Sponsors
- eircomTitle Sponsor
- ADTECHCategory Sponsor
- Business & FinanceCategory Sponsor
- RaboDirect.ieCategory Sponsor
- WebfactoryCategory Sponsor
- Ad2OneCategory Sponsor
- IEDRCategory Sponsor
- IntelCategory Sponsor
- RealexCategory Sponsor
- LightboxCategory Sponsor
- Donedeal.ieCategory Sponsor
Sponsor Description
eircom
Continues commitment to fostering innovation in the digital community
eircom’s relationship with the Spider Awards stretches over seven years and as title sponsor we are immensely proud to support and reward the ongoing achievements of the online community. The eircom Spider Awards not only provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and innovation they also provide a unique platform to highlight emerging trends and future potential growth sectors within the online environment.
It is very encouraging to see how the award categories have evolved over the years. Since the awards were originally launched back in 1996 so much has changed in the world of technology.
This year we are very excited to announce a number of new award categories, among which is the Big Mouth Award. This award will be given to the most influential voice in Irish Internet and digital media and it will be voted for by the public. We are expecting a huge level of public interest in this category.
Again this year, we will partner with Business & Finance for the eircom Junior Spiders awards. The eircom Junior Spider Awards recognise the most talented and innovative users of the Internet in primary and post primary schools across Ireland. There was a very positive response to last year’s inaugural Awards and the judging panel were blown away by the levels of talent and creativity coming through from the schools. Ireland has a very bright online future if the talent of country’s school kids is anything to go by.I am particularly pleased to be involved in the eircom Spider Awards this year. It’s my first time working with the team and I am genuinely looking forward to getting my teeth into the judging process along with the other members of the judging panel.
As a keen user and indeed promoter of “all things online”, I am especially pleased to be given this opportunity to experience firsthand the work of our online users (young and old!)
Stephen Beynon
Chairman, eircom Spider Awards
Managing Director, eircom
eircom
Continues commitment to fostering innovation in the digital community
eircom’s relationship with the Spider Awards stretches over seven years and as title sponsor we are immensely proud to support and reward the ongoing achievements of the online community. The eircom Spider Awards not only provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and innovation they also provide a unique platform to highlight emerging trends and future potential growth sectors within the online environment.
It is very encouraging to see how the award categories have evolved over the years. Since the awards were originally launched back in 1996 so much has changed in the world of technology.
This year we are very excited to announce a number of new award categories, among which is the Big Mouth Award. This award will be given to the most influential voice in Irish Internet and digital media and it will be voted for by the public. We are expecting a huge level of public interest in this category.
Again this year, we will partner with Business & Finance for the eircom Junior Spiders awards. The eircom Junior Spider Awards recognise the most talented and innovative users of the Internet in primary and post primary schools across Ireland. There was a very positive response to last year’s inaugural Awards and the judging panel were blown away by the levels of talent and creativity coming through from the schools. Ireland has a very bright online future if the talent of country’s school kids is anything to go by.I am particularly pleased to be involved in the eircom Spider Awards this year. It’s my first time working with the team and I am genuinely looking forward to getting my teeth into the judging process along with the other members of the judging panel.
As a keen user and indeed promoter of “all things online”, I am especially pleased to be given this opportunity to experience firsthand the work of our online users (young and old!)
Stephen Beynon
Chairman, eircom Spider Awards
Managing Director, eircom
ADTECH
Founded in 1998, ADTECH is a leading global supplier of digital marketing solutions. The company's flagship product is Helios IQ, an integrated online ad serving platform. The technology is a web-based solution which enables networks, web publishers, advertisers and agencies to manage serve and evaluate virtually any kind of online advertising campaign including display, video and mobile formats. ADTECH's ad serving solution differentiates itself via its scalable, enterprise-class infrastructure and user-friendly tools, providing customers with increased efficiency, reliability and ROI for their online advertising business. The solution sets new standards in workflow and reporting for both business and traffic managers alike. Flexibility, functionality and simplicity remain the guiding principles in the design of the technology. With the immediate push of campaigns, inventory management, optimisation functions and interactive reporting, users stay one step ahead of competitors and increase value to their customers. In Ireland, ADTECH has a broad client base which includes Sales Online, Electric Media, Daft Media Group, UTV, Entertainment Ireland, Generator, UTV, SAON Group (Irish Jobs, Jobs.ie), Page7 Media (Menupages.ie), Buy & Sell and Hot Press. ADTECH is an AOL Advertising company. For further information, please email Lawrence Chmara, Senior Sales Manager: lawrence.chmara@adtech.com
Business & Finance
Established in 1964, Business & Finance magazine remains Ireland's number one business magazine. With a readership of over 55,100 and a bi-weekly circulation of 15,767, Business & Finance Magazine has the highest readership of any business magazine among senior business people in Ireland at 32.4% (European Business Readership Survey 2006).
Business & Finance Media Group have also established a specialist Client Publishing Division , which creates, produces and manages over thirty products for a varied client base. Dedicated and professional sales, editorial, design and print staff are on-hand to create quality publications on the client's behalf. These tailored publications are developed to the client's personal specifications and are designed to enhance the client's brand and marketing initiatives.
Rabodirect.ie
RaboDirect.ie. The straight talking online bank.
