Staff Events

Blue Whale Media team at The Raj in Culcheth. Picture shows Ben Smart, Stephanie Sweeney and Danielle Whittaker.
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Blue Whale Team’s annual curry Night at the Raj

Blue Whale Media team at The Raj in Culcheth. Picture shows Ben Smart, Stephanie Sweeney and Danielle Whittaker.

The Blue Whale Media team recently gathered for their annual Curry Night at the Raj, a popular Indian restaurant located in the heart of Culcheth. The team, consisting of professionals from various departments, came together to enjoy a night of delicious food, drinks, and camaraderie.

The annual curry night is a much-awaited event within the Blue Whale team, providing an opportunity for everyone to unwind and enjoy each other’s company outside of the office. The team believes that social events like these are crucial in building strong relationships and fostering a positive work environment.

It allows everyone to bond over their shared experiences, interests, and of course, love for Indian cuisine. This event is eagerly anticipated by the team members, who look forward to an evening of delicious food and great company.

The Raj is known for its authentic Indian cuisine and the Blue Whale team was not disappointed. From the spicy starters to the aromatic main courses, every dish was expertly prepared and presented. The team enjoyed a variety of dishes, including chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, and vegetable biryani, all accompanied by freshly baked naan bread and fragrant rice. The restaurant’s attentive staff made sure that everyone had a wonderful dining experience, and the team left feeling satisfied and content.

Apart from indulging in scrumptious food, the Blue Whale team also had a fun-filled Karaoke night. The team members showcased their hidden talents as they their favorite songs and enjoyed each other’s performance. The highlight of the night was Maeve, a talented graphic designer, who stole the show with her rendition of Tom Jones’s Delilah. Her soulful voice left everyone mesmerized, and the team couldn’t stop applauding her.

The annual Curry Night at the Raj was not only a delightful culinary experience but also an opportunity for the Blue Whale team to come together and strengthen their bonds. The event showcased the team’s camaraderie, and the positive atmosphere was a testament to the team’s commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships. The Blue Whale team looks forward to many such events in the future, where they can enjoy each other’s company and create unforgettable memories.

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Blue Whale Media celebrates the fellowship of their Managing Director to DMA

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Blue Whale Media celebrates the fellowship of their Managing Director to DMA

Blue Whale Media, a leading digital marketing agency in Warrington, is pleased to announce the fellowship of their Managing Director, Gary Sweeney, in the Data & Marketing Association.

The Data & Marketing Association is a prestigious organisation that recognizes excellence in the marketing industry. It provides a platform for marketing professionals to network, learn, and share ideas. Fellowship in this organisation is a significant achievement that recognizes an individual’s contribution to the industry and their commitment to professional development.

Gary Sweeney has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the company. As Managing Director, he has led the development of innovative digital marketing strategies that have helped businesses across the UK to thrive.

“I am honoured to receive this fellowship from the Data & Marketing Association,” said Gary Sweeney. “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Blue Whale Media. Our focus has always been on delivering exceptional results for our clients, and this recognition is a validation of that commitment.”

Blue Whale Media has built a reputation as a leading digital marketing agency in Warrington by providing a wide range of services, including website design, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and email marketing. Their industry-leading solutions have helped businesses of all sizes to achieve their marketing goals and drive growth.

“We are incredibly proud of Gary and his achievements,” said Stephanie Sweeney, Operations Director of Blue Whale Media. “His fellowship in the Data & Marketing Association is a reflection of his exceptional leadership skills and expertise in the marketing industry. We are confident that Gary will continue to drive the success of Blue Whale Media and help our clients to achieve their business objectives.”

About Blue Whale Media:

Blue Whale Media is a leading digital marketing agency based in Warrington. The company provides comprehensive marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes across a range of industries. With a focus on delivering measurable results and exceptional customer service, Blue Whale Media has become a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow and succeed online. For more information, visit https://www.bluewhalemedia.co.uk.

