25.06.13//Story fuels Blipfoto's digital explosionStory has launched a digital campaign for the online daily photo journal, Blipfoto. The Save Your Life campaign, which started in May, aims to encourage people to join Blipfoto, and upload their first image, as well as highlight the benefits of creating a shared journal capturing life’s memorable moments. Stunning, evocative imagery posted by ‘Blippers’ (Blipfoto users) of everyday scenes, accompanied by the member’s short descriptive blog, allows people from all over the world to share experiences and to build a picture journal of their lives. Launched across a number of digital platforms, the campaign includes display and mobile banner ads, social media advertising and YouTube 30” pre-rolls, all capturing the essence of Blipfoto. Joe Tree, founder and director at Blipfoto, comments: “The community has grown through word-of-mouth in such a short time. Blipfoto now has one million monthly visitors, across 175 countries, and is already home to three million photos – each representing a single day in someone's life. “We’re now at the stage where we need to fuel this growth and make the Blipfoto community really explode. Story has helped us do this as they have the necessary digital, creative and international expertise to help us engage with new audiences and find new markets in a way that brings Blipfoto to life.” Dave Mullen, Creative Director at Story, said: “Setting up a photo journal and sharing that first image is a tough barrier to break through for many potential users. It’s this initial fear of commitment that the creative needs to embrace. We need to show that everyone all over the world has a story to tell, however big or small, and it’s their take on the moment that makes it so special.”
//balloon dog outpaces the competition at prestigious Rev Awardsballoon dog has dominated the Best Use of Email category at the 2013 Rev Awards, being named Winner and Highly Commended for their work for Mazda. The Rev Awards recognise those at the forefront of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving communications industry. Representing today’s all-encompassing digital landscape, it celebrates the ingenuity and imaginative use of technology in the UK digital space. As part of the Brand Republic stable, it is one of the most highly respected awards in the digital space and attracts the highest calibre of agency and client judges. Shortlisted against campaigns for the NHS and Tesco, balloon dog took home the top two awards for Best Use of Email. Their email campaign for the all-new Mazda6 was named Winner, while their Mazda eCRM campaign was named Highly Commended. This follows on from their successful showing at the 2012 DADI Awards where the eCRM campaign also won for Best Use of Email. Both campaigns encapsulate balloon dog’s ‘Brand Payback’ approach – an effective, impactful combination of strategic insight and beautifully crafted creative that delivers exceptional results. Cordell Burke, Creative Partner, said, “The Rev Awards’ judges are drawn from some of the finest digital brands and agencies in the industry so we're extremely proud that our Mazda email campaigns have been recognized as best in class.” balloon dog is part of The Mission Marketing Group plc (the mission™), the national marketing communications and advertising group including Addiction, April-Six, Big Communications, Bray Leino, RLA, Robson Brown, Story, ThinkBDW and Yucca.
//Government Framework Agreement position for Bray Leino Bray Leino is excited to announce that it has been awarded two coveted places on the Government Procurement Service Creative Solutions Framework Agreement for both Direct Marketing and Digital Advertising. With hundreds of applications for just a handful of places, Bray Leino beat off stiff competition from top agencies across the UK. Appointment to this framework is real recognition of its strategic, creative and multi-discipline delivery capabilities particularly in delivering high impact awareness and behaviour change campaigns. Lisa Killbourn, Chief Strategy Officer at Bray Leino, explains: “Taking complex information and transforming it into compelling multi-channel communication that inspires the engagement of multiple audiences is not only a brilliant opportunity, but part of our very DNA. “Melding sound strategy with stop-you-in-your-tracks creativity to deliver real engagement and behaviour change is both a challenge that we relish and what makes us special. We can’t wait to find out more.” Executive Creative Director, Jon Elsom, agrees: “This is exciting stuff. Public awareness campaigns provide a great opportunity to produce ground-breaking and truly memorable work and I can’t wait to hear about the challenges ahead. Our appointment is clear recognition that we've built an Agency that's not only a successful business but a highly potent creative and strategic force that can compete at the highest level." Bray Leino is part of The Mission Marketing Group plc (the mission™), the national marketing communications and advertising group including Addiction, April-Six, balloon dog, Big Communications, RLA, Robson Brown, Story, ThinkBDW and Yucca.
