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Aug 2022
Last Updated: 18/08/2022
Business Breakfast: Harrogate advertising firm wins ferry contract
In this morning's business briefing, an advertising firm wins a ferry contract and a Harrogate bus is renamed after football star Rachel Daly.
A CallMac ferry, which CP Media will be upgrading media facilities within.
Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
A Harrogate advertising firm has won a media contract from a ferry company.
CP Media, which specialises in outdoor advertising and has an office in Harrogate, will upgrade media sites across all 33 CalMac ferries, ranging from traditional print to the latest digital screens.
CalMac is the UK's largest ferry operator, transporting more than five million passengers a year to the Clyde, West Coast and Hebridean Islands.
Mike Brennan, chief executive at CP Media, said:
“This contract represents a key win, further extending our media coverage across Scotland, which includes outdoor sites in Edinburgh, Dundee and all the Scottish Highlands and Islands airports.
“This important contract also enhances our national media coverage of 10,000 outdoor advertising sites across the UK on roadsides, stadiums, retail environments and at 23 regional UK airports.”
Robbie Drummond, managing director of CalMac, added:
“This strategic partnership will support our revenues and enable continued investment in these hugely important services for the area's community and economy.”
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Harrogate Bus Company renames 36 bus after Rachel Daly
Harrogate Bus Company has renamed one of its 36 buses after local football hero Rachel Daly.
Daly was part of the England Lionesses side which won Euro 2022 last month after a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley.
The 36 bus which has been renamed Rachel Daly.
The company said the renaming was its way of saluting Daly, who grew up in the town.
Frank Stanisauskis , Harrogate Bus Company general manager, said:
“Rachel and the England team’s stunning performance throughout the Euro 2022 tournament has captivated the whole nation, and nowhere more so than right here in Harrogate.
“Naming one of our buses after Rachel is our way of saying thank you for her amazing success which has brought football home. Rachel is a fantastic role model for young sportswomen in Harrogate and around the world and naming a bus in her honour is all about celebrating her amazing achievements."
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