About Kingston Connect
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Our
Story
Kingston Connect launched in 2017 and is driven and solely operated by founder of JT Elements, Julie Trenaman who has proven abilities and experience in business development, marketing, leadership and is passionate about her community.
Kingston Connect is a support local network where businesses (our members) and community connect (locals and visitors), building a strong community together.
Successfully operating for over 4 years, the key fundamentals of the network are to:
• Increase Kingston’s digital presence
• Provide our members, growth and development opportunities
• Provide our members network support, collaboration and communication opportunities
• Increase community and visitor awareness of Kingston services, businesses and events
• Encourage a “support local” culture
• Unleash the Kingston potential and
• Contribute to a stronger economy
Our 12-month community marketing membership includes three key elements: an online directory, marketing and network. The marketing elements (online directory, supplement marketing) supports our members (business/community group) growth and vitality whilst the network supports development and collaboration opportunities to the business and community group leaders.
If you are looking for the no frills option, you can showcase your business in our online directory.
If you lead and/or manage a business, community group, non-profit organisation or hobby business in Kingston SE and want to:
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Grow your opportunities
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Save money but still participate in advertising campaigns
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Be seen
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Be a part of something greater than yourself
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Contribute to your community
all with minimal effort......
Kingston Connect is for you! Let’s get connected!
Member Experiences
"Our business is a very happy member of Kingston Connect. Julie's quality of work and support is exceptional and she is proactive in assisting our business marketing.
Kingston Connect has helped us with not only raise our in house marketing, but also the scary but very important world of social media. Julie's advice and knowledge in these fields is spot on.
Kingston Connect is a must for any business."
Tom Gardner | Crown Inn Kingston
Become a
Member
Kingston Connect is all about creating opportunities for collaboration, growth and development. Our 12-month multi-media marketing membership package includes three key elements; an online directory, marketing & a network.
ONLINE DIRECTORY
A comprehensive website consisting of an online directory of local businesses, services, community groups, events and job listings.
ONLINE DIRECTORY
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One advertisement in up to two* categories.
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Social Media, Phone and Website links
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Photo carousel plus logo
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Trading Hours (if applicable)
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'About Your Organisation'
*Business members only, additional fee applies.
CROSS PLATFORM ADVERTISING
Advertising optimised across desktop, tablet and mobile.
MARKETING
Designed to expand your reach and increase traffic to your business/organisation with supplement advertising and group marketing.
VISIBILITY AND INSIGHTS
Targeted SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and Marketing Mix with the use of google analytics and social media insights.
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Regular business features and social media feeds, including; Sharing, Tagging and Posts across Kingston Connects social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
GROUP MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
Access to discounted/free group marketing opportunities and campaigns.
eNEWSLETTER/BLOG "Street News"
An eNewsletter/Blog featuring community member information, promotions, features and events. Unlimited yearly promotion inclusions, limited to one (1) advertisement per week
Up to two (2) feature advertisements per year.
JOB LISTING
Unliminted listings in the online "Local Jobs Listing" featuring employment opportunities within our community.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Unlimited listings in the online "Up and Coming events" calendar featuring festivals, sales, live music and workshops.
NETWORK
A group for providing support, networking, communication, collaboration, fun and development.
IGNITE NETWORK SESSIONS
A session for support, networking, communication, collaboration, fun and development, including Industry & Specialist Guest speakers.
FACEBOOK HUB
Access to an online place for support, communication and collaboration.
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Access to discounted or free directional workshop opportunities and business master classes for development.
Choose your membership package
12 month Multi-Media Marketing Membership Package