Vodafone Ireland launches national competition for Mayo SMEs to win €25,000 advertising package

Vodafone Ireland has announced the return of its ‘See Your Business Pitchside’ competition (previously Bring Your Business to the Big Screen).

This competition will give business customers across Ireland the chance to see their brand in lights at the Aviva Stadium for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures.

Designed to spotlight Ireland’s thriving SME sector, this competition offers two winning SMEs over €25,000 worth of media exposure each, with the chance to advertise their business at the Aviva Stadium during Ireland’s home games in the Autumn International Series against Australia and South Africa.

With over 50,000 fans attending events, and broadcasts reaching both local and international audiences on tv channels, RTÉ and TNT Sports, this prize offers these small businesses a significant leap in global visibility.

The competition is open to Vodafone business customers who operate as small to medium-sized enterprises.

With over 2.3 million customers, Vodafone Ireland is the connectivity and technology partner to six in 10 Irish businesses.

Speaking about the launch, Joanna Gilfoy, Director of Vodafone Business said: “As the connectivity and technology partner to many Irish businesses, we’re proud to further champion them through initiatives like our ‘See Your Business Pitchside’ competition. For many past winners, this exposure has led to growth and new customers from across the globe. It’s just one of the many ways we support SMEs to help them thrive in today’s connected economy.”

Previous winners include JANDO, Lotts & Co, The Farmhouse, SOS Cookies, and Hazel Mountain Chocolate.

Speaking on the impact the competition made for their business, JANDO, an award-winning Irish print company noted immediate and lasting results: “It was truly surreal to be there, seeing and hearing our brand at The Aviva,” said JANDO co-founder, Owen McLoughlin, after witnessing their branding pitchside during Ireland v New Zealand last November. “Sharing that unforgettable moment with our family was nothing short of magical, and the marked increase in sales and customer requests that followed was incredible. The exposure from Vodafone’s advertising package was a real catalyst for growth in our business.”

As well as receiving pitchside and digital screen advertising at one of the home matches, the winners will also receive two VIP tickets to attend the match, and an exclusive invitation to the team’s captain’s run event ahead of match day.

Entries will be open from August 18 until September 19. Winners will be announced on the week of September 22.

Entries can be made via an online submission form here.