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MMD were delighted to be appointed as Official Creative Partners of London Scottish Rugby in August 2019. Over the years MMD have worked with a wide range of sporting organisations and this contract has allowed us to develop a new digital platform for professional sports clubs. 

The major part of the creative partnership was to develop a new website for the club. The aim of the website was to keep supporters up to date with the latest goings on at the club, increase ticket sales and promote the great work the club does in the community. 

The club also wanted more control over the features on the website, allowing staff to easily add content including player profiles, fixtures and results. The website would also showcase their sponsors and partners whilst also promoting sponsorship opportunities.  

“We are really pleased with the first phase of the website build. We started work on the new website in December and have lots more features planned for the coming months,” Owain Jenkins, MMD.  

“We have an office full of rugby fans and this has been a great opportunity to develop something we are passionate about.”

MMD manages all of London Scottish’s marketing requirements, including social media graphics and event support. 

Also new for the 2019/20 season was the launch of a matchday website for all of their game day content. This replaced the traditional printed programme and allows supporters to read all information relating to a fixture online. 

“We understand that the way sports clubs interact with their supporters is changing. The online platform allows for additional content to be added such as video footage, adding value to their sponsorship offer. The content is also available to be accessed for supporters unable to attend the game.” 

Sport continues to be an area of growth for MMD and we hope the work carried out for London Scottish will be the catalyst for similar projects in the future. 

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It has been a busy few weeks working with Tees Valley Education on the launch of new websites for the five academies that form the Trust.

The sites for Brambles Primary Academy, Discovery Special Academy, Dormanstown Primary Academy, Pennyman Primary Academy and Wilton Primary Academy were launched on Wednesday.

The key to the brief was consistency. The Trust wanted all school sites to have a similar look and feel. It was also important that the websites were mobile responsive and also include a translate feature.

We have also delivered in class training to the five schools on the easy to use platform.

This project was the third web project MMD have supported Tees Valley Education with. In the past year MMD also built a new website for TVE and also their Teaching School.

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MMD are delighted to announce a new creative partnership with London Scottish FC. 

London Scottish, who compete in the RFU Championship, have appointed MMD to carry out all creative and marketing support for the 2019/20 season. Gavin Hatton, Design Director, MMD;

“We have worked with the club on various projects over the last ten years and it is great to officially confirm the new partnership. As well as the prestige in working with such a successful club, we have a number of clients based in London, and we are also looking forward to taking guests to the Richmond Athletic Ground.” 

MMD will supply a range of graphics for use on social media as well as event support. Also part of the new partnership is an online programme which will allow supporters to get all the latest team news and updates direct to their mobile devices. 

“We have worked with sport sides for many years and the way supporters view media has changed a huge amount. Having an online micro site for match day content is a bold move by London Scottish and we are excited to be working with them on this,” said Gavin. 

For more information on London Scottish FC visit londonscottish.com

Image by David Horn.

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It has taken some time but we are delighted to unveil our new identity and website.

Over the past few years we have been so busy working on marketing projects for our clients we have neglected our own online presence. 

Finally we are in a position to launch our new responsive website and also a simplified brand. 

Website

Our new website was set live yesterday and we are really pleased with the new look. Careful consideration went into all aspects of the site, including the navigation which we wanted to be modern and easy to use. 

The website describes our approach to the different services we offer, highlights various projects we have worked on recently as well company news and contact details. 

Branding

Since launching MMD in 2005 our company branding has barely changed. We also understand it wasn’t the easiest name to remember. “Is it M Media & Design or M, M and D,” a common question.

We wanted to simplify the brand to MMD which gives a clear nod to the past 14 years but also making it clear for our customers.

We would love to hear your feedback. Contact us with your thoughts on the new look.

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MMD are now in a position to offer monthly SEO services to clients looking to boost their sales through improved search rankings. For years we have build websites for clients and offered advice and suggestions on ways to improve their rankings. We have now recruited a dedicated member of staff who specialises in SEO and Adwords Management.

Using the latest software, we can provide comprehensive reports and analysis on how your website is performing comparing to others in your industry. Working to an agreed strategy we will then carry out the tasks on your behalf with clear reporting on what work has been carried out.

We are also offering a FREE SEO report on your website where we will analyse and provide advice on how to improve your website.

If you have any queries about how your website could perform better in search engines please get in touch.

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Over recent months MMD have been supporting Irish pharmaceutical sales company Pamex Limited on a range of marketing services.

Based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Pamex distribute a portfolio of products across Ireland including brands such as Skin Republic, Carmex, Marimer and Camaleon Cosmetics.

MMD are supporting Pamex with social media management, including the individual Pamex channels and those of the brands they distribute.

Also part of the Pamex portfolio is Total Shaving Solution, a natural shaving oil which is distributed worldwide. MMD are supporting Total Shaving Solution on the roll out of new branding, including a change of name, which will be launched in early 2019. MMD Director Owain Jenkins.

We are delighted to be working with such an established company like Pamex. They have a great reputation not only in Ireland but around the world. We look forward to supporting them on various projects over the coming months.

Over recent years we have continued to increase the amount of work we do with Irish companies. With my wife being from Co. Mayo, I spend a lot of time in the West of Ireland and this has allowed me to promote the marketing services MMD can provide to Irish businesses.

We see this as a real opportunity for growth and would welcome any enquiries you may have as to how we can help your company grow more sales, while at the same time increase your all important company profile.

For more information visit www.pamex.ie

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It was back to college for two directors of Stockton-based marketing agency M Media & Design as new signage was installed at The Northern School of Art.

In September 2018, the former Cleveland College of Art and Design (CCAD), with sites in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, officially became The Northern School of Art.

M Media & Design (MMD) Directors Gavin Hatton and Mark Skirving both met at what was CCAD in 1997 where they studied Graphic Design at BTEC level before progressing through to HND. After working for agencies across Teesside, they reunited in 2006 to form MMD and continue to provide a range of design and print services for clients across the UK.

“It was great to work with The Northern School of Art on this project. We were lucky to have a great education at CCAD and we have really enjoyed going back to The School to help roll out their new branding,” said Gavin.

“Mark and I remember our time at the college with great fondness and coming back has brought back happy memories of our four years there.”

After finishing his studies Gavin was employed by what was then CCAD as an Intern Graphic Designer.

“This was a valuable way of transitioning into the world of work. I learnt so much in my 12 months about the design and print industry, all of which transferred well into employment once the internship finished.”

The project has included the roll-out of large format signage across all Hartlepool sites of The Northern School of Art. Mark Skirving, Director, MMD said:

“We have had great feedback from the marketing team at The Northern School of Art and look forward to creating a long-term relationship with an institute we owe a lot of thanks to. It is an exciting time for The School and as former alumni it is great to see them continuing to promote the creative industries in the region.”

Pat Chapman, Vice Principal (Employability and External Relations) said: “The launch of our new name – The Northern School of Art – is an exciting step forward for The School, and a celebration of all that we have achieved in the past. So it is particularly appropriate and pleasing to work with Mark and Gavin who are a part of that successful story.  The School is also pleased to support local businesses who exemplify our record for enabling young creative entrepreneurs.”

Image: Gavin Hatton and Mark Skirving (MMD Directors) along side Francis Fitzgerald (HE Cluster Manager, Graphic Design at The Northern School of Art’s Hartlepool Campus).

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Long-established Teesside solicitors, Vickers Chisman & Wishlade has rebranded and will now be known as VCW Law. The comprehensive rebranding process, carried out by MMD, reflects the new structure of the firm following the retirement of long-term partner Denis Chisman.

Based in Stockton-on-Tees, VCW Law represent clients across the North East. Vickers Chisman & Wishlade has long been a name associated with quality and tradition in the legal industry. It was felt by all partners and staff that VCW Law properly reflects the firm’s identity following the the retirement of Denis. The new brand reflects the history of the firm but also presents a modern, forward-facing brand.

As part of the rebrand MMD have supported VCW Law on a number of projects. As well as the new brand identity and logo, VCW Law have also launched a new website to promote the services they provide. New signage has also been designed and installed by MMD at their Stockton Headquarters on Silver Street.

View VCW Law website

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Since MMD started trading in 2005, we have supported hundreds of start-up businesses across Teesside. Marketing is one of the first things entrepreneurs consider when they take the plunge to start their own business. A name for the company, a logo, website and stationary are all vital to start promoting a new business.

One of the biggest barriers to overcome when starting a new business is a lack of funding. For many years there have been a wealth of funding streams available for established businesses but little for start-ups. This has changed with an exciting new programme by Tees Valley Business Compass. Up to £10,000 is available for Tees Valley based startups that meet the criteria and intend on employing people. There are also a range of FREE workshops available, managed by the team at Enterprise Made Simple.

If your new business will trade in one of the following sectors you could be eligible for the funding.

> Advanced Manufacturing
> Process, Chemicals and Energy
> Logistics
> Health and Biologics
> Digital and Creative
> Culture and Leisure
> Business and Professional Services

For more information on the programme visit Tees Valley Business Compass. For start-up related support from MMD contact Owain Jenkins on owain@mmediadesign.co.uk or 01642 955680.

Find out how MMD support local start-ups.

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Just before Easter we had a really enjoyable day with sixth form students from Beverley School. Based in Middlesbrough, Beverley is a specialist school for children and young people with autism. As part of their GCSE Business Studies course, students had to research a local business (MMD) and analyse the market they operate in. We spent time talking to the students about our industry and possible career routes after they finish their studies. Really looking forward to working with the group in the future on a number of projects.