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Philip Mann, previously Chairman of London-based Pollitt & Partners, Director at BamberForsythFitch and Head of Literature at Wolff Olins, has joined Norwich marketing agency Creative Sponge as Non-Executive Chairman.
Mr Mann’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth for the agency, which has recently taken on a London office and appointed a new Creative Director and Account Executive.
Alex Tosh, Creative Sponge Managing Director:
“The expansion of our London client base over the past two years has been significant so this is a great time for Philip to be joining us. We are confident that his experience will help us as we continue to develop our business both regionally and nationally.”
Philip Mann:
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to help Creative Sponge develop their business over the coming years. The team is dynamic, engaging, driven and great at what it does. We’ve already put in place a new agency management system, leadership team and moved into new offices; I’m looking forward to helping to streamline the business, win new clients and grow the team. ‘”
The agency has recently promoted Michelle Williams to Creative Director. Michelle, who holds a first class degree in Graphic Design, has been with Creative Sponge for ten years. She manages a six-strong creative studio that has helped to win a dozen new clients since the end of last year, most recently US-based Pumpkin Tree Snacks, Premier Education Group, M+A Partners, Jarrold Training and Lakeside Food Group.
Said Michelle: “I’m thrilled to take on the role of Creative Director; I have a lot of love, passion and dedication for the agency and the clients we have. I really enjoy nurturing and mentoring my team and am very proud of the fantastic creative coming out of the studio.”
The client services team has also expanded with the appointment of Abi Murr as an Account Executive.
Creative Sponge has been operating from its offices in the heart of Norwich’s city centre since 2004. The agency set up a London base six months ago and names among its London client roster Warner Bros, The Daily Mail Group and international modelling agency One Represents.
ENDS
For further information please contact Clare Haylett on 07764 270570 or email clare@creativesponge.co.uk
Photo caption: (l to r) Philip Mann (Non Executive Chairman), Alex Tosh (Managing Director)
The CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Safety is designed for anyone working in a food business. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to prepare and cook food that is safe for consumption.
We’ve planned a special Norfolk Developers event in West Norfolk which will be on Wednesday 11th of May. We have Richard Bang of FreekStorm games talking about Designing for room scale VR and Dom Davis talking about “Space, the final frontier”.
This will be held at Heacham Manor Hotel, PE31 7JX and you can RSVP for it here:
Come and watch in our courtyard where you can relax and enjoy a glass or jug of Pimm’s with strawberries & cream. Other food and drink will also be available to order.
Integro Languages, based in Norwich, has recently been awarded a supply arrangement covering 8 countries for AIG, the global American insurance giant. Integro’s team have worked with a pilot group at the company’s offices in Croydon for 12 months, implementing a whole new approach to handling claims involving foreign language documentation.
Throughout the pilot, Integro was able to demonstrate huge cost savings, as well as considerable improvements in the speed and efficacy of the claims process. As a result, Integro have now been appointed as supplier to the global network of AIG’s assistance centres – a massive contract solidifying Integro’s position as a serious and formidable provider of language support services to the insurance industry.
“Integro’s services have been an absolute game changer for us here. We’re working faster, handling claims faster and making considerable cost savings as we go. We’re looking forward to a long and fruitful working relationship with Integro”. Complex Claims team, AIG.
Integro has been active in the Health insurance and PMI industry, backing up claims teams and assistance handlers for 10 years.
Have you ever wondered why that despite your best efforts of explaining all of the great things that your product or service does, the prospect doesn’t always show the sort of interest you hoped for and the sales opportunity is lost?
Why not come along on Tuesday 18th April 2017, to a free workshop hosted by Matt Sykes, Sales Trainer at Mindspan, to find out why performance psychology continues to give progressive sales professionals an advantage in the market place.
In this practical and engaging session, Matt will help delegates understand what’s going on inside the prospects mind when we first meet them and how shaping their thinking, will improve the opportunity to progress the sale.
Matt will also explain the benefits of ‘sequence selling’, why customers prefer to buy this way and some of the buying motives that can often be missed.
There’ll be gifts and prizes and a Q&A session. The workshop is relevant for any member, be that an experienced sales professional who someone looking to learn how to improve the way they sell.
