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Sex Toy Voucher To Make You Smile

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:49:43 +0200

If you are the sort of friend that looks after your mates sexlife, and ensures they get what they deserve, then this voucher is for you.

We have created a special gift voucher which can be given to your friend to let them know you care. Save the image and email it around to friends who you think need that little help in the sexual satisfaction area!!!

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Caffeine Times Issue 2 Available Now!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:29 +0200

Issue 2 of our company newsletter the Caffeine Times is available now. Those of you are not subscribed to our free email newsletter have a bonus opportunity of winning a free Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine, just by signing up! Valid until August 31st 2008.

Win A Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine

So what's included in our newsletter?

We see ourselves as different, our newsletter actually includes ... not a lot of news. It actually has more interesting info inside, who really wants to read pages of information on what we have been up to?

We do include a little; but it mostly contains quizzes, sudokus, word-searches, dingbats to play on your coffee break, and also brand tips to help improve your business.

So don't miss out, it's free sign up now.

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OK Homebuyers Goes Live!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:34:38 +0200

We have been creating a new identity and some creative advertising material for OK Homebuyers along with their new company website.

OK Homebuyers assist in helping out customers with financial difficulties; mainly outstanding mortgage repayments and massive debt. OK can purchase clients properties from them within days, helping them to clear their debts and move on with their lives.

We have built the new website for OK and are looking at building a close relationship with the team, as they are looking for ongoing online and offline marketing which we will be controlling.

A full detailed brief will be available soon.

Please check out their website www.okhomebuyers.co.uk

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Marketing Tips To Avoid The Credit Crunch!

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:33:25 +0200

We have all read the papers and listened to the news and lately all we seem to hear is all doom and gloom. Whichever way you look at it, true or not, the bad media is beginning to scare people into holding back their spending which is affecting everyone.

Our view on the so called ‘Credit Crunch’ is that your product or service will still be in demand, although people will be less cautious on how much they spend and who they spent it with.

So whether your business is online or offline here are a few tips to help beat the credit crunch.

1. Build & Develop Trust – As people are becoming more wary about using new businesses, try to introduce trust to your business. A key way of doing this is to make your business more approachable, being more open with prospects about your business. Also try adding testimonials to any marketing. People trust other client’s opinions; this will go a long way.

2. Keep Communicating! – You need to keep your brand under your client’s noses at all times, if your competitor is thinking like you, they will be doing the same, keeping on top of your marketing and email communications is vital. Try sending out regular updates on your products and services via email or direct marketing.

3. Build Customer Loyalty – If your business has a large client base, or even a small client base; why not reward their loyalty. Provide discount vouchers and promotional codes for just being a customer, surely this will build loyalty and it is always better to receive something rather than nothing.

4. Special Offers – If possible try to introduce special offers to entice in new customers. Everyone loves a deal. Keep these deals fresh and rotate them to keep interest. If people are looking for the best deal, you are sure to be able to provide it.

5. Fantastic Customer Service – In these so called hard times, aim to offer your customers with the best advice and service. Sometimes you might have to go out your way to win that client. But it will worth the while in the end.

6. Don’t follow your competition – If your competition begins holding back on their marketing spend – this is your opportunity to take their enquiries.

7. Be Consistent – Do not begin pulling advertisements and marketing spend, if you withdraw your marketing how is anyone going to notice your business? And on the other hand your competitors might begin stealing the enquiries you should have received.

8. Don’t Be Static – Try not to be complacent, keep your marketing fresh and rotate adverts to entice your prospects.

This should assist in killing some of those bad vibes, however nobody knows your business like you do, and I’m sure with your knowledge of your market, you should be able to battle through the hype, like you didn’t even notice there was a little economic slowdown!

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July's Coffee Break Quiz

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:31:35 +0200

So here we go again, another quiz and another chance to answer questions and potentially receive a 10% discount voucher off your next order with Impact Media Design, whether that be design or print work.

So moving swiftly on, let's here the questions.