Media contact for Blue Whale Media:
Stephanie Sweeney
[email protected]
03332101218

Awarded by Institute of Data & Marketing. Part of Data & Marketing Association. This is to verify that Gary Sweeney was accepted and enrolled as a member of the Insitute of Data & Marketing: Fellow (F IDM)
Blue Whale Media's 2022 Christmas Party at Manchester Central

Blue Whale Media Knows How to Party in Style!

Blue Whale Media's 2022 Christmas Party at Manchester Central

Blue Whale Media Knows How to Party in Style!

As Christmas approaches, it’s time to start celebrating what an incredible year it has been. Especially our 2022 has been an amazing year for the business and all our staff! We decided to celebrate our hard work and have an extravagant Christmas party with Vivid Experience!

On the 8th of December, we got suited and booted and headed down to Manchester Central for a night of delicious food and plenty of shenanigans. Everyone was dressed to impress in their suits and ties, and the girls in their beautiful gowns.

The evening began with a delicious three-course meal of either roasted butternut squash and carrot soup or baked salmon fillet. For mains, it was either pan-fried chicken with a festive stuffing or portobello mushroom with a bean and lentil. Finally, for dessert, we had the choice between indulgent sticky toffee pudding or a decedent chocolate truffle brownie. No matter which option we chose, everything was incredibly tasty!

During the meals and after, we could see some exciting Moroccan entertainment. Entrancing dancing, a display of fire entertainment, aerial artistry, and different acrobatics. It was not your regular dinner entertainment; it was like nothing we had ever seen! Not to mention the mini-casino in the main hall…

If that wasn’t exciting enough, we also had an array of fairground rides to use, from waltzers to dodgems and even mini rollercoasters! Although we may have felt a bit woozy after our three-course meal, the rides were a fantastic addition to the evening.

We had an extremely fun night filled with entertainment and exciting rides. It was wonderful to see everyone having so much fun and people from different companies celebrating their hard work from 2022!

Thank you to our wonderful clients who have worked with us this year. We can’t wait to see all the exciting adventures for 2023!

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Blue Whale Media’s getting spooky!

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Blue Whale Media’s getting spooky!

Blue Whale Media has had a Halloween takeover! Our office may glisten in Christmas decorations, but our staff know how to bring Halloween to life!

On the 31st of October, our staff surprised us with their amazing Halloween costumes! Some of our staff impressed us with their commitment to the spooky holiday.

So, who have we got hiding under those spooky Halloween costumes?

  • Jess (Graphic Design) dressed as the infamous Patrick Bateman from American Psycho.
  • Alex (Head of Design) dressed as the famous Harry Potter.
  • Maeve (Graphic Design) dressed as the cunning Jack Sparrow.
  • Amy (Photographer and videographer) dressed as a spooky vampire.
  • Lucy (Marketing & Copywriter) dressed as a scary witch.
  • Josh (Marketing Executive) made a slight effort and dressed as a Hawian Tourist… It’s the thought that counts, right?
  • And for the star of the show… Kabir (Web Developer) went all out and amazed us with his Joker costume!

The grand finale of the day was our Pumpkin Carving Competition! Maeve won with her rockin and rollin Elvis-inspired Pumpkin! She captured his iconic rockstar style in pumpkin form. It was truly an impressive masterpiece from the hair to the facial expressions! 

A special shoutout to Vicky (Quality Assurance Officer) for her runner-up pumpkin. She created a fantastic Kirby Pumpkin that was a very close second! 

A huge thanks to our staff, that showed us how to get spooky on Halloween with their amazing fancy dress! It made for a very fun day at Blue Whale Media HQ. 

See what else we get up to over on our social media!

Instagram @bluewhalemedia

Facebook @bluewhalemedia

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Christmas Tree with wrapped up presents in the Blue Whale Media office
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

The Christmas fairy has well and truly blessed Blue Whale Media HQ. It may only be October, but the festive fun begins now!

