrate Marketing Achievements at National Awards
Further education colleges and sixth forms from across the United Kingdom gathered in Birmingham earlier this week (29 January) to commemorate their outstanding marketing accomplishments at the prestigious FE First Awards. As the sole event dedicated to recognising marketing achievements within the Further Education sector, the awards showcased the exceptional efforts of colleges nationwide. Organized […]
College Marketing Network Conference 2024: A Gathering of Marketing Minds in Birmingham
The College Marketing Network’s annual conference, held earlier this week (29 January) in Birmingham, brought together over 150 marketing professionals from further education colleges and sixth forms across the country. The one-day event proved to be a hub of inspiration, offering new insights and ideas for attendees to implement in their respective institutions. The College […]