COVID-19: Operational Plan – Proactive Design + Marketing

Posted on March 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Yvonne

Business as usual The team at Proactive Design + Marketing would like to take a moment to address the impact and severity of COVID-19. First and foremost, we send our thoughts and sympathy to all those currently affected by coronavirus, and wish them a safe and speedy recovery. We also want to acknowledge the impact the virus has had on many of our fellow small businesses and working profes...
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How To Get ‘LinkedIn’ – And Why It’s So Important

Posted on January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Ciara Geraghty

The internet hasn’t just changed the way we interact with each other, it’s changed the way we do business. From online banking to social media, if you’re not up to date then you’re out of the loop. Here at Proactive, we work closely with our clients to make sure that they are representing themselves and their companies extremely well online. LinkedIn is a professional network with over 575+ ...
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Branding Event by Shannon Chamber of Commerce

Posted on February 27, 2018March 8, 2018 by Ciara Geraghty

Shannon Chamber of Commerce is holding an information event on branding aptly named "Does your brand really matter?" Our founding partner and creative strategist, Ray O'Connor is the main presenter at the event. Proactive Design and Marketing Ray founded Proactive Design and Marketing in 1996 and it has since grown to be one of Ireland's leading marketing agencies. Proactive work with major b...
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A rule of good infographic design is to show, don’t tell.

Posted on November 23, 2017January 23, 2020 by Proactive Editor

Every picture tells a story, but sometimes it takes a clever combination of words and pictures to tell a story quickly, concisely and in an engaging way. Information graphics or infographics are a powerful tool to disseminate information and educate your audience on your products and services. Infographics work particularly well with students, who engage regularly with the brain-map style o...
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23 years in Business marked by 23 GMIT Prospectus Covers

Posted on September 19, 2017January 18, 2022 by Proactive Editor

There’s nothing like a bit of competition to get the creative juices flowing. In March each year our design team compete against each other to see who will be the creator of the next GMIT prospectus cover. For 23 years Proactive has designed the Prospectus and each year the aim is to produce something different but current. The Proactive graphic designers each come up with a few concepts for ...
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Ireland’s First Augmented Reality Prospectus

Posted on September 15, 2017May 14, 2021 by Proactive Editor

Although Augmented Reality (AR) has been around for a while now (remember the craze of Pokémon Go?), it is still however an unexplored opportunity in printed communications. AR allows you to create immersive and engaging interactions with your customers by incorporating video content, 3d models that interact with the printed scene, photograph slideshows and web content –all of which enhance...
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Chrome To Begin Showing “Not Secure” on all Sites Without SSL Certificate In October

Posted on September 7, 2017February 28, 2018 by Ciara Geraghty

This latest update from Google may have a negative impact on the experience of visitors to your site as it will highlight any potential security weaknesses it may have. Google issue warning Google has issued an update stating: Starting October 2017, Chrome (version 62) will show a 'NOT SECURE' warning when users enter text in a form on an HTTP page, and for all HTTP pages in Incognito m...
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Proactive Design and Marketing Marks 21 Years in Business

Posted on September 4, 2017May 14, 2021 by Proactive Editor

Based in Galway and serving clients all over Ireland, Proactive Design and Marketing has been in business for over twenty years. The company has provided graphic design, marketing, web design and PR solutions to some of the top names in just about every industry. It is no mean feat to survive for two decades in this ever-changing, fast-paced environment. When Proactive opened its doors twenty ...
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Marketing through the Generations

Posted on August 29, 2017February 28, 2018 by Ciara Geraghty

Generation Z is the latest demographic profile: one that can be described as ambitious, entrepreneurial and multicultural. It’s the only generation to have never lived a day without access to the internet, mobile phones, or computers so, not surprisingly, it tends to embrace technology and change. The Difference between Gen X, Y, and Z Generation X born between the 1960s and the 1970s follow...
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Sponsors – It’s Not Just About the Money

Posted on August 3, 2017February 28, 2018 by Ciara Geraghty

'Think carefully and choose wisely, don't let lucrative financial deals tempt you to take on a sponsor that does not add value to your brand.' - Proactive Events and Sponsorship co-coordinator Ciara Geraghty shares some tips for Event Managers. Participants enjoying a Pint of Erdinger Alkoholfrei Beer at the Finish Line of Tough Mudder Ireland 2017 What do sponsors and brand partn...
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