We help your business grow
Babble’s digital marketing agency combines the best of marketing, business, sales and entrepreneurship knowledge to help you scale and excel.
About the Babble Team
Babble grew out of the success of a number of events management projects. These events built strong brands, loyal customers and engaged communities.
Joanne McErlain
Babble Marketing Director
Joanne has over 20 years of experience in specialist sales, marketing and business development for SME businesses. She also has extensive experience working in the public sector with local councils on economic revitalisation projects.
She is highly skilled in creating collaborative partnerships and relationships that can be utilized to grow your business. She also brings a wealth of experience in branding and creating narratives to position businesses in the marketplace.
With an MSc in Business Development & Innovation, she brings the latest insights and research to Babble’s consulting service.
Joanne is a passionate supporter of local business, communities and business recovery. She also has a proven track record in delivering highly commended food fairs and markets.
Jilly Dougan of Yellow Door
“I trust Joanne implicitly. She has our best interests at heart and works with us to build our brand. Her dedication, organisation and drive are second to none.”
Pauric McGowan, PhD
Business Mentor and Strategic Marketing Consultant
Pauric McGowan has been involved in shaping entrepreneurial learning in universities and colleges. As a member of the Northern Ireland Small Business Institute, he was also involved in the training and mentoring of owner-managers of entrepreneurial small to medium-sized enterprises.
He is a Distinguished Business Fellow of Ulster University in recognition of his work at the interface between the business practitioner community and the University. Pauric is also a Fellow of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, a Fellow of the Higher Education Association and a Fellow of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, (ISBE).
Pauric can help give you the confidence to formulate and implement transformative change.
Dr Sharon Ponsonby-McCabe
Giving you access to an extensive network of talent to take your business to the next level
Have you been wondering how to take the next step, or feel like your brand isn’t delivering?
We draw on a wealth of consultants and experts to help you deliver your vision.
You can get on with the day-to-day running of your business while we put together the right team of exceptional graphic designers, web developers, copywriters and business mentors you need.
Ready to benefit from our network and experience? Chat with us about Babble Branding and where we can take your business.
Sourcing you exceptional local producers for your market or event
Want to offer a branded artisan market experience? Babble Events develop markets with a community-ethos. We source reliable local and award-winning producers that will amplify your brand identity.
With a proven track in delivering exceptional events, we activate areas and build pride in place.
Ask us about Babble Events and how we can set up a market for your brand or town today.
Providing you access to the best business minds to create an effective strategy for growth
Not sure how to grow your business?
We’ll work with you to develop a strategic approach to growing your business. Develop your leadership skills, strengthen your team or optimise the management of your resources. Or let us work with you to exploit new opportunities, diversify or enter new markets. We give you confidence and connect you with the skills you need.
Ask us about Babble Business and our mentoring programme.
Get in touch to see how you can grow your business.