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Awards

Spring are winners of:
- Excellence in Marketing
- Business Growth

and 2nd place runners-up in:
- Best Start-up
- Environmental
- Innovation

Erika is winner of Institute of Directors' Businesswoman of the Year Enterprise award

Sponsors of Archant/CIM Excellence in Marketing Awards 2007

Glen Cone is winner of Archant Pride in the Community Employee of the Year 2008.

Spring boosts PR department

An award-winning agency has boosted its PR department, with not one but two new employees.

Georgina Wroe who has been working alongside the company on a freelance basis has now agreed to take up a permanent role in the Spring team, based in Southwold.

Georgina Wroe, Head of PR at Spring says “I’m thrilled to be project managing more Spring PR accounts and it’ll mean I’m in the office more. I’m convinced we have the potential to be the best PR team in the county.”

Georgina has been a journalist and editor for the past 15 years writing for Marie Claire, GQ, Suffolk Magazine and the East Anglian. She has also written a series of books, one of which won the WH Smith prize for Best Debut Novel. She has also been a freelance reporter in Russia where she covered everything from the Mafia to serial killers (even interviewing one in his cell!).

She will be joined by Tracy Taylor. As well as running her own clothing label, Tracy previously worked as a senior marketer for Monsoon. Tracy’s retail experience means she never loses sight of business’s real requirement: sales.

Tracy said “I’m delighted to be working for Spring. Within our PR department we have a wealth of knowledge and skills which will ensure our clients get the coverage they need.” Both Georgina and Tracy will be working with PR executive Aprille Matthews who joined Spring last April.

Spring’s PR clients include James White, Jimmy’s Farm, HRcomparison and construction firm, the Anderson Group.

Bollinger appoints new agency for 2010

Champagne Bollinger, the prestige Champagne house, has appointed an award-winning Suffolk agency to handle its digital marketing.

Spring won the business following a pitch against a number of undisclosed agencies.

Spring, whose clients include Dent Watches and bespoke travel company Cazenove+Loyd, will be responsible for promoting the luxury brand via a series of campaigns throughout the year.

Spring’s Managing Director, Erika Clegg, said "We are thrilled to be working with Bollinger, it is an iconic brand with huge creative appeal."

Bollinger's UK arm's Managing Director, Andrew Hawes, says "It was clear from the start that there is a fit between the two companies. Spring immediately understood our position and the influence of Bollinger's heritage on our approach to marketing. We're delighted to be working with them."

Founded in 1829, Champagne Bollinger is uniquely governed by a self-imposed "Charter of Quality & Ethics" that guarantees its style, quality and ensures that, very unusually, two-thirds of its grape requirements come from its own 264ha of top quality vineyards, including some of the finest Pinot Noir vineyards on the Montagne de Reims surrounding the village of Ay, Bollinger's home for 180 years.

A winning team for growth at Mark Harrod.

Mark Harrod has commissioned Spring to provide creative marketing and PR to support the sports' equipment company's next stage of growth.

Spring, the award-winning creative agency based in Southwold, will start work with Mark and his team with immediate effect, turning their attention to his advertising, catalogue, exhibition marketing materials and PR.

The account will make use of many aspects of the agency's services and the team at Spring is raring to go.

"I know that Mark will see real growth as a direct result of our input," says Erika Clegg, managing director of the agency. "This is just the kind of company we love to work with: fast-growing and with a real passion for its product."

Southwold Pier Hotel commissions Spring's PR team

The owners of Southwold Pier - one of the UK's most iconic tourist attractions - have commissioned Spring to provide PR for their new hotel, set to be the first of its kind in Europe.

Spring will start work with Stephen and Antonia Bournes immediately, letting the local, national and international press know more about this exciting development, designed by architects Barefoot & Gilles.

The hotel will have thirty rooms, many with connecting doors to provide convenience for family guests. The style and service will be that of a luxury hotel, the character that of the pier itself: imaginative, unusual and high quality.

"This is a real joy for our PR team," says Georgina Wroe, the agency's Head of PR. "We have some incredible images of the new hotel, and it will cause a real buzz of interest. We're delighted to be working with the Pier."

Dent celebrates Big Ben with website relaunch

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks, the company which made the clock of Big Ben has launched an innovative new website.

As well as informing consumers and retailers about newly made clocks and watches, the website allows customers to enquire about their antique Dent pieces, submit details for valuation and find out where to repair and sell them. There is also a clear call to action for companies who wish to commission an architectural clock.

Dent's press coverage can all be viewed on line and visitors can read about the story of this company, which is such an important part of Great Britain's history.