Send your answers in an email to quiz@impactbranding.co.uk. Good Luck

Same again the first 10 questions are taken from TV adverts,

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

Question 11 - Name That Brand!

The next 10 questions takes you through guessing the brand's logo

The next 10 Questions are based around TV and Films

Question 21
Who was Britain`s first black news reader?

Question 22
What is the name of the second James Bond film?

Question 23
In the film `Breakfast at Tiffanys`, what is the name of Audrey Hepburn`s character`s cat ?

Question 24
Which video game and film takes place in Racoon City?

Question 25
Which series of horror films take place in the fictional town of Springwood, Ohio?

Question 26
What is the name of Dr Evil`s cat in the `Austin Powers` films?

Question 27
Which 1970s musical film starred Angela Lansbury as a trainee witch?

Question 28
In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist?

Question 29
What is the name of the Orang-utan King in the 1967 film `The Jungle Book`?

Question 30
Which actress played the love interest opposite Tobey Maguire in the Spiderman films?

The next 5 questions are sport related.

Question 31
What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name?

Question 32
Which sport can`t you play left handed?

Question 33
Which sport uses a piece of equipment that is 5 foot wide and 9 foot long?

Question 34
With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe?

Question 35
What sport has 4 letters and begins with a `T`?

The last 5 questions are general knowledge.

Question 36
What were lost by King John, melted down by Oliver Cromwell and almost stolen by Thomas Blood?

Question 37
Which country`s national flag has the most colours?

Question 38
In which year did Pablo Picasso die?

Question 39
In which year was the pirate radio Radio Caroline launched?

Question 40
In what year was the Great Train Robbery?

Once again send your answers in an email just writing Q1 and the answer (e.g. Q1 Sheep) and send it through to quiz@impactbranding.co.uk. We’ll send you a 10% discount voucher to use on your next order - providing you get at least 50% right!!!! Good Luck

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Sudoku July 2008

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:29:42 +0200

Please click here to download July's Sudoku Puzzle

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New Dingbats For Coffee Break July 2008

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:28:07 +0200

Click here to download July's Dingbats

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Wordsearch - Brandsearch July 2008

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:19:12 +0200

Click here to download July's Brand Wordsearch

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High Rankings In Google!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:18:18 +0200

Just recently we have been monitoring our search engine rankings on a few keywords which we have been receiving quite a high quantity of enquiries through. Searching on “Company Brand Design” will bring up 52,000,000 search results, and we were proud to see ourselves ranked 3rd! That to us is an impressive performance.

We are also acheiving high rankings using many other keywords such as "Advert Design" which we are ranked 11th out of 382,000 - not quite page one but we're working on it.

On more localised searches we are acheiving fantastic results for searches on "brand design essex" we are appearing position 1 out of 3,090,000 search results. That's a nice position to be in!

And lastly on the search term "Advert Design Essex" we also appear position number 1 out of 252,000.

But we understand that even acheiving these goals one day and being knocked down position can happen; staying on top of your optimisation programmes is a must.

If you need assistance on your web marketing or would like to review your online marketing options, then please feel free to call us, and we can talk through your options.

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Ex-England Stars Take On Concorde Rangers

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:17:04 +0200

One of our clients Football For Fans are organising a charity event at Corcorde Rangers football club in Canvey Island. The event hosts some big ex-England international names playing local team Concorde Rangers.

The general public will be able to gain access to the players after the buffet and there will then follow an auction, organised by Clare Brooking, where the proceeds will go to Arsenal and Scotland keeper Bob Wilson's "Willow" Foundation (charity dedicated to bringing special days for seriously ill adults aged 16-40)

There are sponsorship opportunities available for businesses who want to assist in the fun raising and enjoy and afternoon of entertainment.
If you interested in helping out with advertising please contact Jeff via email on jeff@footballforfans.co.uk

The Date is the Sunday 7th September at Concorde Rangers Football Club. Kick off is at 2pm.

Tickets for spectators are priced at £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for children under 16.

