Finalists announced for the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019

Featuring brands from a broad range of business sectors – from children’s activities to pet care, business consultancy to healthcare providers – the announcement of the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019 finalists celebrates exemplary marketing support being provided to franchisees across the country.

The winners of the awards, sponsored by Business Franchise magazine, will be announced at The National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, on Friday 4 October.

Competition for these highly coveted awards is proving fierce. The judging panel are carefully considering each of the entries, looking for examples of innovative practice and demonstrable results.


This year’s judging panel is comprised of:
Pip Wilkins, Chief Executive of the British Franchise Association (bfa). With 20 years’ experience in the franchise sector, Pip is highly regarded for her dedication and depth of knowledge.

Donna King, Franchise Director at HSBC. Donna is a key member of HSBC’s dedicated franchise team and has extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the franchise industry.

Jane Masih, Managing Director at Owen White Solicitors. Jane heads up the franchising team at Owen White Solicitors and has over 20 years’ experience advising franchisors on the development of their networks.

Adam Shoefield, Director at Smithfield Agency. Adam has over 25 years’ experience in advertising, media planning and buying. He currently runs his own agency and works with many franchisees and franchisors.


The 2019 Franchise Marketing Awards finalists are:

Best Website

Auditel
Boogie Beat
CoLaz
Drain Doctor
Dream Doors
Driver Hire
Easy Living Mobility
énergie Fitness
Expense Reduction Analysts
Fantastic Services
Mess Around
Minster Cleaning Services
Right At Home

Best Print Advert

ColourFence
Dream Doors
Home Instead Senior Care
Kare Plus
Promedica24
Razzamataz Theatre Schools
Vodafone

Best PR Campaign

Bright & Beautiful
Fantastic Services
Home Instead Senior Care
Petpals

Best Online Marketing Campaign

ColourFence
Dream Doors
Expense Reduction Analysts
InXpress
Revive!
Sandler Training
Thomas Cleaning
Tutor Doctor
Venture Studios

Best Franchisee Marketing Support

Antal International
Anytime Fitness
Auditel
Cafe2U
CoLaz
ColourFence
The Creation Station
Dream Doors
Fantastic Services
Heritage Healthcare
Radfield Home Care
Right At Home
Sandler Training
Tutor Doctor

Best Overall Marketing Campaign

Anytime Fitness
Auditel
The Creation Station
Dream Doors
Expense Reduction Analysts
Puddle Ducks
Razzamataz Theatre Schools
Stagecoach Performing Arts
Turtle Tots 

The award ceremony will take place immediately after The National Franchise Exhibition at 5pm on Friday 4 October. To reserve a free ticket to the ceremony, please RSVP to Sarah McConnell on Sarah.McConnell@vmgl.com by 28 September.

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