From Sussex to Dubai. We set out an ambitious goal for 2025 - expanding into international markets, with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates. Just six weeks into the new year, we have made a significant stride, securing the marketing and design retainer for ES:ME. In light of this success, at the beginning of February, CEO Matt Turner, Head of Marketing Sadie Wigg, and Digital Marketing Manager James Nunn travelled to Dubai to solidify their presence in this region.
Who is ES:ME?
ES:ME is an AV and engineering company providing reliable technical solutions tailored to the unique demands of events. They ensure seamless execution across rigging, AV, lighting, and engineering services across Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Bringing events to life with precision and expertise, they have serviced events such as the Fifa World Cup 2021, the Fifa Club World Cup, WWE in Saudi and Formula 1.
Now, with our partnership in place, Creative Pod is supporting ES:ME with a full-service marketing and design retainer, covering:
- PPC management across Google and LinkedIn
- Social media management and content creation
- Email marketing and customer flow development
- Regular PR distribution and blog writing
- Award submissions where relevant
Why This Partnership Matters
While we have been working with ES:ME for several months, this trip allowed us to take our collaboration to the next level. Meeting the team face-to-face, discussing future campaigns, and touring their impressive warehouses and facilities gave us deeper insights into their brand and vision. This hands-on experience will help us create even more tailored marketing strategies to support their continued success.
If you’d like to learn more about ES:ME, visit their website: https://es-me.net
A New Chapter For Creative Pod
Creative Pod has come a long way since our CEO, Matt Turner, founded the agency 19 years ago from his bedroom. Now, as we take our first steps into international markets, this marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Reflecting on this milestone, Matt shared:
“I’ve been lucky enough in my professional life to have travelled quite extensively across the Middle East and, through networking and events, met with some incredible business people, not to mention an old member of a Royal Family which has opened my eyes to the many opportunities the UAE and GCC offers. Business is thriving in Dubai, and for a local agency in Sussex to work overseas is an achievement I’m super proud of, and so is the team!”.
As an Export Champion with the Department for Business & Trade, Matt is passionate about helping other UK businesses expand internationally. If you're looking to take your business to the next level and explore global markets, we can help market your brand overseas.
Get in touch - hello@creativepod.net.