RaboDirect.ie is an online savings and investment bank. In fact, we're Ireland's only 'internet only' bank. We launched into the Irish market in 2005 and have secured over 63,000 customers since then. We’re straight talking. We don’t use jargon and we don’t do sneaky stuff. We’re about providing honest financial products and empowering our customers to take control of their money online. We offer personal and business on demand savings and term deposit accounts and over 50 top rated investment funds from 8 key providers. We're part of the Dutch Rabobank Group, the only triple A rated bank in Ireland. That means we’re really safe. Check us out at www.rabodirect.ie
Webfactory
Webfactory are Ireland’s largest web design and development consultants. We have extensive web development experience gained over the past 14 years. Founded in 1994 Webfactory has become a byword for excellence in online execution.
Webfactory embrace the Internet as a medium that can perform for clients in many different ways. We are in the business of demonstrating just how much value a client can get from investing in an online project.
Our current client list includes www.irishtimes.com, www.myhome.ie, Bord Gais Energy Supply, Greenstar, the E.S.R.I., Magnet, The FAI, Hibernian Health and we have recently won exciting new projects for the IDA and for ICON plc.
Ad2One
The AD2ONE Group is an independently owned collection of digital sales and marketing agencies, trading for nine years. The group focuses on third party digital ad sales, SEO and creative services. We put 100% into understanding business imperatives and exceeding expectations consistently - whether it's a question of revenue, service or creativity. We understand the need to become fully integrated into our clients' businesses as well as being part of the fabric of the online advertising industry. We represent some of the best-known brands on the web across Europe, Australasia and South East Asia, for example in Ireland we represent MySpace, Ryanair, eBay, The Wall Street Journal and other top premium brands. AD2ONE is built on best practice and the ability to recognise opportunity - never forgetting the all-important detail of ensuring every client's needs are fully satisfied.
IEDR
IE Domain Registry Ltd (IEDR) – .ie a local address for local people. IEDR has been proud sponsors of the Golden Spider Awards since 2004 and is delighted in 2009 to sponsor the first ever Junior Golden Spider Awards. IEDR believes it is so important to give Ireland’s young and talented people a chance to be recognised and rewarded for their innovative and creative input and use of the World Wide Web. If we encourage, motivate and feed the enthusiasm and aspirations of today’s young internet users we believe this will build the confidence of the next generation of internet users. The IEDR was incorporated in July 2000 when it commenced as the registry for all internet domain names ending in .ie. We control, manage and operate the .ie country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD). We provide complementary registry services for the Internet community in Ireland.
Intel
Ireland is Intel’s centre of manufacturing excellence in Europe. Since 1989, Intel has invested US$7 billion turning 360 acres of the Collinstown Industrial Park into the most advanced industrial campus in Ireland.
The Leixlip, Co. Kildare site is the most technologically advanced industrial location in Europe and over 4,000 people work at the campus. In addition, there are over 200 people employed at Intel Communications Europe located in Shannon, Co. Clare, which is the Ireland product development arm of our Communications Product Group. Our Leixlip campus is the location of four semi-conductor wafer fabrication facilities.
The campus is also home to other Intel businesses including the Ireland Innovation Open Lab (IOL) and The Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL) centre. Also at Intel Ireland, there is a team of employees involved in Silicon Nanotechnology Research.
Intel Ireland has an excellent environmental management track record. Our Environmental Management System is accredited to the ISO 14001 quality standard and the IS 393 Energy Management standard.
Intel strives to be a trusted, leading corporate citizen. Corporate responsibility at Intel Ireland reflects our deep respect for people and for the communities around us. This means listening to, learning from, and communicating openly with all of our stakeholders.
Realex
Realex Payments is one of the fastest growing payment services providers in the payment processing market. We provide a range of real time payment services in the area of card authorisation, fraud scoring, foreign exchange, reporting and reconciliation tools and payer authentication (3Dsecure). Based in Dublin, London and Paris, we process in excess of €9Bn per annum for 3500 clients. Our diverse client list includes Aer Lingus, Vodafone, Virgin Atlantic and 32Red as well as thousands of online traders selling a multitude of products and services online.
Lightbox
Lightbox is a full service web design and digital marketing agency helping clients across all industries achieve their goals online. Our team is comprised of experts in design, software development, project management and online marketing enabling us to offer our clients a one stop shop for their digital marketing needs. We excel in the production of complex web applications coupled with user friendly interfaces. Our projects generate positive returns for our clients through online trading/transactions, advertising or user engagement with their brand. Our focus on a collaborative project management process and attention to detail ensures a high level of quality in all of our output. Clients that we work with include Whoseview, Toyota, Supermac’s, The Restaurants Association of Ireland, The Mater Hospital, Media Contact and The International Institute of European Affairs.
DoneDeal.ie
DoneDeal.ie is Ireland’s largest and most successful online classified adverts website and today claims a market leadership position twice as big as its nearest competitor. The company provides an easy safe marketplace for people to buy or sell all sorts of things. Features include photos with all ads, low cost advertising (€3 per classified advert) with hassle free payment by phone and free tracking tools.
On average, 50,000 new items are advertised each month, with products ranging from art and antiques, right through to video games and vehicles. The site currently has approximately 100,000 adverts active on the website.
Founded in 2005 by Fred and Geraldine Karlsson, the business has steadily grown and today claims approx. 4.6 million visits per month with over 1 million of these being unique visitors, according to independent website metrics company, Ireland Metrix.
DoneDeal.ie was only established in 2005 but already it is a rapidly maturing business. Climbing revenues, record traffic volumes, a fast-growing customer base – all indicators of a business that has found its audience and knows what it is about. If the last five years have been about putting the business on the map, the next five will be about ensuring it stays there.
How will it do this? By continuing to listen to customers. By continuing to innovate. And by continuing to offer people a great, easy and safe place where they can buy and sell second-hand stuff.
