June 10

Insight expands Research Team further

Insight has expanded its research team further, as the company continues its development and launch of new databases for the building industry.  "Quality and accuracy of data is fundamental to our success, which is why Insight is now the leading supplier of data for the window industry. By expanding our research team further we can continue to refine and improve our databases even further, leaving us streets ahead of competitors" explains Commercial Director Helen Costeloe-Hughes.

May 10

IGU manufacturers database

Insight has now launched a comprehensive database of sealed unit manufacturers.  Commenting on the move, Insights commercial director Helen Costeloe-Hughes explained; "the glass industry is facing a major shake-up following the reduction in u-values and Window Energy Ratings, with many smaller IGU companies pulling out of manufacture while some large window manufacturers have set up IGU plants".  The Insight IGU database provides a list of companies who currently manufacture along with volumes, and the database is updated live in real-time.

Mar 10

Insight acquires new premises as part of major expansion drive

Insight relocates to new premises to facilitate further growth.  The new premises triples the previous floor space and incorporates a state-of-the-art call centre, graphic design studio and training/conference facilities. The new building also has a dedicated direct mail fulfilment centre and digital marketing studio.  "We now have 15 staff and are currently recruiting additional staff in research, graphic design and admin support" explains Commercial Director Helen Costeloe-Hughes.

Feb 10

Insight introduce new online Resource Blog and Twitter

Insight Data has launched a new blog, intended to evolve into an online resource for the building industry with hints, tips and advice on marketing strategy, as well as as the latest news from Insight in more detail. Visit www.insightlive.co.uk. 

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Jan 10

All new Salestracker software set to revolutionise industry

After a year and £150,000 development Insight Data has launched the next generation of Salestracker, the worlds first online prospect database for the window industry.  The system is packed with advanced new features and kills-off old fashioned desktop databases, providing clients with live data in real-time to create instant marketing campaigns for direct mail, email marketing and telesales. More details

Dec 09

Window Widgets 200th customer now on Salestracker

Window Widgets, the supplier of specialist products for the glazing industry, has switched to Insight Data to find new customers. “We used another database for over 7 years, but it was time to move on. Insight Data has its own in-house research team so the data is always accurate and up-to-date, but just as importantly we have complete flexibility” explains MD Dan Gill. “Old fashioned desktop databases are a thing of the past. Insight’s web-based format means all our staff can access data, track leads, and manage prospects from the office, at home or on the move."

Dec 09

Insight Data to collaborate with Focal Research on new projects

Two of the building industry's leading database companies, Insight Data and Focal Research, have reached agreement to collaborate on key projects. Focal will now concentrate on it's core market of social housing, public sector and new-build, and Insight will focus on the window and conservatory industry.  For full details view the PDF press release

Oct 09

Glassex makes it a hat trick for Insight Data

Business of the Year award winner, Insight Data, exhibited at Glassex for the second year running, following G09 Telford and Wembley regional shows. "Insight continues to be the only data supplier to support our Industry's shows, and we are delighted with over 140 enquiries from visitors and other exhibitors who were attracted to our new online databases" explains Justin Ball, business development manager.

Oct 09 

Insight Data wins Business of the Year Award

On Saturday 3rd October 2009 Insight Data Ltd was announced overall winners in the Government-backed North Somerset Enterprise Agency's Sian Lloyd-Jones Business Awards, presented by Barclays Bank. Fighting off the toughest ever competition in the Award's history, Insight's phenomenal growth over the last three years, investment in technology and employment were key factors in the judges decision. Helen Costeloe-Hughes, Commercial Director at Insight Data commented; "To be awarded membership of the Direct Marketing Association and now Business of the Year is a staggering achievement and we are thrilled to receive this prestigious business award."

July 09 

Surge in companies investing in prospect data

Insight Data has seen a surge in companies subscribing to its online database, with 18 companies signing up in July.   “We have almost 200 users now accessing the database to find new customers or communicate with fabricators and installers” explains Commercial Director Helen Costeloe-Hughes; “it isn’t just systems companies or fabricators either.  Some of the industry’s leading organisations, such as the BBA (British Board of Agrement) and the GQA (Glass Qualification Authority) have recently subscribed.  In fact, any company who wish to communicate directly with fabricators or installers should consider subscribing to the Insight database.”

Insight Research Centre

June 09 

G09 Regional Exhibition News

Insight Data was one of the first companies to sign up and support the new G09 Regional exhibitions for the industry.  Held at Telford on 9th and 10th June, Insight had probably the busiest stand at the show, with dozens of visitors and other exhibitors genuinely impressed with the online fabricator and installer database, direct mail services and new emarketing software.

June 09 

Revolutionary new email marketing service

Email marketing is a cost effective way of communicating with existing customers and target new prospects. But most companies don't have the email technology or IT skills to maximise email marketing.  Insight Data has now launched a new service combined state-of-the-art email technology and Insight's superior email database which includes fabricators, installers, a window industry "VIP List" and over 16,000 architects and specifiers.  The new service includes HTML email design, sophisticated tracking and full reporting analysis.

