BBA Digital Media had the great pleasure to work alongside one of Norwich’s newest night life locations, BOND.28. Together we createdamotiongraphicvideo advert to increase brand awareness leading up to the opening of BOND NO.28 in November. Movement attracts: displays with motion advertising grabs the attention easier and gets more of a response from the viewer.in a new and innovative way.
The advert was displayed in front of our captive audiences at two different locations: one being at Carrefour Health & Fitness, located at Longwater, and the other screen located at 24/7 Fitness at the Riverside complex where audiences are both active and sociable.
The ad was put together by our creative partners JMS, creatinga 10 second eye catching video. The results speak for themselves, and are being enjoyed by our 40,000+audience each month.
DOOH (digital-out-of-home) helps to strengthen the IMPACT of a campaign, by giving the ability to generate dynamic content through movement, enhancing the visibility of the message that is displayed.Digital signage adds FLEXIBILITY, by opening a whole new door to creativity. It offers the possibility to change creatives in real time, with an unlimited number of visuals. To advertisers, this means being able to offer powerful content and messages, that are adapted to the time of day, the type of audience, a special event, or spontaneous promotions.
BOND NO.28 opens its doors for the first time this November, offering you live music & chilled vibes along with premium spirits, champagnes, wines and a specially designed cocktail menu with a bit of a twist!
Arjan Meijer, Managing Director at KLM UK Engineering Limited, accepts the Innovation Award at the UKTI Investment Awards Dinner 2015. The UKTI Investment Awards dinner was celebrating Dutch companies that have invested or expanded their operations in the UK during the 12 months up until June 2015. The innovation category is an investment project that either brings something new to the market or approaches a sector in an original manner. KLM UK Engineering accepted the award in relation to the new Norwich International Aviation Academy.
The Norwich International Aviation Academy (NIAA) project represents a ground-breaking partnership between KLM UK Engineering, Norwich International Airport, Aviation Skills Partnership, University of East Anglia and City College Norwich, supported by investment from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership and local government, to secure a pipeline of trained aviation professionals to support the skills needs of the local economy and wider aviation sector. The NIAA will deliver a variety of aviation-based courses ranging from aircraft engineering to ground operations and cabin crew training. In the case of aircraft engineering, students can join programmes from the age of 16 and progress onto a BSc (Hons) degree in Professional Aircraft Engineering Practice, from the age of 18. KLM UK Engineering will deliver the courses and transfer its current Technical College into the NIAA. Unlike other aviation degree programmes, this course is designed to meet the needs of employers and will include a full EASA Licence programme along with industry specific training covering topics such as Threat and Error Management. The NIAA will include an operational aircraft, which will allow students to gain real life practical experience to augment their theoretical knowledge. Students will also have access to the latest maintenance software and will be encouraged to develop the necessary behaviours and soft skills required to be effective in the aviation industry.
We start off the week by welcoming TheHolden Group, who are the latest Norfolk base business to jump on board our digital signage networks across Norfolk!
Holden Group Ltd is a family owned; Norwich based business specialising in the supply of New and Used cars, Vans, Service, MOT and Parts. Established in 1928 and representing theRenault UK,Dacia UK,Honda UKandVolvo Car UKbrands, Holden has earned its reputation as a company you can trust and rely on.Concentratingon theDaciabrand, The Holden Group used both basic animation and an attractive price range to really grab the attention of our audiences!
Digital-Out-Home (DOOH) helps to strengthen the IMPACT of a campaign, by giving the ability to generate dynamic content through movement, enhancing the visibility of the message that is displayed.Digital signage adds FLEXIBILITY, by opening a whole new door to creativity. It offers the possibility to change creatives in real time, with an unlimited number of visuals. To advertisers, this means being able to offer powerful content and messages, that are adapted to the time of day, the type of audience, a special event, or spontaneous promotions.
Cyber Essentials feeling a bit like one of those things you should understand… but don’t quite want to Google at 11pm?
You’re not alone. Many SMEs hear it mentioned in tenders, supplier checks, or insurance forms, without a clear idea of what it actually involves or whether it’s worth the effort.
In this article, we break down Cyber Essentials in plain English, covering things like:
✅ What Cyber Essentials actually protects
✅ Why more businesses are being asked for it
✅ How it helps reduce everyday cyber risks (without turning IT into a second job)
No scare tactics. No jargon. Just a practical guide to deciding whether Cyber Essentials makes sense for your business.
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This year, we’re taking the stress out of the season and wrapping Christmas up in the most festive competition of the year: Win Christmas!
