1. The world’s largest Marketing institute and the only one chartered
CIM
The world’s largest Marketing institute and the only one chartered
HUBS became a graduate gateway in 2016 (students gain exemptions from professional exams and student membership)
Students attend CIM events
CIM ‘The Pitch’ 2016
Students from Universities across the UK invited to enter The Pitch, where they develop a marketing plan for a major national brand, this year the brand was Rustlers
The first year that Hull entered The Pitch with two teams (of two students)
First stage to develop a 2500 word marketing plan based on insight and creative ideas
Team Hullypians
Keziah Bines and Ethan Moore
The Masterminds of Marketing
Rhys Plater & Simon Heptonstall

2. CIM ‘The Pitch’ 2016
The top 20 teams invited to ‘Pitch’ their presentation and campaign ideas to a panel of senior marketers from companies including IBM, Aviva, Mintel and leading creative agencies
Both teams from Hull reached the national final
At the high pressured event at CIM HQ, both Hull teams were named in the Top 3 beating teams from other Universities including Warwick, Lancaster and Leeds
Invited to the CIM prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards at Grosvenor House where the winning order was announced
HUBS students were announced as First and Second on the night, highlighting the strength of our students and HUBS support
It was a clean sweep on the evening as HUBS also Won a prestigious Marketing Excellence Award for Best Student Support
What does it mean to students studying at Hull …

4. CIM Pitch – Key Take-Outs
Live business project, authentic assessment
Pressurised competition reflecting the nature of ‘pitching’ in marketing
Experience of presenting to leading marketing experts
National exposure for students and HUBS
Motivating for all students to compare against their peers at other Universities
Employability skills
CV enhancing