Confirmed players lining up for the England 11 are
Peter Bonetti, Paul Parker, Nigel Winterburn, Graham Roberts, Paul Allen, Peter Taylor, Paul Walsh, Clive Allen, Kerry Dixon & Tony Cottee, with a few others still to be announced.

For more information please visit www.footballforfans.co.uk

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Hanningfield Website Goes Live

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:04:24 +0200

Today we launched the New Hanningfield Process Systems website. The pharmaceutical company have been slowly rebranding their products and company over the last year, and Impact Media have been proudly assisting with the rebrand.

One of the most vital changes for their brand was in fact their website. Hanningfield were looking at at complete new interface for the company and the new site certainly stands unique in their industry.

A full case study will be updated shortly, in the mean time please visit their new website. Your comments would always be appreciated.

www.hanningfield.com

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Homecare Promotional Sales Pack

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:01:46 +0200

We have recently completed promotional sales material for inventory specialists Homecare. Homecare were looking at producing various marketing incentives to target letting agents around Essex.

We produced a range of incentives including coasters, mouse mats, rulers, pens, note pads and carrier bags to present the items in.

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Jet Tyres Makes First Sale In 20 Minutes!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:46:15 +0200

Amazingly enough we reported this morning that our client Jet Tyres had just launched their new website; we are happy to inform that within 20 minutes of the site being live - Jet Tyres had made their first sale using our new order management system.

This is always great news to hear from a web designers point of view, knowing that Jet's website visitors have found our design easy to navigate and easy to purchase. We are very proud of this accomplishment.

Once again here is the link to the Jet Tyres website www.jettyres.co.uk

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Jet Tyres Goes Live

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:45:22 +0200

The long awaited revamp of national tyre suppliers Jet Tyres website has finally gone live today. It has taken many weeks to create the website but has been well worth the wait.

Jet Tyres approached Impact to re-design their existing system which was enabling their customers to order tyres online, however their existing system left much physical admin, as they still had to call the customer and take payment. The original system was also very confusing and hard to maintain.

Jet were looking to achieve a new branded website, which could process payments online and was very user friendly.

A full case study will be available on this website shortly, until then please check out their website. Your comments would be much appreciated.

www.jettyres.co.uk

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Importance Of Great Packaging!

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:38:15 +0200

The other day I went through a retro stage and wanted to play the Original Nintendo system, remember Super Mario Brothers?

Well I still have the system in it's original packaging stored in the loft, when I got it down it struck me how important packaging really was as a 20 year old box would still be seen, read and used even after all this time.

So when you are thinking of packaging for your product, think of the long time factor and the investment, I don't even think Ninendo thought that their product's box would be kept for 20 plus years - that's a lot of promotion for the brand!

Do you think your packaging will be kept for 20 years? If you are having packaging designed, think differently and keep it simple, you never know 20 years down the line your brand's packaging could be kept in someones loft. People may keep the product but what about the packaging?

Oh and by the way Mario is still so easy to complete!!!!!

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New Company Newsletter

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:12:04 +0200

Today Impact launched their long awaited new company email newsletter the 'Caffeine Times'.

We wanted to provide our subscribers with something a bit different from the norm; with games, sudokus, wordsearches and more. Whilst most other companies send endless boring corporate information we sent out the 'Coffee Break'. Introducing a new part to our website enabling visitors to access games, and puzles whilst on their lunch or coffee break, of whilst they are meant to be working!

If you missed your issue of the Caffeine Times and would like to catch up on your reading; then please click here to view the newsletter. Alternatively sign up to our free newsletter and catch July's Caffeine Times and also enter into our free competition to win a Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

Win A Free Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine

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Coming In For A Meeting

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:10:35 +0200

If you're planning to join us for a coffee and talk about your project requirements then please take a look at our drinks menu. There's more to choose from than just coffee. Just like there is more to us than just design!

Click Here To View Our Coffee Menu

... and let us know what you would like to drink and we'll make sure we have it!

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New Anti Spam Service For Clients

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:23:19 +0200

Impact Media have joined forced with one of the UK’s leading Anti-Spam specialists MXSweep to help reduce spam and unsolicited emails for our clients. As every 21st century business now feels the need for email communication, manually filtering through emails on a daily basis can have a devastating effect on your working hours.

