We’ve come a long way since we were founded in Ian Hargreaves’ conservatory in 1999.
We started by developing CD-ROMs for the FA using Macromedia Director and Fireworks and building websites.
Then we bought a second-hand trailer and used it to support our clients at tradeshows.
After the business outgrew Ian’s home, we moved to our own office in Louth in 2002.
From there we got really good at creating high-quality eLearning content, building websites that looked great and did lots of clever things and travel all over Europe delivering audio-visual support.
We even managed to develop (and then sell) software.
By 2013 we had to move to a bigger office so we could create more high-quality content for our growing list of clients.
And earlier this year we won an award for Innovation in Education and Training!
Back when Ian Hargreaves was busy founding the company in his family home in Tetney 20 years ago, the First Media team were doing all sorts…
Danny had just graduated from University and had a job in Electronics Boutique in Freshney Place, Grimsby.
Avril was working for Nor Cargo in Grimsby as a junior developer, after completing a degree with the Open University.
Rose was 8-years-old and spent a lot of her time with brother and cousins.
Nath was at secondary school in Louth and spent his spare time playing with his decks and dreaming of becoming a superstar DJ.
Shane was 18 and had just finished his A Levels at Franklin College. That year he went to his first festival V99 with the Manic Street Preachers headlining.
Rich had just left school and was starting to develop an interest in computing after his Mum and Dad purchased their first PC.
Luke was either on the football field or sat in front of the TV playing the original Sony PlayStation.
In November 2019 we threw a special party to celebrate our 20th anniversary with the team and everyone partied like it was 1999 all over again…
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