News and Views from Mackman

  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • PR and website for local gastro-pub

    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…

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  • Mackman gets real with Nethergate

    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…

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  • Websites refreshed and relaunched

    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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • Hire your own secret shoppers here!

    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…

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  • 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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  • Mackman all of a flutter this Christmas

    Mackman’s butterflies and feathers tree looks stunning at the Sudbury Christmas Tree Festival 2010 Mackman’s butterflies and feathers tree looks stunning at the Sudbury Christmas Tree Festival 2010 Mackman Group is one of dozens of organisations to sponsor and decorate a Christmas tree at Sudbury’s popular Christmas Tree Festival in St Peter’s church this year.…

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