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Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing Founder Christine Watson Graduates from Google Squared Programme

Posted by on October 28, 2015 in News | Comments Off on Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing Founder Christine Watson Graduates from Google Squared Programme

Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing Founder Christine Watson Graduates from Google Squared Programme

Founder of Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing Christine Watson has been accredited a Google Square. Graduating from the innovative digital marketing leadership course developed with Google, Squared online is  endorsed by IPA, IAB and NABS and accredited by The CPD Standards Office. To achieve the qualification Christine completed more than 130 hours of practical learning and worked on programmatic advertising, customer journey mapping, created disruptive business ideas and co-wrote white papers.  If you are interested in becoming a Google...

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WorldHost Celebration and Certificate Presentation at Stormont

Posted by on October 23, 2015 in News | Comments Off on WorldHost Celebration and Certificate Presentation at Stormont

WorldHost Celebration and Certificate Presentation at Stormont

Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing celebrates excellence in customer service with a WorldHost certificate presentation in the Long Gallery Stormont hosted by DEL Minister Dr Stephen Farry.   WorldHost Trainer Christine Watson, said: “It was an ambitious undertaking to personally train more than 1,000 delegates but I’m thrilled that my training has enabled so many employees and local businesses in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors to achieve this recognition and ultimately make a positive impact to their bottom line through...

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WorldHost GEM Awards presented to Stranmillis University College

Posted by on September 17, 2015 in News | Comments Off on WorldHost GEM Awards presented to Stranmillis University College

WorldHost GEM Awards presented to Stranmillis University College

Service professionals across Stranmillis University College successfully completed the WorldHost Principles of Customer Service Training Programme with Christine Watson at Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing. Following delivery of the programme both Chatz Catering and Betty’s Coffee Shop which are located within Stranmillis campus were accredited WorldHost Business Recognition status for excellence in customer service. Christine Nesbitt and Joanne Gribbin of Stranmillis University College represented the WorldHost graduates in the...

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Content is King Context is Queen – CIM’s annual Ireland Board Chair’s Lunch

Posted by on June 9, 2015 in News | Comments Off on Content is King Context is Queen – CIM’s annual Ireland Board Chair’s Lunch

Content is King Context is Queen – CIM’s annual Ireland Board Chair’s Lunch

  Written by Gavin Walker | Originally Posted on Business First Online  June 4, 2015   Context replacing Content as King of the Digital Marketplace   Bill Gates’ famous phrase: ‘Content is King’ is the mantra for the digital age, but many marketers believe it should be replaced by ‘context’ as the most vital factor in reaching customers. The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Ireland Board will be giving marketers the chance to explore this new phenomenon at the Chair’s Afternoon Tea at Malmaison Hotel on...

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Mourne accommodation providers gear up to provide a world-class visitor welcome

Posted by on February 2, 2015 in News | Comments Off on Mourne accommodation providers gear up to provide a world-class visitor welcome

Mourne accommodation providers gear up to provide a world-class visitor welcome

7 local accommodation providers have taken steps this week to enhance their customer service delivery in advance of the 2015 peak tourist season which will bring visitors from all over the world to Newcastle and its surrounding areas when the 2015 Irish Open comes to the Mournes this May Meelmore Lodge, White Gate Lodge, Chances Mourne View, Mourne Heights, Kribben Cottage, Hollybush house, Chestnutt Holiday Parks and Kilkeel Development Association all took part in a drive to increase the number of local businesses achieving WorldHost...

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Banbridge WorldHost Celebration Event

Posted by on December 4, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Banbridge WorldHost Celebration Event

Banbridge WorldHost Celebration Event

  Local business representatives were recently welcomed to the Civic Building, Banbridge in recognition of their achievements in completing the WorldHost Customer Service training programme. Speaking at the event, Chairman of Banbridge District Council Cllr Hamilton said, “Customer service is undoubtedly one of the essential elements of any successful business, be that in the Retail, Hospitality or Tourism sectors, and it is the Council’s intention to facilitate the roll-out of the WorldHost Customer Service Programmes across the...

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CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2014

Posted by on September 23, 2014 in News | Comments Off on CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2014

CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2014

The CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards will celebrate, recognise and reward the best marketing achievements across various industry sectors in Ireland and will acknowledge the contribution made by both individuals and teams. Celebrating its fifteenth year the awards programme and categories are designed to attract entries from businesses of all sizes, operating in all sectors in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Winning a CIM Marketing Excellence Award means that you have created results that deliver real business...

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Christmas comes early for marketers in Ireland – CIM networking evening

Posted by on September 23, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Christmas comes early for marketers in Ireland – CIM networking evening

Christmas comes early for marketers in Ireland – CIM networking evening

Celebrate Christmas and network with your fellow marketers in Ireland. Christmas comes early for marketers, indeed most will have been planning their Christmas campaigns for up to twelve months in advance. Christmas can be an extraordinarily busy time, so take this opportunity to celebrate Christmas in the relative calm of the early autumn. This is a ‘free’ event but there will be a collection for charity and the suggested minimum contribution is £10.00. Payment by credit/debit card will be accepted and contributions can be...

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“Effective Marketing on a Budget” seminar delivered by Christine Watson

Posted by on September 19, 2014 in News | Comments Off on “Effective Marketing on a Budget” seminar delivered by Christine Watson

“Effective Marketing on a Budget” seminar delivered by  Christine Watson

Chartered Marketer and current CIM Chair, Christine Watson, was honored to deliver a seminar at City Business Hub on Effective Marketing on a Budget. In this 60 minute seminar she covered the best ways to market your business spending as little as possible, with over 20 years experience in the field it was as interesting as it was informative for the delegates in attendance. If you would like to be kept informed of similar events in the future contact: E: info @watsonsmarketing.com T: 028 9066 1139 Or use our Contact Us...

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Announcing Digital High Street Accreditation for Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing founder Christine Watson

Posted by on September 10, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Announcing Digital High Street Accreditation for Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing founder Christine Watson

Announcing Digital High Street Accreditation for Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing founder Christine Watson

Watson & Co. Chartered Marketing are proud to announce that founder and trainer Christine Watson is now an accredited Digital High Street Skills trainer. To register you interest and be added to the reserve list for our upcoming Digital High Street training events when funding is approved contact: E: info @watsonsmarketing.com T: 028 9066 1139 Or use our Contact Us page Digital High Street Skills Digital High Street Skills is a brand new, tailor-made suite of training programmes specifically designed to help small businesses develop...

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