A month ago I blogged about how companies and individuals across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are confused about where to find social media support. As part of this blog I produced a survey seeking social media service providers across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The results are in and I am glad to share them with you.
If you’re based in this part of the South West and are reading this post, I hope you find the following list useful:
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Name of company
Aaron+Gould
Location
Exeter
Geographical areas covered
Exeter, Devon
Services provided
Social Media Strategy, Integration, Management and Measurement
Size and types of companies applicable for service
We mainly work with Agencies who use our services for the client accounts
Cost of service
Our services are small and incremental, meaning they are cost effect. Start at £500
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
1] I run Like Minds, which is a small but very respected conference that has international acclaim, and is mainly marketed through Social Media. 2] I have spear headed a lot of the Exeter growth in Social Media and am recognised as a thought leader. Like Minds itself has been the catalyst for a lot of growth in the local economy through Social Media. 3] My Social Media frameworks and models are used around the world by agencies, and I am respected as a pioneer by people like Chris Brogan, John Bell and Olivier Blanchard.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media: 1] The Church of England has been able to use Social Media to enable people-to-people collaboration in its dioceses through the work that we did. 2] The ‘Max Control’ campaign that we managed doubled its signups in 10 weeks through Social Media. 3] Nokia have been able to increase their Social Media effectiveness through our executive training.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Call 01392 425070, tweet @scottgould, or visit http://aarongouldagency.com
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Name of company
Barefoot Media
Location
St Wenn, Near Wadebridge, Cornwall
Geographical areas covered
Primarily Cornwall but with clients around the UK
Services provided
We’re an award-winning public relations, digital marketing and content creation provider based in Cornwall. We provide social media training, create and optimise account start-ups, develop the social media strategy and implement digital marketing campaigns
Size and types of companies applicable for service
Our current client list includes companies of all shapes and sizes from £50k to £15 million turnovers. We work primarily with clients in travel and tourism, food and drink, action sports and events
Cost of service
Variable depending on whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics of social media or if your company is looking to run an integrated digital marketing campaign. To get you started we offer a full website and social media audit for a flat rate of £250 plus VAT.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
We used SM to raise awareness of a restaurant launch. Organising a luxury raffle, we sourced prizes via social media, set up a Just Giving page and promoted it using Facebook. The raffle raised over £2,000 for Cornish charity, Shelterbox. We have worked with acclaimed chef Paul Ainsworth on developing his SM strategy. Paul said: “Working with Barefoot Media has to be one of the smartest decisions I made in how to push my business forward and really give it a 21st century presence. Jim and Sam are so down to earth and nothing is a problem. Decisions and work moves very fast with these guys, I can’t recommend them highly enough.” A full case study of our work with Paul is available on our website. We have also created and carried out a social media strategy for a Cornish bakery. Despite not holding a consumer presence, by creating interesting content and having a presence on a variety of social media platforms we have positioned the bakery as a thought leader within their market.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Through the website: http://www.barefootmedia.co.uk Email at jim@barefootmedia.co.uk Facebook http://facebook.com/barefootmedia Twitter http://twitter.com/barefootmedia
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Name of company
Bluegrass Computer Services
Location
Exeter
Geographical areas covered
Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset
Services provided
Full practical detailed training on Social Media in a business
Size and types of companies applicable for service
1 to very large
Cost of service
£190/person (includes detailed course manual, refreshments and access to a laptop during the workshop)
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
Generated new support contracts, significantly increased our brand awareness, gained social media speaking engagements
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media Following training local travel company has fully implemented a SM strategy and increased revenue, marketing and PR company now able to enhance the services to their clients, specialist call centre now generating leads using social media knowledge
How should a business get in touch with you?
Phone: 01392 207194 – Ask for David Thomas, email: david@bluegrasscs.com
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Name of company
Business Link for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset
Location
Offices in Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton and Camborne
Geographical areas covered
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset
Services provided
2 hour seminars for businesses that want to know information about social media or have just become involved.