May 09 

Direct Marketing Association welcomes Insight Data

After a lengthy assessment period, which included customer references and financial checks, Insight Data is the first and only database company in the window industry to be awarded membership of the internationally recognised Direct Marketing Association. Insight is committed to the DMA's "best practice" of data quality and management. "Incredibly some data providers have been in business over 10 years and are still not members" said David Lewis, Research Manager; "this clearly demonstrates Insight's professional approach."

April 09 

Next stage of major expansion plans

Insight Data has completed the next stage of its expansion plan.  By far the fastest growing database provider to the window industry, Insight has acquired additional premises, and now operates over three floors, including a dedicated Research Centre.  Substantial investment has been made with a new VOIP telephone system to make 150,000 research calls per year, and the research team has been expanded with five new members of staff.  "This is in stark contrast to many of our competitors who don't have a research team or indeed outsource to telemarketing agencies to save costs" explains research manager David Lewis.

Feb 09 

After 11 years with another database supplier, Spectus switch to Insight Data

Leading PVC-U systems company Spectus has introduced SalesTracker, the web-base fabricator and installer database from Insight Data.  Spectus sales director Duncan Douglas commented; “Insight gave us full access to their data so we could evaluate it first, and we were extremely impressed. The database will form part of our strategic marketing plan and as it’s updated in real-time we will always be working with up-to-date information, which is crucial in today’s rapidly changing market place"

Feb 09

Unsuspecting companies stung by unscrupulous database providers

When you take out a 12 month subscription to a database, you don't expect to be stung when it comes to the end of your contract. But that's exactly what several companies found when they switched from another well-known database provider - the provider tries to enforce a 6 month cancellation clause, regardless of how long you have dealt with them. At Insight Data, we believe this sort of behaviour should be banned, after all, companies should stand by the quality of their products, not the quality of their lawyers.

Jan 09

Edgetech move from Act! database system to SalesTracker online

“A quality database is an important part of our marketing strategy” explains Edgetech MD Andy Jones; “we switched to Insight Data’s fabricator and installer database 12 months ago and have been impressed with the results. Adopting SalesTracker was a logical move, as it provides a contact management system with the Insight database built-in and updated in real time.”

Dec 08

St Gobain Glass switch over to Insight Data and introduce SalesTracker Software

As one of the worlds leading glass suppliers, St Gobain took their time before switching to Insight Data.  Rachel Appleyard, Product Manager for St Gobain, explained “we were impressed with the quality and accuracy of Insight Data’s fabricator and installer database, but it was their SalesTracker software system that really clinched it.  We don’t need to think about complicated updates or IT problems, SalesTracker is updated in real time by Insight’s research team so we always have the latest market intelligence.”

Dec 08

Insight Data expands team as it gears up to help customers grow in 2009

Helen Costeloe-Hughes joins Insight Data Ltd as Commercial Director, bringing with her a wealth of senior management experience in the window industry.  Meanwhile David Lewis moves across as Research Manager, heading up an expanded research team as the company looks to expand its database products for 2009 - more to follow....

Oct 08

Doorpanels PLC delighted with Insight Data after 12 month trial

“We have used another database provider for several years and switched to Insight Data 12 months ago.  We have been delighted with the quality of the data and have just signed up for another year.” Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager, Doorpanels PLC.  The company also subscribed to Insight Data's new SalesTracker system.

Sept 08

Veka PLC switch database providers to Insight Data

“Database marketing is an essential part of VEKA PLC’s marketing mix.  Over the last six months we have reviewed database providers and chose Insight Data for the quality and accuracy of their data”.  John Warburton, Ex Marketing and Strategic Development Manager, Veka

Sept 08

Spectus first systems company to introduce SalesTracker to its fabricator network.

"SalesTracker enables our fabricators to track and manage up to 13,000 potential trade customers" explains Spectus sales director Duncan Douglas.  Spectus fabricators Highseal Windows and The Omega Group (UK) Ltd immediately signed up to SalesTracker.

Sep 08

Insight launch SalesTracker

SalesTracker is the new web-based contact management system that enables users to maximise the Insight Database.  Packed with advanced features SalesTracker is set to revolutionise the fenestration industry.

Aug 08

Seven fabricators sign up to the Insight Database.

"Many companies are realising highly-targeted database marketing is the most effective way to win new business" explains Insight sales manager David Lewis.  K2 roof fabricator Four Seasons and trade supplier TradeLink are amongst the recent converts to Insight Data.

Aug 08

Windowbase Commercial Manager joins Insight Data

Damian Kemp, who had day-to-day responsibility for data provider Windowbase, joins Insight. "I'd witnessed Insight grow dramatically in the last 18 months and seen the resources and investment they made in their own research team. The quality and accuracy of data is unmatched, so when the opportunity came up within the Ascot Group that owns Insight Data, I jumped at it and haven't looked back since."

April 08

Insight first database company to invest at Glassex

Insight Data took a 6m wide double sided stand at Glassex 08 and signed up six new customers at the show, including machinery company Winmac. David Stone, MD at Winmac said "we were very impressed, Insight have invested substantially in the quality of their data."

Insight launch major Direct Mail division

Insight have invested in a new direct mail division, the first of it's kind ever available for the window industry.  This includes state-of-the-art high speed laser-print technology, specialist commercial folding, inserting and mailing equipment and full mail-room facilities that enables Insight to provider a start-to-finish direct mail facility that exceeds 100,000 pieces per month.