Digital trailblazers honoured
Some of the Cork’s best companies were celebrated recently at the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2020.
The Cork Chamber-led awards were presented by Sinéad Kennedy and recognised the responsive, strategic and creative approaches that businesses are bringing to all digital platforms.
Commenting on the awards which recognised all facets of digital marketing, including content creation, best social media team and awards for individual channels from website to Instagram, Paula Cogan, Cork Chamber President, said: “In a year like no other, digital skills have come to the fore, and today it is a pleasure to recognise the pivotal work delivered by digital marketing teams. As businesses reshaped their operations, digital channels became central to keeping companies and brands connected with their loyal customer base, and to expanding their reach.
“This year, in particular, we have seen how resilience coupled with creativity and expertise has shaped some very successful projects and campaigns. We have much to reflect on and celebrate today.”
The Montenotte Hotel was declared as Cork’s overall Digital Transformer 2020. On receiving the award, Brian Bowler, General Manager of The Montenotte Hotel, said: “We are really delighted to win such a prestigious award at a time when the world of digital marketing has never been more important to not just ours but to every industry. We are fortunate to have a hotel that is full of features and personality which gives us lots of opportunities to be present across our digital platforms.”
Mr Bowler continued: “Our sales and marketing team are very innovative and technically strong and have harnessed our digital platforms and content to build brand awareness, build relationships and engage with potential future guests and past visitors of The Montenotte. I am delighted that our team and their excellent work in the area of digital marketing is being recognised with this accolade.”
In closing, Ms Cogan said: “We had excellent entries for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards this year, and I would like to congratulate all the teams, individuals and agencies who entered. We look forward to next year’s awards, when we will once again reflect on what will surely be, a year of exceptional output for digital marketers.”