Deleting spam emails seems to be a job for everyone, although many internet and email providers have started introducing higher spam filters to email accounts, many spam emails still seem to seep through. It is because of this that Impact Media have decided to team up with MXSweep and begin offering a dedicated spam filtering service for our clients which will reduce up to 95% of their spam problems.

The new spam filtering service will be available from April 2008. We have also compiled a pricelist and information pack which is available in either hard copy of PDF format.

If you would like to know more about spam then please click here.

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BBC Launch New Website

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:02:48 +0100

Today saw the New BBC homepage go live. The redesigned homepage has been available to view under a BETA button on the homepage for a few weeks. The new site re-introduces the classic BBC analogue clock back to our screens and also displays many new fascinating features.Created by its own in house design team, the BBC guys have made critical additions like localisation and widget support. For us it’s a much needed improvement which will benefit site visitors from its new clean, open and user friendly interface.

www.bbc.co.uk (As if you didn’t already know!)

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Is the cheaper option really for me?

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:34:11 +0100

Searching the internet you can find anything you are looking for, from home appliances, days out and even design and print services. But with all these websites, how can you tell which business to buy from.

Now, you are looking for a company to design a logo for your business, which will be the first point of contact for your business for years to come, if you like; your visual identity when your away from your desk. It is very hard for some companies to accept the importance of even having a company logo, let alone having a professionally designed logo.

So back to the web again, typing the words Logo Design into a search engine will leave you mortified with hundred of sites that provide ‘professional logo design’, but how can you identify the ideal partner for your business?

Now some businesses will be advertising costs for creating your logo that will seem unrealistic, for e.g. £50 and a rapid turnaround which is usually within hours. Where as other companies either do not advertise prices or display prices from £400 and upwards. What is the difference?

Not every scenario is the same but typically the businesses which advertise a low cost, quick turn around on logos are either freelance designers whom have no business overheads and are merely looking at finding a little cash to pay his or her bills or an agency where the logos are outsourced abroad (normally to India) where they have many designers working via email.

The quick turnaround can sometimes be misinterpreted as rushed, or created from templates, as we have never used these services ourselves I can’t actually say, but when it comes to design for us and many other professional design agencies it’s our passion!

We feel that a logo or brand identity should be thought out, brainstormed and created with fresh ideas rather than templates. Developed around the business it represents and I think the difference can be seen from looking at the level of work on the designer’s portfolio.

At the end of the day your business is YOUR BUSINESS and however you feel your business’ image should be portrayed, think, is my business worth a 3 hour template customisation? Or is my business worth the dedication and customer service you receive from a professional design agency…? So is the cheaper option really for me?

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Recommend Us And Receive A 10% Discount

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:32:08 +0100

As a client of Impact Media Design, we hope that we have provided your business with a high quality service, and we hope that you’re so happy with our services that you want to scream our name from the rooftops… or maybe not to that extent, but perhaps you would consider recommending our services to another business or friend.

We have developed a recommendation scheme in which previous clients can introduce new businesses to Impact Media Design. In return we will reward your business with a 10% discount voucher to use on your next order.

The best form of advertising is a recommendation and if a business hears your company singing our praises, they would be more inclined to use our services.

On that note please follow the below link which will direct you to our website where you can complete referral forms online. Once we have approved, that your friend is looking to have work carried out through Impact Media we’ll post you your 10% discount voucher.

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Trade Show Season

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:31:46 +0100

So 2008 is here and like every New Year, businesses seem to step up the gears and organise themselves for a long list of shows and exhibitions. Whether it’s visiting or exhibiting businesses understand the importance of effective advertising and market positioning. Exhibiting at some of these trade shows can calculate massive expenses, although the return is usually worth the investment.

So how can we help? Impact Media have a variety of different display and exhibition solutions specifically tailored for these particular scenarios. Whether you are looking for modular display systems, pop up systems, roller banners or promotional material to make your display stand out from your competitors, give us a call to see how we can help!