Dent's president Iain Hutchinson says "We are thrilled with the website. It reflects the quality, luxury and style that Dent clocks and watches provide. We wanted a site that was a true online representation of Dent's incomparable British heritage and the quality of the timepieces that we are now producing – Spring certainly delivered!"

Spring wins UCS pitch

University Campus Suffolk (UCS) has appointed an award winning agency to handle the new design for its 2011-2012 prospectus.

Spring won the account through an official tender process, competing against a number of other companies from across the UK.

Spring, which already works with a wide range of businesses including Belvoir Cordials, Visit Suffolk and HRcomparison, won the pitch with their design and innovation.

Creative Director James Kindred said, "Our concepts were dynamic, in keeping with the youthful, fresh image of UCS.  We can’t wait to get started on this project."

Spring has previously worked with UCS on the highly successful Swap Shop branding and advertising campaign.

Spring creates identity for theatrical World Premiere

Spring Design & Advertising has created a compelling visual identity for the world premiere of a play that was banned by its own author over two hundred years ago.

Written by famed Regency playwright Elizabeth Inchbald in 1792, The Massacre is a provocative and powerful exploration of the French Revolution. The Massacre's professional world premiere is at Bury St Edmund's Theatre Royal, the last working Regency Theatre in the UK - and close to the birthplace of Inchbald herself, who went on to make her name at London's Drury Lane.

Spring was awarded the contract following a three-way pitch against two creative agencies that specialise in the arts. Spring was selected for their use of innovative design and the depth of their research into the origins and content of The Massacre.

The play, whilst horrific in topic, sees very few on stage shocks. The creative approach that was selected by the client, however, focused on the violent wider context, through attention-grabbing graphical use of the letter 'M' drenched in blood and rusted. This draws the play stylistically into modern times, calling to mind some of the most iconic cinematic posters of the late 20th Century, and thus linking The Massacre to multiple cultural eras.

A major theme within and outside the play is censorship. Inchbald herself censored the play, and the women within The Massacre are continually separated from the action. Spring's use of the single letter M is, as well as a striking graphical device, representative of this.

The Massacre, although written in the 18th century, has a strong resonance with current political situations across the globe. A classic font was used to reflect the traditional origins of the play, yet the text and striking 'M' image are placed on a black background to update the typography for the modern day audience.

The theatre's Artistic Director Colin Blumenau says: “It's really exciting stuff and I'm delighted with the way things are moving. We love the work Spring has done on The Massacre.”

The concept and designs were created by Spring team Chris Waters (copywriter) and Rob Hines (designer).

Interviews, further information and high resolution images are available from Aprille Matthews, Spring Design & Advertising, 01502 726161 or aprille.matthews@springadvertising.co.uk

Spring brands Festival of the Sea

Spring Design and Advertising has created the new identity for this year's Suffolk Coast Festival of the Sea, to be held in June in support of the Fishermen's Mission.

The brand was created to mark the festival's 25th anniversary move from the port of Lowestoft to upmarket neighbour Southwold.

The festival embraces the whole Suffolk Coast's relationship with the sea from fishing, to tourism, to culture; and ties in with the area's strong bias to seasonal, regional food. It attracts crowds of 12,000 over three days (this year, 19-21 June).

Harking back to the classic design of logos such as Spratt's, this image embraces the herring fishing heritage of the east coast, with a herring silhouette composed of the 'Festival of the Sea 09'. The herring's distinctive upward hook mouth is formed of the date, which will be repurposed for 2010.

The ID will see a range of applications, including across a vast single page website, print collateral and event souvenirs including bags and t-shirts.

Festival of the Sea 09's logo was created by Spring creative director James Kindred.

For full details visit the Festival of the Sea website.

Interviews, further information and high resolution images are available from Aprille Matthews, Spring Design & Advertising, 01502 726161 or aprille.matthews@springadvertising.co.uk

Spring strengthens PR department

Southwold-based advertising agency Spring has boosted its award-winning team with the recruitment of a new PR executive.

Aprille Matthews joined the agency, which counts the Conservative Party and Belvoir cordials among its clients, after being head hunted from Suffolk Development Agency.

Aprille, 22, who specialises in digital marketing, has a degree in English Literature from Lancaster University.

She said “I am thrilled to be part of such a wonderful growing team, in a dynamic organisation. New clients are flocking to Spring every day which makes it an exciting and vibrant company to work for.”

