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KP Events is a leading organiser of running events in the Midlands: 2Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and two specials - The Lichfield Cathedral Dash and the Xtreme Challenge. Now with 13 years experience they needed to update their website to greater represent their position in sports event management. A website that truly reflected the scale of their operation and assisted in gaining trust and loyalty.

After a briefing meeting we got stuck straight in: backing-up, upgrading their hosting to include a MySQL database, installing a content management system, customising the backend and frontend functionality, creating a new design and supporting graphics. We transferred the original text and reworked the photos. Set up Feedburner RSS so that runners can receive eNews directly into their mail boxes.

We set up a "contact us" form so that enquiries can be dealt with more efficiently. We put countdown timers on all the upcoming events - counting in seconds too - athletes care about seconds.

Masai is the retail brand name of Omega Automotive Ltd - a company with an automotive engineering pedigree going back 3 generations to 1953. With bases in Istanbul and Lichfield - they design, manufacture and sell a wide range of high quality vehicle parts. The Masai range is particularly for the iconic Land Rover Defender.

The Directors asked us to help them with their online marketing strategy - especially redesigning their web sites. Firstly we backed up their existing sites and produced some new designs which they immediately approved. We built in a state-of-the-art eCommerce system, which is not only easily customisable but looks great, is fast and functions intuitively. We set up the API connections with various secure payment gateways like PayPal and Google Checkout. Assisted with Product and Delivery Management - descriptions, photos, weights, prices, shipping prices and zones, etc.

We also filmed and edited an instructional video, which is now on their Panoramics website and also now on their YouTube Channel we set up. It was very windy that day and filtering out the noise was tricky. We also set up an eBay shop, with merchant description and basic product templates. We wrote lots of fresh new text for various web pages and product descriptions.

Search Engine Optimisation achievement - currently 2nd in Google for "Land Rover Windows"

London based Hero Media are a boutique TV production management company who specialise in creating small or low budget TV commercials for online bingo companies. You may have seen their series of memorable TV advertisements and sponsorship idents for the likes of Tasty Bingo, Posh Bingo, Wink Bingo, 888 Ladies, all being aired on ITV.

Although an experienced team, they needed an online presence to showcase their joint work as Hero Media. The website needed to reflect their industry and personalities - cool, lively, bright and creative rather than cold, grey, corporate and pretentious. Simple, white background, clean lines, modern, uncluttered, an active and media rich blog, pick list of various film/video work, informative and meaningful descriptions, map, contact form, RSS feed, etc. It also needed to help support other marketing efforts - internet searches, advertising, word of mouth, social media, etc.

Search Engine Optimisation - Due to the way we wrote the textual content and code, and the 'keyword' and 'function' rich blog we added (which we encouraged them to regularly write posts for to establish authority, credibility and position in a competitive market) - the site should achieve some decent search rankings for their specialism.

The Stroke Comedy Club is one of the best independent stand-up comedy clubs in the UK - both the fans and comedians agree and so do we as fans ourselves. Established in 2002 and always a sell-out - it’s at The George Hotel Lichfield, Staffordshire - the first Thursday of every month. Ken Jenkins, manager, often books some of the top standup comedians from the London circuit to put on a full evening show of 4 acts including an MC. Ken also gives new-comers a chance with the short open mic slot in the middle.

The old website was in desperate need of an overhaul and so we set to it - introducing a content management system to manage the show details, an RSS feed to keep fans up-to-date, a bright new logo, web optimised photos and coding for fast load, search engine optimised, visitor analytics, compatible with all popular browsers and mobile phones. We also manage the site content on an ongoing basis: updating software and adding show details.

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Tony is a novelist and found our website when he Googled "Web Designers in Birmingham".
He said of all the dozens of web design companies he reviewed he felt we suited him the most. We met up and worked out a strategy to promote his recently completed adult thriller/fantasy novel called 'Splinters', with global promotion of both the paperback and the eBook.
Consumer and Market Analysis was carried out to decide on the most likely target market segment and the most suitable and cost-effective approach methods. The design brief - a modern, clean, easy to use site, fresh, informative and enticing the visitor to buy, search engine optimised and easily edited/updated with a Content Management System (CMS).

Stage 1 - The web site went live mid Sept 2009, with reader comments, character descriptions, purchase buttons, blog, etc. Stage 2 - Global Marketing - update on progress to follow.

We were commissioned to produce an online brochure for this local client in 2008. To give it “the edge” we decided to film a video and use it as an auto-loading flash animation on the front page. This sold the specialist hire service very effectively as potential customers like to have a good look at a product - particularly when it’s not an everyday item. Filmed and edited in-house by Sean Bullivant with a Panasonic AG-DVX100b.

We’ve done this kind of thing for estate agents too, videoing inside and out can really help sell a house, office block or anything really; if you want something sold, a well made video can make a real difference. Prices for filming and editing start at £250 (travel time and costs extra).

