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Profile - Jon Ellard
I studied Business Studies with IT at C&G COHE (now The University of Gloucestershire) graduating in 1999 with a BA Hons Degree.
I worked for 4 years at Triangle South Ltd, a Management Consultancy based in Gloucester. As the Commercial Manager my responsibilities included, commercial planning, marketing core business and managing a Telemarketing Department, which I helped set up and by the time I left was in profit.
The Pubs2000.com concept came for my passion of Gloucestershire and the Public Houses, Bar and Clubs in the county. For two years Pub2000 ran as a sideline to my full time employment at Triangle but with interest and visitors on the site increasing I took the plunge and started Pubs2000 full time in January 2002.
In order to grow and expand the business Ellard Marketing Ltd was incorporated in January 2005.
In September 2003 I was approached by Urban Element Design Solutions who asked me to become a Director in their business in order to look after the sales and marketing side of the operation. We had worked previously on a number of web projects and in October 2006 we merged companies. For more information about Urban Element please look at our web site.
Since January 2004 I have been consulting and telemarketing for Business Link Gloucestershire and currently work three days a week in their Cheltenham Head Office. Business Link is dedicated to supporting all businesses in the county by providing independent, impartial advice
From 1st May 2003 to July 2004 I was one of the licensees of Harry's Bar & Restaurant in Lydney. |
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Awards
2002 Business e-Exemplar Awards
Pubs2000 won the 2002 Business e-Xemplar Award for innovation and their success in sharing their experience of e-Marketing. For the last two years I have been part of the judging panel and was proud to have one my clients short listed for the 2004 e-business award.
Click here to read press coverage of this award |
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Profile - Pubs2000
The mission of Pubs2000.com is:
One - To encourage people to drink in pubs, bars and clubs rather than buying from the supermarket for home consumption.
Two - To increase the awareness of Gloucestershire as a tourist destination.
Implementation of mission:
For the Pubs, Bars & Clubs etc.
Pubs2000.com firstly, allows Gloucestershire pubs, bars and clubs the opportunity to advertise/communicate globally and cost effectively through an interactive Internet presence that is marketed/promoted (both traditionally and through the Internet) on a continual basis.
For the User
Secondly, we offer the user/customer a high level of information on pubs with regards to location, facilities and atmosphere so that the establishments they find and visit best meet their needs. Pubs2000 also provides numerous interactive features and games within the site to maintain a high retention of users.
For Gloucestershire
Thirdly, Pubs2000 is networking with Gloucestershire based businesses, public sector bodies and charities to create local community spirit and raise the profile of Gloucestershire as a tourist destination. Including:
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester District Council
FOCUS Charity (Fund for Oncology Centre Users and Supporters
Axial - A Management Resource for SME's
Society of Licensed Victuallers
Smart Thursday - Business Link Gloucestershire. |
Media Coverage
Jon Ellard appears on ' Loose Lips'
On Monday 7th April 03 Pubs2000, 3 of their pubs and 3 of their locals appeared on a new show called Loose Lips, which is presented by the lovely Melinda Messenger and Richard Arnold
Video coming soon
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Profile on BBC Glos Website
Over the last 3 years Pubs2000 has featured in a number of articles.
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Interview with BBC Radio Glos
Following the award ceremony and launch of the 'Adopt a Local' campaign Jon Ellard was interviewed by 33 radio stations world wide.
Listen to Interview
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Services
Through Pubs2000 and Urban Element we are able to provide a range of services including:
Web site development
IT Solutions
Internet marketing
Traditional marketing
Consultancy
Direct selling
Database & Relationship Management
Event Management
Promotional Teams
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