Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Marketing Consultancy Services in Ireland
Established in 2010, Island Marketing Clinic is a niche marketing consultancy operating across the island of Ireland. Our team combines over 15 years of industry experience with strategic partnerships to deliver tailored solutions for SMEs and micro-businesses. We specialise in strategic market planning, funding support, business mentoring, and lead generation, working closely with agencies like Intertrade Ireland and Invest NI. Our approach prioritises GDPR compliance, collaborative client relationships, and leveraging digital tools to enhance brand visibility. With offices in Dublin and Belfast, we serve diverse sectors including education, engineering, food, and technology, helping businesses expand across Ireland and internationally. Our associates include experts in UX design, telemarketing, and digital marketing, ensuring comprehensive service delivery. We maintain accreditation through the Marketing Institute of Ireland and focus on measurable outcomes, as evidenced by client testimonials highlighting our pragmatic, results-driven methodology.
Services
Strategic Market Planning
Funding Support
Business Mentoring
Telemarketing Services
Website Development
Social Media Management
Lead Generation
Brand Identity Development
Event Marketing
Export Strategy
Served areas
- Northern Ireland
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in strategic marketing for SMEs
- Our team holds approved status with major funding agencies like Intertrade Ireland
- We implement GDPR-compliant telemarketing and digital strategies
- Our cross-border expertise spans both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland markets
- We maintain a 95% client satisfaction rate based on post-project evaluations
Associations and certifications
- Intertrade Ireland
- Invest NI
- Marketing Institute of Ireland
What people say
Expertise to make you look at your business in new ways
Helped us raise brand awareness
Proactive and pragmatic approach
Instrumental in our expansion
Great attention to detail
Services
Strategic Market Planning
We develop comprehensive market strategies using tools like Strategyzer to identify customer pain points and differentiation opportunities. Our approach combines market research with funding proposal development to support business growth across Ireland. Services include competitive analysis, market entry strategies, and roadmap creation for achieving business objectives.
Funding Support
We help SMEs access funding through programmes like Intertrade Ireland's Trade Accelerator Voucher and Elevate. Our expertise includes preparing robust funding proposals, navigating application processes, and connecting businesses with relevant support agencies across both jurisdictions in Ireland.
Business Mentoring
Approved mentoring services through schemes like Project Alchemy and Help to Grow. We provide tailored guidance on marketing strategy, business development, and market expansion, with a focus on practical implementation and measurable outcomes for Irish SMEs.
Telemarketing Services
Permission-based telemarketing combined with digital tools to nurture qualified leads. Our GDPR-compliant approach includes CRM integration, targeted outreach campaigns, and lead tracking systems to ensure compliance and effectiveness across UK and Irish markets.
Website Development
Custom website design through our associate Darkstream Studios. Services include UX optimisation, responsive design, and integration with marketing tools. We focus on creating digital platforms that reflect brand identity and support business objectives through enhanced online visibility.
People
Cormac Austin
Lead Consultant
Marketing professional with 15+ years' experience, holding an MSc in Marketing from Ulster University. Graduate member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland. Specialises in SME growth strategies and cross-border business development across Ireland.
James Dickey
UX Designer
Digital design expert with Darkstream Studios, specialising in bespoke website development. Recognised for creating user-centric digital solutions for clients including Titanic Quarter attractions and Jack the Ripper Walking Tours in London.
Alison Tomlinson
Telemarketing Consultant
20-year telemarketing specialist with expertise in UK and Irish markets. Delivers targeted lead generation campaigns with a focus on GDPR compliance and measurable ROI for SME clients across multiple industry sectors.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across the entire island of Ireland, serving both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland clients from our bases in Dublin and Belfast.
Do you work with specific industries?
We support businesses across education, engineering, food production, technology, and tourism sectors with tailored marketing strategies and funding solutions.
Are you approved by funding agencies?
Yes, we're approved consultants with Intertrade Ireland, Invest NI, and Dáil Éireann's mentoring programmes since 2014.
How do you ensure GDPR compliance?
Our telemarketing uses permission-based approaches with secure CRM systems, ensuring full compliance with UK and Irish data protection regulations.
What marketing tools do you use?
We combine Strategyzer for market planning, Darkstream's UX design, and targeted digital campaigns alongside traditional marketing methods.