Author: Jackie Cook

CQ Strategic Marketing has achieved 5 years in business along with an office move into Moorgate Crofts Business Centre in Rotherham and with continued year on year growth.

Managing Director, Jackie Cook started CQ Strategic Marketing 5 years ago having identified a need to provide in-house marketing support for SME manufacturing companies in the South and West Yorkshire market.

Jackie said “I’m incredibly proud of CQ and what we have achieved in the last 5 ½ years, I work with a dedicated team of associates to provide a proactive service to our clients.  We have built a strong client base and look forward to continued growth in the coming years.”

Jackie has over 10 years’ marketing experience in the engineering and manufacturing sector. Jackie who is a firm believer in continuous professional development is a Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the CIM and has been a Mentor on their Mentor Scheme for over 2 years now, providing career advice and support to those in the early stages of their marketing careers.

“I have had great support and advice from my network of business contacts throughout the region over the years which is why I am keen to give something back to others.” Jackie continued “I’ve been a STEM Ambassador for a number of years now, I am a supporter of The work-wise Foundation and Get up to Speed committee member, helping promote careers in engineering and manufacturing is something I am passionate about supporting. We also provide regular work experience placements through The work-wise Foundation’s Summer Academy, Sheffield Hallam University and we have a student from Rotherham College with us this week.”

Shane Young, Membership Manager, from Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce presented Jackie with a certificate at her new premises.

Shane said “I’m delighted that CQ Strategic Marketing have achieved five years in business. This is a fantastic milestone for any business. Jackie works extremely hard and has built up a very strong network of client, associates and connections. Jackie’s passion transfers across to the people she meets and her hard work and determination is infectious. I wish CQ Strategic Marketing all the best going forward, and I’m glad the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce can play a part in the company’s growth. Here’s to the next five years!”

CQ Strategic Marketing is delighted to have joined the Rotherham Pioneers programme.  The programme, launched by a group of local businesses in early 2017 aims to promote the town, whilst changing perceptions both nationally and internationally and growing business in the area.  Companies who choose to sign up to the Pioneers programme will be able to take part in some great   networking events and have a chance to hear about new developments in the town and about new business opportunities.

Jackie Cook, Founder and Managing Director said, “Following our recent office move to Rotherham to relocate us closer to our mainly engineering and manufacturing client base, we are pleased to join Rotherham Pioneers and look forward to working with other local businesses to help promote Rotherham as a centre for business.”

Newly appointed place manager at RIDO, Jackie Freeborn, commented, “I am delighted that CQ Strategic Marketing has become a Rotherham Pioneer coinciding with their recent move into Moorgate Crofts – a clear demonstration that Rotherham is a great place to grow business. The Pioneer programme is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to collaborate to bring positivity and greater prosperity. We look forward to working with Jackie and thank her for the commitment.”

For more information on the Pioneer programme please visit http://www.rotherhampioneers.co.uk

During August 2017, William Allender, 15, from Bradfield School completed six days of work with CQ Strategic Marketing. William’s work experience was part of the Cutlers’ Ambassadors programme run by The work-wise Foundation, which gives 13-16 year olds work experience during the summer holidays. William accompanied Jackie Cook to four client premises including Rollem in Tankersley, Barnsley, LBBC Group of companies in Stanningley, Leeds, Red Dog Lining in Barnsley and Newburgh Precision in Rotherham.

Whilst working with CQ Strategic Marketing, William has been involved in scheduling regular social media content for various clients. He has also worked on three news articles where he has written about his experience with the Cutlers’ Ambassadors and Summer Academy programme and the skills he has learnt on work experience. He has then worked on the work-wise website where he edited the page and inserted his two articles under the news category. He has the worked with Red Dog Linings, helping conduct market research to identify the correct contact with the target organisation.

William said  “I’ve understood what is takes to manage and grow your own business and learnt many valuable skills which will be useful in later life. This experience has opened my eyes to what it is like to operate in a working environment and has given me a wider understanding of the marketing sector. This experience was extremely beneficial and will be most helpful in preparing me for the world of work.”

Jackie Cook, Managing Director said “William has assisted in updating client social media accounts, updated ours and a clients’ website with additional content. He has assisted in preparing press releases for Summer Academy and work experience programs and has undertaken market research for one of the clients.  He has attended and contributed to business meetings in a professional, respectful and appropriate manner. William has shown initiative, good timekeeping skills and has followed instructions extremely well, picking things up quickly and asking questions where appropriate. He has got on well in our small team and with our clients and contacts.” 

As CQ Strategic Marketing marks 5 years since founder, Jackie Cook left employment to set up the marketing consultancy.

Exciting things are happening! The business continues to expand and we’re delighted to be moving to our new offices in Rotherham at Moorgate Crofts Business Centre.

This means we’ll be closer to the majority of our clients, offering you a more responsive service, and much reduced travelling times for us!

Why not come and visit us?!

