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GFM JUMPING ALL THE WAY TO CHELTENHAM

03/03/2016

Once again The Telegraph called upon online games specialists GFM Clevergames to deliver Telegraph Fantasy Racing - Cheltenham for this year's festival.

Players build their own fantasy stable from the best jockeys and trainers for the forthcoming Cheltenham Festival and can battle it out in private leagues to prove whose racing knowledge is best. New betting integration allows players to make accumulator bets and each way bets throughout the festival without having to leave the game. This years' experience promises to match up to what is expected to be the best festival yet.

Click here to head to the site and register your fantasy stable for Cheltenham 2016

LET'S HAVE SOME SUN!

02/04/2016

The Sun's annual Summer Holidays from £15 are back so make sure you don't miss out on the holiday of the deck-ade!

This year's offer features 272 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, including destinations in France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Germany, Austria and Croatia, with breaks available on selected dates from late May to early September.

Check out thesun.co.uk/holidays for everything you need to know and to book your getaway as soon as you've got your 8 tokens. You're shore to have a great time!

Time to strap in with Alton Towers

28/03/2016

The infamous Alton Towers promotion is looming and with a new ride to experience, what better time to go!

The Sun is giving its thrill-seeking readers the opportunity to nab 2 tickets to this fantastic attraction and get the buzz they love.

With the option of e-tickets or postal tickets, GFM will help The Sun deliver an exceptional experience to all readers looking for a great day out.

Don't miss out on all the excitement, start collecting the tokens and sign up for some of the hottest tickets in town. Tokens are available to collect in The Sun from Saturday, March 19, until Tuesday, April 5, 2016!

Make gardening a thing of the past!

07/03/2016

What would you do for £50,000 to undertake a dream home makeover? Run 1000 miles? Cross the Atlantic in a 1-man dinghy? We wouldn't make you do that!

The Sun is offering its readers the chance to win £50,000 to turn their home into a dream home. By collecting 7 tokens and sending in an entry form, one lucky person will win this amazing prize.

The Sun and GFM are collaborating to bring readers this fantastic opportunity. With our years of experience in data capture, a quick turnaround is guaranteed, along with one very happy Sun reader!

Closing date for entries is Tuesday, March 29, 2016. As they say .. you have to be in it to win it!

Shrek and Donkey on another Whirlwind Adventure!

29/02/2016

The Sun has teamed up with another fantastic attraction to launch its second ticket promotion of 2016 in conjunction with Shrek's Adventure! in London.

The longstanding partnership between The Sun and GFM has already given 10,000 people something to look forward to in the coming weeks, through an easy-to-use online system which allows readers to choose the dates of their visit, and postal entries are processed in record time!

With tickets now available don't miss out on the fun, apply for yours now!

Time for a New Year Adventure at Chessington

06/02/2016

The Sun is ready to unveil its first ticket promotion of 2016 with Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

Once again, The Sun is offering its readers 2 tickets to Chessington World of Adventures Resort to help shake off the ice cold blues and kick start the New Year.

GFM are a proud partner in this promotion, handling all applications and fulfilment, and a vital cog in helping all these Superdays come to fruition. Even with thousands of applications expected, it will be just another day at the office for GFM.

Tokens appear in paper from 6th February so don't miss out!

THE IRISH SUN CALLS ON GFM TO HELP IRELAND GET HOLIDAY READY!

09/01/2016

The Irish Sun again brought in partnerships professionals GFM to manage their annual SuperStays campaign. The promotion, designed to help readers beat the January blues, provides brilliant breaks in Ireland and Northern Ireland from just €10, between January and April 2015.

GFM recruited over 100 overnight providers, created all in-paper coverage and exclusive responsive websites, suitable across all devices, tailored for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

We also secured an early bird registration competition with The Maritime Hotel in County Cork, offering 2 nights bed & breakfast for 2 people!

Click here to check out SuperStays or read more about our promotional marketing services.

THE SUN'S HOLIDAYS FROM £9.50 ARE BACK

09/01/2016

The Sun's incredible value Holidays from £9.50 are back for a 26th great year! Thanks to GFM and The Sun, almost 50 million people have now enjoyed a break since the promotion started in 1990. 2.5 million Sun readers are expected to take a break this year.

The January 2016 offer features 333 holiday parks across the UK and ten European countries, with breaks available in February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.

For 2016, GFM completely revamped the websites including a brand new design, with all the information about the promotion, park pages and reviews, the forum and booking, all in one place.

Check out the new club950.co.uk site for more information and to book your bargain break!

PAMPER YOURSELF FOR LESS WITH THE SUN & GFM

05/12/2015

News UK and GFM worked together again to re-launch The Sun's Beauty Treats promotion for 2015. GFM's dedicated Promotions team ensured that Beauty Treats got off to a flying start and recruited over 800 venues.

GFM partnered with some great brands, such as British Military Fitness and Virgin Experience Days, along with hundreds of independent salons, to offer exclusive deals such as 2-for-1, 50% off and/or 25% off.

The promotion featured within The Sun and is available on the online platform, Sun Perks, all year round! All in-paper content was provided by GFM's Promotions team, and GFM's design and web development experts designed a dedicated micro site for all readers to view participating offers which can be viewed by clicking here.

Winter Days Out for less with The Sun

21/11/2015

The Sun newspaper, in conjunction with promotion experts GFM launched a "Winter Days Out" promotion, offering readers 2-for-1, 50% off and 25% off entry at a variety of festive winter attractions and pantomimes throughout the UK - oh yes they did! GFM's dedicated Promotions team worked hard to recruit over 500 partners, including Saint Petersburg Ballet, Ambassador Theatre Group, the National Ice Skating Association and Virgin Experience Days, ensuring there was something for everyone!

The promotion featured in The Sun, on Sun Perks and all venues were listed on The Sun Winter Days Out website, created by GFM.

Click here to read more about our promotional marketing services.

When I am older I want to be....

28/09/2015

Find a Future is once again preparing to unveil the Skills Show at the NEC in Birmingham. It is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn and develop interests in an array of skills and professions that will be on display.

GFM will be utilising four years' experience in helping to run the show to deliver outstanding customer service from both the contact centre and the on-site information desks.

There will be competitions, demonstrations, 'Have-a-Go' experiences, exhibitors, showcases and spotlight speakers, all giving attendees an insight into the world of vocational skills.

Click here to register now and make the most of this amazing event!

Donned in Denim

18/09/2015

Jeans for Genes day is upon us once again and nurseries, schools and organisations up and down the country will rally together to raise money for this good cause.

GFM have worked closely with the Children's Charity to send out fundraising materials to thousands of supporters to help ensure their 20th year is as successful as ever.

With 1 in 25 children born in the UK being affected by a genetic disorder, the work that the Jeans for Genes Charity does really is inspiring.

You can hold a Jeans for Genes fundraising day on any day of the year, so it is not too late to do your bit! Sign up now at http://www.jeansforgenesday.org/

GFM is on the right track!

09/09/2015

Northern Rail came 'on board' with GFM to create a campaign to reward all passengers who purchase an m-ticket via their App with a chance to win a prize, as a thank you for travelling with Northern Rail.

Media experts GFM 'matched up' with Northern Rail to source prizes and build, design and aid the launch of 'Match the Station Name' which 'fast tracked' to success. Players are given the first name of a station and the aim is to match this word with the correct ending by hitting the stop button within their three chances.

Both Northern Rail and GFM are very excited. Choo Choo!

GFM CLEVERGAMES PROVE THEY ARE THE PROS OF EREDIVISIE!

08/09/2015

Following the success of last season's Eredivisie Pro game, and more recently GP Pro, Telegraaf Media Group have teamed up with GFM Clevergames again for the second season of Eredivisie Pro.

Managers have the chance to compete for monthly and season long prizes by picking a fantasy squad from the Dutch Eredivisie that scores points based on real events. Users can register and play on the go via the mobile site and app which are available alongside the desktop site.

Click here to play and test yourself against some Dutch legends.

THE TIMES - IRISH EDITION

07/09/2015

The Times, one of the world's most distinguished newspapers, has now launched a brand new edition for the Irish market. This 7-day digital newspaper for tablet, phone and desktop users in Ireland will provide daily Irish news alongside award-winning journalism from the UK edition of The Times, accompanied by a digital edition of The Sunday Times.

Due to their success with the UK edition, partnership gurus GFM were the perfect choice to assist with the launch of the platform, and recruited hundreds of hotels, restaurants and days out to reward members of Times Membership with the highest grade offers at Ireland's best venues with 2-for-1, 50% off and 25% off!

Click here to see what promotional marketing services GFM can offer you!

SAVE PLOTS OF CASH WITH THE SUN

15/08/2015

The Sun has again called upon promotional marketing specialists GFM to bring back their famous Camping from £1 promotion.

GFM have had an in-tents summer handling all aspects of the promotion, including recruitment, website design and build, supplement design and customer service.

GFM managed to peg down 80 campsites nationwide to offer readers a getaway from just £1 per night during August, September and October with trusted partners Haven, Park Holidays UK, Hagans Leisure, Beverley Holidays and Away Resorts all on board. Many parks also provided additional deals such as 2 nights for the price of 1 or 7 nights for the price of 5.

Click here to check out the fantastic offers available.

Buckle Up! Thorpe Park is here!

02/08/2015

The Sun is preparing to launch the ever popular Thorpe Park promotion for its readers. Once again The Sun brightens up the summer with what will be its sixth ticket promotion of 2015.

With over 200,000 tickets up for grabs, readers are sure to have a great end to the summer. A combination of postal applications and online booking forms will help yet another wave of thrill seekers to have a great day out.

Once more GFM will use their marketing expertise to ensure the promotion gets off to a flying start.

Join in the fun and get ready to book your tickets for another amazing day out!

A FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE WITH THE TIMES AND GFM

24/07/2015

The Times again called upon ticketing experts GFM to provide their members with free tickets, this time to Shrek's Adventure! London.

New for 2015, Shrek's Adventure! London is a world first, an immersive storytelling attraction combining live action and animation set to delight families of all ages.

