News and Views from Mackman

  • Google Chairman reveals future of rankings

    This week the Wall Street Journal included a piece about the Executive Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt. Schmidt has written a book, due to be launched in April 2013, entitled “The New Digital Age”. As well as discussing China and its involvement with internet censorship he touches on some other interesting subjects such as the…

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  • Human Rights Atlas launches

    One of the most comprehensive pictures of human rights across the world is now available online. The Human Rights Atlas, created by the Institute for Democracy and Conflict Resolution (IDCR) at the University of Essex, brings together more than 200 different measures of life in 220 different countries across the world. Using published data from…

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  • International Customer Satisfaction – Online Survey

    Background Mackman Research has worked with Twinings to conduct an international online survey for six consecutive years. The annual survey is centred on Twining’s clients’ customer satisfaction and knowledge of customer services. The survey measures the overall satisfaction levels of customers and their experience of dealing with Twining’s’ International Customer Services. The on-line survey method…

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  • Mackman Research completes awareness campaign

    Mackman Research is delighted to have worked with the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (EIFCA) to complete a bench mark awareness study. The study took part at the end of last year and was commissioned by EIFCA to understand stakeholder awareness and engagement across Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The purpose of the study was…

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  • Storehouse Foodbank comes to Sudbury

    Storehouse is a local compassion programme of Stour Valley Vineyard Church. It is totally volunteer-run and cares throughout the year for the most vulnerable members of our community through practical support. Launched in 2007 with just one food bag, Storehouse has since given away hundreds of emergency food bags across the area. With food donated…

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  • Local companies grow together

    Local human resources company, Freerange HR is celebrating this week as they have been retained by Mackman, the Sudbury-based research, marketing, pr and design company. Mackman has recruited six new members of staff and welcomed 30 new businesses into its portfolio of clients this year and has enlisted the support of Deborah Thomas, director at…

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  • Staff Focus: Michael Balls

    Michael Balls joined Mackman in 2012, having successfully completed an eight week work placement programme set up through The Bridge Project, a local charity in Sudbury. The Bridge Project exists to assist disadvantaged adults within the community where everybody is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Michael is about to successfully complete a National Open…

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  • New chef joins The Pheasant

    New chef joins award-winning local pub and restaurant The Pheasant, an award-winning pub, restaurant and hotel nestled in the heart of Constable country, has welcomed a new and innovative chef into its well-loved kitchen. Guy Alabaster, pictured, has high hopes for this local gem, and is already proving to be a big hit with the…

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  • Hive launch brand and website

    Hive community group launch new brand and innovative website Previously known as the Community and District Energy Forum, the Sudbury-based group of organisations is celebrating the launch of its new look. Last year, over 30 volunteer organisations in Sudbury, Great Cornard and the surrounding villages joined together in support of one another as they each…

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  • Rendall & Wright launch refreshed brand at Suffolk Show

    Suffolk style coming to Show Suffolk-based interior design specialists, Rendall & Wright, are set to cause a stir in the Luxurious Lifestyle Pavilion at this year’s Suffolk Show. 2012 marks the third year the interior design company has exhibited at the county’s eagerly anticipated summer event, with this year is shaping up to be their…

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