Monday 9th May 2011

SOLD OUT

Location: Upstairs Bar – Revolution, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5WH
Date: Monday 9th of May

Doors: 6.30pm
Talk: 7.00pm (including Q&A)
Networking: 8.30pm
Price: £6.00 Note: Once you have paid online this will automatically secure you place and your name will be added to the guest list. Any questions should be directed to rsvp@manchesterfashion.com for the attention of Ellen

Panel:

• Helen Partridge – Senior PR Account Executive - SKV Communications- Helen works in luxury and consumer PR

• Jessica Lowe - PR and Marketing - Harvey Nichols - Jessica is responsible for all press and marketing activty for the Manchester store.

• Sam Haddadi –www.floote.com - Sam has worked in marketing for over 10 years and has widespread knowledge in marketing across various sectors.

• Lee Bloor- founder of the Northern Quarter's Label PR, a specialist fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR agency. Label PR is inspired and directed by its dedicated passion and expertise in style and celebrity culture.
  

• Julia Brock – Quest recruitment – Julia is a specialist at recruiting for PR and Marketing roles within fashion.
  
  

Chaired by Emma Doyle - Manchester Fashion Network

Join us for the second part in this year’s “Making It” series as we discuss how to launch your career and make it in PR and Marketing.

PR and Marketing is a very competitive sector of the industry, therefore MFN have designed an evening to give all students and graduates a chance to meet industry professionals and give you an opportunity to hear firsthand what makes a good PR and Marketing individual.

Other Areas covered:

•    Day in the life
•    PR or Marketing. Which is the one for you?
•    Skills Needed
•    Experience or Education?
•    How to get the Job
•    Top Tips
•    Plus Q&A opportunities from the audience

Who should attend?

Anyone who is…..

•    Considering studying PR or Marketing
•    Currently studying PR and Marketing
•    Wanting to learn how to PR and Market fashion.
•    Currently running their own label and need PR and Marketing advice.
•    Who wants to understand more about the process of PR and Marketing?
•    Wanting to learn how the industry works.

If you think this event might be for you, it probably is.


Throughout the Making It series we will have a representative from Quest recruitment sitting on the panel who will be giving expert advice on what qualities employers look for, how to impress in your interviews and how to win the chance to secure that dream job.

This is a one time opportunity to gain invaluable advice from professionals that have been in your position and gone on to successfully secure respected industry position.

Making it in PR and Marketing is part of a four part series. Get the most out of this series and a full over view of the industry by signing up to all four talks. Not only is it cost effective but it’ll give you an edge on other candidates by knowing how all areas of the industry fit and work together.

*MFN OFFER: Sign up to all four for only £20.00*

 MFN OFFICIAL “MAKING IT” PARTNER

Please Note: This event is designed for students, graduates and juniors.

What else is happening in the Making It Series?...

Making It in Design

Making It in Buying and Merchandising

Making it in E-commerce