Times+ members were able to request two free tickets to visit the attraction on dates throughout the rest of 2015. Due to overwhelming demand, the number of available tickets was more than doubled and the promotion was extended to include additional dates for the first three months of 2016.

Once again, this is an all-online promotion with customers choosing their date online and receiving their tickets by email.

Click here to claim your free tickets now.

GFM Scores Again in New Telegraph Fantasy Football Game

21/07/2015

After what seems like only a few weeks since the end of the last campaign, anticipation for the new English Barclays Premier League season is set to reach fever pitch amongst football fans. GFM were on the ball once again and teamed up with the Telegraph ahead of the new season to launch an exciting new and updated Fantasy Football platform, ready for kick off in July.

The 2015/16 website is packed with new functionality and boasts a number of eye-catching features. With £100,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs, including a £50,000 top prize and a whole host of new pay-to-play leagues, the game is set to be popular amongst football fans all around the country. Budding managers have until the first game of the new season on Saturday, August 8th to get their team of stars ready.

Click here to pick your ultimate Fantasy Football XI now.

Will you be King of the Castle?!

19/07/2015

The Sun has unleashed another promotion to the public in the form of 2 tickets to Warwick Castle.

Readers with a passion for history can look forward to securing 2 tickets to this wondrous attraction. The combination of postal and online applications has proven to be a big hit this year with Sun ticket promotions, and this one is no exception.

GFM and The Sun are hoping to make a bit of history themselves with yet another fantastic promotion for all loyal Sun readers.

Don't delay and get your tickets now!

Get ready for another Whirlwind Adventure!!

16/07/2015

The Sun has teamed up with both Shrek's Adventure! and GFM to add another fantastic promotion into the mix.

This unique experience is yet another reason to be a Sun customer. With 2 tickets available for readers to obtain, GFM has helped the Sun benefit online and newspaper readers alike to brighten their summers even more.

With tickets being snapped up quickly this is sure to become one of the most popular offers around.

Get ready to embark on an adventure of your own and sign up for your tickets now!

GFM Clevergames reach for the Sky

15/07/2015

Fantasy games experts GFM Clevergames were called on again to deliver yet another fantastic season of Sky Sports Fantasy Football. This season's game comes jam packed with features including Live Scoring, celebrity leagues and news and tips from the renowned Fantasy Football Club.

The refreshed mobile and tablet apps will also give players the ability to manage their teams on the move throughout the 2015/16 premier league season.

The game is live now for managers to select their preferred XI ahead of the August 8th Kick off.

Sky Fantasy Football 2015/16 is open for registration now via fantasyfootball.skysports.com

TV2 create a Tour De Force with GFM Clevergames

15/07/2015

Norwegian broadcaster TV2 enlisted the services of online gaming experts, GFM Clevergames, to create their Tour de France 2015 fantasy cycling offering.

The month long competition allows Tour de France enthusiasts to select a squad of 12 riders and 1 sports director and track their progress during every stage of the Tour, with this year's winner saddling up on a bike of their own.

The Tour has a huge following in Scandinavia and TV2 tasked GFM Clevergames with redesigning a game that's forged a key part of their official TV and online broadcast for many years. We delivered a site that's responsive across desktop, tablet and mobile, with a design and features fit for 2015.

Click here to give TV2 Tour-manager a spin, or read more about our online gaming services.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SUN HOLIDAYS FROM £9.50

13/07/2015

The Sun's Autumn 2015 offer , which launched in-paper over the weekend of 4 July 2015, features 256 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, with breaks available on selected dates in September, October and November. The Book Online option continues to be popular with Sun readers, allowing them make their holiday park and date selections online, and find out immediately when and where they will be holidaying.

DREAM TEAM HITS THE MILLION MARK

08/07/2015

The Sun continues its relationship with GFM Clevergames to deliver yet another high quality game for 15/16 - with prizes to match.

Dream Team will pay out a huge £1,000,000 this season and also comes with a host of new features, including live scoring, mini league chat and a stylish new look. There are also in depth stats to help pick and manage your perfect XI.

This season Dream Team managers automatically receive a free trial to the brand new Club Dream Team, which allows them access to Sun Goals and entry to weekly and monthly competitions, as well as many other premium features.

You can enter Dream Team 2015/16 via the website at www.dreamteamfc.com

It is "Times" to go to Warwick Castle

12/06/2015

The Times has the pleasure of offering its readers 2 tickets to Warwick Castle.

Readers with a passion for History can look forward to securing 2 tickets to this fantastic attraction. With a wide array of available dates, readers are sure to create some amazing memories.

Utilising their brilliant online system that works so well with other ticket promotions, GFM is helping to bring this offer to thousands of readers.

Get with "The Times" and book your tickets now.

Win a Dream Caravan with The Sun

08/06/2015

The promotions team at GFM were briefed the impossible - obtain a luxury caravan worth £40k to giveaway in-paper. GFM didn't just deliver - we acquired a caravan from Willerby Holiday Homes even more modern than the one purchased by the Rooneys!

To complement this, GFM recruited 72 top holiday parks from Park Resorts, Parkdean and Park Holidays UK, so the winner can site their prize completely free at one of their holiday parks, and pay no pitch fees for two years, making the whole prize package worth up to £50k!

Further to this, all three providers have offered £1000 off a caravan purchase to everyone who enters the competition!

Click here to find out what our promotional marketing team can do for you.

Legoland Fun with The Sun Starts Here!

07/06/2015

In partnership with GFM, and following the success of the Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures promotions, The Sun have just launched their third free ticket promotion of 2015 - free tickets to Legoland.

Building on the foundations of previous campaigns, with online customers able to select specific dates, customers can now request 2 free e-tickets online, yet another creative step taken by GFM.

Over 16,000 pairs of tickets have already been snapped up in the first few days, as GFM paves the way for yet more summer family fun.

Don't miss out on your chance to join in with the Legoland experience. Get your tickets now or read more about our marketing services.

The Telegraph's Royal Affair with GFM

06/06/2015

The Telegraph once again called upon online games specialists GFM Clevergames to launch their Fantasy Racing - Royal Ascot game in time for the five day 2015 Festival.

Players had the opportunity to build their own fantasy stable from the best jockeys and trainers for the upcoming Royal Ascot Festival, one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the British Racing calendar. GFM Clevergames' betting integration, optimised mobile site and dedicated Racing app allows players to play on the move, ensuring increased coverage for what is sure to be a royally gripping week.

Click here to head on over to the site and join in, or read more about GFM Clevergames

News UK's CEO Mike Darcey pays GFM a visit

29/05/2015

Customers are at the heart of everything News UK does so to find out what makes them tick, CEO Mike Darcey and Group HR Director Derrick Crowley were taken on a tour of GFM's Sun+ and Times+ call centres, and got to meet some of the 120 people who work on the News UK accounts.

Mike commented that he found the visit really eye-opening: "I would recommend a visit to the centre for everyone at News UK who wants to know the sharp end of dealing with our customers. Now we have to get the information back into the business - so that every department at News can have a good sense of what the issues may be and work out how to solve them."

STAY CLOSER TO THE ACTION WITH SUN PERKS GETAWAYS

18/05/2015

Sun Perks tasked promotional marketing experts GFM to recruit over 100 hotel offers around Merlin attractions to coincide with The Sun's Superdays ticket giveaway. Customers can claim their 2 free tickets to Alton Towers Resort or Chessington World of Adventures Resort, and with these get a discounted stay at a hotel nearby.

Design specialists at GFM were also commissioned to create a map for the in-paper launch on 18th May, pinpointing all Merlin locations and hotels close to them.

To check out the hotels available click here, or read more about our promotional marketing services.

STRAP YOURSELF IN FOR A FUN-FILLED RIDE WITH CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES

03/05/2015

Following the successful Alton Towers Promotion, GFM have once again stepped up to the plate and made The Sun's second ticket promotion this year an overwhelming success.

Customers are able to request 2 free tickets to visit Chessington World of Adventures Resort and demand has been high for this popular attraction.

With various ways to apply, including online and postal applications, GFM fully expects to send out in excess of 50,000 tickets.

Click here to claim your 2 free tickets, or read more about our Marketing Services.

LIFE'S A ROLLERCOASTER WITH ALTON TOWERS

14/03/2015

The Sun launched their first ticket promotion of 2015 in March to Alton Towers with GFM in the front seat.

Customers were able to request 2 free tickets to visit the resort throughout the year till the beginning of November.

The fun began with online customers being able to select specific dates for the first time as GFM used their ticket promotion expertise to get the promotion off to a flying start.

With over 150,000 tickets having been sent out, GFM has helped get thrill-seekers' summers off to an exciting start!

Click here to claim your 2 free tickets, or read more about our Marketing Services.

Comic Relief 2015

13/03/2015

This year, Comic Relief called upon telephony experts GFM to supply its telephone donation services for the first time.

GFM provide an automated phone line all year round to process Comic Relief donations and, more importantly, supply over 10,000 phone lines to process donations in real time on the big night, when there are no celebs or call centres available to take calls. The systems that GFM support have processed over half a million pounds for Comic Relief so far!

Click here to find out what our marketing services team can do for you!

GFM delivers knockout blow...

07/05/2015

The Sun newspaper, in conjunction with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, offered their Sun+ members discounted tickets to three of the hottest UFC events of the summer through Sun Perks...

Krakow, April 2015    //    Berlin, June 2015    //    Glasgow, July 2015

And for an added touch, Sun Perks wanted to offer ticket buyers discounted accommodation in those cities. The Sun asked promotional recruitment professionals GFM to come up with the goods. After an extensive recruitment drive, GFM delivered by doubling the number of participating hotels requested, securing ticket holders an average saving of 25% on their hotel stay. For a ringside view click here

Build a Memory with Legoland Windsor Resort

17/04/2015

The Times launched their first ticket promotion, in conjunction with GFM, to Legoland Windsor Resort on 17th April.

Customers can request 2 free tickets to visit the resort throughout the month of June.

GFM used their ticket promotion prowess to get The Times off to a flying start with this promotion. With this being the first all-online version of the promotion, it posed some questions but, as always, GFM had the answers.

Don't delay and use your subscription to claim your 2 free tickets now!

