Sponsors

There are a number of fantastic opportunities available to provide sponsorship for this year's North East Digital Awards. You can download the sponsorship proposal by clicking here.

If you have any other quieries regarding sponsorship, please see the Contact Us page for details.

Business Link

Website
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northeast

The Business Link service provides free, independent information and advice to help new businesses start and to help established businesses to learn new skills, improve efficiency and raise competitiveness. Whatever stage you're at, Business Link offers an independent and effective service to make a real difference to your business.

Business Link's expert brokers operate throughout the North East on a mobile basis and are more than happy to visit businesses at their convenience. As well as face to face meetings with brokers, local business owners and entrepreneurs can visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/northeast, which provides access to a range of regional and national information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As a dedicated supporter of business across all sectors, Business Link is delighted to be sponsoring the North East Digital Awards and is proud to support all aspects of this year's campaign.

If you would like to find out how Business Link can assist you with your business needs, visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/northeast or call 0845 600 9006 to speak to a member of the team.

NE Business Awards

The NE Business Awards 2008 celebrate the achievements of businesses throughout the region. No matter how small or large the company, no matter what sector they operate in, if a business has achieved something to be proud of then they should enter the nebusiness awards.

All entries for the North East Digital Awards received on or before Friday 9th January, 2009 will automatically be entered into the Internet & ICT award, for the relevant region, at the nebusiness awards 2008. For more information on the nebusiness awards go to www.nebusinessawards.co.uk and browse the site. Please note, entrants who are shortlisted in the nebusiness awards may need to supply further information on request.

Hippo Creative

At Hippo we are relentless in our pursuit of the perfect communications channels for our clients, helping them to talk directly with their audiences. We’re certainly not biased towards a particular technique and thanks to the ever-changing digital world, we’ve seen our toolbox expand rapidly.

We’ve been established since 1992 and in that time we’ve witnessed huge changes in the way people communicate with each other. We offer fully integrated marketing solutions to our clients, from the North East and beyond, and in doing so embrace innovative digital channels alongside established marketing techniques.

We have a sound insight into digital technology which extends across all platforms from the creation of interactive websites which are driven by our own Content Management System to the use of mobile communications, social media and widgets.

We believe that the North East’s digital sector is something worth celebrating which is why we are delighted to be part of this year’s awards.

Check out the website at www.hippocreative.com, or contact the team on get.results@hippocreative.com or 0191 482 8830.

Ideonic

Ideonic are an ideas-driven serious games studio. Thier ideology is based on the unifying power of imagination; they start with a string of highly creative ideas and blend them together with cutting edge digital technology to create the most effective new media learning and communication solutions.

To find out more about Ideonic, and to look at some of thier past projects, visit http://www.ideonic.com/

Ignition Sales

Ignition can provide the key to improving you sales success. We provide multiple solutions which together with over twenty years sales experience, will enable you to unlock your true potential.

Ignition was established by its principles Andrew Sale and Ian Hamilton to meet the growing requirement for businesses that require sales experience, but are not prepared to take on board the risks associated with this.

For a look at the website visit www.ignitionsales.com

Indigo Multimedia

Indigo Multimedia were established in 1995, making them true new media pioneers. The agency has a lengthy and distinguished track record of working with both public and private sector organisations, delivering online solutions to a wide range of clients.

Specialising in web design and build, content management, e-learning and e-marketing, Indigo are also experts in film, video and music production and continue to push the boundaries of innovation in online applications.

Indigo's achievements were recognised last year when they walked away with three North East Digital Awards, making them the most decorated single company involved. Indigo Multimedia are delighted to be sponsoring the Digital Suppliers: Best Website category in this year's campaign, as well as supporting the role of the awards in the development of digital industry in the North East of England.

To check out the website visit www.indigomultimedia.com

NEMC

The aim of the nemc group has always been to service, promote and support the print and direct marketing industry. With two strategic acquisitions under our belt (design & print 2005 and multimedia 2007), a dedication to the development of our staff and a continual investment in the best technology, we constantly stay ahead of the ever-changing world of direct marketing.

We are a fully integrated solution, passionate about our evolution!

For more information please telephone us on: 0845 450 5509 or e-mail: info@nemcgroup.com

The R&B Group

The R&B Group first opened its doors in 1991 to provide audio-visual services, mainly for the corporate marketplace. A subsequent merger saw them branching out into the technical services needed by the theatre and performing arts sector such as lighting, sound and scenery construction.

Now you will find R&B Group technicians working on a diverse range of projects all over the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond. And not just for conferences.Whether it's a dynamic product launch, intimate staff presentation, high profile ceremony, international sales conference or persuasive corporate video, it's all about creating the right impression.

To find out more about The R&B Group and thier services, visit http://www.rbgroup.co.uk