MD Erika Clegg, Winner of the Institute of Directors' East of England Businesswoman of the Year Enterprise award, said: “We are delighted to appoint Aprille to our growing PR department. Her skill at capturing online opportunities, as well as in traditional media, will help our clients tremendously.”

Reporting to Spring's head of PR, Georgina Wroe, Aprille will be working on accounts including the watch-maker Dent, East Green, Oftec and the Festival of the Sea.

Aprille who attended Thomas Mills Sixth Form, lives near Framlingham. The music loving PR assistant enjoys watching good films and eating out in Suffolk.

For high resolution images email aprille.matthews@springadvertising.co.uk or call 01502 726161.

Suffolk reveals its latest weapon for Olympic glory

Efforts to bring the Olympic torch to Suffolk inched closer today with the launch of the campaign’s official logo.

Southwold-based design agency Spring came up with the striking logo, at the heart of the of the crusade to bring the torch to the county – as part of the traditional build-up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Adam Baker, Suffolk’s 2012 Project Manager, said: “The logo had to be strong enough to help create lots of excitement, generate lots of enthusiasm for the games and spread the magic dust of the games across the county. We want to make sure there's a really strong case to bring it to the county, so London 2012 doesn't have any option but to bring it to Suffolk."

The campaign, which is being backed by Suffolk County Council, the East Anglian Daily Times, BBC Radio Suffolk and Choose Suffolk, is trying to put the county on the list of places the torch goes to before the 2012 opening ceremony.

Spring MD Erika Clegg said: “We wanted to create a sense of energy and modernity that expresses the spirit of the Olympics as well as the physical torch itself. This is a campaign devised to generate pride in Suffolk's people and our design must support that characteristic.”

Because it was a regional exercise the logo couldn’t be directly affiliated with the Olympics through devices like the 2012 ID, Olympic rings, or the date 2012, she added.

She went on: “The logo takes the central colours of flames and shoots them up into the air from energetically hand-rendered text - giving this ID a sense of immediacy and informality that separates itself from the feel of a public sector initiative.”

Lit in Olympia, the torch will make an international journey before arriving in the UK. Carried by Torch bearers selected through a ballot process, the Olympic Flame will pass through communities, with entertainment, shows and concerts marking its arrival. There will be educational programmes for young people and the chance to take part as a volunteer.

Evidence will be gathered, collated and presented to the torch relay organiser soon to be appointed by London 2012. Photography will be commissioned with the images created used in tourism campaigns aimed at driving public awareness of the rich diversity and quality of attractions, venues, heritage sites and arts and cultural events within the county.

For more details, or high resolution imagery, contact Georgina Wroe, Spring Advertising, 07976 529763 or email Georgina.wroe@springadvertising.co.uk.

Spring to overhaul Conservative women’s image

Southwold's Spring Design & Advertising has taken on one of its greatest challenges to date – revamping the image of Tory women.

The agency has won the contract to take the Conservative Women’s Organisation into the 21st century.

In its heyday in the 1980s, when Margaret Thatcher was still riding high in the polls, the CWO boasted quarter of a million active members - making it the largest women’s political movement in the western world.

By 2009, that number had plummeted to just 3,000.

Chairman Pauline Lucas said: “Massive changes in the way that society structures itself have had an impact on the opportunities available for many women to engage in organisations - they may be working, following professional development, running families – with less time for each. It is good for us to come to terms with the task we have ahead."

The image of a Tory woman has changed, thanks to the down to earth approach and chic style of David Cameron’s wife Samantha, and well known stylish supporters including Plum Sykes, Trinny Woodhall and Alexandra Shulman.

Spring MD Erika Clegg said: “Our task is to change dormant members into active members. We have been working with the organisation on a series of steps they can take to enhance their profile, be relevant to female party members - and other women - and grow back to the strength they had.”

It is not the first time that Spring has worked with the Conservative Party. The agency was responsible for branding North Parade, a new retail zone at next year’s Conservative party conference in Manchester.

Based at CCHQ in Millbank, the CWO, which was founded in 1928, acts on behalf of every female member of the party. Activities include mentoring female parliamentary candidates, holding members’ forums and discussing key issues which are then presented to MPs and help shape policy.

On the Conservative benches in the House of Commons women remain under-represented – the 2005 election returned only 17 women MPs, 9 percent of the Parliamentary Party. Nearly a third of the candidates already selected to stand in the next election are women. CWO offers support to women candidates that have been selected to stand in the next election.

For full details visit www.conservativewomen.org.uk

Spring bags new clients for Baker

Bury St Edmunds developer Baker Construction has thanked Spring after securing two new clients in this difficult economic period.

