Digital agency 230i achieves international accolade

230 Interactive Pvt. Ltd. (230i), the first digital marketing and development agency in Sri Lanka, was recognised for its creative excellence and innovative solutions, at this year’s W3 Awards.

A rare feat achieved by a Sri Lanka digital agency, 230i won the silver award in the Hotel and Lodging category for the development of the website www.johnkeellshotels.com.

A prestigious awards ceremony sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of Visual Arts, a body consisting of top executives from the media, interactive, advertising and marketing firms worldwide, it honours the best of the best in the field. Outstanding websites, web marketing, web video and mobile apps created by interactive agencies, designers and creators from around the world are recognised at the awards.

230i was picked from over 3,000 applications received this year, demonstrating the company’s high standard of excellence and ability to produce world-class creative solutions.

Co-founded by Sanjay Mendis and Mugunthan Balakrishnan, 230i is committed to providing digital brand communications solutions encompassing strategy, design, business and marketing. Their primary focus is placed on online branding and architecture when providing solutions which sets them apart from the traditional web development companies.

“www.johnkeellshotels.com, which represents our corporate umbrella, has been an important cog is our overall e-sales strategy” said Jayantissa Kehelpannala Sector Head Sri Lanka resorts for the John Keells Hotels Group. “We congratulate 230i on this excellent achievement and thank them for their valued partnership”.

The agency’s diverse portfolio consists of some of Sri Lanka’s topmost companies. It includes the country’s largest hotelier, John Keells Hotels Group, Hilton Colombo, full service investment bank Capital Alliance, My Eagle Funds a member of NDB Wealth, renowned advertising agency, Leo Burnett Solutions popular restaurants such as Harpos and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Expanding their services, 230i maintains a presence in the international market too, offering online solutions for small and mid size companies in the US and Europe.

Expressing her views on the award, Julie Rohem, International Marketing Advisor to 230 Interactive said, “As an adviser to 230i and marketing consultant to many large and small companies alike, I am proud of the award that 230i has earned and believe that the 230i team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. In a digital sea of agency clutter, 230i really stands out as a nimble, scrappy, yet eloquent provider of services.”