Size and types of companies applicable for service
All
Cost of service
Free
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
The seminars have improved social media understanding for many members of staff, we are providing media related stories on our media twitter account and by monitoring social media activity, we have built research and engaged with companies.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
Due to data protection, confidentiality and the nature of the service we deliver, we can’t disclose details of our interactions with companies but the feedback we have received from the seminars has been very good.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Phone: 0845 600 9966 Email: enquiries@blpeninsula.co.uk Web: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest
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Name of company
Cadover Creative
Location
Barn 2, Dunstone Farm, Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5EH
Geographical areas covered
UK-wide (focussing on Devon, Cornwall & Somerset)
Services provided
Social media campaigns, adding social media features to clients’ websites
Size and types of companies applicable for service
Small and medium businesses and organisations
Cost of service
Free consultations and quotations available on request
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
None submitted
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media: None submitted
How should a business get in touch with you?
Phone: 01752 729706 Website: http://www.cadovercreative.co.uk
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Name of company
Cosmic
Location
Ottery St Mary
Geographical areas covered
Devon and Somerset
Services provided
Social Media Training, Website Design and Hosting, Technical Support, Consultancy, Workshops and Training, Digital Mentoring, Leadership for Civil Society
Size and types of companies applicable for service
All sizes
Cost of service
Variable based on service and size
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
We have recently used social media via the medium of twitter to assist as a part of a project with DCC. Using our network of Digital Mentors we have used the range of twitter to get the message out about the Work Hub Events and engage people in the discussion that is happening. Our web team use social media as an extra channel to get increased visibility when they launch a new site, this is a positive for both the client and Cosmic. Also the majority of employees at Cosmic are using social media under the brand of Cosmic, we use social media to engage exisiting clients, as well as keeping interested parties up to date with where we are going as a company and what we are working on.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media: Julie CEO of Cosmic is the South West ICT Champion for the Civil Society and has supported and worked with most of the infrastructure groups in the south west on the benefits of technology and social media for the sector. This has resulted in organisations such as South West Forum using social media both to engage exisiting groups and also finding new groups that they can support through social media. Tim has been doing social media work with the Women Do Business network that has been running for just over a year, he provides a practical approach to social media that works for small and medium businesses that has been very well recieved. As a company we have also been support many organisations and companies within the South West, helping them and thier staff to get to grips with social media, and also helping the to create and follow a strategy.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Via Twitter – @cosmicuk Via Email – kate@cosmic.org.uk Via Phone – 01404 813226 Via Web – www.cosmic.org.uk
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Name of company
Design inspiration
Location
Plymouth
Geographical areas covered
Devon, Cornwall, London
Services provided
1. We advise on using Twitter for Business. 2. We integrate social media into websites that we design. 3. We help clients develop integrate social media with their online community-building practices. 4. I speak at business gatherings on using social media for business. 5. We run Using Twitter for Business training courses.
Size and types of companies applicable for service
Every size, especially micro, small and medium sized businesses.
Cost of service
Charges are typically project-based, so vary according to what is needed.
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
1. We have made a number of connections that have led to new websites. 2. We continue to use social media to build my personal brand (@inspirationguy) and develop brand awareness for our clients. 3. We use Twitter to promote the people, tourism and businesses of Plymouth (via @inplymouth & @plymouthblog). There are plenty more examples – buy me a coffee and I’ll tell you them all.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media:
1. We advise one of the UK’s leading event industry brands on the use of social media (@planetplanitbiz) and have helped them develop a significant online profile 2. We provide social media advice to the leading online community for life coaches and mentors (@coachingconnect) and have helped them establish a highly-regarded position on Twitter. 3. We helped a leading London-based Arts festival to take advantage of Twitter to reach new audiences.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Email: design@inspiration.co.uk or ring: 01752 784197 or via twitter: @inspirationguy
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Name of company
Gleave Media
Location
Exeter
Geographical areas covered
Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
Services provided
Social Media Strategy, Integration, Management and Measurement
Size and types of companies applicable for service
We generally work with SME’s who want to achieve the generation of new revenue through digital markeeting and communication channels. This includes a number of Charities as well as businesses around Devon and Somerset who recognize the value in getting a professional yet cost effective evaluation of a social media strategy for their business
Cost of service
Free initial consultation, quotations and proposals vary on size and service
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
Our owner Alistair Gleave (@alpenwest) has been involved in the Internet industry since 1999 and has worked with numerous companies large and small in driving qualified traffic to their websites, he has also worked with award winning websites and local business who want to communicate better and more effectively
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media:
For many companies we work confidentially so are unable to give direct reference, in this public forum – these can be made available on request
How should a business get in touch with you?
