Marketing Matters

31/01/2026

Pay attention regardless of your age

Following on from our recent advice around AI (Artificial Intelligence), this week our School Education Officers have identified another current ‘trend’ that is/could cause our children harm.

We have received information that accounts are being created on TikTok encouraging young people to follow them in return for a ‘shout out’. Once followed, the user then asks the young person to send pictures or videos of themselves in inappropriate poses, under the guise of a ‘challenge’.

We are also aware of young people being asked to send similar images or videos in exchange for Robux (Roblox currency) in return.

Similar to the media posts we share in conjunction with Cyber Security Centre for the Isle of Man, we will continue to highlight any current local online trends so that parents, carers, and young people are aware and can make informed choices about their online activity.

We are encouraged to see that many young people are acting on the advice we deliver in schools, particularly to ‘tell’ a trusted adult if they find themselves asked to do anything they are uncomfortable with.

By sharing this post, you can help us raise awareness of how people are exploiting young people through Social Media and gaming platforms. This allows parents and guardians to have informed conversations with their children and support our shared aim of keeping them safe both on and offline.

Please see the below links which provide guidance and safety for children with growing technology:
👉 www.internetmatters.org
👉 www.nspcc.org.uk/.../talking-to-children-about-ai
👉 www.nspcc.org.uk/.../artificial-intelligence...
👉 www.childnet.com
👉 www.oursaferschools.co.uk/iom

If you are worried about someone’s safety or have information about online exploitation, please contact Police HQ on 01624 631212, call 999 in an emergency, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

06/08/2023

I just love these guys and gals. Always friendly and happy, almost always open and the food is fantastic. Brilliant delivery on all 7 Ps of marketing and their peas 🫛 are great too😂🙌

30/07/2023

My hubby and I shared one of these Sunday roasts today. Two very full plates. I love how New Bathurst chippy & Diner do their marketing communication on Facebook. Delightful personal videos and they’re open so much more than many of the chippy’s are. The staff and owner are sooo friendly and fun. And most importantly the food is top class and great value every time🙏🏼🏆

30/07/2023

Lovely advertising and wonderful products at the Hospice Shops Isle of Man real bargains that help the charity help people.

12/06/2023

My husband just read this tweet to me and as a Marketer I was excited for whoever it was that orchestrated this incredible PR coup for the company mentioned in the Tweet. Let me know what you think from a marketing perspective.

04/04/2023

Could be a fun job💞

*Seasonal Tour & Retail Guide(s)*
(Hours negotiable, £12.00 hourly rate)

Based at The Fynoderee Distillery in Ramsey, we are looking to expand our "Fyn Bar & Shop" team with warm and engaging individuals from our local community who can help us to look after our guests, share the Fynoderee story and our passion for making premium Manx Spirits.

Hours can be flexible but you must be available to often work weekends (rotas can work around prior commitments/holidays etc.).

Key responsibilities will include:
• Meeting and greeting visitors to The Fynoderee Distillery.
• Conducting group tours (Full training will be given).
• Engaging with and serving customers in the shop, offering tastings, and ensuring shelves are well presented and always fully stocked.
• Operating the tills & POS machine.
• Assisting the bar team at peak times with serving drinks and taking table orders.
• Ensuring security and all health & safety protocols are adhered to.

Skills & Person Specification:
• Outgoing and friendly with the confidence to talk engagingly to groups of people.
• The ability to learn key facts and information to share with visitors in an engaging way.
• A prior knowledge or a willingness to learn about the processes involved in craft distilling.
• Passionate about the Fynoderee brand, the Isle of Man, its culture and folklore.
• Ability to learn to use our cash registers and POS machines as well as operate PowerPoint presentations and other IT and related apps such as FareHarbour and Res Diary (support and training provided)
• Previous retail, tour guiding or hospitality experience desirable.

To apply, please email [email protected] with your CV and short cover letter and we will be in touch to arrange a meeting.

Start dates flexible and ongoing.🧚‍♂️

01/04/2023

Should be loads of fun🇮🇲🥰👏

It is now only 60 days until the start of TT 2023. As an Island we are starting to prepare for the festival. Now is the time for you to start preparing for your visit.
Below is a small list of items you may need to bring with you.

🔒 Padlocks for your bike and your tent if camping.
💊Make sure you bring enough medication for your whole trip.
📱 Mobile phone and the charger.
⛺️ If you plan on camping make sure you have a waterproof tent.
🚓Ensure your number plates are road legal.
💷 Cash is king, but make sure you have your bank card.
📘Never travel without ID. Driving license or passport should be with you at all times.

More importantly....don't forget your toothbrush 😁

20/09/2022

Delicious meximan food at the in Douglas

20/09/2022

I’m thoroughly enjoying the Isle of Man Government conference on their Draft Economic Strategy. The transparency and lively debate is very reassuring. Huge topics being addressed and long time lines needed to effect change but some very brilliant and focused minds being applied to the whole economic strategy. Www.iom.gov

26/07/2022

Thank you for your care and service💞

We are about people. Our crew have stories and lives that sometimes we really need to share…

From Edd one of our volunteer Coxswain:

We were reading a story last night and my daughter said to me, "Dad, when I get bigger, can I be a lifesaver just like you?" I just smiled and said - "You already are a lifesaver, you just don't know it yet"

26/07/2022

Excellent advice

Today is World Day. As an island community, we should all know these two simple skills that could save a life:

🌊If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, float to increase your chances of survival.
🌊If you see someone else in trouble in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Do you know how to Float to Live?
🌊Fight your instinct to thrash around.
🌊Lean back, extend your arms and legs.
🌊If you need to, gently move them around to help you float.
🌊Float until you can control your breathing.
🌊Only then, call for help, swim to safety or continue floating until help arrives.

26/07/2022

This sounds like such fun. Wish I was a children😂😂 lovely promotional activities 👍🏻