9 LinkedIn Groups Every UK Marketer Should Join
Joining relevant LinkedIn groups is beneficial to every professional in terms of career development and opportunity. It gives you the chance to establish yourself as a professional within that space, build upon your personal brand and share your expertise with like-minded people.
Choosing the right LinkedIn groups to join can be time-consuming, especially if you don't have a clue where to start so we thought we'd help you out by pointing you in the direction of the top marketing LinkedIn groups, currently operating for UK professionals.
Details correct as of as of 26th January 2016.
The UK Marketing Network
Group bio: The UK Marketing Network is the country's largest and most interactive LinkedIn group for UK only marketing professionals. Members use the group to network (online and offline), share ideas, monitor trends, post and comment on industry-related discussions and look for jobs. Marketing subgroups include: Digital Online, SEO, Social Media, SMO, Brand, Product, B2B, Channel, Category, CRM, Design, Charity, NfP, Communications, content plus a whole lot more!
This group is reserved exclusively for UK based marketing professionals and advertising clients of http://www.OnlyMarketingJobs.com.
Best for: Relevant, current, topical and regular discussion pieces and news with a diverse range of contributions. Organiser of regional digital marketing conferences and other networking activities. The group has 20 sub-groups.
Members: 60,033
Group owner: Mark Lennox
The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) Group
Group bio: An informal discussion group for members and friends of the IDM, with a professional interest in direct, data and digital marketing practice. The Institute's goals and activities are described in full detail at www.theidm.com
Best for: Regular contributions from a diverse range of members, which are on-topic and pertinent to digital marketers
Members: 29,608
Group owner: Lisa Turner
Major Players
Group bio: Welcome to the Major Players LinkedIn group! Where you’ll find discussions and connections in Creative, Design, Digital, Experiential, Marketing, PR, Insight, and Technology.
It’s the place to find exclusive industry insight and information on upcoming events and seminars. Connect, discuss and share ideas with your creative industry peers - or just drop in to catch up on the latest news.
Best for: Jobs in Marketing, Creative, PR, Digital, Design and Advertising
Members: 19,863
Group owner: Allison Upton
DMA: Direct Marketing Association (UK) Limited
Group bio: The Direct Marketing Association (UK) Ltd (DMA UK) is Europe’s largest and most influential professional body to serve the multi-billion pound direct marketing industry. Through its unique suite of services and programme of activities, the DMA UK promotes the business interests of its 900 corporate members and drives the growth of the direct marketing industry as a whole.
Best for: Networking and knowledge-sharing events; cutting-edge industry studies and research; updates and analysis on the latest political and legal developments; business support tools; and specialised legal advice.
Members: 11,766
Group owner: Rachel Aldighieri
Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
Group bio: Ex and current CIM Chartered Institute of Marketing alumni communitiy group. Let´s build up our own knowledge network and help each other worldwide. Join in!
Best for: Diverse commentary on marketing-related issues, especially pertinent to the senior marketer
Members: 10,285
Group owner: Yves N G van Hemelryck
Marketing Professionals Network – powered by Stopgap
Group bio: This group is a place for UK marketing professionals to network, share ideas, engage in discussion, learn from industry experts and access top-notch career advice. Want to have your say on the latest issues in the marketing industry? This is the community for you.
Best for: Relevant, current, topical and regular discussion pieces and news, an advertiser of marketing jobs
Members: 9,239
Group owner: Claire Owen
UK Marketing & Communications
Group bio: Dedicated to the networking of UK marketing and communications professionals, companies and employees.
Best for: Connecting with UK-based marketing professionals.
Members: 8,293
Group owner: Russell Jones
Technology for Marketing & Advertising
Group bio: Technology for Marketing is the premier event for marketers to source, understand and maximise the use of technology-powered marketing. Join us at Olympia London from 28-29 September 2016.
Members: 6,599
Group owner: Daniel Bell
Digital Personnel
Group bio: A group for all business professionals associated with the Digital Media industry. To be used as a platform for an innovative ideas exchange, to network internationally with peers working across the digital space and to be kept up-to-date with news and new career opportunities in the UK and on the international stage. The group is powered by Digital Personnel - Specialist Recruiters Across Digital.
Best for: Relevant, current, topical and regular discussion pieces and news, an advertiser of marketing jobs
Members: 4,973
Group owner: Ashley Seddon