Everything seems to be sound and heading the right direction. A little dismayed at the price retrace but i guess they didn't really give the market anything more to go on than previously announced/predicted. All the building blocks however are still in the right place and the foundations of a solid company are here. Onwards and Upwards one would hope.... GL
23.04.13//Big announces appointments to new look management teamBig Communications has announced the promotion of Client Director and Head of Account Handling Jamie Heath to Managing Partner. Heath’s promotion coincides with the promotion of Digital Director Matt Butterworth to Planning and Digital Director, a move that further equips the Agency for a truly integrated future. The restructuring and bolstering of the new look management team reflects Big’s ambitious plans having recently attracted more high profile brands including Burton Menswear, Quorn, Maximuscle and Harley-Davidson. In his new role as Managing Partner, Heath will divide his time between ongoing Client facing commitments and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Big. He will take the lead in developing the Agency’s teams and leading a recruitment drive to attract the cream of new talent to the business. Butterworth will manage the integration of digital and social into the planning function. The move will deliver improved insights for the Agency’s advertising and PR account handling teams, resulting in seamlessly integrated campaigns for Clients. Commenting on the two new appointments, Dylan Bogg, CEO of Big Communications, said: “Jamie’s immediate impact on joining Big has clearly marked him out to be a great leader for the Agency. Along with extended and expanding partnerships with incumbent Clients, a whole host of exciting new brands, and fantastic new talent, the new look Big management team will underline our position as one of the UK’s most exciting integrated Agencies. Jamie and Matt are continuing to strengthen the team, with new creative, planning, digital and account handling talent joining the business on a weekly basis.” Big Communications is part of The Mission Marketing Group plc (the missiontm), the national marketing communications and advertising group including Addiction, April-Six, balloon dog, Bray Leino, RLA, Robson Brown, Story, ThinkBDW and Yucca.
More Director BUYS. RNS Number : 4086B The Mission Marketing Group PLC 03 April 2013 The Mission Marketing Group plc Directors' Dealings The Mission Marketing Group plc ("TMMG" or "the missiontm"), the national marketing communications and advertising group, was on 2 April 2013 informed of the following dealings on the same day by directors in its ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"): · Peter Fitzwilliam purchased a total of 28,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 35 pence per Ordinary Share. Following this purchase, Mr Fitzwilliam's interest in the missiontm is 534,481 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 0.7% of its issued share capital; · Robert Day transferred 163,000 Ordinary Shares from his sole legal and beneficial ownership into his personal pension scheme at a price of 35 pence per Ordinary Share. As such, his total beneficial interest in the missiontm remains at 6,008,138 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 7.8% of its issued share capital; and · a total of 201,208 Ordinary Shares will be issued from the missiontm's Employee Benefit Trust to the vendors of balloon dog, including 75,065 Ordinary Shares to be issued to James Clifton pursuant to the deferred consideration terms set out in the announcement of the acquisition of balloon dog on 12 October 2012. Mr Clifton's interest in the missiontm is subsequently 165,113 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 0.2% of its issued share capital. Enquiries: The Mission Marketing Group plc020 3463 2099 Peter Fitzwilliam, Finance Director
RNS Number : 0712B The Mission Marketing Group PLC 28 March 2013  The Mission Marketing Group plc Directors' Dealings The Mission Marketing Group plc ("TMMG" or "the missiontm"), the national marketing communications and advertising group, was informed on 27 March 2013 of the following dealings by two directors in its ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"): · on 27 March 2013, Christopher Goodwin purchased a total of 60,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 34 pence per Ordinary Share. Following this purchase, Mr Goodwin's interest in the missiontm is 251,635 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 0.3% of its issued share capital; and · on 26 March 2013, Robert Day transferred 329,640 Ordinary Shares from his sole legal and beneficial ownership into his personal pension scheme. As such, his total beneficial interest in the missiontm remains at 6,008,138 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 7.8% of its issued share capital. Enquiries: The Mission Marketing Group plc 020 3463 2099 Peter Fitzwilliam, Finance Director finnCap Limited 020 7220 0500 Geoff Nash / Henrik Persson (Corporate Finance) Simon Starr (Corporate Broking) the missiontm is a national marketing communications and advertising group with 17 offices across the UK. The Group specialises in providing national and international clients with award winning marketing, advertising and business communications. Group members include Addiction, April-Six, Balloon Dog, Big Communications, Bray Leino, RLA, Robson Brown, Story, ThinkBDW and Yucca. the missiontm employs aver 800 staff nationally and is listed on AIM (TMMG). www.themission.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END RDSDDLFLXXFZBBX To unsubscribe from alerts, please visit Mission Marketing Group (The) PLC's website.
