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Newer browsers bring benefits

Website Development

The news that Google is phasing out support for older browsers from 1st August is an interesting development for the technical team at the Mackman Group, who make it their business to keep tabs on the latest trends for Web users. The move means people using less up-to-date browsers, such as Internet Explorer 7, Safari […]

Mackman to promote Offshoot Films

Suffolk-based Offshoot Films specialises in film projects for corporate media and, increasingly, initiatives aimed at young people. Providing workshops and courses for young people, the company has developed an excellent reputation in the education sector supporting schools and local authorities since it launched in 2007. The Mackman Group is working with Offshoot to develop a […]

New clients: Taydal Surfacing LTD

Based in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich in Suffolk, Taydal Surfacing has over twenty years of expertise in asphalt surfacing. Carrying out work on roads, car parks, drives and parks, the firm works with both public and private sectors as both main and sub-contractor. Taydal recently signed up with the Mackman Group wanting to re-brand the […]

PR and website for local gastro-pub

Website Development

The Pheasant at Gestingthorpe is seeking to secure its already enviable reputation with a website upgrade and PR boost from Mackman. The pub has ambitious plans for growth, including the creation of a boutique hotel on the premises for which the owners have secured a £200,000 business development grant. Less obvious to passing locals will […]

Mackman gets real with Nethergate

Branding & Brand Development

Nethergate Brewery, based in the idyllic Suffolk countryside at Pentlow, prides itself on creating interesting, top quality real ales including well known favourites such as Old Growler, Umble and the ever-popular IPA. Ten permanent beers are supplemented by seasonal and speciality beers throughout the seasons, keeping real ale lovers much more than satisfied across East […]

Websites refreshed and relaunched

Website Development

Mackman is blossoming on the web, in line with the fresh spring season, and we're delighted to announce the relaunch and design refresh of three sites for existing web clients this month. Click on the Crown Inn, and KSL Sudbury to see what we've been up to. Bruce Burgoyne, Graphic and Web Designer, explains the importance […]

New clients: Suffolk Befriending Scheme

The Mackman Group is delighted to announce the beginning of a new working relationship with the Suffolk Befriending Scheme (SBS) - a charity which supports people with learning disabilities and their families. We will be undertaking a broad range of marketing work for the charity, including refreshing the charity's branding, building a new website and […]

Mackman Research work wins top prize

The annual Government Business Awards, which encourage and reward effective business practises in the public sector across the country, yesterday presented Mackman Research clients, Chelmsford Borough Council, with the top prize for Market Research. The award was won in recognition of the Council's Parks Audit which was carried out by Mackman Research in 2009. The […]

Hire your own secret shoppers here!

Research & Insight

Women's glossies, weekend supplements, internet chat and social networks are currently a-buzz about the (not so) Secret Shopper, Mary Portas, and her exploits amongst some of Britain's best known high-street retail outlets. Thousands of Channel 4 viewers have been following the retail guru and joining her campaign to drastically change the average shopping trip by […]

Welcome to Luke: Mackman's new Studio Technician

Mackman started the New Year by welcoming one extra permanent staff member on board. Luke Roberts joins us as Studio Technician, playing a vital role supporting our web services and maintaining and improving our internal network systems. This means improved support for customers and enhanced response times. Luke will also be working with our studio […]

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What Our Clients Say

            
                        “Mackman Group created a fantastic website for St Peter’s, and this was no doubt an important factor in raising the profile of our work there, leading to significant funding towards our £2.5M regeneration project. Mackman gave us a beautiful website that gives us complete independence to update and maintain the online presence of St Peter’s easily and efficiently, safe in the knowledge that the Mackman team are there to ensure technical updates and stability. It has enabled us to run important campaigns to fundraise and to recruit new volunteers, and the site integrates seamlessly with other third party software which has enabled us to sell tickets to events and link to our social media platforms, significantly widening the reach of our audiences, all which is crucial to our success.”
                        
Alli Burke, Development Officer - The Churches Conservation Trust                    

                        “We are a small charity keen to engage with local residents and potential funders, a well formatted website was our target. From the very first meeting we knew Mackman would deliver. The team are friendly and professional. They listened to our needs and provided a concept for us to discuss as a Board of Trustees. To add interest they visited our premises and took photos and video footage to complement our brand message. We highly recommend Mackman for your website and design needs.”
                        
Russell Rainger, Trustee - Leiston Community Land Trust                    

                        “Immigration Legal Services is a niche law firm located in Ipswich, providing a full range of services to both business and private clients. We are really pleased with Mackman’s work for us. Our new website has already brought in more work and presents our business in exactly the way we wanted. It looks great and is clearly functioning very effectively. Mackman bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their work and this inspires confidence. They are also very nice people to deal with, who care about their clients. They made a huge effort to understand our business in order to help us and it is reassuring to know they are there to support us in the future. We have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone requiring the services they offer.”
                        
Angela Cole, Principal and Senior Immigration Practitioner - Immigration Legal Services

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Holmes & Hills is a leading law firm with five offices across Essex and Suffolk. With a unique approach to working with and understanding their clients, the firm acts as a trusted advisor. However, the existing client perception of Holmes & Hills was more traditional and localised around each individual office, rather than as a large corporate brand.

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As a destination East Mersea lacked a key landmark for families, outdoor enthusiasts and the local community to share. Mackman was approached with a blank canvas, and an exciting challenge. Our aim was to build a desirable space that would entice visitors, celebrate the quality of Mersea Barns' offering, and evoke memories of the island.

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Mackman has collaborated with the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) on several projects over the years, from refining their brand identity to designing their website, and more recently as part of their ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations, implementing a blog platform to bring together ideas and research from all branches of political science.

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7 Benefits of Social Media for Business

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PR & Communications

Social media can benefit your business. Love it or hate it, it is integral to establishing authority in your area of expertise. There has been an undeniable shift in how we communicate, and in this case, how businesses are now communicating with their customers. Personalisation and trust are KEY to any marketing strategy for any […]

The value of marketing in the time of COVID-19

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Marketing Matters

On April 14th, the International Monetary Fund announced its latest forecasts for 2020 and 2021. It predicted a 6.5% contraction in the UK in 2020, while the Office for Budget Responsibility’s more severe estimate forecasted that GDP would fall by 12.8% this year. For businesses all over the country, the economic strain is compounded by […]

Four successful Norfolk heritage brands

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Branding & Brand Development

The second part of our heritage brands series focuses on Norfolk businesses that have tapped into their successful history to establish customer loyalty and to generate sales. These firms have often remained in the same family. They have had to adapt over time, while retaining the key values that have sustained them over many generations. […]

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