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A new bus advertising campaign has been launched to raise awareness and funds for our nook appeal.
A photo of Leigh Smith and her daughter Beatrice, feature in a new advertising campaign in 106 buses across the Norwich network operated by First Bus. Leigh, husband Toby and son Elliott have received support from EACH in caring for Beatrice who was diagnosed with the rare heart condition, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and sadly died holding her parents’ hands at Great Ormond Street Hospital on 24th February 2014 – she was less than three months old.
After Beatrice died, the family travelled to our Quidenham hospice where they received care and support until Beatrice’s funeral. The family continue to receive wellbeing support. Leigh attended the launch of our nook appeal in November 2014 in the presence of EACH Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
The new adverts are aimed at raising awareness of the our £10 million nook appeal to build and equip a new children’s hospice for Norfolk, which is needed as the current hospice in Quidenham is restricted in its facilities and development. The campaign has been made possible thanks to the generosity of bus company First Eastern Counties.
Ady Culpin, PR Manager First Midlands, South East and Essex, said: “First Eastern Counties are pleased to be supporting EACH and endorse the excellent work they undertake in providing care and support for families and their children who have life-threatening illnesses. As a local community provider, carrying thousands of people on our buses around the area every day, we can provide a platform to spread awareness and encourage our customers and staff to get involved in supporting EACH.
“Today, we will be fitting posters on our buses as a first step in supporting the charity, with additional events and initiatives planned for December and January to raise funds and awareness for EACH.”
Leigh said: “It was very emotional to see the adverts in place for the first time. I’m just so proud of what Beatrice has achieved and how her story and photo is helping to raise awareness and funds to help such an important cause, not only to our family, but to the hundreds of families across the region relying on EACH care and support.
“The support and kindness shown to our family in the most difficult of times was, and is, immeasurable. EACH, and every single person we’ve met throughout Beatrice’s journey was and is truly exceptional and world class. We will forever be grateful to them for everything they have done for our beautiful girl and they will always be a massive part of our lives.
“There is no price that can be placed on this, nor anything than can mend our heartache and bring our little girl back, but giving, and telling how these very special organisations have helped us allows us to say thank you in a small way.”
Gary Cook, EACH nook appeal Corporate Fundraiser, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with First to raise both vital awareness and funds for our nook appeal and would like to thank them for their very generous support.
“To be able to advertise completely free of charge in 106 buses across the Norwich network, means we’re be able to reach a wide audience, whom we hope to inspire to donate to our cause. The beautiful picture of Leigh and her daughter Beatrice is an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the importance of the care and support services offered to local families.
“We’d like to thank Leigh’s friend Rob Dodsworth, ofRob Dodsworth Photography,who took the beautiful photo of Leigh and Beatrice and has allowed EACH to use the image to raise vital awareness and funds.
“In our new advertising campaign we’re asking people to text NOOK10 followed by either £3, £5 or £10 to 70070. It really is that simple and will make a real difference to the local life-threatened children, young people and their families we support across Norfolk.”
Alan Boswell Group has appointed Gillian Anderson Brown and Alastair Drew to the Board of two of the Group’s companies.
The pair will join the Board of both Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers Ltd. and Alan Boswell & Company Ltd., the Group’s Financial Planning division, in newly created roles.
Anderson Brown has worked for the company since 2008 as HR manager and becomes Director of Human Resources.
Drew will take his seat on the Board of both companies whilst maintaining his role as Group Financial Controller, a role he has held since 2013 after joining from Virgin Money.
Group MD, Chris Gibbs, said: “I’m delighted that Gillian and Alastair have agreed to take on these positions which will strengthen the leadership of the two companies.”
The appointments come as the Group prepares for expansion at its Head Office in Norwich which will see the Financial Planning Division move into newly refurbished offices at Cedar House in the city.
Delta-Simons – environmental consultancy for commercial and residential developers -presented atInogen’sWorldView Conference in Beijing last month. Directors,Alex FergusonandDamian Robinson, made the trip to China for the 23rd conference hosted by Inogen Associate, ESD China.
In 2014, Chinese outward direct investment (ODI) entered a new stage, with more Chinese companies investing in more industries in more countries. According to the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, non-financial ODI in 2014 reached US$102.9 billion, an annual increase of 14.1 percent*. China is increasingly seeking to invest in advanced, innovative countries with the UK ranking as third globally out of 144 countries, according to the Pinsent Masons and Cebr Infrastructure Investment Attractiveness Index**. Chinese investment is happening in a range of new sectors including real estate, construction, infrastructure, high technology, agribusiness and manufacturing.