Baker's new clients were impressed with the construction company's 8pp brochure that was designed by the team at Spring. Lead designer on the project Steve Mellor said "It's pleasing to know that the effort we're putting in to every project is really paying off for our clients."

Bookings flood in for Bruisyard Hall

Following a redesign from Spring, Bruisyard Hall's website continues to please owners and customers alike.

Owner Robert Rous told us: “I have had very positive feed back on the website. A lady trying to book for a 30th birthday party said that it was the best website that she had looked at. It has been much easier for us to refer potential customers to the web for links to caterers, and to talk them through the floor plans. The calendar is also very helpful in filtering enquiries.”

And just last week, we were forwarded another glowing compliment, this time from a customer: “We are planning a family reunion in England around October and I’ve been surfing the net.  Your venue looks great. I like the web site, you have done a great job creating the correct atmosphere. Bravo!”

Tickets for second concert now on sale!

Spring Design & Advertising is now selling tickets for the second concert in the Southwold Concert Series.

The concert takes place on Saturday April 4th 2009 at St Edmund's Church and will feature a recital of glorious violin works by Mozart and Brahms performed by French Virtuoso David Chivers and Artistic Director Nathan Williamson.

Tickets for the concert are just £10 and available from Spring's head office at 4 Church Street.

Spring joins the Beeb

Leading Suffolk agency Spring Design and Advertising is now on the BBC's prestigious Approved Suppliers List.

Acceptance to the list follows extensive scrutiny of Spring’s work and recent performance, and enables Spring to pitch for work across the BBC’s network.

Spring is one of the only agencies in the region to be featured on the list.

Café Maia sees the joys of Spring

Spring Design and Advertising finishes work on Café Maia's stunning new website.

Working alongside Spinnaker partners Shelton, Spring's designers and copywriters created an elegant site that's bursting with information on Café Maia's sustainable approach and sound ethics.

Our PR team also worked their magic, securing an in-depth article with University Caterer – a magazine read by Café Maia's key target audience.

Read more here, or go straight to www.cafémaia.com.

Spring steals Crown!

Spring Design and Advertising has been appointed by Thorpeness & Aldeburgh Hotels to head-up a stunning rebrand of the soon-to-be-renovated Crown in Woodbridge.

The competitive tender was won thanks to Spring's in-depth research and first-class creative, and is set to include a full brand ID, extensive PR, and an high-spec website.

Spring's appointment follows the arrival of acclaimed restauranteur Stephen David at The Crown. Stephen can cite Earsham Street Café in Bungay as one of his many successes.

"The Crown is set to become one of the finest restaurants with rooms in Suffolk, so Spring is thrilled to be involved with its rebrand." said Erika Clegg, Spring's MD.

Spring creates fever pitch for AnglianScreen

Anglian Bus has experienced unprecedented demand from advertisers for its AnglianScreen service thanks to Spring Design and Advertising.

The launch of AnglianScreen, a continuous loop of ads and information shown on 17" screens, saw The Mall in Norwich snap up every available slot of ad space for three weeks. The demand was in no small part down to Spring's B2B campaign that made effective use of both on and offline marketing techniques.

AnglianScreen is Spring's first project following a successful tender to the owners of the Beccles-based company in late 2008.

Please contact Sophie.Moore@springadvertising.co.uk for more information on how your business can benefit from advertising with AnglianScreen.

Spring wins prestigious tourism account

Leading Suffolk agency Spring Design and Advertising has beaten off competition from around the UK to land an influential account from the county’s tourism agency.

Southwold-based Spring will be working with Visit Suffolk to develop a regional and national campaign to showcase the region.

Using the theme ‘Come to your Senses’, the campaign will capture the essence of the Suffolk using vibrant photography - in brochures and on the website - and thought-provoking copy.

Choose Suffolk Tourism Partnership manager, Alex Paul, said: “We were really impressed with Spring's designs and creative ideas and also their enthusiasm for the county. The team is based in Suffolk and shares Visit Suffolk's passion for the area.”

Spring won the account over agencies from around the region and as far away as the East Midlands.

Spring’s MD Erika Clegg said: “I am delighted that we are working alongside Visit Suffolk to promote tourism in the county. Our work with the Greenest County projects, and on the county's 20-year strategy, really equipped us to understand tourism within a wider context. I know that there were some very strong agencies pitching for the account, so we feel proud to have won the account.”

Spring’s team are all from Suffolk, either by birth or migration, which will be a huge help in promoting the best of the county to potential visitors, she added.