Can't argue with anything you have posted there.... I see a 240k buy today. Someone has confidence. Possibly brought down by MMs here...... Long term hold. Short term spikes/falls will mean nothing in 12+ months time with a little luck. GL
is about all I have to add at the moment......
No that wouldn't be good, although now I think if it was me behind the wheel I'd have the results sorted and out before the end of play. I guess from the shs price mkt sees no surprises or it would be either sky rocketing or sinking by now.
Not sure I should post it on here although I still have a copy
In the original mail that excites or disappoints, but it's a solid statement with progress as expected.
That was a cock up!!! Made interesting though!
Hoping for good solid performance. Next week will be interesting. Will the mkt think its undervalued at 40p....
think there is anything to worry about.... been a good rise over the last few months, with the interest building and results dates closer, and the burst upwards last week, quite expected to see a little retrace. The trend is the right direction, another opportunity to add, and as mentioned movement creates liquidity. I do think the free float is tight, and good buying pressure will push this up quickly. Shame it seems this is off many peoples radar - the lack of chat on the board confirms that. Nice pleasant board to post on though! GLA
Question for you..... If TMMG announces a return to dividends, any thoughts on the value of div per shs? Looks like the last one paid was a poultry 0.4p Interim Oct 08. Can't see they have ever paid more than 1.11. ( Gross ). A blue finish today...... smashed the avg daily volume!
I see the mkt cap sitting about 33.49mio at the moment, appears to be mostly buying in the last few days as we approach the results. I reckon there are little shs floating around out there, director and related hold about 40% of the company, II's about 11%, private individuals about 25%, some good sustained buying should see this reach levels not seen since the beginning of 2009.
looking great.......... hope the results live up to the hype.
The Mission Marketing Group plc (the "Company") Directorate change 6 March 2013 Further to the announcement of 1 March 2013, The Mission Marketing Group plc ('the missiontm' or "the Company", AIM: TMMG), the national marketing communications and advertising group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Giles Lee as a director of the Company. Giles joined Bray Leino, the Company's largest agency which is focused on integrated creative communications, in 2005 and has since held various roles, including Group Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and his current position as Executive Chairman. Prior to joining Bray Leino he worked as Finance Director at Merrydown plc. Giles became a Fellow of the Institute of Management Accountants in 2002. Commenting, David Morgan, executive chairman of the Company, said: "The Board is delighted to welcome Giles to the Board. He has been an integral part of Bray Leino's growth and success and we are confident that it will continue to prosper under his management." Disclosures in respect of Mr. Lee The following further information in relation to the appointment of Mr. Lee is disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies: Full name: Giles Derek Lee Age: 42 Current directorships and partnerships: Directorships and partnerships held in the last 5 years: Haven Marketing Limited Bray Leino Group Limited Mission Studios Limited Broadskill Limited EDGEOFEXMOOR2 LLP Bray Leino Training for Change Limited RLA Media Limited Rhythmm Communications Limited RLA London Limited Bray Leino Research Limited Bray Leino Nominees Limited RLA Ireland Limited Blue Sky Design Active & Print Limited The Mission Marketing Holdings Limited Bray Leino Limited R55 Communications Limited RLA Trustees Limited Bastin Day Westley Limited MO (UK) Limited The Zoo Group Limited Bray Leino Holdings Limited Blue Sky Exhibitions Limited BCLO Public Relations Limited BCLO Limited My School Book Club Limited PCM Design Limited Rhythmm Limited Blue Sky Limited Mr. Lee holds 609,358 ordinary shares in the capital of the Company.
Looks like a high point now, last seen this price around July 2009. Looking nice for a launch place for the results. Hopefully there are no nasty surprises, seems like this company can currently do no wrong. Just needs some publicising to create demand for the stk. A return to divs would allow that, and be an awesome milestone and achievement for the Board. Roll on the end of march i say!!!