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February 11th, 2010

The Communications Agency wins Fiat pitch!

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After a 7 agency pitch, we are delighted to have been appointed by Fiat to create an integrated campaign to support the launch of the New Doblo. The campaign will include DM, On-Line, POS, Literature, Partnerships and Experiential.

 

More news to follow!…

 

January 15th, 2010

We win the Esporta Health Clubs account

We got exactly what we wanted for Christmas when Esporta Health Clubs appointed us. Our integrated campaign designed to promote the brand and to recruit new members is now up and running. See the work

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January 6th, 2010

Melanie Howard to become Director of Insights

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We are delighted to announce that Melanie Howard has agreed to join The Communications Agency as Director of Insights.

Providing clients with accurate insights into Consumer behaviour, thoughts and attitudes is essential in today’s ever-changing world. Understanding how ‘always on’ communications, the economy and convergent technologies are affecting how consumers relate to Brands is never more important.

Melanie has worked with us for over 20 years and we are delighted to now finally formalise the relationship!

Melanie is a regular broadcaster and advises Global corporations and business leaders. We look forward to bringing Melanie’s wealth of experience to add value to our clients’ business.

November 16th, 2009

What will consumers be doing in 2009?

Understanding shifting spending habits can help businesses through difficult times, a new report finds

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The Communications Agency (TCA), an independent marketing company, has used original research to uncover the changing attitude of consumers in the recession. The report, ‘The Crisis of 2008: Impacts on Consumers in 2009 and Beyond’, found that although individuals are worried about the economy, there are positives.

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November 16th, 2009

Marketing Week – The Great Outdoors

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More than half of Brits are pleased that a recession and its accompanying financial restraints means there is less pressure to go out. Aided by marketers pushing a stay-at-home culture to sell their products, 85% are spending their leisure time with friends and family, according to research from The Communications Agency (TCA).

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November 16th, 2009

Long term leisure trends – The top 6 trends today

We have seen leisure intensification over recent years and leisure has become central to who we are and how we live our lives.

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November 16th, 2009

Consumer Insight – 5 Key Drivers

In March 2009 we completed the second stage of our research into the impact of the recession on the UK consumer. This stage of “The upside of down” looked at how the current climate was impacting consumers’ leisure time.

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September 22nd, 2009

Bob Monkhouse starts tweeting from beyond the grave

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Bob Monkhouse becomes the first dead person on Twitter. Look him up @bob_monkhouse and he’ll regale you with a mixture of jokes, news from the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation and the occasional shake of his collecting tin. He already has a sizeable following which is growing all the time. Read the rest of this entry »

June 29th, 2009

Our online campaign to the Pharmacy sector for RBS Invoice Finance breaks

Category M prices (for medicines) are set by the Department of Health. When these prices fluctuate, it can cause Pharmacy businesses short term problems with their cash flow. RBS Invoice Finance has specifically designed products to help deal with these Category M problems. The Communications Agency’s carefully targeted banner and skyscraper campaign, features a soluble aspirin dissolving away Category M ‘headaches’.

June 27th, 2009

Mecca Bingo chooses us to launch in-club campaign

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Our first campaign for Mecca Bingo, announcing double jackpots on machines in their Amusements area, breaks this week. The “Double Bubble” message is being conveyed by in-club posters, leaflets, balloons, illuminated displays and T shirts.