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Choosing an apprenticeship standard

Multi-Channel Marketer, Market Research Executive and the retired Digital Marketer — what each standard covers and who it suits.

Marketing role assessment toolBlog

5 April 2026

Is your marketing vacancy a good fit for Multi-Channel Marketer?

Wondering whether your junior marketing vacancy could be filled with an apprentice? Check out this handy assessment tool to find out.

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From Illustration Graduate to Multi-Channel Marketer at EWI StoreCase Studies

14 November 2025

From Illustration Graduate to Multi-Channel Marketer at EWI Store

Hannah joined EWI as an illustration graduate and quickly transformed their marketing output. Through her apprenticeship, she boosted campaign quality, improved engagement, and achieved a CIM Distinction while becoming a key team member.

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Careers and Enterprise Company case studyCase Studies

30 June 2025

Careers and Enterprise Company – Boosting Capacity with Apprentice Talent

This case study shows how the Careers & Enterprise Company strengthened their market research function by hiring a dedicated market research apprentice. It highlights the role apprenticeships play in building research capacity and supporting data-driven decision-making.

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Alternative digital marketing apprenticeshipsBlog

22 March 2024

Digital marketing apprenticeships are a thing of the past

Gone are the days of “digital marketing apprenticeships” with the retirement of Digital Marketer level 3. So what are the alternatives?

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market research apprentices, a dream for client-side market research teams.Blog

5 January 2024

How Market Research Apprentices Can Supercharge Your Client-Side Team 

Elevate your client-side team with market research apprenticeships! Fresh perspectives, cost-effective talent, and diversity for a dynamic future. Build your dream team now!

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Debunking the Myth: Understanding CIM Apprenticeships in MarketingBlog

2 January 2024

Debunking the Myth: Understanding CIM Apprenticeships in Marketing

Want to understand the difference between a CIM and an apprenticeship, and what is meant by CIM apprenticeships, check out this article.

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Multi-Channel Marketer is a little more confusingBlog

17 December 2023

Deconstructing the Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship standard

We’ve broken down some of the key elements of the new standard to help people understand the new approaches of multi-channel marketer.

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a Market Researcher presenting some data to their clientBlog

4 December 2023

How to become a Market Researcher

Find out how you can make your break into the Market Research industry, or, utilise an apprenticeship to do so.

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Someone considering a market research apprenticeshipBlog

2 December 2023

Market Research apprenticeships, are they right for you?

Pondering a Market Research apprenticeship, but you’re unsure whether it’s the right approach for you? Check out this article, it may help you decide.

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Marketing Managers hiring junior talent.Blog

23 November 2023

Is the Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship a good fit for your business?

Wondering whether the new Multi-Channel Marketer is a good fit for your marketing team or business? Take a look at our overview to find out.

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Is the Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship right for you?Blog

21 November 2023

Is the Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship right for you?

If you’re looking to enrol on a marketing apprenticeship, check out our Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship and see if it’s what you’re looking for.

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How to smash your Digital Marketer portfolioBlog

18 November 2023

How to smash your Digital Marketer portfolio

Struggling with your Digital Marketer portfolio? Check out our guide. It’s written by an ex-EPAer and contains loads of hints and tips to making the process simple and easy.

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Someone comparing the Digital Marketer and Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeships quizzicallyBlog

10 November 2023

Things you need to know about the Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship

If you’re looking to hire a marketing apprentice and you’re weighing up the Digital Marketer and Multi-Channel Marketer programmes, check out this article before making your decision.

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An interview with Abi Abrahams, and ex marketing apprenticeBlog

21 October 2023

Where it started, how it’s going, with Abi Abrahams

Wondering where an apprenticeship can lead? Abi and I discuss where she started and how it’s going after completing her DM level 3 in 2021, and where she eventually wants to end up.

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A superhero standing in front of a crying childBlog

20 October 2023

Digital Marketer vs Multi-Channel Marketer – The demise of DM level 3 is neigh

The times are changing for marketing apprenticeships and Digital Marketer Level 3 is being retired. Move aside for Multi-Channel Marketer.

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Confessions of an ex-End-Point Assessor – Digital Marketer EPA preparation guideBlog

14 October 2023

Confessions of an ex-End-Point Assessor – Digital Marketer EPA preparation guide

Are you about to go through your Digital Marketer EPA? Need some hint and tips on how to prepare and what to expect? Here’s a cheeky little read for you!

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A girl pondering somethingBlog

10 October 2023

The EPA process for Digital Marketer level 3

Coming up to your Digital Marketer EPA? Check out this short guide on what to expect.

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Where to next

Let's find out how a marketing apprentice could boost your business

Our apprenticeships help organisations save thousands, ease workloads, and build skilled, CIM-qualified marketing teams ready to deliver results. Complete the form and our team will show you exactly how an apprentice could fit into your business — and what funding support you could access.

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