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Ursula Kelly, Managing Director of Cormac Tagging: why marketing can’t be an afterthought
Cormac Tagging, a family-owned agri-technology company based in Tuam, Co. Galway, has built a strong reputation as one of Ireland’s leading providers of animal identification solutions. Like many ambitious agribusinesses, the company recognised the need to move beyond a reactive approach to marketing and instead place it at the centre of their growth strategy.
‘Last year was a pivotal moment for our business. I knew we needed to sharpen our focus and reach new customers in a more consistent way and through working with ifac we were able to do just that’ Ursula explains.
The story first appeared in our 2025 Food & Agribusiness Report
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Working with ifac, the company developed and executed a targeted autumn campaign aimed at dairy farmers. The results were immediate and measurable, Cormac Tagging significantly grew its market share in just one season. The impact went beyond sales. The campaign marked a shift in how Cormac Tagging viewed marketing. No longer a set of activities delivered around seasonal peaks, it became a driver of long-term growth and a central part of the company’s strategy.
‘That campaign didn’t just deliver numbers, it changed how we think about marketing. It showed us the power of clear, strategic communication and the difference it can make across the whole business,’ says Ursula.
Since then, the company has continued to work with ifac on broader business transformation projects. Ursula’s advice to others in the sector is clear, ‘Marketing is core to driving business growth, it’s not good enough to be reactive anymore. My advice is to surround yourself with the right advisors and keep focused on the bigger picture.’ By embedding marketing into the fabric of the business, Cormac Tagging is positioning itself for long-term success. The focus is not only on driving sales but also on building a trusted brand that connects with farmers in Ireland and international markets. This case demonstrates how a clear marketing strategy, consistently executed can be a catalyst for business transformation.
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