Integro Languages, based in Norwich, has recently been awarded a supply arrangement covering 8 countries for AIG, the global American insurance giant. Integro’s team have worked with a pilot group at the company’s offices in Croydon for 12 months, implementing a whole new approach to handling claims involving foreign language documentation.
Throughout the pilot, Integro was able to demonstrate huge cost savings, as well as considerable improvements in the speed and efficacy of the claims process. As a result, Integro have now been appointed as supplier to the global network of AIG’s assistance centres – a massive contract solidifying Integro’s position as a serious and formidable provider of language support services to the insurance industry.
“Integro’s services have been an absolute game changer for us here. We’re working faster, handling claims faster and making considerable cost savings as we go. We’re looking forward to a long and fruitful working relationship with Integro”. Complex Claims team, AIG.
Integro has been active in the Health insurance and PMI industry, backing up claims teams and assistance handlers for 10 years.
This national recognition is a testament to the incredible year we have had as a team. From a significant 30.36% increase in private client fees to the expansion of our department and the addition of a new legal service – Court of Protection work – we have grown in every sense of the word.
Welcomed a trainee solicitor to help grow and shape the future of the department
Promoted a valued team member from assistant to paralegal, recognising their hard work and progression
Achieved an impressive 811 client reviews with an average rating of 4.81/5.
Continued to invest in innovation, from our client app and digital onboarding to online will and LPA services
Supported the community with regular legal clinics and partnerships with local organisations
Being Highly Commended for Business Growth reflects the passion, dedication, and forward-thinking mindset of our team. It is also a powerful reminder that our client-focused approach and investment in people and technology are driving real results.
We were delighted to be represented at the ceremony by Charlotte and Millicent, who attended the awards evening on behalf of the team. Their presence marked not only the achievements of our department, but also the energy and professionalism that define our future. It was a wonderful evening celebrating innovation and excellence in private client law, and we’re incredibly proud to be among such outstanding firms.
A huge thank you to our clients for your continued trust and positive feedback – we would not be here without you.
Nora, a budding young radio
presenter from Norwich, was treated to a Radio Show Experience for her
birthday, by her Dad, Jon Whitehead. Nora picked her own songs, wrote her own
script and recorded her show in Future Radio’s studios on Woodcock Road. Her show
was then broadcast in Norwich, Cambridge and Kings Lynn and added to Future
Radio’s website for all to hear. Nora enjoyed the experience so much, that
Future Radio invited her back to the station for an afternoon of hands-on live
radio presenting with Drive Presenter, Richard Maun. Nora helped line up
tracks, controlled the desk, and even went live! The experience gave her a
front-row seat to what goes into producing and presenting a radio show.
Future Radio has launched
its new Radio Show Experiences as it identified that many people don’t have the
opportunity to get involved in the creative and media industries in the local
area. The station is always keen to support and inspire the next generation of
broadcasters, and older people who have listened to radio all their lives and
have wondered what it would be like to present a show.
Speaking about the
experience, Nora said: “It was amazing to be part of a real radio show and see how it all
works behind the scenes. I loved getting to talk on air and choosing the music
– it made me want to do this even more when I’m older! If you’re into music or
radio, I’d definitely recommend getting in touch with Future Radio. It’s been
such a fun start to my journey!”
Christopher Remer, Business Development
Manager at Future Radio, said: “We were absolutely delighted to have Nora join us for the afternoon.
She brought great energy and passion to the studio. As Norwich’s community
radio station, we’re always open to people’s voices being heard on air, and
it’s exciting to support young talent like Nora.”
Future Radio’s Radio Show
Experiences give people the chance to get behind the mic, learn the ropes of
broadcasting, and discover the buzz of being on air – all in a fun and
supportive environment.
For more information,
please contact Christopher Remer, Business Development Manager at Future Radio
at c.remer@futureradio.co.uk.
Future Radio is Norwich’s Community Radio station. It engages the
community, builds skills and provides opportunities through great music,
conversation and people.
Future Radio is part of Future Projects, a charity tackling
poverty, deprivation and disadvantage in Norfolk.
Sir Toby’s Beers from the fabulous Norwich Market will be hosting a craft beer tasting event in our pretty courtyard. Grab your friends and enjoy a craft beer flight and miniature pies from our Chef to compliment the flavours.
Just £25 per person.
To book call us on 01603 272008 or email events@maidsheadhotel.co.uk