THE Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has launched a new initiative to help improve marketing practice and create an encyclopaedia of knowledge, tools and information.

The Online Knowledge Centre will provide a showcase of current marketing knowledge compiled by top marketing professionals and academics which can be accessed on website www.cim.co.uk

The recent free e-newsletter for marketing professionals from the CIM in Cookham is already proving a winner worldwide.

What's New in Marketing, a joint venture between the (CIM) and international multimedia company Proactive Productions, provides monthly advice on everything from e-marketing to exhibiting.

It has already attracted more than 8,000 subscribers. To subscribe visit www.wnim.com