Moorgate Crofts Business Centre is a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly building providing managed small office business units.

It is an award-winning and iconic building situated in the business district on the outskirts of Rotherham town centre. It incorporates many sustainable features, including a green roof, the first of its kind in Yorkshire, where the spacious conference rooms are located with spectacular views across Rotherham, Sheffield and beyond.

CQ Strategic Marketing, CQ 4 Small Biz and CQ Marketing Academy will be exhibiting at the Get Up to Speed exhibition on Wednesday 26th April 2017 at Magna, Rotherham.  Attendees will have the chance to meet Jackie Cook and Claire Rooney on the day and book a free two hour marketing review with Chartered Marketer, Managing Director, Jackie Cook.

Get up to Speed is a chance to see some of the UK’s most exciting engineering inventions, and network with the people who design, build and operate them! Speak to businesses, inventors, apprentices and education providers about the future of engineering, at this showcase event!

To find out more and book your free place to attend the event please click here .

Following exponential growth over the past year, CQ Strategic Marketing Ltd has moved to larger premises and recruited a Marketing Manager, to look after a growing portfolio of new clients in manufacturing and professional services.

With turnover set to double this year, it was only fitting that the office space, based at Westthorpe Business Centre, doubled in size to allow for Claire Rooney’s arrival as Marketing Manager and to accommodate the company’s commitment to the next generation of marketers, with intern and placement opportunities for Sheffield Hallam University, Peter Jones’ Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy students.

Alongside team growth and the continued client success, CQ Strategic Marketing has launched new services in CQ Bid Management and rebranded their training offering as the CQ Marketing Academy, supporting marketing professionals and aspiring students to achieve their marketing career ambitions. CQ Strategic Marketing is set to expand their range of workshops and bespoke company coaching, over the coming months.

Jackie Cook, Managing Director, comments, “Our growth has been impressive and to organically expand with the business was the obvious decision. Claire has many years’ experience in business, particularly in business development and marketing and will work alongside me developing client relationships and managing a range of new client accounts. It’s been an exciting few months, with our new office accommodating interns and student placements, and we only expect our growth to continue into our strongest year yet in 2017”.

Our MD, Jackie Cook has been shortlisted for Forward Ladies awards, Yorkshire and Humber, North East and Scotland in the Start Up Category.

In announcing the results for Yorkshire & Humber, North East and Scotland, Griselda Togobo, Managing Director of Forward Ladies said: “This has been a fantastic year for women; we continue to start, grow and run high profile successful companies. We have been surprised and delighted by the number and calibre and diversity of the applications we have received, and look forward to celebrating their success.

Now in its seventh year, the Awards have grown from being purely regional into one of the most prestigious events in the calendar for professional women. The organisation, founded in 1999, supports women in their professional lives and celebrates and champions the role of women in the workplace.

The applicants are invited to attend the regional final at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne on 14 October. CQ Strategic Marketing wishes all the finalists the best of luck.

During August 2016, Jennie Grice (15) from Sheffield Springs Academy in Sheffield has completed a week’s work experience with CQ Strategic Marketing. Jennie’s work experience was part of the Summer Camp programme run by The work-wise Foundation, which gives 14 – 18 year olds work experience during the summer holidays supported by two days of employability skills induction. Jennie had the opportunity to go to places such as LBBC Technologies and their sister company LBBC Beechwood in Leeds, Rollem in Barnsley, and Newburgh Precision in Rotherham. During this time, Jennie attended a meeting about the annual Get up to Speed (GUTS) careers showcase on Wednesday, with discussions around how to improve the GUTS event and promotion, along with sharing ideas about Get up to Speed 2017.

Jennie Grice said “Working with CQ Strategic Marketing for five days showed me how the real world and the world of work is, and has taught me many things, one being time management and making sure I’m organised for the big day ahead.”

During her work experience Jennie helped update the company’s marketing database, created content for and updated client social media accounts, helped update content onto a new client website, wrote copy for CQ’s news pages and prepared copy for a client press release from basic notes on the case studies and forthcoming event.

Jackie Cook, Managing Director said “Jennie has proved a useful asset to our company this week getting involved in a range of client work under guidance from Claire and myself.  She has got involved in everything from admin to updating website content. She has been professional, willing to learn and interested in finding out more.  The work-wise team have provided a good opportunity for our business to gain extra help and provide an engaging real insight into the world of work for these students, I’d be happy to support them in the future.”

Janice Richardson from work-wise commented ‘Young people who dedicate part of their summer holiday to gain experiential learning about the world of work demonstrate, beyond a shadow of doubt, that they will make excellent employees in the future. Jennie along with other Summer Campers have excelled in their commitment. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with these young people, they should be very proud of themselves. A massive thank you to all the local employers like CQ. Strategic Marketing who volunteer their time and resources to help young people better prepare for the transition into work.”

For more details about Summer Camp please click here.