GFM CLEVERGAMES SET FOR A CLASSIC

17/04/2015

Online Games professionals GFM Clevergames have once again been called on to host this season’s Telegraph QIPCO BCS Fantasy Racing game. The fourth year that GFM Clevergames have been asked to launch the game, this promises to be the biggest yet. Players will be able to build their own stable of 5 Jockeys and 5 Trainers for this year’s Flat Racing Season and compete to win shares in a racehorse. Players can also go head to head with their friends and colleagues in their very own private league, or play for more cash prizes in Elite Leagues.

Click here to head over to the site now and see if you have what it takes to be this season’s winner.

GFM up to the challenge

02/04/2015

The Telegraph called upon online games specialists GFM Clevergames to launch their 2015 County Challenge game for cricket fans across the UK.

The ever popular game allows managers to select a fantasy team of 11 players from the County Challenge 2015 player list, who will score points based on LV County Championship 2015 matches from Divisions 1 and 2, and the Royal London One-Day Cup.

With more than £15,000 up for grabs, it’s set to be a fantastic summer of cricket. Click here to play!

GFM continues to expand

16/03/2015

Due to continued growth within our Marketing Services division, GFM has opened a new call centre to hold up to an additional 70 personnel.

The grand opening of the call centre was held recently and coincided with a new and exciting project for The Times newspaper. The call centre has an aim to reduce customer churn through outbound retentions for The Times. GFM is expanding so well that in the last 12 months alone, we have taken on over 100 new staff!

To see our current staff vacancies please click here.

TMG IN THE DRIVING SEAT THANKS TO GFM

12/03/2015

Following the successful release of EredivisiePRO, Telegraaf Media Group (TMG) again turned to GFM to expand their ‘PROSpellen’ suite of games into the world of Formula One.

The fully responsive game invites users to select a fantasy F1 Team as well as make a selection of Predictions for each Grand Prix in their efforts to get on the podium. The option is also there for users to compete against former racing drivers.

Click here to start your engines or read more about our Online Games services.

GALLOP TO VICTORY FOR THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

03/03/2015

The Telegraph called upon online games specialists GFM to launch Telegraph Fantasy Racing - Cheltenham game in time for the 2015 Festival.

Players have the opportunity to build their own fantasy stable from the best jockeys and trainers for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. GFM’s betting integration, optimised mobile site and brand new app allows players to play on the move and allow increased coverage for what is sure to be a gripping event.

Click here to head to the site and register your fantasy stable for Cheltenham 2015

Free TFF Europe offers managers £100 for a KO blow

04/02/2015

Telegraph Fantasy Football Europe returns in February and not only is the popular Champions League game now free to enter, GFM Clevergames have also added a brand new knockout competition that gives managers a genuine chance of winning £100. Europe's finest return to action on February 17th, but the real countdown is to the start of the Super 32s at Quarter Final stage, when all entrants will be drawn into groups of 32 and play a KO tournament among themselves to crown a champion.

Every winner will claim £100 for winning just five head-to-head encounters, making this probably the most attainable prize in fantasy land! Super 32s entry costs just £5, but users can get their name in the hat for free when they open a Coral account through Telegraph Fantasy Football. fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk/championsleague.

Dream Team gets into Europe

03/02/2015

The Sun has teamed up with the newly formed GFM Clevergames to break new ground in 2015 with the launch of its first ever Champions League and Europa League game - Dream Team Europe. Having driven record-breaking revenue with the 2014/15 season game, the target was to give more value to existing Sun+ customers, re-engage the lapsed audience with another compelling fantasy football game and drive more would-be managers to sample the Sun+ package, which features the fastest way to watch Premier League highlights and plenty more.

Picking a team including the likes of Ronaldo and Messi is no longer the stuff of dreams, so head to www.dreamteamfc.com/europe and join the action!

Leading fantasy sports providers combine forces to launch GFM Clevergames

29/01/2015

GFM and cleverTV have joined forces to create GFM Clevergames, positioned as the largest network of fantasy and prediction games in Europe.

The newly formed business will continue to partner with the world's leading media groups, sports rights holders and gaming brands to drive ever greater volumes of engagement and revenue. The Group already counts News UK, SkyBet, Telegraph, UEFA, Axel Springer, Telegraaf Media Groep and MSN amongst its clients.

CEO Peter Sakal said "I am delighted to announce our new joint venture business. The combination of a twenty year heritage in absolute reliability of service combined with proven creative talent is very compelling." For more visit www.clevergames.com.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SUN HOLIDAYS FROM £9.50

23/01/2015

2015 sees the 25th anniversary of The Sun's fabulous Holidays from £9.50 offer. These legendary holidays started in 1990, when 90,000 readers took advantage of the offer. In 2015, 2.5million Sun readers are expected to take a Holiday from £9.50 break.

The January 2015 offer features 337 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, with breaks available on selected dates in February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November. The Book Online option is proving increasingly popular, allowing readers to know immediately when and where they will be holidaying.

GFM dive in with The Times to bring back Learn Something New.

16/01/2015

Promotional Marketing experts GFM were approached by News UK to help with the re-launch of the previously highly successful 'Learn Something New' promotion. GFM called upon course providers such as PADI diving, Premier Sports and The London Swing Dance Society, who were happy to provide an exclusive offer to Times+ members.

GFM successfully managed to secure offers such as 2-for-1, 50% off and 25% off on selected courses. With over 1,300 courses to choose from, this really does offer the chance to learn something new from a variety of unique and quirky courses. Click here to learn something new.

THE IRISH SUN CALLS ON GFM TO HELP IRELAND GET HOLIDAY READY!

03/01/2015

The Irish Sun recently brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to manage their annual SuperStays campaign. The promotion, designed to help readers beat the January blues, provides brilliant breaks in Ireland and Northern Ireland from just €10, between January and April 2015. GFM recruited over 100 overnight providers, created all in-paper coverage and exclusive websites, tailored for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We also secured a partnership with Fáilte Ireland to recommend top local attractions, and sourced a competition prize from Clare Coast Hotels!

Click here to check out SuperStays or read more about our promotional marketing services.

GFM hits bullseye with World Darts Championship predictor

19/12/2014

The Sun called upon online games experts GFM to produce another unmissable predictor game, to run in line with the 2015 William Hill World Darts Championship.

GFM were set the challenge of developing a game to mirror betting partner William Hill's popular yes/no coupons. The easy to play and enjoyable formula offers a £1,000 top prize. The responsive designed site features six questions plus a tiebreaker to divide the most accurate players.

Step up to the line yourself and play the game at sundartspredictor.co.uk.

DON'T BE A SCROOGE AND ENJOY WINTER DAYS OUT

22/11/2014

News UK wanted to expand their current Days Out offerings on Sun Perks and Times+ to include festive, winter attractions and pantomimes - oh yes they did! GFM's dedicated Promotions team worked hard to recruit over 940 attractions, including pantomimes, grottos, ice skating rinks and winter productions, to offer readers the chance to purchase two tickets for the price of one.

GFM partnered with some very well known brands, including Moscow City Ballet - The Nutcracker, Ambassador Theatre Group and The National Trust.

The promotions featured within The Sun and The Times and all in-paper content was provided by the Promotions team at GFM. Click here to join much loved characters Father Christmas, Cinderella, Aladdin and a whole host of other Christmas and pantomime favourites, or read more about our promotional marketing services.

PERKING YOUR DAY UP WITH SUN PERKS!

15/11/2014

The Sun newspaper, in conjunction with media specialists GFM, have done it again! Deciding that all readers of the paper deserved some extra seasonal cheer, Sun Perks has been revamped, relaunched and made available to all!

The Sun tasked GFM to assist in the relaunch by sourcing an array of free giveaways for all readers and, true to form, GFM delivered with a free pasty from West Cornwall Pasty Co, a free pizza from Papa John's, a free hat, chute and gloves from Millets and a free fry-up courtesy of Little Chef!

All these offers were featured on the front page of The Sun. To see a full list of the offers sourced click here perks.thesun.co.uk

GFM bares all for MacMillan Cancer

05/12/2014

Twelve courageous volunteers from GFM dared to bare all for a charity calendar. The birthday-suit lovin' team were photographed by sought after photographer, Daniel Sakal, owner of D&A Photography and son of GFM's CEO, who generously donated his services free of charge for the charitable photo shoot.

MacMillan was the chosen charity as it has special significance for many staff members at GFM, and every year we endeavour to engage in as many charity events as possible. This daring idea was suggested by Finance Assistant, Kirsty Docherty, who also stars in our calendar, which was produced entirely in-house.

We hope to raise lots of funds for this incredibly worthy charity and are proud to be part of something so courageous yet commendable.

A big High50 to GFM!

27/11/2014

High50 invited Promotional Marketing experts GFM to assist them in recruiting and managing their offers page. GFM have revamped the High50 partner proposal pack and have used their extensive knowledge in sales pitching to attract prestigious brands into partnering with High50. High50 and GFM got off to a great start, with unique offers from Virgin Experience Days, Ambassador Theatre Group and Channel Four's River Cottage.

www.high50.com is a website dedicated to those over 50, showing that age is no limit! The website has tailored stories which appeal to over 50s, together with unique offers that the High50 user group can take full advantage of.

FEEL FABULOUS FOR CHRISTMAS WITH THE IRISH SUN AND GFM

22/11/2014

News Ireland and GFM have come together once again to create The Irish Sun's first ever Feel Fabulous for Christmas promotion. GFM's experienced Promotions team ensured that Feel Fabulous for Christmas got off to a great start by recruiting over 250 venues. GFM partnered with some well known brands such as Energie Fitness, Kiddies Kuts and Curves, together with independent salons and beauty parlours, to offer exclusive deals such as 2-for-1, 50% off and 25% off.

The promotion featured within The Irish Sun and all in-paper content was provided by the Promotions team, designed by GFM's design experts, and two dedicated responsive micro sites were built by GFM's web development gurus, to create a fantastic user journey enabling customers to view participating offers. The offers can be viewed on the Irish version of the site by clicking here.

