We’re delighted to be shortlisted in the prestigious Irish Web Awards 2009 in the Social Media Campaign Category for our client LookWest.ie.

LookWest.ie is an iniative of the Western Development Commission, a State body which promotes Ireland’s  Western region as a great place to live, work and do business.

2009 saw LookWest.ie take the social media bull by the horns and make a concerted effort to connect with their target demographics in engaging and meaningful ways.  Social Media can of course be risky, in that opening up a two way dialogue with users means sometimes you may need to accept the criticism and rough and tumble of two-way dialogue.  Something that government bodies are traditionally reluctant to do.

I am delighted that the spirited & dynamic approach of the LookWest team has paid off and that we’ve made the shortlist.

The awards take place on 10th October at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin.  We’ll be there, keep your fingers crossed for us!