Tim Vine, well known for his his well-crafted puns and one-liners, has been named as the guest speaker for the Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards & Gala Dinner 2012, which takes place on the 16 November at the Hotel de France.

Tim is the co-star of BBC1’s sit-com Not Going Out alongside fellow comedian Lee Mack. He and Lee also appeared together in The Sketch Show. As a stand up, Tim has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Des O’Connor Show, the Royal Variety Show, and The Stand Up Show. He also launched Channel 5 with Julia Bradbury.

The Jersey branch of the Chartered Institute of Marketing is also delighted to announce that JT has become the lead sponsor of the Awards & Gala Dinner. JT, the largest communications enabler in the Channel Islands, joins a host of other organisations who are supporting this year’s event. Delta, The Beach Communication, and Gallery have been named as production sponsors, with Jersey Post and 4Insight as individual award sponsors, and Rivoli are sponsoring the champaign reception.

Tamara O’Brien, Head of Marketing, Brand and Distribution at JT commented “We are delighted to be able to support this prestigious event for the second year running, which brings together the largest gathering of marketing and business professionals in Jersey. The CIM is recognised as the voice of Marketing, setting standards within the industry and is the first point of call for marketing information, knowledge and insight; and we are thrilled to be associated with what will be a fantastic night of celebration.  We are passionate about the management of and investment in our JT brand and being associated with the CIM is a further endorsement of our active in the community approach.”

Steve Cartwright, Chairman of the Jersey Branch of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, commented “we are delighted to have secured Tim as guest speaker for this years’ event, his sharp wit and comical timing will bring a new dimension to the evening. I am also delighted that JT has chosen to support The Awards and Gala Dinner for the second year running. Year after year this event has celebrated and recognised marketing excellence inJersey, and I am excited that this year JT has decided to support this event once again.”

The judging day this year will be taking place on the 1st November, after which the shortlist will be announced. For more information, and to purchase your tickets, please visit click here.