To start the day, we divided the decorating duties across the team, from tree decorating, light detangling and Christmas music duty. Everyone was dressed in their best Christmas jumper, ready to get into the festive spirit.

Stef was the Christmas decorating officer! She had a clear Christmas vision and knew how to execute it. Organise the whole day to ensure each room has more twinkle and festiveness than Santa’s workshop. 

Lucy, Danielle, Lauren and Naomi were on Christmas tree duty. With five Christmas trees throughout, the office is perfectly decorated with a golden star on top.

Ben and Josh were on Christmas lights and general decoration duty. The office is shining with a strings of LEDs throughout the building. The carefully curated golden reindeer and Christmas garland perfectly complement the merriment of the decorations.

Maeve and Alex spent most of their day conquering the task of detangling strings of Christmas lights, preparing them for the rest of the office. The tinsel decorations took a while to master, but once they got it down, the centre of the office was the masterpiece of Christmas spirit.

Overall the day was filled with the best Christmas tunes and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. But seeing how festively beautiful the office is going into Christmas is worth seeing.

Want to see what else we’re getting up to this Winter season? Head over to our social media to keep updated with our staff events.
Instagram @bluewhalemedia
Facebook @bluewhalemedia

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Blue Whale Media On Ice!

Blue Whale Media On Ice!

Blue Whale Media On Ice

Now we’re not talking about sparkly dressy and spotlights shining down whilst we’re twirling in the air showing off our best moves. No no no, we’re talking about clinging on to the edge as if our stability depended on it. 

That’s right! Blue Whale Media hit the ice rink on the 5th of October at Planet Ice in Altrincham to show off their best moves.

The evening was filled with laughter and desperate attempts to stay upright. It’s safe to say that everyone tried their best. But some definitely left with some whopping bruises.

Our Special Shoutouts!

  • Alex, our Head of Design, took home the trophy for the number of times someone fell over on the ice. 

  • Maeve, our ice skating superstar, surprised us with her show-stopping moves! She was definitely our saviour helping to keep the rest of the team vertical.

  • Rumour has it that Josh and Danielle raced to see who was the fastest speed skater. But there are conflicting stories on who the real winner is…

  • Alex may have been the most clumsy, but he took the most risks! He attempted a very graceful jump that impressed the Blue Whale Media judges (who are very hard to impress). 

    One person had this to say about his jump “Yeah, that was surprisingly decent.”

  • On the other hand, Ben needed his peers’ support at all times. Handholding and words of encouragement helped Ben to navigate his way around the ice. But with the help of his fellow colleagues, he managed to put his best skate forward.

Overall, we had a fantastic time and can’t wait for our next staff event!  

Next up, Chill FactorE! Follow our social media @bluewhalemedia to see what other staff events we will get up to! Or check out some of our previous staff events here: https://www.bluewhalemedia.co.uk/team-building-bowling-september-2022/

 

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Blue Whale Media’s Latest Project with Local Charity Warrington VIP

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Blue Whale Media’s Latest Project with Local Charity Warrington VIP

We have had so much fun working on our latest projects with Warrington VIP. We have recently designed and are in the process of building their new website. We want to create an inclusive and accessible space for people to find out more information about the fantastic work that the charity does!

Warrington Visually Impaired People (VIP) is a charitable organisation supporting the visually impaired community of Warrington since 1923. They offer a huge range of services for blind and partially sighted people.

Our videography team has also been busy creating and filming a promotional video for the charity showcasing the facilities and the services they provide for their members. On Tuesday 13th of September, our video and drone team set off to visit the community centre to film different aspects of the facilities. Whilst Anthony (our senior videographer) joined Roy, the volunteer bus driver, on his way to pick up the members from their homes and bring them to the centre.

Then lunch was served! The volunteer staff prepared a delicious three-course lunch for the members to enjoy. On the menu was vegetable soup with croutons, roast beef dinner and finally, Eton mess for dessert!