Building a successful future with The Skills Show

13/11/2014

Find a Future called upon GFM's event support expertise for the third year running to provide The Skills Show Customer Support. The Skills Show is the largest careers and vocational skills event in the UK. Spanning three days and 50,000m², the show aims to inspire young people to find their potential and get excited about the world of work. With an array of vocational skills on display, it quickly becomes apparent to all those that visit that the possibilities are endless.

The show's telephone support lines and email communications were managed at GFM's Colchester office, while our onsite team delivered the show's busy information desk services and offered on-hand support throughout the show. With local experiences available it is never too late to get involved, go to www.theskillsshow.com to find out more.

CHOMPING AT THE BIT FOR NATIONAL HUNT RACING

24/10/2014

The Telegraph sought out online games experts GFM to launch their Telegraph GBR Fantasy Jumps Series Racing game for the Paddy Power Gold Cup.

Players have the opportunity to build their own stable from the best jockeys and trainers for the upcoming Jumps Racing Season and can even take on the legendary Jason Maguire in their very own private league. GFM’s optimised mobile site and brand new app allows players to register their stables from anywhere, allowing increased coverage for what is sure to be another exciting jumps season.

Click here to head to the site and see if you have what it takes to beat Jason Maguire.

DREAM TEAM OPENS ITS BORDERS

20/10/2014

The international break is traditionally a quiet period in the world of fantasy football but with the help of GFM, News UK set about filling the void for its customers with a special edition of Dream Team Weekly.

Sun+ members were invited to select an XI from a list of existing Dream Team players and some of Europe’s biggest stars competing for their nation in the October Euro 2016 Qualifiers.

A bumper £10,000 cash prize was claimed by eventual winner, Steve Jones, and with November and March editions still to be played, international breaks have taken on a whole new meaning at www.dreamteamfc.com/weekly

GFM Handpicked for the Job

10/10/2014

Handpicked is a wonderfully unique online retailer that offers its customers a select choice of unique and individual high street items that have been chosen by experts in their field, to add a personal touch to anything you buy. Handpicked have chosen customer support experts GFM as their complete solution to their business. GFM will be taking calls, handling live chats, arranging delivery and following the whole customer journey to ensure a top level service is provided.

Struggling for gift ideas, wondering what you can get the person that has everything? Visit http://www.handpickedcollection.com/ for a truly unique selection.

The Sun and GFM make big connections

01/10/2014

The Sun newspaper and GFM have come together to make Sun Perks available, not just for online subscribers, but for print customers too. The aim is to open up this fantastic rewards platform to over 2 million customers.

GFM's promotional gurus have been challenged with sourcing amazing offers and rewards for Sun Perks, such as 25% off with online retailers, 25% off food and drink at big name restaurant chains, free giveaways, competitions and much, much more.

Click here to view Sun Perks or get in touch if you would like to hear how we can help you with partnerships.

GFM CREATE A WEEKLY BUZZ ABOUT DREAM TEAM

01/10/2014

Having launched another hugely popular edition of Dream Team in August 2014, GFM and News UK set about giving their players that 'start-of-season' buzz every seven days, care of Dream Team Weekly.

The new game challenges active Sun+ members and trialists to select eleven new players every week, with a view to scoring points from the next round of fixtures and claiming the whopping £5,000 prize.

With the familiar team budget, scoring system and transfer amnesty in place, managers have flocked to take their chances when registration opens each Monday, ensuring they get even more value from their Sun+ subscription.

To test your mettle playing Dream Team Weekly, sign up for the main game and Sun+ then head to www.dreamteamfc.com/weekly

GFM TEE OFF WITH NEWS UK RYDER CUP PREDICTOR GAME

25/09/2014

News UK have teamed up with online gaming specialists GFM to unveil The Sun Golf Predictor in association with Sky Sports Ryder Cup.

In response to the brief, GFM crafted an online golf predictor game challenging Ryder Cup fans to predict match results, winning margins and the overall victor as Europe and the USA go toe-to-toe at Gleneagles. Entrants have the chance to win a cash prize of £5,000 as well as a daily giveaway of a 32" HD television and Sky+ HD box, including Sky's full TV package for one year.

Head to www.sungolfpredictor.co.uk to get in full swing with The Sun Golf Predictor in association with Sky Sports Ryder Cup for yourself.

It’s Jeans for Genes Day!

19/09/2014

Jeans for Genes have used GFM’s marketing and fulfillment services since 1996, and this year’s Jeans for Genes day is here.

Genetic disorders affect 1 in 25 children in the UK - that's more than 30,000 babies each year.  Jeans for Genes aims to increase awareness and understanding of the differences our genes create.

Jeans for Genes day is the fun filled, fundraising day when you wear your favourite pair of denims. This year Jeans for Genes have teamed up with Spongebob Squarepants to extend the fun to the bottom of the sea.

Check out http://www.jeansforgenesday.org/ and see how you can help make a difference!

Get a ticket to ride with GFM

12/09/2014

GFM have worked closely with The Sun newspaper to provide Thorpe Park tickets to thousands of people, proving once again that they are at the forefront of family entertainment.

Readers are able to apply for a pair of free tickets online and via the post, enabling as many people as possible take advantage of this great offer.

GFM utilized their superior warehousing and dispatch skills to turnaround 70,000 applications within days of receipt.

Don't miss out on these offers, log on now at http://www.thesun.co.uk/join and join in the fun!

BE SMART WITH GFM & THE TIMES WITH LEARN SOMETHING NEW

12/09/2014

News UK sought the assistance of Promotional Marketing experts GFM to put together their 'Learn Something New' promotion. GFM used their sales expertise to recruit course providers across the whole of Britain. Leading course providers, Chef Academy of London and Going Digital, are just two of those who were more than happy to offer an exclusive offer to Times+ subscribers. GFM secured offers such as 2-for-1, 50% off and 25% off on selected courses. With over 1,300 courses to choose from, there really is something for everyone at a fantastic price.

Pamper yourself for less with The Sun & GFM

24/08/2014

News UK and GFM worked together once again to create The Sun’s first ever Beauty Treats promotion. GFM’s dedicated Promotions team ensured that Beauty Treats got off to a great start and recruited over 600 venues.

GFM partnered with some very prestigious brands such as Regis, Hob Salons and Virgin Experience Days along with independent salons, to offer exclusive deals such as 2-for-1, 50% off, 25% off and/or £9.50 treatments.

The promotion featured within The Sun and all in paper content was provided by the Promotions team. GFM’s design and web development experts designed a dedicated micro site for all readers to view participating offers which can be viewed by clicking here.

GFM TAKES THE WHEEL FOR PREDICTOR GAME

06/06/2014

Carnival fever was spreading this summer so car manufacturers Dacia called upon GFM to develop a World Cup prediction game, with the top prize a Dacia Sandero and a holiday to Brazil.

Players answer yes or no to questions on the day’s matches, with a winner to be crowned after the World Cup Final.

Online games specialists GFM produced the simple but engaging Q&A format and the game was promoted in conjunction with The Telegraph.

Click here to try out the Dacia Hat-Trick game.

WE PITCHED, WE DELIVERED

01/08/2014

In April 2014 News UK invited GFM to pitch against the best for the chance to manage ‘Everyday Offers’ for The Sun, The Times and online platforms Sun Perks and Times+. After a nail-biting few months, GFM are excited to announce that we have been successful in winning the contract and are now the proud supplier of all promotional marketing activity for ‘Every Day Offers’, including Days Out, Dining, Stays, Beauty, Sports and Courses.

GFM will be responsible for recruiting all venues for the promotions, designing and developing the promotional websites, supplying content for the in-paper supplements and managing all customer service support.

Read more about our promotional marketing services or get in touch if you would like to hear how we can help you with partnerships!

News UK dreams come true thanks to GFM

01/08/2014

After a record-breaking summer with The Sun’s World Cup fantasy football game, GFM was back in action to ensure Dream Team 2014/15 delivered another year of success.

Dream Team 2014/15 comes with an added bonus – a free trial of Sun Goals and plenty more in the Sun+ package. It also has a fresh new look to complement the new offering. New Apple and Android apps feature app switching functionality that allows managers to move seamlessly between checking their fantasy team and watching the latest Premier League goals.

You can enter Dream Team 2014/15 via the website at www.dreamteamfc.com.

GFM goes continental for EredivisiePRO

31/07/2014

In a joint venture with fellow Online Games company CleverTV, GFM launched their first complete fantasy football game outside of the UK in partnership with Telegraaf Media Group (TMG) in the Netherlands.

The game, which invites users to select a squad of players from the Dutch Eredivisie league and compete with friends and former pros, is a relatively new concept in the Netherlands but is set to be a big hit and the start of a exciting new chapter for all involved.

Click here to test yourself with EredivisiePRO or read more about our Online Games services.

Mail Online Off To A Winning Start With GFM

30/07/2014

MailOnline teamed up with Online Gaming specialists GFM to create their online Fantasy Football game for the 2014/15 season. GFM managed the design, build and delivery of the game and is already proving to be a big hit, with players battling it out for the glory and prizes. The free to enter game features a tantalising weekly prize worth £1,000 and a massive £10,000 main prize, available at the end of the season, so it’s sure to be an exciting season ahead!

Click here to try out the MailOnline Fantasy Football game for yourself, or read more about our digital & online gaming services.

NEWS UK AWARDS CONTACT CENTRE BUSINESS TO GFM

27/07/2014

NEWS UK recently appointed GFM to run their Times and Sunday Times member services Contact Centre. GFM's experience in the media and ability to run dedicated contact centres provided The Times with a comprehensive solution to customer service and retention.

By offering the Times a dedicated 55 seat multi-channel contact centre, incorporating live operators, live chat and email, GFM are able to offer readers their preferred method of contact. GFM's highly trained team are assisting customers with a diverse range of enquiries, including delivery enquiries, product enquiries and cancellation requests. The extensive service ensures that all readers get the most out of their membership.

Click here to find out more about becoming a Times+ member.

Keep active with 2-for-1 Sports Sessions in The Sun

26/07/2014

News UK recruited web development specialists GFM to support The Sun’s latest venture, 2-for-1 Sports Sessions. 800 participating venues throughout the UK took part, offering great deals, including 2-for-1 on kids' football coaching and 2-for-1 PADI Discover Diving Experiences. The GFM design, web development and promotional marketing teams combined to create a new, responsive listings website for the promotion.

Click here to enjoy these incredible deals, or read more about our Promotional Marketing services. 

Summer fun with Camping from £1

26/07/2014

News UK appointed web development specialists GFM to assist with The Sun’s highly successful Camping from £1 promotion. The promotion involved some amazing camping and touring parks across the UK, from Haven touring and camping and Cool Camping to stunning independent retreats. The GFM design, web development and promotional marketing teams combined to create a brand new, responsive website for the promotion.

Click here to enjoy these incredible deals, or read more about our Promotional Marketing services. 

Fantastic 2-for-1 Days Out with The Sun and GFM

24/07/2014

News UK recently brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to help with the launch of The Sun's 2-for1 Days Out promotion. The promotion offers 2-for-1 and 50% off at a huge selection of big name attractions and days out across the UK throughout July, August and September.

GFM's web development experts and promotional marketing team have worked together to build a brand new website to cater for this promotion. To improve the current promotional websites for The Sun, GFM created a responsive site, which means that it can be used on a number of different devices. With over 900 fantastic venues at www.sunoffers.co.uk/daysout the website gives customers a user friendly search function to view their chosen areas with ease.

SUN AUTUMN HOLIDAYS FROM £9.50!

22/07/2014

Saturday, July 5th, 2014 saw the launch of The Sun's Holidays from £9.50 Autumn promotion, in partnership with GFM. Again forming part of the Sun's AWESUMMER campaign, this year's Autumn Holidays from £9.50 offer features 271 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, with breaks available from September to November. The 'Apply Online' option, hosted by GFM, is proving very popular with Sun holidays fans, and gives readers the opportunity to complete their booking online instead of sending an application by post, once they have collected the ten tokens required.

GFM Scores in New Telegraph Fantasy Football Game

15/07/2014

After the elation of the World Cup Final, the football calendar eagerly turns its attention to the new English Barclays Premier League season. GFM wasted no time in preparation for the new season by teaming up with the Telegraph to launch a new and updated Fantasy Football platform, ready to kick off on July 14th, 2014.

The new website boasts a new slick design and is packed with new functionality. With £120,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs, including a £35,000 top prize, the game is sure to get football fans around the country excited for the new season. Aspiring managers have plenty of time to select their ultimate teams, ready for the first game of the new season on Saturday, August 16th.

Click here to pick your ultimate XI now, or read more about our Online Games services.

GFM responds to a call for innovation with Sky Sports Fantasy Football 2014/15

03/07/2014

GFM have teamed up with Sky Sports Fantasy Football for another season, with a clear target to further the innovation of recent years.

The 2014/15 game delivers a fully responsive mobile experience for users, making the game easily accessible to managers plotting their strategy from an array of phone and tablet devices.

Through a combination of careful planning and finely-tuned execution, the revitalised mobile website and accompanying apps also mirror the depth of content seen on the desktop equivalent, while further optimisation means the game runs quicker than ever for managers on the move.

Sky Fantasy Football 2014/15 is open for registration now via fantasyfootball.skysports.com

Charge the Castle Gates with The Sun and GFM

25/06/2014

The Sun have once again teamed up with GFM to bring you the Warwick Castle free ticket promotion.

After a resounding success with Alton Towers, Legoland and Chessington ticket offers, The Sun offered readers another great opportunity for a fun filled family day out.

Handling redemptions online, through a GFM designed responsive website, and via postal entry, GFM helped thousands of people claim their free tickets to this fantastic attraction, with dates available up to New Year’s Eve.

Join Sun+ today to take advantage of many more fantastic offers

GFM treat The Telegraph to a right Royal affair

09/06/2014

June was about more than just the World Cup for The Telegraph's avid fantasy racing fans, so GFM built and hosted the poshest game of them all - Fantasy Racing: Royal Ascot.

Amongst the top hats and flash dressers were those keenly chasing points care of their three trainers, three jockeys and individual race selections. So whether you fancy favourites or prefer to back an underdog, check out our Online Games services by clicking here.

The Irish Sun invite GFM to manage their brand new promotion SuperSnacks 2014

09/06/2014

The Irish Sun recently brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to manage their brand new SuperSnacks campaign. The promotion provides fantastic food offers, such as 2-4-1 and Kids Eat Free between June 7th and June 27th 2014.

GFM recruited over 300 individual venues and created all in-paper coverage and exclusive websites tailored for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We also secured partnerships with some of the largest food brands, such as Domino’s, Apache Pizza, Subway, Pizza Hut and Pizza Hut Delivery.

Click here to see the offer or read more about our promotional marketing services.

Discover the art of dining with The Sunday Times and GFM

09/06/2014

Media experts GFM have been selected by The Sunday Times to run the new Dine Out from €10 promotion. These great offers cover a range of locations such as Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Wexford, to name but a few. GFM’s dedicated team have recruited over 100 independent restaurants to offer 2 courses from €10 per person. The Dine Out promotion includes Michelin star, 5 star and Ireland's Blue Book collection. GFM designed four in-paper supplements, including a selection of offers available. To view who GFM partnered with click here.

Click here to read more about GFM’s promotional marketing services or if you would like guidance on partnerships, get in touch!

THE SUN ARRIVES IN RIO

29/05/2014

Following on from the successful warm-up game, Road To Rio, The Sun and GFM have launched Brazil Dream Team. Fantasy managers have the opportunity to test their talent by picking eleven players from the world's football's elite and add an extra spice to the carnival of the "Beautiful Game" that Brazil 2014 promises to be.

A total prize pool of £150,000 is available across the main game, the Wall Of Fortune wallchart game and the Quarter Final Predictor - providing lots of opportunities for summer success.

Click here to play the game, or read more about our Online Games services.

TELEGRAPH READY FOR SAMBA SPECTACLE

09/05/2014

The latest in the long line of cutting edge online games from The Telegraph and GFM comes in the shape of Telegraph Fantasy Football World Cup. The tournament follows hot-on-the-heels of the domestic and European campaign meaning it is time to pit fantasy football management skills on the international stage alongside the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil this summer.

With £20,000 up for grabs and a top prize of £10,000 it's sure to add that bit of purpose to an already exciting event in the football calendar.

Click here to pick your XI now, or read more about our Online Games services.

HAVE A BLAST WITH THE TELEGRAPH AND GFM

16/05/2014

The Telegraph partnership with GFM was bolstered even further this year with the release of Fantasy T20 Cricket Game, based on this seasons Natwest T20 Blast tournament. Along with the County Challenge 2014 game, the Telegraph and GFM have all corners of the field covered when it comes to County Cricket this summer. What better way to put your T20 knowledge to the test by picking your XI players ahead of what is expected to be a fantastic summer of cricket.

Click here to head on over to the site and pick your XI now, or read more about our Online Games services.

GFM ARE READY FOR THE OFF

11/04/2014

Online games specialists GFM launched the fantastic Telegraph QIPCO British Champions Series Fantasy Racing game for a 3rd year. Players have the chance to build their own stable of the greatest jockeys and trainers for the forthcoming Flat Racing Season and will have the opportunity to take on the legendary Michael Owen in their very own private league. Our enhanced mobile site and our brand new app for 2014 allows players to register their stables from anywhere allowing increased accessibility to what is sure to be the finest racing season in years.

Click here to head over to the site now and see if you have what it takes to #TakeOnOwen

GFM ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

02/04/2014

The Telegraph called upon online games experts GFM to launch their 2014 County Challenge game for cricket fans across the country. The game, now in its 19th year, allows managers to select a team of 11 players from the County Challenge 2014 player list, who will score points based on matches from the LV County Championship 2014, Divisions 1 and 2, and the Royal London One-Day Cup. With more than £10,000 up for grabs it's set to be a fantastic summer of cricket.

Click here to try out the 2014 County Challenge game for yourself, or read more about our Online Games services.

GFM commences World Cup scouting mission

04/03/2014

The Sun’s blossoming partnership with online games experts GFM continued with the launch of the unique ‘Road To Rio’ game. This original idea runs alongside the ever-popular Dream Team fantasy football game, but challenges users to select another team from a smaller player list, including only players representing a nation that will be making the journey to Brazil for ‘the biggest show on Earth’ this June.

There is an impressive prize pool of £15,000 up for grabs, with a top prize of £10,000 for this two month long warm up for Dream Team World Cup- which is due to be the next successful Sun & GFM game launch.

GFM a sure bet for Cheltenham

27/02/2014

The Telegraph turned to GFM to create and manage their Fantasy Cheltenham game for this year's Festival. Players selected 3 trainers and 3 jockeys for their stable to score points every time they have a winning or placed horse.

This year's new feature was an intuitive betting module that included special offers and a reminder to players which horses they selected, including the prices available for their horses directly from Coral.

Europe's finest

20/02/2014

Telegraph Fantasy Football Europe 2014 allows you to select a team of footballers from the final 16 teams in the Champions League. Players include the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. There's £10,000 up for grabs, with £5,000 for the overall Champion to be awarded at the end of the tournament. There is also a mobile platform available where players can view their live scores and leagues as well as make those all important transfers on the move. Also included is the ability to switch between the Champions League and Premier League versions of Telegraph Fantasy Football.

Pick your team now on desktop or mobile via fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk

Men United V Prostate Cancer

04/02/2014

Prostate Cancer UK have been talking a lot about Men United recently, and you've probably seen Bill Bailey on TV or posters, calling all men to sign up. On 24th January 2014, Prostate Cancer UK launched Men United to build a united front of men against prostate cancer – to get the message out there about one of the UK's biggest man killers, support men affected by it, and raise funds to find better tests and treatments for the future. GFM are working behind the scenes, providing Prostate Cancer UK with a seamless cost effective fulfilment service.

Remember, 1 in 8 men in the UK will get prostate cancer. So start by telling every man over 50 in your life to find out about their own risk by clicking here

Are you an authority on Fantasy Rugby?

31/01/2014

Telegraph Fantasy Rugby follows the 2014 Six Nations Championship. GFM have created a rugby game in which players select a team of 15 players from the Six Nations squads who score points based on tries, conversions, tackles and much more. The game also includes a predictor where players can score extra points for each correct prediction. Also available is a mobile platform for players to keep up to date on the move. Scoring starts with the first match between Wales & Italy on Saturday February 1.

Who will be in your starting XV? Click here to find out more

Sun Holidays from £9.50

14/01/2014

Saturday, January 4th saw the launch of The Sun's 2014 Holidays from £9.50 offer. Forming part of the Sun's 2014 Big Smile campaign, the January £9.50 offer features 319 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, with breaks available on selected dates in March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November. The new 'Apply Online' option will be available for all Sun offers during 2014, giving readers the opportunity to complete their booking form online, rather than sending it by post, allowing them to know within minutes if they have a successful booking.

With over 1m previous bookers also being sent priority mailing packs, giving them the opportunity to book their Sun holiday online, it is hoped that the January 2014 offer could be the biggest yet!

1 Life

08/01/2014

Leisure Connection approached partnership experts GFM to enhance the launch of 1 Life Health and Fitness Clubs. To reward their new members, 1 Life are offering ‘Member Benefits’ and GFM were briefed to source strong offers. The discounts include 50% off holidays, amazing hotel escapes from just £69, up to 96% discount off paintballing, a range of discounts to a selection of plays, musicals and comedies, and 2-for-1 at over 200 treasure hunt locations.

Click here to read more about our promotional marketing services or if you would like to hear how we can help you with partnerships, get in touch!

The Irish Sun calls on GFM to help Ireland Get Holiday Ready!

08/01/2014

The Irish Sun recently brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to manage their annual SuperStays campaign. The promotion, designed to help readers beat the January blues, provides brilliant breaks in Ireland and Northern Ireland from just €10, between January and April 2014. GFM recruited over 250 overnight providers, created all in-paper coverage and exclusive websites, tailored for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We also secured a partnership with Failtè Ireland to recommend top local attractions, and sourced a competition prize worth over €400!

Click here to check out SuperStays or read more about our promotional marketing services.

Centrepoint

04/12/2013
Following increasingly successful 2011 and 2012 Christmas appeals, Centrepoint, the charity for homeless young people, have appointed GFM to re-engineer their virtual gift website for their 2013 Christmas fundraising, which includes the introduction of a brand new mobile edition. The site has been developed to compliment Centrepoint's campaign advertising, expanding on stories which focus on the plight of the young people featured in their 2013 appeal activities. Both versions of the site give supporters the opportunity to buy a variety of "virtual gifts" - tangible donations which the supporter is able to pass on to their friends and family with a personalised Christmas message via email or postal Christmas card. GFM also manage the logistics of this process including; data collation, donation processing, card print and dispatch. Click here to check out the site.

Curtain's Up with the Daily Mail Pantomime Promotion

01/12/2013
The Daily Mail once again called upon promotional marketing experts GFM to reactivate their annual Pantomime & Winter Attraction promotion - oh yes they did! GFM teamed up with over 500 fantastic pantomimes and winter attractions to offer every reader the chance to purchase two tickets for the price of one. In-paper coverage and an exclusive website offered readers the chance to enjoy great nights at the theatre or family days out at the UK's biggest attractions over the festive period. Readers collected 2 tokens from the paper and downloaded a voucher from a dedicated microsite, which also included a county search facility to make it easier for readers. Click here to join much loved characters Aladdin, Cinderella, Snow White and a whole host of other pantomime favourites or read more about our promotional marketing services.

MAKE GARDENING A THING OF THE PAST

07/03/2016

What would you do for £50,000 to undertake a dream home makeover? Run 1000 miles? Cross the Atlantic in a 1-man dinghy? We wouldn’t make you do that!

The Sun is offering its readers the chance to win £50,000 to turn their home into a dream home. By collecting 7 tokens and sending in an entry form, one lucky person will win this amazing prize.

The Sun and GFM are collaborating to bring readers this fantastic opportunity. With our years of experience in data capture, a quick turnaround is guaranteed, along with one very happy Sun reader!

Closing date for entries is Tuesday, March 29, 2016.  As they say... you have to be in it to win it!

GFMPIRE raises over £7,000 for St Helena Hospice

22/10/2013
A team of exceptionally dedicated staff members from GFM have successfully completed the Birkett Long £50 Challenge, in aid of St Helena's Hospice, winning them an astounding 2nd place. The summer saw GFMpire soaring through the challenge with constant innovative ways of turning £50 into a breathtaking £7098.88. The G Festival was described as this year's most courageous fundraising idea! Skilled event management saw renowned local bands, DJs & music artists take to the stage with star performances.

To top off the challenge, GFM scooped two fantastic awards, one being "Most Media Coverage". This was a very proud moment for the team at GFM and we commend them on their fantastic result.

Jeans for Genes Day – Wear Jeans, Change Lives

17/9/2013
Marketing experts GFM are looking forward to the long-awaited Jeans for Genes Day. Now in its 17th year, GFM continue to handle supporter communication for Jeans for Genes, taking care of fundraising pack requests,merchandise orders, donation handling, newsletter despatch, database management and all fundraising fulfilment. Due to GFM’s much needed support service, Jeans for Genes are able to concentrate on changing the world for children with genetic disorders.

Jeans for Genes Day is an annual fundraising event that takes place on Friday 20th September 2013. Wear Jeans, Change Lives – you can make a difference!

Need something similar? To find out how we can help with customer contact and fulfilment have a look at our other case studies or get in touch.

GFM and The Sun make a Dream Team

1/8/2013
The Sun’s ever-popular Dream Team was the big summer transfer this year, as GFM took on the project and delivered two websites, two mobile sites, one iOS app and one Android app.

The pre-launch Dream Team site gave users the chance to save their teams in advance of the launch of the Sun Paywall, Sun+. From August 1st, managers could sign up for real and compete for the £500,000 prize fund. With one free team available to all and added bonuses for upgrading to Gold or Platinum packages, not to mention the chance to enter Ian Wright, Terry Venables, Gordon Smart or George Lineker’s public leagues, there’s plenty to play for at dreamteamfc.com.

Daily Mail target perfection with GFM

30/7/2013
The Daily Mail have signed up Jamie Redknapp as part of their new fantasy football offering for 2013/14 and the former England midfielder will be joined by countless players trying to win £1,000,000 by naming the Perfect 11.

MailOnline managers will get five free teams to play with and their first is the ticket to win the life-changing sum, with the challenge set to pick a starting eleven on day one of the Premier League that goes on to be the highest-scoring team of the season!

What’s more, managers can also take on Redknapp in their private mini-leagues and chase a top prize worth £40,000. Head to fantasyfootball.dailymail.co.uk to register for free.

Telegraph aims to be ‘The One’

17/7/2013
Telegraph Fantasy Football is 21 this year. To celebrate they’re offering another chance to play completely free and more than £500,000 in prizes and a chance to compete in the all-new One League.

The half million in winnings includes £400,000 if you can name the Perfect XI – the best possible starting 11 players within the £50m TFF budget – plus £40,000 for the overall winner in 2013/14. Also new to the Plus and Premier members is The One League, the ultimate level-playing field where every manager has just one team to take a shot at the £20,000 prize. Pick your team now on desktop or mobile via fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk.

Birkett Long £50 Challenge in aid of St Helena Hospice

16/7/2013

GFM have again taken up the challenge of trying to turn £50 into as much money possible in aid of St Helena’s Hospice. This year will see events take place such as the GFM Car Wash, a Pirate Treasure Hunt, a 10km run, a football tournament and the ultimate event, G Festival!!

This year we are hoping to smash our previous total of £2,250 so get yourself over to www.gfmpire.co.uk and join in the fun!

SUN AUTUMN HOLIDAYS FROM £9.50!

9/7/2013

Saturday, July 6th, 2013 saw the launch of The Sun’s Holidays from £9.50 Autumn promotion, in partnership with GFM. Forming part of the Sun’s AWESUMMER campaign, the Autumn Holidays from £9.50 offer features 275 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, with breaks available from September to November. The NEW ‘Apply Online’ option, hosted by GFM, is available once again for this offer, giving readers the opportunity to complete their booking form online instead of sending it by post, once they have collected the ten tokens required. If successful, applicants will know within minutes when and where they will be taking their Sun Autumn Holiday from £9.50.

Fantasy Football Goes Mobile

3/7/2013
Sky Sports have again partnered with GFM for their 2013/14 Fantasy Football game. This summer we’ve taken Sky Sports Fantasy Football to the next level with some amazing new features and a brand new mobile website alongside both Android and iPhone apps.

New features include an Assistant Manager to help guide Managers through the season and the chance to pick up trophies for your in-game performance. The free-to-play game gives players the chance to take charge of two fantasy teams in the race to compete for £100,000 worth of prizes.

Click here to see the game.

GFM and Coral Get Lucky Again!

3/7/2013
GFM and leading bookmakers Coral have teamed up again to launch Lucky 7 Tour de France, an exciting predictor game for Peleton fans.

Once registered through a bespoke website, players predict the outcome of 7 Tour De France stages. Players who get all 7 predictions correct share a prize fund of £3500.

Lucky 7 Tour de France is also hosted on ITV 4 as a companion to live broadcast of the world’s most famous cycling event.

Lucky 7 is a natural extension of GFMs expertise in interactive sports games and betting integration. Click here and try your luck!

Raising Money For St Helena Hospice

1/7/2013
As the music festival season gets under way, GFM is excited to announce the launch of Suffolk’s biggest new music event; GFestival, designed to raise money for charity.

GFestival is an awesome overnight event where you can experience the great outdoors, dance all day, keep the kids entertained and do your bit for charity.
Created and independently owned by marketing specialists GFM, GFestival has been organised as part of the annual Birkett Long £50 Challenge to raise much needed money for St Helena Hospice.

Bound to sell out fast, get your tickets now - all entry fees will be donated to St Helena Hospice.

GFM Connect Local Partners To Tesco Clubcard Rewards

1/7/2013
Promotional marketing experts GFM, have again been appointed by Tesco to recruit local independent partners into the Tesco Clubcard Rewards programme.
GFM was briefed to recruit a minimum of 30 independent restaurants in Liverpool who would offer Clubcard members the opportunity to redeem their points.
We resourced the project with a dedicated team who recruited over 60 participating restaurants within the three week deadline. Very rewarding indeed!

Check out who we partnered with by clicking here. To find out more about promotional marketing at GFM click here

Free Legoland tickets with The Sun

20/6/2013

The Sun Newspaper recently offered readers an exclusive opportunity to collect in paper tokens and claim 2 free tickets worth £91to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The Sun once again partnered with promotional fulfilment experts GFM to run this exciting promotion.

GFM looked after the entire logistics of this promotion including inbound application handling, ticket fulfilment and customer services. In total GFM despatched over 180,000 tickets to readers. Click here to read more about our promotional fulfilment services

GFM Step Up To The Crease For This Year’s T20 Tournament

14/6/2013
Online gaming experts GFM, have been appointed to build and run this year’s Telegraph Fantasy T20 game. Fantasy cricket is an integral part of the Telegraph Games Suite and the T20 game is sure to be a great way to enjoy this year’s Friends Life T20 tournament. With 24 transfers and 12 captain changes available, daily leaderboard updates and super leagues available, we can think of nothing better to challenge your cricket knowledge than this year’s T20 game.

It’s set to be a summer full of excitement, can Hampshire defend their T20 title from last year. Pick your own XI now

The Telegraph and GFM Are Odds On For Success At Royal Ascot

13/6/2013
After the success of Fantasy Cheltenham which ran in early 2013, The Telegraph turned to GFM to create and manage their Fantasy Racing game celebrating this year’s Royal Ascot. The game allows players to select three Trainers and three Jockeys who will score points throughout the week, they can also earn extra points by picking horses for each race.

In 2012, Telegraph Fantasy Racing, built, hosted and managed by GFM, had an impressive 50,000 ‘Fantasy Owners’. Click here to try your luck at what is sure to be an exciting week of horse racing.

Fantasy Lions Gets Off To A Roaring Start Thanks To GFM

13/6/2013
The Telegraph appointed GFM to help develop and manage Telegraph Fantasy Lions which follows the British and Irish Lions on their 2013 tour Down Under. This year GFM created a completely new game format. Players select a team of 15 world class players from the Lions Squad and score points based on number of tries, conversions, tackles and more. Included in the game is a predictor where players can score extra points for each match.

In addition to the desktop version of the game, GFM introduced a mobile platform for players to keep up to date when on the move. Scoring starts with the Lions’ first warm up match in Hong Kong on Saturday June 1. Click here to pick your team now

The Irish Sun call on GFM to manage Summer SuperDays 2013

8/6/2013
The Irish Sun once again brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to reactivate their annual SuperDays campaign. Keeping the family busy this summer, SuperDays offers readers 2-4-1 and Kids Go Free discounts across The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland’s biggest attractions. GFM recruited over 150 attractions, created all in-paper supplements and an exclusive website. For the first time we mobile optimised SuperDays and we provided a direct link via an in paper QR code giving readers instant mobile access. GFM negotiated partnership with Failtè Ireland who provided recommendations on top tourism hot spots and we also secured a competition prize giving readers the chance to win a family trip worth €400 with Stena Line. Click here to see the offer or read more about our promotional marketing services.

Medmerry Park appoints GFM to offer a complete marketing services solution.

1/6/2013

GFM were appointed by the owners of Medmerry Park as sole marketing agency to rebrand the park and offer a complete marketing services solution.
In order to raise awareness of holiday homes for sale in this fantastic Sussex location, GFM re-designed and built a new website and provided a full overhaul of all marketing materials.

Since being appointed GFM have launched a new website, designed a new brochure and implemented a comprehensive offline and online advertising program.
Medmerry Park is seeing increased volumes of leads and sales as a result. To find out more about GFM’s marketing services please click here....

GFM and Coral Get Lucky!

3/5/13
GFM and leading bookmakers Coral have teamed up to launch Lucky 7, a weekly football predictor game.

Once registered through a bespoke website, players predict the outcome of 7 Premier League matches. Players who get all 7 predictions correct share a weekly prize fund of £1000.

Lucky 7 is a natural extension of GFMs expertise in interactive sports games and betting integration. Take a look and try your luck!

Go See Talent With Fremantle And GFM

28/4/13
Fremantle Media, producers of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, recently launched Go See Talent - a promotional concept created and developed by GFM. The promotion gives viewers the chance to buy tickets to some of Britain’s best live entertainment at exclusively discounted prices. Participating shows include the explosive musical Viva Forever, Rock of Ages, Some Like It Hip Hop, Merrily We Roll, Hothouse and Britain’s coolest new live show Professionals on Ice. Viewers will also have the chance to win fantastic money can’t buy prizes including a walk on part in comedy smash Spamalot! GFM have managed all aspects of the promotion including concept origination, partnership negotiations with Ambassador Theatre Group, website design and build and viewer support. Talented bunch, aren’t we! To check out the full range of offers please visit www.goseetalent.co.uk.

Sun Summer Holidays from £15!

19/4/13
Saturday, 13 April 2013 saw the launch of The Sun’s annual Holidays from £15 Summer promotion, in partnership with GFM. This year’s Holidays from £15 offer features 311 holiday parks across the UK and Europe, and breaks are available on selected dates from late May to early September. This year’s Summer £15 offer also features a NEW ‘Apply Online’ option, hosted by GFM, which gives readers the opportunity to complete their booking form online instead of sending it by post, once they have collected the eight tokens required. If successful, applicants will know within minutes when and where they will be taking their Sun Holiday from £15.

To read more about our promotional marketing services click here.

BCS Fantasy Horseracing 2013 – Under Starters orders!

15/4/13
The prestigious Qipco British Champions Series has re-appointed GFM to create and deliver a world class fantasy horseracing game. Building on the success of the inaugural game in 2012, our popular format allows turf fans to create their own dream stable of trainers and jockeys – and to compete for some amazing prizes.

New for 2013 is a mobile site to allow horse selection on the move, together with some refinements to the scoring mechanism. Scoring starts on May 4th and we’re looking forward to a thrilling season of horseracing ahead – as are our thousands of fantasy horseracing managers.

Click here to make your selections!

Telegraph Fantasy Cricket 2013 – 18 years and not out!

10/4/13
Cricket fans young and old have signed up in their thousands to play Telegraph Fantasy Cricket, now in it’s 18th year.

Cricket fans tell us every year that Telegraph Fantasy Cricket is quite simply, the best fantasy cricket game available. With the Australians visiting this Summer to fight for the Ashes, cricket is going to be the big sport of the year. GFM has secured a partnership with leading sports travel specialist Sports Abroad, and we’re thrilled to be offering Telegraph Fantasy Cricket Managers the chance to win the dream holiday of a trip for 2 to the Ashes in Australia, as well as £5k.
GFM manages every aspect of Telegraph Fantasy Cricket, from design to hosting.
Click here to give the game a spin....

British Red Cross Call on GFM To Conduct Legacy Campaign

21/3/13
Following a successful DRTV response handling campaign for the British Red Cross, GFM have secured this business for the charities March TV Legacy appeal.

To coincide with the TV advert the British Red Cross are running an extensive telemarketing campaign to contact their existing supporters about legacy. The campaign spans four major charity sector telemarketing agencies across the UK and aims to contact over 100,000 supporters. GFM have been appointed as one of these four agencies. A team of fifteen agents will be contacting supporters, conducting one of the UKs largest legacy telemarketing campaigns.

Click here to find out more about GFM’s charity services.

Park Resorts and GFM Help Holiday Makers Save £££ On Local Attractions

10/3/13
Park Resorts were looking for great deals on local attractions to offer holiday makers at their 39 holiday parks. Marketing experts GFM were on hand to create and deliver this exciting project. Taking full advantage of their in-house resources and extensive attraction contacts, GFM recruited over 200 big-name attractions to take part.

GFM designed and created 13 regional booklets containing exclusive offers for Park Resorts holiday makers. Offers included discounted entry, 2-for-1 and kids go free. The voucher booklets offered real value to holiday makers.

For more about Park Resorts and what they have to offer, click here.

The Sun and GFM offer Readers Free Chessington Tickets

1/3/13
The Sun Newspaper recently offered readers an exclusive opportunity to collect in paper tokens and claim 2 free tickets worth £86 to Merlin Entertainment’s Chessington World of Adventures and once again partnered with promotional fulfilment experts GFM to run this exciting promotion.

GFM looked after the entire logistics of this promotion including inbound application handling, ticket fulfilment and customer services. In total GFM despatched over 90,000 tickets to readers.

Click here to read more about our promotional fulfilment services

The Mail on Sunday & GFM Help Readers Save £££s on Sunday Lunch

4/3/2013
The Mail on Sunday sought GFM’s expertise to help launch their first bespoke Sunday dining offer which gives readers the chance to enjoy a range of discounted deals from just £10 for two people or from £14.50 for a family of four.

Marketing experts GFM negotiated and recruited over 1,100 restaurants, cafes and pubs across the UK and created an exclusive microsite. Headlining partnerships include Pizza Hut, Zizzi, La Tasca, Brewers Fayre and Table Table.

Click here to view the range of fantastic offers and save £££s on Sunday dining.

The Telegraph and GFM Lead The Way With Fantasy Cheltenham

27/02/2013
After a successful series of Fantasy Horse Racing games in 2012, The Telegraph turned to GFM to create and manage their Fantasy Cheltenham game for this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The game allows players to score points by selecting 3 trainers and 3 jockeys for the festival, as well as picking horses for each race.

There were over 50,000 ‘Fantasy Owners’ in last year’s Telegraph Fantasy Racing games, with GFM building and hosting the game websites, as well as managing these fun and exciting fantasy games. Click here to read more about our online gaming services.

GFM at hand to assist Text Santa in raising over £5 million

11/2/2013
In late December, ITV brought in GFM to manage the transcription services for the ITV Text Santa appeal. The appeal now into its second year provided the opportunity for viewers to text or call to donate.

IVR charity specialists GFM were at hand to transcribe all IVR phone data which is vital for gift aid and auditing purposes. In total Text Santa raised over £5 Million which was shared equally between six UK based charities: Age UK, Anthony Nolan, Carers UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Together for Short Lives and Whizz-Kidz.

