Social media and digital marketing specialists The Social Co. have collaborated with the football club as one of the founding members of the newly launched Business Club which was launched at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Creating the launch video for NUFC’s Business Club, the Social Co. has combined the love of football and business, ensured the isn’t just online, but also stimulating conversation between businesses networking throughout the city. The Business Club uses the power of football to connect the business community through a number of events, seminars and lunches, making the exclusive networking events highly sought-after, especially after the pandemic restricted the traditional face-to-face meetings.
The Newcastle United Business Club is a product of detailed meetings, research and above all else, understanding of the business community in the region, with a dedicated team of staff focused on delivering several key events to connect businesses and enhance business and share best practice across a number of diverse sectors.
It combines a mixture of formal and informal events throughout the football season, with bespoke events taking place at St. James’ Park, such as breakfast meetings ahead of games, along with talk-in evenings, dinners and special screenings set to take place for the FIFA World Cup this Winter.
The Business Club is made up of over 60 companies, from mortgage advisors and recruitment consultants to interior designers and healthcare specialists, who collectively boast a workforce of thousands of employees throughout the region.
James Ogilvie, Director and co-founder of The Social Co. said: “It has been fantastic to work with the team at Newcastle United to launch this exciting new Business Club. We were keen with our messaging to portray the passion that drives the city for the club, and how the club are keen to intertwine with business to support a new era of connectivity. The mix of events are going to be unrivalled, taking networking opportunities for businesses to another level.
“Newcastle United is the heart of the city. The investment in the club has created a great buzz about the opportunities which will follow across multiple sectors. It’s so much more than a football club, it’s a catalyst for local enterprise and economy and we are proud to be playing a supporting role in bringing a new kind of prosperity to Newcastle and the wider region.”
Jessica Rutherford, Head of Sales and Development at Newcastle United Business Club said: “The feedback from businesses since we launched has been incredible, with companies of all sizes and backgrounds wanting to know more about the membership and we are extremely grateful for the input we have received from everybody so far.
“It’s going to be an exciting season for our members as we mix up the format of each meeting and bring in special guests to talk to the group about business, and of course there is a strong element of football and Newcastle United running throughout the theme in each meeting.” To find out more about joining Newcastle United Business Club contact: [email protected]
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