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New Media Awards 2006

Nominations for New Media Awards 2006

Stratagem
Packed full of up-to-date information on Northern Ireland’s structures, representatives and key players in the political arena, Stratagem's website is sure to become a well-used favourite for any political junkie, engaged citizen or organisation interested in the politics of Northern Ireland’s and how it could affect their interests. Created by Northern Ireland's first and premier public affairs consultancy, the website is suitable for research, advice and information gathering. Drawing on the knowledge and networks of Stratagem’s core team of experts, information is clear, accurate, up-to-date and FREE! “The Stratagem website is an essential tool for any journalist covering Northern Ireland and very helpful for anyone interested in Northern Ireland politics." Deaglan de Breadun, Irish Times journalist and author of "The Far Side of Revenge: Making Peace in Northern Ireland" (Collins Press, 2001). “I believe more information has been published in the last 30 years than the previous 5,000. So what a joy to find Stratagem has done all the sifting and sorting and set out all I need to know about working (the system?) in Northern Ireland." Mike Nesbitt, Journalist, broadcaster and commentator. "This is a very welcome guide to Northern Ireland's complex political scene. It is packed with personality profiles, useful links and contact numbers. A great resource not just for journalists but for anyone interested in staying informed. As someone working in the US I highly recommend it." Carole Coleman Author of 'Alleluia America!: An Irish Journalist in Bush Country' and former RTÉ Washington Correspondent “Stratagem’s website is a must for anyone in the Republic – whether they are in business, the public or community and voluntary sectors – who is interested in getting up to the minute information on what’s going on in the North. We have found it to be an invaluable source and check in almost daily.” Pat Montague Montague Communications, and President of The Irish Institute for Public Relations “The website is an excellent Who's Who guide. The pages on the workings of the government - both how it works now and how it should work if the Executive gets up and running again - are informative without being exhausting to read.” John Fay Nuzhound.com "Stratagem's online resources present a highly organised and easily navigated compendium of public affairs contacts in Northern Ireland. For anyone interested in facts and figures relating to structures of governance in Northern Ireland, or seeking more in-depth lobbying or policy advice, Stratagem is a good place to start.” Dr Feargal Cochrane, Director, Richardson Institute for Peace and Conflict Research, Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University. “Stratagem’s new website gives us an easy-to-use and comprehensive view of Stratagem's mission and services. The links to other entities are helpful. For anyone interested in obtaining assistance in doing business or reaching the people who count in Northern Ireland, it makes good sense to contact the folks at Stratagem to get their cogent analysis and point of view on the situation there, its relationship to the ROI, the rest of the UK and Europe at large. The website is an essential element of the comprehensive matrix of services that Stratagem offers; easy on the eyes but sophisticated, complete without being too verbose, with many of the tools anyone with an interest in doing business in Northern Ireland will need to be successful. Check it out!” Jesse Sinaiko Business Development Manager, IT Resources, Chicago, Illinois, USA The website includes: -Information and links to all the relevant bodies and departments that help shape the political environment; -Contact listings for key decision-makers; -Case studies on effective lobbying strategies; -Further features. Claire Flynn