Our founding principle is “marketing benefits everyone” as we believe in the power of marketing to deliver economic and social good.
Founded in 1975 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 2010 we will shortly celebrate 50 years of contribution to society, the City and our members.
We deliver on our principle by operating as a not-for-profit membership body, open to marketing leaders who are looking to use their marketing skills, contacts, and resources to support charitable causes and the development of marketing for the good of society.
Our members are drawn from a wide range of organisations and backgrounds, including global and UK business brands; digital, creative, media and advertising agencies; the public sector, 3rd sector and voluntary interest groups, consultancies and academia. The Marketors aim to complement other marketing membership bodies, and our members often also belong to other leading marketing groups. We also have a range of Corporate Supporters who share our goals and participate to varying degrees as a part of their CSR/ESG programmes.
The Marketors Charitable activities are supported through funds donated to The Marketors Trust by both individuals and our Corporate Supporters and through members giving their time to mentoring programmes as well as outreach activities, typically providing pro-bono marketing support to charities and cause related entities.
The Marketors also work with marketing academics and award granting bodies to further marketing education and knowledge in order to enable a diverse range of talent to enter and progress within a marketing career.
Given the clear sense of purpose to our work, a strong sense of community has developed between our members and, as a City of London Livery Company, The Marketors have a lively range of social events, ranging from informal socials to subject based meetings and including Great Events at landmark locations such as the Mansion House.
The Marketors are committed to supporting the work of the City of London and the Lord Mayor and are the 90th in the City of London Roll of Livery Companies, which now number 111. As one of the thirty two ‘Modern’ Livery Companies created since 1926, we reflect the evolution of new professions, all with a significant role to play in the conduct of business within the City of London.
In summary, The Marketors is a unique community which enables marketing professionals to 'give back' whilst enriching their lives and careers through fellowship, connections and one of a kind experiences.
To enquire about membership please contact membership@marketors.org or use our contact form.
To enquire about becoming a Corporate Supporter, please contact the The Clerk's Office.