As such, stakeholders are seeking to better understand the environmental and social risks faced by Chinese investors. By learning from and avoiding the mistakes of other countries, China can better manage the investment risks associated with environmental and social issues, whilst simultaneously becoming a leader in integrating sustainability into overseas investments.
Alex Ferguson presented an overview ofbrownfield redevelopmentin the UK to the conference, stating “The UK has a mature real estate market with a cycle of development of land. Due diligence is required at each stage to consider environment andsustainability, ensuring that investment value is protected”.
In addition, Inogen Associates from across the globe presented on the specific opportunities for investment in the USA, Brazil, Western Europe, Australasia and Africa, as well as China and the wider Asian economy. This demonstrates the Inogen Alliance’s ability to deliver global services in the EHS and sustainability sectors.
Delta-Simons is an associate ofInogen, a global corporation providing multinational organisations with environmental, health and safety solutions. The Inogen business model provides a single point of contact for all environmental health and safety and sustainability services through the employ of 4,300 resources within a global network of consultants.
Norwich-based outsource call centre business OpenContact is taking over the skyline of London after partnering with another iconic tall building, 20 Fenchurch Street aka “The Walkie Talkie”, to provide telephone booking services for the restaurants in the Sky Garden at the top of the 38-storey skyscraper. This follows an ongoing partnership with The Shard, Europe’s tallest building, which began in 2012 when OpenContact was appointed to handle the telephone bookings for their viewing galleries – The View from the Shard.
OpenContact’s Managing Director, Fiona Temple said “I am very proud of our associations with these buildings in London. As prestigious London attractions they demand extremely high levels of customer service, and this is something that the team at OpenContact have been delivering for all of our clients for the last 15 years. We now have a very strong foothold in the visitor attraction market, and plan to grow further based on our experience.”
OpenContact are also enjoying further growth thanks to their long term partnership with the UK’s number one forest adventure company Go Ape, for whom they have been providing call centre services for over 11 years. Go Ape’s owners, Adventure Forest Limited have just launched a new business in Glasgow: Air Space, Europe’s largest indoor trampoline park, and OpenContact are again providing the telephone booking services.
Needless to say, vertigo is not an ideal condition to suffer from for the OpenContact team, as they get to visit all of their client’s locations as part of the training programme, to ensure they can talk knowledgeably and enthusiastically about the experiences with customers.
The team has grown by over 15 people in the last 8 months, and currently employs 58 in total, with aims to grow this further in 2016. Sales have also grown by 25% year on year. Fiona Temple says “This growth, through existing clients and new client acquisitions, means that not only can we create additional employment in Norwich, but also invest in the business in terms of technology, infrastructure and training. All of which adds to the continuing growth and strengthening of the local economy.”
The BUILD Charity has been providing services to people with disabilities in Norfolk for 58 years and that happens because people continue to support our work in offering social, leisure and learning opportunities to anyone, with any disability, aged 18 or over in Norfolk. Statistically, that is 20% of the population according to recent research – and one day could be you as 83% of people with disabilities acquire them during their lifetime, not at birth.
So protect the possibilities of your future by supporting us at our Charity Dinner, Dance, Auction and Entertainment at Carrow Road football stadium on Friday 4th July. Single or multiple tickets available in tables of 8 or 10. Visit DINE, DRINK, DANCE………. and make life a whole lot better for people in Norfolk with disabilities. It’s simple you have fun, we raise funds, our members get to enjoy the kind of social life that most of us just take for granted. To make both of these happen, please buy tickets for our BUILD Charity Dinner and Dance Event on Friday 4th July at Carrow Road Football Stadium. Full details here for more information https://www.buildcharity.co.uk/Event/build-charity-fundraising-dinner-dance-2025
Norwich solicitors Cozens-Hardy LLP are pleased to announce that Chartered Legal Executive Rebecca Edwards has accepted the firm’s offer to become a partner.
Ms Edwards, who specialises in residential conveyancing, is the first non-solicitor to be offered a partnership.
Said Jane Anderson, Senior Partner:
‘We are absolutely delighted that Rebecca has joined the partnership. She has made a massive contribution to the firm through her hard work over the past 18 years.”
Ms Edwards who started working at the firm back in 1997 as a conveyancing assistant, said:
“I am delighted to have accepted a partnership and I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to progress my career with the firm. It’s a great place to work and I look forward to many more years advising clients on all aspects of house ownership.”