The latest IPA/BDO Bellwether survey published today (19th April 2010) reveals that marketing budgets were revised up in Q1 for the first time in ten quarters, with around 21% of companies reporting a rise.

Companies also remain upbeat about financial prospects, expecting the ongoing economic recovery to gain momentum, and plan to raise their spending for 2010.

Thats great news for us and all marketing profesionals looking for work.