Through our website www.gleavemedia.co.uk, Facebook: www.facebook.com/gleavemedia or Tweet us @gleavemedia or email alistair@gleavemedia.co.uk
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Name of company
Optix Solutions Ltd
Location
Exeter
Geographical areas covered
UK
Services provided
All aspects of Social Media strategy from formulation, policy writing, implementation and measurement
Size and types of companies applicable for service
SMEs
Cost of service
Depends on size of project – From £350 per month upwards
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
Our own company has an integrated SM policy which sees the staff working well together in blogs/twitter/facebook and many other channels. Our director @banksy6 on Twitter is well respected in SM circles and has implemented his own blog at http://www.iambanksy.co.uk - we are in the process of setting up numerous SM strategies for clients around the UK
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
Currently in implementation phases for The Best Of Exeter, we’ve been heavily involved in our work with Devon Air Ambulance and their social media strategy. We introduced Devon Wildlife to SM and are working with Gearhouse Broadcast in Watford to setup and maintain their strategy. Our own strategy is very important to us and has lead to large quantities of work over the last 18 months
How should a business get in touch with you?
Phone: 01392 667766, Email: info@optixsolutions.co.uk, Twitter: @optixsolutions
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Name of company
Rokk Internet
Location
Exeter, Devon
Geographical areas covered
UK & International
Services provided
Social Media services include strategy creation, engagement etiquette, training & consultancy and campaign management
Size and types of companies applicable for service
We are able to help companies of any size
Cost of service
Cost is dependent on the scope and length of the project as some elements would be one-off and others ongoing. Ongoing would be in the region of £400 per month. Please contact us for a more accurate cost estimate based on your individual situation and requirements.
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
We have been able to use our twitter profile @RokkInternet to engage with many people who are now clients, partners and great network contacts to call upon in the future, but we continue to use social media as just one avenue for maintaining the relationship with clients, partners and contacts alike.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
We have created social media strategies recently for a nationwide property management firm and also the Welsh Assembly surrounding an event in 2010. We consult with several clients with regards to their Social Media campaigns to ensure that campaigns are managed smoothly and that brand reputation is protected and engagement with the clients audiences are effective, useful and inspire further communication from the audiences.
How should a business get in touch with you?
Please call Claire Marshall on 01392 69 00 49 or info@rokkinternet.com or contact us via twitter: @RokkInternet
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Name of company
Social Traders
Location
St Austell
Geographical areas covered
Cornwall / Devon
Services provided
Social media consultancy and training
Size and types of companies applicable for service
SME
Cost of service
Negotiable
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
1 on 1 advice sessions; group training sessions using social media workbook; 500+ twitter following
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
Get in touch with me to discuss
How should a business get in touch with you?
bob.northey@socialtraders.org.uk
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Name of company
Tonick Media
Location
Cornwall, UK
Geographical areas covered
Main focus: South West. However, capabilities at an international level.
Services provided
Consultancy, Training, Implementation, Content Production and Strategy.
Size and types of companies applicable for service
Private, Public, Voluntary, Social and Charitable Sectors. Primary focus: Business to Business. However, regularly work with business to consumer companies. Would usually work with companies with a turnover in excess of £100kpa; however, can work with start-ups and smaller organisations in a mentoring or training capacity.
Cost of service
All work quoted upfront with fixed price and hourly rates available.
3 examples of how your company has successfully used social media
1. We use Social Media in a variety of ways to broaden the reach and engagement of our printed and online title, Business Cornwall. 2. I am currently part of a cross Atlantic collaborative book with a senior recruiter at a US based software company (original introduction through LinkedIn). 3. Have taken our brand from unknown 1 year ago to market leader in our industry across the South West.
3 examples of how companies you have supported have successfully used social media
Many of the companies and organisations I work with are still in the process of implementing their Social Media strategies. For confidentiality reasons I am unable to disclose much of what our clients are doing. However, I can point to some examples of our clients using Social Media: Talent Cornwall is a start-up based in Cornwall – they have recently launched their website with fully integrated blog and Social Media profile links. Cornish Mutual have used Social Media to broaden the reach and engagement of their ‘Dig Down SW’ campaign. Enterprise Cafe have implemented a number of actions listed within their Social Media strategy which is evident from their main website – http://enterprisecafe.tv
How should a business get in touch with you?
Email: aren@tonickmedia.com or Search ‘Aren Grimshaw’ or ‘Tonick Media’.
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