Hendy Kia scoops accolade for Best Digital Initiative at Motor Trader Awards
Hampshire (PRWEB UK) 23 July 2013 -- Kia dealership, Hendy Kia joined in the success of the brand at this year’s Motor Trader awards, picking up Best Digital Initiative Award as part of Kia's haul of three gongs on the night. From the glittering London ceremony, Hendy Kia dealership is delighted to bring back its trophy for its Red Nose Day social media campaign.
The Motor Trader Awards aim to recognise the best in the UK’s motoring industry and following an initial submission to enter the category for Best Digital Initiative; Hendy Kia was shortlisted by the Motor Trader team to face scrutiny to prove they deserved to win.
Nic Jones, Digital Marketing Manager, at Hendy Kia comments: “Everyone here is dedicated to be doing the best job they can so winning this award is a real testament to the team’s achievements. Our campaign was designed to both raise funds for Comic Relief as well as Hendy’s social media profile and we couldn’t be prouder of the result.”
Kia’s UK dealerships took home Motor Trader awards from across a range of categories while Kia Motors UK’s own President and Chief Executive, Paul Philpott, was honoured by an independent panel of judges with the Outstanding Achievement Award for his achievements in raising the profile and reputation of the UK motor trade.
If you would like to find out more about the Kia range or would like to take a test drive, then contact one of Hendy's Kia dealerships:
Hendy Kia Eastleigh, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9PT 023 8062 7510
Hendy Kia Portsmouth, Southampton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4RW 023 9232 2900
Hendy Group Ltd
Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate
School Lane
Eastleigh
Hampshire
United Kingdom
SO53 4DG
Telephone: 023 8027 1271
Fax: 023 8062 7539
Hendy Group Ltd is a premier family motor group with in excess of 20 premises stretching across Southern England from Devon to West Sussex.
Hendy holds Ford, Mazda, Kia and Honda franchises, plus Ford and Iveco van and truck franchises. The company handles all aspects including sales, servicing, parts, hire, accident repairs and Rapid Fit centres. Specialist operations include Liquid Petroleum Gas conversions, engine dynamometer testing, fuel injection testing and repairs, as well as engine sales to the construction and marine industries.
Hendy was founded in 1852 and whilst having grown to a company of significant geographical and economic size, the Hendy Group remains a closely-knit family concern. Currently, both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are great-grandsons of the company founder F.A. Hendy, with the next generation of sons and daughters within the company structure ensuring the continuity of the family business.
Throughout the company's history, the Hendy family can be said to have followed good business practice - grasping opportunities as they've appeared, reviewing operations in order to remain efficient and keeping up with manufacturers' changing demands. Above all, the Hendy family has always been careful to continue to meet the needs of customers, ensuring that they enjoy the best service and attention at all times.
Nicola Jones, Hendy Group Ltd, http://www.hendy.co.uk, 02380271271, [email protected]
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