Ask us for a quote.

UPDATE: In April 2009 we were asked to also create an A5 leaflet for Citroën DS Hire. The design was approved, four hundred were printed and delivered within 3 days of the leaflet being requested. They were then distributed at a wedding fair and put into various wedding dress/cake shops.

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As you can see we worked on a very wide variety of operational, creative and marketing aspects for Metalbone - the Rock Concert Management company. We were very pleased to have numerous airings of 5 of our videos of Metalbone concerts on the Sky Extreme Sports TV channel Ex-Tube programme in 2007 and 2008.

We worked on 3 main concerts with numerous UK Rock Bands including Inferno, Die So Fluid, Slipnot, DiaboliKIll, Multi Purpose Chemical and Evil Scarecrow.

CHECK OUT www.metalbone.co.uk to see some of the promo videos or type “Metalbone” into YouTube.

With both Specialist and General Financial Planners Abacus Investment Management provides Holistic and Unbiased Independent Financial Advice, Retirement Planning, Wealth and Risk Management, Tax and Estate Planning services to Individuals, Businesses and Trusts. Their mission is to increase the wealth and security of their clients by building long-term relationships and delivering a first-class bespoke service.

Based in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands, they combine the vitality of a young, efficient company together with substantial knowledge of financial services and over 140 years of financial planning expertise. The Abacus Directors, Advisers and support staff bring together experience, traditional values, sophisticated technology and personal service in a company genuinely dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients. Abacus prides itself on providing high quality advice that’s value for money. They also have numerous connections in other professions to provide complimentary services.

Sun Eleven is a tanning salon in the heart of Lichfield. They have both vertical and horizontal booths AND an advanced St Tropez Spray tanning room.

In the Winter period 2006/07 we designed and printed leaflets and posters to boost new business and remind regulars of the special offers and features.

The campaign distribution was via Christmas cards to existing customers, pickup from shop counters and posters in various social venues in the local area.

We redesigned the existing Mission Accomplished website in 2008; basically to improve the look, feel and usability for potential and existing clients. The requirement was for a smart, simple online brochure.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED is a unique lifestyle management business based in Lichfield Staffordshire, serving Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas. Established by the highly-organised Pam Beale in 2004, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED provides a valuable service to people juggling hectic lifestyles and businesses who need an extra pair of hands on occasion.

A home or work personal assistant who you can call upon whenever you need to. They can help with anything from finding a gardener to organising a party – they do all the time-consuming bits and you get on with something more exciting. If they can’t do the job, they will find someone who can. See the Mission Accomplished website for more ideas and examples of their work.

Update - January 2011: Version 2.0 was launched with an updated design and improved on-site SEO.

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In Spring 2008 Alexander was asked to research and produce a Company Action Plan - his views on how Willow should operate over the next 5 years or so.

Although the exact contents are confidential - within the consultation document were subjects like how a successful firm in their particular niche of the financial services industry could improve and should operate, the key factors that will effect sustainable growth, the opportunities and threats, where to focus both their attention and resources, The Technology Plan, The Social Plan, The Customer Service Plan, The Training Plan, etc.

The 20 page consultation document was highly commended by the senior management - Calum Cameron - Chief Executive/Partner and Philip Martin - Sales/HR Director/Partner. Many of the suggestions have or will be implemented - leading to increases in turnover, profitability and efficiency.

Willow Financial Management was formed in 1992 in Leicester; with the vision of creating a safe and highly professional environment in which clients could receive ongoing independent financial advice and active portfolio management. Today with rapidly approaching £200 million of client’s liquid assets under management; they have a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) in the UK.

Sean, Roxbourne’s head of creative services co-founded Pragmatic Productions in 2006.

As videographers they worked with clients in performing arts, music and local government.

"Pragmatic Productions recorded our DVD "Inferno Live", at The Palace, Tamworth in late 2007. We were so impressed with the quality of the videos that Pragmatic Productions produced for us, we wish we had asked for more tracks. The quality just blew us away. We have used the videos to get us played/exposed on Sky TV music channels, which has enabled us to get to a wider audience and it's due to the quality of the recording that Sean and his team produced. We will be going back to them for our next DVD, without any hesitation. 10/10."
James Lee - Inferno's Manager - 2008

"We worked with Pragmatic last year when they filmed some live videos for our band Captain Dangerous. The guys at Pragmatic Productions were great, their standard and professionalism was very high and it was more than a pleasure to work with them. Will certainly do so again"
William Kofi - Artist Manager & Label Boss of Synchronicity Records - 2008

"Pragmatic Promotions provided us with a top quality video recording of a gig my band headlined in Birmingham. Their professional and friendly service at a very reasonable rate make them a recording company we will definitely be using again."
Jamie McCollam - The Turn