About Aspire Media N.I. CIC
Community-Driven Media Production
PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Photography service offers compelling visual storytelling tailored to both local businesses & community organisations, capturing the essence and narrative of each with precision and creativity.
Social Media management
Our Social Media Management service empowers businesses by cultivating engaging online presences, fostering brand awareness, and driving meaningful connections by enhancing their visibility and growth potential online.
Videography
Our Videography service offers both local & community businesses a powerful tool to effectively convey their brand story and engage audiences, ultimately enhancing brand visibility and fostering deeper connections with their target market.
Community TV ChanneL
You can see a lot of our work showcased on aspiremedia.tv, which specialises in serving the local community by bringing positive news!
Who are we?
Aspire Media N.I. CIC is a social enterprise based in Coleraine, founded with core aims to revolutionise community-driven media production and ownership within the communities of Ballysally & Millburn.
Founded as a CIC in 2022, to oversee the legacy that Focus on Family initially created on a Online based Community TV Channel about the area, the company has since grown to ensure this is part of our overall social enterprise.
We now have our Community TV Channel known now as Aspire Media TV, that supports our community by bringing positive media.
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Aspire Media N.I. CIC is split into 4 areas that benefit from the community and helps local businesses, community organisations and social enterprises.
Aspire Media Studios – Our Photography & Videography Services
Aspire Media Academy – Media Training for local groups & Individuals
Aspire Media TV – Our Community TV Channel
Aspire Social Media Management – Our Social Media Management & Consultancy service.
A little background on our foundation
The areas of Ballysally and Millburn have long suffered from negative external perceptions and inward attitudes, often exacerbated by media portrayals. For instance, the 2012 TV series ‘The Estate’ produced by BBC depicted the entire Ballysally area in a highly negative light, while further news broadcasts predominantly focused on the problems and criminality, overlooking the overall positive aspects of the community.
In response to this, a dedicated group of local individuals, supported by Focus on Family, Ballysally, have established Aspire Media TV. Based in Ballysally, this digital media production facility is open to all members of the local community. For more information relating to Aspire Media TV – visit aspiremedia.tv.
Aspire Media N.I. CIC Formation
Aspire Media N.I. CIC is founded with aims to revolutionise community-driven media production and ownership within the communities of Ballysally & Millburn.
Founded as a CIC in 2022, to oversee the legacy that Focus on Family initially created on a Online based Community TV Channel about the area, the company has since grown to ensure this is part of our overall social enterprise.
Our Growth
During 2023 & throughout 2024, Aspire Media N.I. CIC has grown to have links with the community in working with Ballysally & Millburn Primary Schools & Focus on Family as well as developing key links with local sports teams assisting them with our services – Coleraine Football Club, Causeway Giants American Football Club & Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Club.
We opened the doors to having 2 new services in 2023 & 2024 with the development of our Aspire Media Academy which provides bespoke media training which is accredited by OCNNI and Aspire Social Media Management which works in sync with our creative area of Aspire Media Studios to give clients a full bespoke service developing and scheduling content without the hassle so the client can focus on the business day to day running without worry about social media.
Our Future
As we continue to grow and support local businesses and community organisations, we expanded into keeping our Social Enterprise linked with Causeway Giants American Football Club & Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Club as our media partners servicing them from Social Media updates to Content such as Interviews and highlights as well as servicing the needs of Coleraine Football Club with their video edits.
Making us a one stop shop for our clients too as we can handle all social media content internally and also manage their social media, ensuring they have the time to focus on their business than juggling important tasks with social media.
Get in touch!
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