Once lunchtime was over, our video team interviewed the staff to learn more about the charity’s great work for the community. We captured an interview with Fiona, the CEO, and she explained, “They become kind of part of your family, you know? … It’s lovely to offer that support and look at their houses and see what you can do to make their life better. That’s what it’s all about.”

We also spoke with the wonderful Dorothy, who has been a member of Warrington VIP for over 10 years. She joined the community when she began to lose her vision and regularly attends the charity’s weekly Tuesday & Thursday lunch and quizzes. She told us: “The most important thing for me, as I have been losing my sight over the years, have been the visitors that come to the house… to read and write for you. That is very important to me!”  

Later on, our video team was able to film the weekly quiz and raffle to include in the new promotional video for their website and social media.

Our team had a fantastic day capturing the amazing work that Warrington VIP does for the community. If you want to find out more about the charity or want to get involved in their work then visit their website: http://www.warringtonvip.co.uk/ or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WarringtonVIP/

In the meantime head over to our social media to see what other exciting projects we get up to!

Facebook: @bluewhalemedia

Instagram: @bluewhalemedia

Check out our other videography projects here: https://www.bluewhalemedia.co.uk/video-portfolio/

 

 

Maeve Callaghan with two certificates for passing GDPR course and Cyber Security course
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Maeve starts by completing two important industry standard qualifications

Maeve Callaghan with two certificates for passing GDPR course and Cyber Security course

Maeve starts by completing two important industry standard qualifications

This month we have had a new starter at Blue Whale Media: Maeve. Maeve is working within our dedicated graphics and branding team. 

Maeve joins the team after completing her Degree and is coming in strong with a great skill set. She will be working hand in hand with clients on their websites, branding, product design and much more. 

GDPR Course

On the first day at Blue Whale Media Ltd, we make all new employees undertake a GDPR course as ensuring customer data is safe is extremely important to us as it ensures that whilst they are dealing with customers on a one-on-one basis the customer’s information will be secure. 

Cyber Security Course

Being a media agency, all our data is online which makes it extremely important that our employees understand the importance of cyber security. This is even more important when we conduct a lot of our consultations via zoom. In addition to this, we also run daily malware checks on all devices.

Victoria Tang holding a certificate for achievement in GDPR training and a certificate of achievement in Cyber Security
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Victoria passes two courses in week 1

Victoria passes two courses in week 1

Victoria passes two courses in week 1

This month we have had a new started Victoria who is now working as our quality assurance officer as part of our admin team.

We have introduced this role to ensure that all the websites have a dedicated person to review them and pick up on any issues prior to them going to a client for final review.

We pride ourselves on efficiency and aim to get all clients projects live as quickly as possible, so instead of other members of the team conducting the reviews we have hired a new member of staff with this as their dedicated task.

GDPR Course

On the first day at Blue Whale Media Ltd we make all new employees undertake a GDPR course as ensuring customer data is safe is extremely important to us!

Cyber Security Course

Being a media agency, all our data is online which make it extremely important that our employees understand the important of cyber security. In addition to this we also run daily malware checks on all devises.

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Team Building – Bowling September 2022

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Team Building – Bowling September 2022

Once a month, the team have a team-building event together. We find this can help the team bond and increase communication between the teams and departments. This time we decided to go Bowling. This is something of an annual event. We had several attendees this time and two teams. 

Once again, it was extremely eventful, with two members of the team using the wrong fingers to bowl with no names (Naomi & Jess) as you can imagine, their bowling significantly improved after learning this!

Who won?

Overall, the boys won both sets of games, with Anthony ending the 1st game with a triple strike. Alex won game two. But other notable mentions were Kabir getting a strike without assistance and Jess getting her first-half strike. In the girl’s team, Stef won the 1st round, and Naomi won the second round.

What’s next?

The next team building is Ice skating which may even be featured in some of our Christmas videos this year! So keep checking the blog to see who needed the help of the standing penguins at Ice Skating next month.

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