liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press - local, regional, national and specialist publications - or on the radio, depending on the organisation and the campaign;managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs;writing and proofreading copy;liaising with designers and printers;organising photo shoots;arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;maintaining and updating customer databases;organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;sourcing and securing sponsorship;conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;managing budgets;evaluating marketing campaigns;monitoring competitor activity;supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.