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22/01/2026

This week at Marketing Monthly, we stepped back.

Instead of asking “what should I post?”
we asked “what can I realistically commit to this year?”

People shared their goals, talked through their audiences, and swapped ideas for connecting.
A few collaborations even started in the room.

As we head towards the end of the second year of Marketing Monthly in May, it felt like a good reminder that the real value isn’t just the plan - it’s the conversations and connections around the table.

Annual planning isn’t about filling every month.
It’s about clarity, focus, and creating space for the right things to happen.

If you missed it, I’m happy to share the handouts we used.

And if you’re new, you’re very welcome to join a future session and get the full set.

30/09/2025

Cairngorms Business Partnership: Badenoch & Strathspey Drop-In

📅 Tuesday 14 October 2025
🕑 14:00 – 16:00
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall

We’d like to invite you to an informal Drop-In Session for businesses in Aviemore, Badenoch & Strathspey, hosted by the Cairngorms Business Partnership (CBP).

Come along and chat with CBP Directors Ross Coulter and Emma Paterson. This session is open to current members, past members, and anyone curious about joining or finding out more about how CBP supports businesses across the National Park.

It’s a chance to:
- Connect with our outgoing and incoming Directors
- Explore how to make the most of CBP membership
- Hear about upcoming plans as we strengthen our role as both a Destination Marketing Organisation and a Chamber of Commerce
- Share what matters most to your business right now - and how we can help

☕ Light refreshments will be provided.
✅ Please register by 7 October so we can plan for numbers.

🔗 https://www.cairngormschamber.com
✉️ [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

26/09/2025

✨ September Marketing Monthly ✨

Join us on Tuesday 30 September, 09:30–12:30 at Boat of Garten Community Hall for our next Marketing Monthly session.

This month we’ll:
✅ Share successes & challenges
✅ Explore networking confidence (perfect if you find events daunting!)
✅ Workshop creative approaches to service-led new business
✅ Plan marketing priorities for October–December, including seasonal dates & awareness days

📍 Open, practical and supportive — bring your ideas, questions, and notebook.

👉 Comment below or message me if you’d like to come along.

30/07/2025

Ten of us in the room for July’s Marketing Monthly - the one I wasn’t even going to run for fear of people being away… and it’s ended up being the busiest one!

This month’s session focussed on timelines for launching new businesses or products/services, alongside some easy ways to collect reviews and testimonials from your customers.

The soundtrack is the chatter during coffee… still time for networking!

24/06/2025

Time for a bit of networking?

The Cairngorms Business Partnership (Chamber of Commerce for the Cairngorms area) is having its annual BBQ on Thursday at Rothiemurchus. Great for networking with local businesses and there’s a chance to try out some activities too.

Open to members and non-members!

CBP Summer BBQ 2025
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cbp-summer-bbq-2025-tickets-1325285086369

Tickets are still available until tomorrow (Wednesday).

VisitCairngorms

Join us 26th June for our annual networking BBQ - pre-lunch activities and a laidback lunch in the most stunning setting!

27/05/2025

Today we marked one year of Marketing Monthly at the Boat Hall - with some fizz, nibbles, cake and a bit of marketing info too! And all before 12:30!

Thank you to all my regulars, and to four newbies today too - for all the support over the last year. I hope you’ve got as much from the sessions as I’ve enjoyed giving them.

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29/04/2025

🗓️ Marketing Monthly – Planning Ahead! 🗓️

Feeling like you’re always posting last minute?
This month, we’re tackling Content Planning — helping you stay organised, ahead of the game, and ready to actually enjoy some time off this summer!

Here’s what we’ll cover:
✅ Plan out your next month of content (so you’re not winging it)
✅ Start prepping for May–August (summer break planning = less stress later)
✅ Where to start with an email newsletter if it’s on your radar
✅ Practical workshop time to brainstorm and map out real ideas

Bring a notebook and whatever devices you use — it’s going to be a practical, action-packed session!

📅 Tuesday 29 April
⏰ 09:30-12:30
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall

29/04/2025

🗓️ Marketing Monthly – Planning Ahead! 🗓️

Feeling like you're always posting last minute?
This month, we're tackling Content Planning — helping you stay organised, ahead of the game, and ready to actually enjoy some time off this summer!

Here's what we'll cover:
✅ Plan out your next month of content (so you're not winging it)
✅ Start prepping for May–August (summer break planning = less stress later)
✅ Where to start with an email newsletter if it's on your radar
✅ Practical workshop time to brainstorm and map out real ideas

Bring a notebook and whatever devices your use — it's going to be a practical, action-packed session!

📅 Tuesday 29 April
⏰ 09:30-12:30
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall