SoGlos.com Blog

SoGlos.com shortlisted for Website of the Year 2011

The shortlist for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2011 has been announced today – with SoGlos.com one of only two online publications in line for the title of Website of the Year.

The judging panel, which consisted of leading newspaper, television and digital editors, shortlisted two finalists this year: www.soglos.com and, also a journalist-run media, www.bristol247.com, with the winner due to be announced at an awards ceremony in Bridgwater on Thursday 2 June 2011.
 
Following on from SoGlos.com’s win of the prestigious award last year, the team are proud to have been recognised in this highly competitive category for a second-year running – particularly given that organisers revealed that more than 200 entries from across the region were received for the awards.

The Wharf House sponsors SoGlos.com for third-year running

The SoGlos.com team is delighted to reveal that The Wharf House in Gloucester has confirmed its third-year of sponsoring the online magazine’s popular Gloucestershire Restaurants section.

As one of SoGlos.com’s longest-running clients, we’d like to extend our thanks to The Wharf House for helping to keep independent media alive in Gloucestershire.

SoGlos.com has become an integral part of The Wharf House’s ongoing marketing mix, and will be helping to promote The Wharf House’s popular riverside restaurant and AA-rated accommodation throughout 2011-2012.

The Wharf House continues to be a prestigious SoGlos.com sponsor alongside The Everyman Theatre, Gloucester Rugby and Gloucester Guildhall.

SoGlos.com launches new video showcase feature

Hot on the heels of the online magazine’s YouTube videos stacking up an unbelievable 5 million views, SoGlos.com is delighted to announce the introduction of its brand spanking new ‘video showcase’ feature.

The new series will take a closer look at Gloucestershire businesses in true high definition video glory, giving viewers an insight into what they can expect during a visit, with interviews of key members of staff revealing more about some of the county’s finest organisations.

And we’re also delighted to reveal the very first video showcase, of Gloucestershire-based clay shooting company Prescott Shooting:

For more information about getting your business featured in a video showcase, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

SoGlos.com YouTube videos reach 5 million views

In a particular coup for independent online magazine SoGlos.com, this week sees its YouTube videos reach an amazing 5 million views on its dedicated channel at youtube.com/soglos.

The news means SoGlos.com’s online videos are not only the most popular to have ever come out of Gloucestershire, but its YouTube channel is also one of the most viewed in the whole south west.

Favourite videos are those which captured the cheese rolling action from 2007 through to 2009, but have you also seen the the Sandford Parks Lido Christmas Swim, the British Shin Kicking Championship and the Football in the River caught on camera?

A huge thanks to all of SoGlos.com’s readers (and viewers!) for helping with the viral phenomenon.