Click here to read more about our promotional marketing services.

The Irish Sun call on GFM again to manage SuperStays 2013

6/2/2013
The Irish Sun recently brought in promotional marketing experts GFM to manage their annual SuperStays campaign. The promotion, designed to help readers beat the January blues, provides brilliant breaks in Ireland and Northern Ireland from just €5 between January and April 2013. GFM recruited over 250 overnight providers, created all in-paper coverage and exclusive websites tailored for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We also secured a partnership with the Irish Rail and Failtè Ireland.

After only a week the promotion outperformed the 2012 promotion, with over 1700 bookings in the Republic of Ireland compared to last year’s total figure of 1,506!

Click here to see the offer or read more about our promotional marketing services.

Prostate Cancer UK call on GFM to manage Sledgehammer Campaign

25/1/2013
Prostate Cancer kills one man every hour and the number of men with the disease is rising at an alarming rate. On January the 1st the prostate Cancer Charity launched its Sledgehammer campaign with a series of hard-hitting TV, digital and print adverts, with an aim of mobilising and inspiring many more supporters and funders.

GFM were proud to be offered the opportunity to handle all of the response logistics and have provided Prostate Cancer UK with a seamless cost effective service to offer their new supporters the very best donation experience. To read more about Prostate Cancer UK click here or to find out more about GFMs charity services click here.
 

BrandAlley Reward GFM for Christmas Success

25/1/2013
After the successful management of their customer service contacts over the 2012 Christmas period, BrandAlley have awarded GFM an ongoing contract to manage BrandAlley’s customer care and support function.

‘BrandAlley are looking for a partner who understands the importance of delivering a superior quality of customer service to satisfy and retain their customers. GFM were able to demonstrate our capabilities in delivering swift response and resolution to BrandAlley customers throughout the Christmas period, and as a result, BrandAlley have secured us as their partner to deliver this serviceongoing’, said Jiggs O’Sullivan, Head of Marketing Services at GFM. Click here to find out more about the solution offered to BrandAlley, or read more about our contact centre services here.
 

The Sun Bargain Breaks are Back

9/1/2013
The Sun has this week launched its annual ‘Holidays from £9.50’ promotion in partnership with media and promotional marketing experts GFM. Now in its 23rd year, the ‘Holidays from £9.50’ promotion sends sales of The Sun soaring, fills over 330 holiday parks across the UK and Europe at times of high availability and sends around two million readers off to relax in the sun, at prices which even the most budget conscious family can afford.

The Sun Holidays from £9.50 is testament to GFM’s commitment to creating and delivering memorable, enduring and successful promotions for some of the UK’s biggest consumer and media brands. Click here to find out more about The Sun Holidays from £9.50, or read more about our promotional marketing services here.
 

12 Days of Festive Savings with The Irish Sun & GFM

3/1/2013
Fresh off the back of our successful Irish SuperDays promotion, The Irish Sun enlisted GFM’s help again when trialling a 12 Days of Christmas promotion. They wanted to boost circulation with headline-grabbing festive offers, as well as giving readers the chance to enjoy great discounts on some of Ireland’s biggest brands, including a free stocking filler courtesy of Smyths, a free Christmas cookie at Subway, a free child’s place at Dublin Zoo and €5 off a €30 spend plus a free makeover at The Body Shop.

At GFM we pride ourselves on developing strong relationships with some of the UK and Ireland’s biggest brands, which allowed us to quickly recruit headlining offers to engage readers of The Irish Sun. Click here to read more about Promotional Marketing services.

Tesco Enlists GFM to Localise Clubcard Rewards

3/1/2013
Tesco Clubcard were seeking localised experiential rewards for their members and turned to partnership experts GFM to deliver an extensive range of local offers and rewards within the Dundee region.

Leveraging an extensive portfolio of partner relationships, GFM were able to recruit an impressive range of local offers and rewards, including great local restaurants, hotels, attractions, hairdressers and beauty salons, which proved popular with local Clubcard members, and a success for local businesses and Tesco alike.

Click here to find out how GFM can provide exclusive, localised offers and rewards for your loyalty programme.
 

GFM Makes The Connection

27/11/2012

For over 20 years, GFM has been connecting brands with some of the biggest national media in the UK. We recently recruited seven national retail partners, including WH Smith, Boden, Paperchase and Crabtree & Evelyn, for the Daily Mail Christmas Retail Week, which launched in-paper on Saturday 17th November.

We recruited the retail partners, negotiated the reader offers and managed the creative process, in partnership with the Daily Mail team. Many of our offers made the front page - a great way for brands to enjoy mass media exposure.

Festive Family Fun is a Bargain in The Sun

19/11/2012

GFM recently launched The Sun Winter Days Out promotion, with over 700 attractions participating across the UK. The promotion offers 2-4-1 and Kids-go-FREE tickets to a huge selection of big-name attractions, pantomimes and family days out.

In-paper coverage and an exclusive website offered readers the chance to enjoy great days (or nights) out throughout November and December. Headlining partner Merlin offered 2-for-1 discounts at top attractions, including Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Madame Tussauds London, Warwick Castle and SEA LIFE centres & Sanctuaries. Pantomime Dames included David Hasselhoff, Warwick Davis, Russell Grant and many more! Click here to see the promotion.

Fuel The Nation

23/10/12

MK Electrics approached GFM to help manage their Fuel The Nations campaign. GFM targeted electrical retailers, encouraging them to give out voucher booklets to customers who spent £20 or more on MK Electrics and Honeywell products.

The voucher booklet included fantastic food and drink offers from £5 Meal Deals to free bacon rolls, and even the chance to win a £500 fuel voucher. We organised all partnerships, which included Pizza Hut, Frankie and Benny’s, TJ Hughes and Caffe Nero. In total over 7,000 food vouchers were redeemed!
 

Brand New Weekly Fantasy Football

23/10/12

The Telegraph Fantasy Football Weekend Tinkerman League is now open! This newly revamped game allows players to pick a completely new team each week and a captain who will score double points, increasing players' chances of taking home a prize.

There’s more than £10,000 to be won, including £250 for the best manager each week and £1,000 for the manager with the most points at the end of the season. Similar to the season-long Telegraph Fantasy Football game, teams consist of eleven players in one of six formations.

Click here to increase your chances of winning with the Telegraph Weekend Tinkerman League.

GFM Recognised for Outstanding Teamwork

23/10/12

GFM proudly took home the award for 'Outstanding Teamwork' at the Birkett Long £50 Challenge Awards Ceremony. The Birkett Long £50 Challenge saw local businesses attempt to turn an original investment of £50 into as much profit as possible, in order to raise funds for St. Helena Hospice. The judges based their decision on GFM's efforts to involve every member of staff in the fundraising, across a multitude of events.

The challenge ran for a three month period and GFM organised raffles, quiz nights, £1 Fridays, cake sales, a desktop lunch delivery service, two football games and a Stars in Their Eyes event, turning the original £50 investment into a massive £2,250 profit.

GFM takes up a £50 Challenge!

03/10/12

Enthusiastic GFM staff members successfully completed the Birkett Long £50 Challenge, in aid of St. Helena Hospice. This Apprentice-style challenge invited local businesses to turn an original investment of £50 into a profit. Three months later, the GFM team had turned their original £50 investment into a massive £2,250 profit.

To achieve this, the team organised raffles, quiz nights, £1 Fridays, cake sales, a desktop lunch delivery service and two football games. The fund was boosted by a £100 William Hill Charity Bet, picked by GFM's CEO, Peter Sakal.  The horse won at 6/1, with the donation adding a whopping £600 to the kitty. A hugely successful Stars in Their Eyes event completed the three-month challenge.

The Skills Show

18/09/12

After the successful management of the WorldSkills 2011 Operational Support Centre, GFM were awarded the contract to run this service for The Skills Show in November 2012, which celebrates the UK’s most talented apprentices and highly skilled young people. GFM provides a Customer Support Team to support visitors, competitors, sponsors, contractors and all delegates affiliated with the event. During the live event a division of our Customer Support Team migrates to the NEC, Birmingham to provide on-site support to the thousands of visitors attending the show.

This is a great addition to our already successful portfolio of contact centre and customer support accounts, and promises to be a great event for all involved.

Summer Fun with The Irish Sun

12/09/12

Summer SuperDays ran in-paper for the second time across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Over 329 partners signed up, including The Little Museum of Dublin, National SEALIFE Bray, Dingle World, Go With The Flow River Adventures and Treasure Trails, to supply discounted family days out up until September, through a tiered token collect mechanic.
To encourage online registration we highlighted just a few offers per week in the supplement, and GFM organised an early bird competition to win a four day family break with Stena Line. Over 2,702 readers registered and we generated 6,066 unique visitors, proving that this new promotion is set to become a firm family favourite.

Free Thorpe Park Tickets

15/08/12

Merlin Entertainment has once again teamed up with The Sun to offer readers the chance to enjoy two free tickets to Thorpe Park, worth an amazing £86. Readers are required to collect eight out of 16 printed tokens, complete a booking form and state their desired date bands in order to enjoy this exclusive offer.

GFM have again been entrusted to look after the entire fulfilment of this hugely popular promotion, which includes managing large volumes of applications, mailing over 75,000 pairs of tickets to applicants and handling any resulting queries.

www.thesun.co.uk/thorpepark

Calling All Budding Football Managers

03/08/12

We are proud to be managing our second season of Sky Sports Fantasy Football. The free-to-play game gives players the chance to take charge of two fantasy teams in the race to compete for £100,000 worth of prizes, with a massive £25k first prize up for grabs.

Click here to pick your team and compete against friends, family and colleagues in the new season of Sky Sports Fantasy Football.

http://fantasyfootball.skysports.com

Celebrating 20 Years of Telegraph Fantasy Football

27/07/12

Telegraph Fantasy Football is back for the new season and to celebrate the 20th anniversary, every player gets their first team absolutely free! The game is better than ever and this year we have created a new mobile version of the site, so you can register and manage your team whilst on the move.

There's £100,000 in cash prizes to be won so make sure you select your team of eleven players now! You can make unlimited changes right up until the Premier League kicks off.

fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk