Student sponsorship pledge
February 25, 2010
Media Matters has once again pledged support for Peterborough Regional College's student awards. The agency is sponsoring the Best Media Student category and will present the winner with their prize at the awards ceremony in the summer.
These boots are made for walking...
February 25, 2010
Plans are in hand, training has begun and sponsor forms are being drawn up for Media Matters' inaugural charity walk. The team is set to tackle the 50 kilometre - 32 mile - Hambleton Hobble in the North Yorkshire Moors over an August weekend.
With hills, forests, moors and even a ford to cross, the circular route, on the western fringes of the moors, promises to be a challenge not to be taken lightly - though for some a night in a tent alongside workmates is set to be the greatest challenge!
"We work brilliantly as a team 9-5 but this walk will take us into a completely new environment and, in different ways, challenge everyone as individuals and a team," said managing director Peter Corder.
The team will be raising money for the Peterborough Business Support Group of the NSPCC which helps vulnerable youngsters in the city.
Seminar dispels online myths
February 22, 2010
Media Matters' seminar 'Can business afford to ignore the online world?' will take place on Thursday, April 15 at The Marriott Hotel in Lynch Wood. The event is aimed at business people who have a grasp of online marketing and want to understand its potential further.
The seminar will set out to dispel the myths behind the digital media and social networking explosion and - more importantly - discuss its relevance to business. Speakers from Peterborough-based companies with regional and national prominence who already use these tools to benefit their business will be sharing their online experiences.
"We are passionate about this subject and want delegates to leave the seminar having gained a real understanding of how online media can benefit their business," said managing director Peter Corder. The event is invite only. Please secure your invitation by emailing.
Join us for breakfast
February 22, 2010
If you work in Lynch Wood, you are welcome to come for coffee, croissants and a brief training session on online marketing as part of the 'added value' the Lynch Wood Forum now offers.
The first get together of 2010 is on Thursday, March 11 between 8.30am and 9.45am. For more information, please get in touch.
Seminar plans underway
January 28, 2010
Preparations are underway for Media Matters' latest seminar 'Can business afford to ignore the online world in 2010?'. The invitation-only event will examine how far online marketing, digital and social media has moved on and how an integrated online strategy can transform a business.
Presentations will be given by local companies whose web-based offering has proved key in their ongoing development and customer engagement.
The free seminar will take place at The Marriott Hotel in Lynch Wood, Peterborough. If you would like to be included on the invitation list please email suzanne@mediamatters-pr.co.uk.
More details will follow in our next email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
Charity help
January 27, 2010
Media Matters has just agreed to volunteer one day of time every month to support the work of the Peterborough Business Support Group of the NSPCC.
Staff will be working with the committee to help raise the profile locally - particularly among the city's business community. The Business Support Group has raised around £350,000 over the last 11 years to help fund the work of the NSPCC in Peterborough, providing a range of services and offering vulnerable youngsters a lifeline for help, advice and safety.
For more details about how you can help the NSPCC locally please email peter@mediamatters-pr.co.uk or contact chris.collier@rawlinsons.co.uk.
Workshops scheduled
January 27, 2010
Media Matters will be running a series of workshops - tailored to suit individual needs and levels of knowledge - from its Lynch Wood training centre in Tyndall Court over the coming months.
The schedule will include a variety of traditional and online PR and marketing sessions and will be available as individual or company bookings.
Media Matters will also provide in-house training if preferred. Please contact suzanne@mediamatters-pr.co.uk for more information.
Join us for breakfast
January 25, 2010
The schedule for this year's Lynch Wood forum has now been unveiled. The first informal get together of 2010 is to be hosted by The Marriott Hotel on Thursday, March 11 between 8.30am and 9.45am.
If you work in Lynch Wood you are welcome to come along for coffee and croissants and a brief training session on online marketing as part of the 'added-value' the Forum is now looking to offer.
If you'd like to receive a copy of the Lynch Wood Forum email newsletter please send your details to angie@mediamatters-pr.co.uk.
Peterborough and Stamford Hospital NHS Trust Annual Awards
Media Matters co-sponsored the Peterborough and Stamford Hospital NHS Trust Annual Awards in October. Over 100 awards were presented to staff and volunteers for long service, qualification success and outstanding achievements.
Anything to report?
We hope that you have had the opportunity to read and enjoy the second issue of our Lynch Wood e-newsletter, which really seems to be gathering momentum. Many thanks to those of you who contributed news items, and also for your comments and words of encouragement about the project - and also to the many of you who attended September's Meet the Neighbours event (see below).
We would now like to hear from you again as we prepare for the Autumn edition. Please send your news and feature ideas; new appointments, company awards, special offers, seminars etc to cetti@mediamatters-pr.co.uk. Some of you have been quick off the mark and have already been in touch.
If you could let me have your information by Monday, October 19th that would be great.
Meet the neighbours - come and join us
Here in Lynch Wood, there are around 100 companies, ranging from start-ups through to major household names - but do you know what they all do; or how they may be able to help your business?
On the back of a successful event organised by Media Matters back in the spring, we are delighted to invite you to the next Meet the Neighbours evening, kindly hosted by the Marriott Hotel, Lynch Wood on Thursday, 17 September 2009.
It gives us a chance to put names to familiar faces, as well as meet up informally with existing business contacts and potentially make some new ones - in the relaxed atmosphere of the Marriott between 5.30pm and 7pm. Refreshments and nibbles will be provided.
You can pop along by yourself, or with a colleague. Please would you ensure that you RSVP by September 10th, giving names of attendees to angie@mediamatters-pr.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
Media Matters welcomes award-winning student
PR and marketing experts Media Matters welcomed 19-year-old Martyn Tallon to their Lynch Wood offices as part of his prize for being named Most Creative Student at Peterborough Regional College this year.
The media student, whose flare for TV and film production helped secure him the title, spent time with Media Matters picking up tips and advice on how best to transfer his skills to the commercial world of media.
"Martyn is an exceptional talent. His tutors couldn't speak highly enough of him and he has already secured his first piece of film work. It is a pleasure to meet someone with so much enthusiasm for what is a highly competitive industry," said Dawn Strange, accounts director at Media Matters.
Martyn from Eye Green also won £50 of High Street vouchers, donated by Media Matters. A total of 60 students were recognised at the regional college awards where VIP guest and awards presenter was David Grant, vocal coach from Fame Academy.
Pic caption: Martyn Tallon (seated) and MM's online marketing co-ordinator Roberto Rodriguez.
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