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Welcome TO 2008! A Bit Of A Delayed Post!!!!

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:31:24 +0100

Firstly, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break and didn’t go too over the top with the celebrating on New Years Eve. So now we are all back working... well at work anyway, it’s time to look towards the future and see what the New Year means for your business. 2007 saw many new developments for Impact Media Design, our arrival into Studio 7 back in June! The launch of our new website in October and the introduction too many new products and services which we are continuing to promote throughout 2008. The most recent of which is our promotional ideas catalogue.

This month will see Impact Media Design launch a new promotional gift and incentives catalogue with over 1000 promotional products available for branding.

The new catalogue will have a variety of new and innovating products which we have collated in a new glossy catalogue. Customers, who are interested in ordering promotional items for 2008, please contact the studio today and we’ll include you in our late January mail out.

So I hope 2008 can be a successful year for all of our clients and if your have any design or print requirements please get in touch as we are only a phone call away.

I look forward to hearing from you, Happy 2008!

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2008 Promotional Catalogue Now Available

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:14:38 +0100

A little bit delayed after the New Year but the Impact Media Design promotional catalogue is now available to order through our website at www.impactbranding.co.uk or by calling the studio on 0870 609 3225.

The new catalogue boasts over 1000 promotional gifts and incentives which can be customised and branded with your company's identity.

The new catalogue contains branded clothing, acrylic keyrings, printed pens, coasters, balloons and much more. So give us a call today and order your catalogue.

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2008! And Going So Quickly

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:28:43 +0100

Wow its been a while since we have added anything to our blog, i apologise for not keeping in contact, we are at the moment occupied with various different projects which we aim to finish in mid february.

Welcome to to 2008. Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!

Some exciting news is that we are re-launching our website ....again!!!! It is always hard for a design agency to have a website. As design is always changing and where we are creating sites and designs for many of our customers, other designs i.e our website becomes dated in our minds. It's definately the industry that we're in, i think many designers suffer with the same issues. So cutting a long story short we are in fact launching a new site In February, hopefully one which shows what we do in more detail.

So heres me just signing off, short and sweet. I look forward to posting on here again when our new site and our clients projects go live. until then...

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New Promotional Catalogue For 2008!

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:21:47 +0100

January will see Impact Media Design launch a new promotional gift and incentives catalogue with over 1000 promotional products available for branding.

The new catalogue will have a variety of new and innovating products which we have collated in a new glossy catalogue. Customers who are interested in ordering promotional items for 2008, please contact the studio today and we’ll include you in our January mailout.

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Sharons RC Toys

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:21:25 +0100

We have been developing a new company website for Sharon’s RC Toys. The site is an ecommerce website allowing customers to purchase remote controlled toys online. We installed a content management system so that the administrators can add edit and delete their own products & pictures.

In the process we also created the new company identity.

www.sharonsrctoys.co.uk

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Debt Free UK

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:20:56 +0100

Impact Media Design have been commissioned to apply the new branding for Debt Free UK to business stationery, advertising & marketing material and also a new company website.

The new website will be complete and published in early January.

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Hanningfield New Website For 2008!

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:03:21 +0100

Hanningfield Process Systems have asked Impact Media Design to design a new company website to replace their existing website from January 2008.

Over the last few months we have developed the Hanningfield brand, creating 2 new identities for 2 of their key products. Hanningfield have now decided to rebrand their existing products to help move the brand along with the launch of the new website.

We are proud to be commissioned to carry out the re-design of all the key product identities and the Hanningfield company website.

The Hanningfield website is set to launch late January 2008. It will be a complete revamp of the existing website, with added sections and additional pages of information.

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Jet Tyres New Website For 2008!

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:39:34 +0100

Impact Media Design have recently been commissioned to create a new fully e-commerce data base driven website in time for the start of the new year. The new website will incorporate their existing company identity but hopefully will halp develop the brand into a national retailer and brandname.

This project is due for completion at the start of February.

Thanks for reading

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