Business Details
Award-Winning Creative Agency in Holywood
Ardmore Advertising & Marketing is one of the UK's leading independent creative agencies, dedicated to delivering impactful campaigns that drive measurable results. Our multidisciplinary teams combine creative thinking, strategic insight, media planning, and digital expertise to craft solutions that enhance brand reputations, improve business outcomes, and inspire positive behavioural change. With a heritage of award-winning work across advertising, public relations, and sustainability initiatives, we serve clients globally while maintaining deep roots in Northern Ireland.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ISO 14001 certification and partnerships with networks like Worldwide Partners Inc. We prioritise collaboration, innovation, and ethical practices, ensuring our clients receive tailored strategies that align with their objectives and societal values. Through initiatives like The ACT Collective, we actively reduce our environmental impact while empowering clients to make sustainable choices, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking agency that delivers spectacular results.
Services
Creative Strategy
Media Planning
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Consulting
Highlights and features
- Award-winning creative agency with global reach and local expertise
- ISO 14001 certified for environmental management excellence
- Specialise in integrated campaigns across advertising, PR, and digital
- Committed to sustainability through The ACT Collective initiative
- Proven track record with clients like Network Rail and Lidl
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
- Worldwide Partners Inc
What people say
Award-winning work
Creative excellence
Strategic insight
Sustainability focus
Client collaboration
Services
Creative Strategy
Our creative strategy services combine innovative thinking with market insights to develop campaigns that resonate with target audiences. We focus on brand storytelling, audience engagement, and measurable outcomes through multi-channel approaches. Our team delivers conceptual marketing solutions, through-the-line campaigns, and experiential branding that drives meaningful connections.
Media Planning
We specialise in data-driven media planning that optimises audience reach and campaign effectiveness. Using advanced analytics and global research tools, we develop channel-neutral strategies that place brands in front of the right audiences at optimal moments. Our expertise includes trend analysis, ROI-focused planning, and cross-platform media buying tailored to client objectives.
Digital Marketing
Our digital marketing solutions integrate creativity and technology to enhance online visibility and drive business growth. Services include SEO, PPC, social media management, conversion rate optimisation, and influencer marketing. We create tailored digital experiences through website design, content strategy, and data-driven campaign management to maximise client ROI.
Public Relations
As NI PR Agency of the Year 2022, we provide strategic communications that build brand credibility and manage organisational reputation. Our services cover media relations, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and corporate communications. We help clients navigate complex messaging challenges while maintaining authentic connections with their audiences.
Consulting
Led by former government ministers, our consulting division offers expert guidance on stakeholder engagement and policy development. We specialise in government relations, public affairs, and business strategy, providing clients with insights that bridge commercial and political landscapes. Our approach combines policy expertise with practical implementation strategies for public and private sector organisations.
People
Paul Bowen
Executive Creative Director
With over 15 years in creative leadership, Paul drives award-winning campaigns that blend innovative concepts with strategic thinking. He specialises in brand storytelling and cross-channel marketing solutions.
Ed Henderson
Planning Director
Ed leads our strategy team, focusing on audience insights and campaign effectiveness. He has developed planning frameworks used across major client accounts, delivering measurable business growth for brands.
Tory Anderson
Media Director
Tory oversees media strategy development, leveraging data analytics to optimise campaign performance. Her expertise in audience behaviour analysis has delivered successful outcomes for national and international clients.
Paul James
Business Director
Paul specialises in digital transformation strategies, helping clients leverage technology for business growth. He leads our digital solutions team in creating innovative online experiences that drive engagement.
Simon Hamilton
Consulting Director
As former Economy Minister, Simon provides strategic counsel on government relations and public policy. He leads our consulting division in bridging commercial and political strategy for client success.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We work across sectors including tourism, retail, public transport, healthcare, and government. Our diverse experience allows us to bring cross-industry insights to client challenges.
How do you measure campaign success?
We use data-driven metrics aligned with client objectives, including audience engagement rates, conversion metrics, and brand perception surveys to evaluate effectiveness.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, through our Worldwide Partners Inc network and sister agencies, we deliver campaigns across 40+ countries while maintaining local market understanding.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
Our ACT Collective initiative helps clients reduce environmental impact through sustainable campaign practices, carbon footprint analysis, and eco-conscious strategy development.
How do you handle crisis communications?
Our PR team specialises in crisis management, providing rapid response strategies, media handling protocols, and reputation recovery plans tailored to organisational needs.
Can you help with digital transformation?
Yes, our digital experts develop transformation strategies that integrate technology, data analytics, and user experience design to modernise brand interactions and operations.
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