Ilkeston Town Football Club are proud to announce a new digital partnership with LEAM Digital.
As part of this exciting new partnership, LEAM Digital (www.leamdigitalmedia.com) will become the club’s official Digital Partner, overseeing and supporting all football club media operations as Ilkeston Town FC continue to strengthen and modernise the club’s overall digital presence.
The partnership will see the welcomed return of Danny Draper and Jake Roberts to the Microlise New Manor Ground, having recently worked together as part of the media team at Basford United. Danny will take on the role of Head of Media & Marketing, while Jake joins the club as Media Executive. The club will also welcome Dave Morley as Club Photographer with more additions to be expected as part of the expanded media structure.
This collaboration marks another major step forward for Ilkeston Town FC as the club continues to grow both on and off the pitch.
LEAM Digital is an Ilkeston-based content creation and digital marketing agency specialising in professional content, social media strategy, branding and digital growth. Working across sport, events and businesses throughout the region. LEAM Digital has built a strong reputation for helping organisations improve visibility, engagement and commercial value through modern, structured digital media.
Through this partnership, the club aims to significantly enhance:
– Matchday media and supporter experience
– Social media output and communication
– Digital engagement with supporters
– Commercial exposure for partners and sponsors
– Overall presentation and visibility of the football club
With significant developments continuing behind the scenes at the Microlise New Manor Ground, including a recent £250,000 investment into the clubhouse, hospitality areas and facilities, the club is committed to improving the overall matchday experience for supporters, sponsors and the wider community.
The ambition is to make the Microlise New Manor Ground a destination not only for the 90 minutes on a Saturday, but also before and after the game, creating a stronger atmosphere, better facilities and a more engaging experience throughout the entire day.
The club also wants the ground to become a central hub for the community away from matchdays too, with continued growth in events, functions, holiday camps, hospitality, gatherings, music festivals and much more helping make the Microlise New Manor Ground the place to be within the local area.
Alongside continued community engagement, The Manor Foundation continues to work in conjunction with the football club on charitable projects within our community. With the exciting new Padel centre development due to commence any day, the club believes now is the perfect time to invest in strengthening one of its most important assets: its online presence.
The club were particularly impressed not only by Danny’s growth and experience within the industry, but also his vision, understanding of the football club and clear plans for helping drive Ilkeston Town’s digital presence to the next level.
Chairman Andrew Nally said:
“There’s so much happening at the football club that we can shout about, while still having the capacity and ambition to do even more. It makes complete sense that now is the right time to invest in our digital growth, and we feel the partnership with LEAM Digital is the perfect fit for that.
Danny’s knowledge of the football club, his industry experience and fresh ideas will be a huge addition for us, and we’re excited to see where this partnership can take the club moving forward.
With the investment and developments taking place around the ground and facilities, we want supporters, sponsors and the local community to feel that Ilkeston Town is a place they want to spend time, not just during the game, but as part of the whole matchday and club experience.”
Everyone at Ilkeston Town FC would like to officially welcome Danny and Jake back to the football club, as well as the addition of Dave and we look forward to supporters joining us in getting behind this exciting new chapter.