Since launching in 2009, Engage Web has come a long way. Here are some of the notable events in our history.
Story of Engage Web
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Our 2017 team building day involved zipping around on wires in North Wales. Orange was definitely the new black!
Escape to Victory!
Our annual team building day was held at the Escape Rooms in Manchester. Naturally, we escaped.
Online Learning Academy Launched
We launched our digital training website, the Online Learning Academy. Classroom courses in social media and online marketing are also provided through the brand.
Employee Benefits Introduced
Engage Web introduced a number of employee benefits, including childcare vouchers, corporate gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
Team Building Day at Catton Hall
We spent our 2015 team building day at Catton Hall Shooting Grounds, where we rode Segways, Quad Bikes and shot clay pigeons.
Returned to National Franchise Exhibition
Engage Web returned to the National Franchise Exhibition in 2014 to further promote the FranchiseXcel product.
No Mud’s Too Tough
Our MD, Lianne, and our project manager Mark completed Tough Mudder.
Team Building Day at Inglewood Manor
We held our annual team building day at Inglewood Manor, Cheshire.
Engage Web Celebrates Five Years
Exhibited at Travel Technology Europe
Engage Web exhibited at the Travel Technology Europe show at Earls Court, London, promoting our travel writing expertise.
Exhibited at National Franchise Exhibition
Engage Web took a stand at the National Franchise Exhibition, in Birmingham’s NEC, to launch the FranchiseXcel product.
Team Building Day at Peckforton Castle
On our annual team building day we abseiled down the side of Peckforton Castle and herded ducks (not at the same time).
Finalist in Top Business Award
Engage Web was a finalist in the Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards
MD Became Finalist in Top Business Award
Engage Web’s MD, Lianne Wilkinson, became a finalist in the North West Entrepreneur Awards for 2012 in the category of Female Entrepreneur.
Company rebrand to Engage Web
We rebranded to Engage Web and launched a new website.
Visited US-Based Client
We met with our US based client to discuss their campaign, on a fishing boat… off the cost of Long Island.
Team Building Day at Knowsley Adventure Centre
Our first team building day was held at Knowsley Adventure Centre, where the team engaged in air rifle shooting, quad biking and ‘blind’ driving.
Sponsor Local Ice Hockey Team
We became a shirt sponsor for the Flintshire Freeze Ice Hockey Team for the 2011-2012 season.
Won First US-Based Client
We won our first client based in the United States, a franchise with franchisees across the US.
Moved to larger offices
As our team expanded we moved to a larger office within the Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre.
Won First International Client
Our first international client win was an Australian-based client.
Hosted Clients at Belle Vue Dog Track
To celebrate our first full year in business, we hosted an evening at Belle Vue Dog Track, in Manchester, and invited a number of clients and contacts from the world of digital marketing.
Writers’ System Launched
Our in-house built CMS, the Writers’ System launched. This significantly reduced admin time and ensured writers’ work passed initial checks via automated processes.
Opened First Office
We opened our first office at the Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, and hired our first editor.
Company Launched
Our company was launched by the two founders, Lianne Wilkinson and Darren Jamieson.