For more information, or interviews, email Erika.Clegg@springadvertising.co.uk

Chamber music to charity's ears

Voluntary causes in Suffolk are set for a £1,000 boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of Spring Advertising and much-loved brewery Adnams.

More than 200 music lovers from around the country packed St Edmund’s Church in the seaside town to take part in a charity ‘Wigmore Hall-style’ concert sponsored by Spring Advertising in aid of the Suffolk Foundation.

The foundation’s chief executive Stephen Singleton said: “The concert series was another great idea from Spring and we are hugely grateful to them not just for raising money to help voluntary causes throughout Suffolk but also for their continued support.”

Works by Mozart, Schumann and Britten all featured in the concert held in October against the stunning backdrop of the medieval church.

The concert, which followed a champagne reception at Adnams Cellar and Kitchen, saw the world premiere of work by the series' artist director, Nathan Williamson.

Spring’s MD Erika Clegg said: “This was a great opportunity for us to launch a series of wonderful music in our home town, alongside our neighbours Adnams and in support of the Suffolk Foundation, a charity that is very close to our hearts. There has been a real buzz about the launch in the town ever since and we’re proud to have been able to make it happen.”

In addition to raising money for the Suffolk Foundation, Spring has also donated 120 hours of design and marketing expertise to revamp the charity’s marketing materials including logo and website.

Mr Singleton continued: “Their advice has been invaluable and Spring is already working to bring our website up to date ready for a re-launch in 2009. They have certainly caught the bug for all the Suffolk Foundation is doing as they have seen how our grant-making is really making a difference in the county where they work.”

The Suffolk Foundation is a grant-giving organisation supporting community groups and projects which make a genuine difference to the lives of Suffolk people.

The next concert in the series is due to be staged next spring. For more details visit www.southwoldconcertseries.co.uk. For more details, interviews and high res images, email georgina.wroe@springadvertising.co.uk or call 07976 529763.
 

Conservatives appoint Spring for Conference 2009.

Suffolk design agency Spring has beaten off fierce opposition to land an influential contract from the Conservative Party.

The Southwold-based company’s creative team will help market the party’s 2009
conference – held in Manchester for the first time in a century – as well as branding and promoting the venue’s new retail parade.

Spring was chosen for the quality of previous work and because it shares the
Conservative party’s concern for green issues. Scott Seaman-Digby, commercial director at Conservative Campaign Headquarters, said: “There’s a fit on a number of shared interests in the ethical agenda. Spring has a strikingly green agenda and vision and are very progressive in the work they have done for us.”

Spring devised the name for the retail zone 'North Parade' echoing the grocer’s shop
owned by Margaret Thatcher's father, which stood at the corner of North Parade in
Grantham.

Spring’s MD Erika Clegg said: “It’s a huge departure from anything the other parties
have done at Conference. We are working with the Conservatives to enhance their
brand values when marketing the retail space.”

The four-day Conservative conference is now a glamorous affair, attracting a set of
ambitious, smart men and women in their 20s to 40s.

The new venue of Manchester Central in 2009 will see up to 50 retailers taking part in the party’s first dedicated retail area, promoting themselves in more than 6,000 sq.m. of exhibition space alongside up to 125 other exhibitors.

The hub of the hall will include a GWB (General Well Being) relaxation and hospitality zone.

Branded sales promotion materials, from Spring’s award-winning design team, include a message from Tory leader David Cameron who said: “Next year we’re in another great city with the same qualities – Manchester. It’s a first for us - the first time for a century we’ve held our annual conference in Manchester. Whether you are a sponsor, an organiser, or an exhibitor, you’re part of what makes the conference a great success.”

Clegg continued: “It’s a great feather in Spring’s cap. We’re thrilled to be working with the Conservative party as they prepare for the next exciting year in their history.
Conference 2009 will have a real buzz, and our work in the lead up to it will encourage a wide variety of retailers and exhibitors to be part of, and benefit from, the story.”

Spring, which launched three years ago and employs twelve people, has a folio which includes the luxury watchmaker Dent, Suffolk brewers and vintners Adnams, and the Private Jet Club.

For more details, interviews, high res images, contact Georgina Wroe at georgina.wroe@springadvertising.co.uk or call 07976 529763.

Suffolk agency in top awards final

Talent at the Suffolk creative agency Spring has been rewarded by nominations in three categories in the prestigious Chamber Patrons’ Business Awards 2008.

The Southwold-based company is up for gongs for excellence in marketing and for business growth as well as an environmental award.

MD Erika Clegg said: “The whole team has worked really hard for this recognition. We’re delighted it’s paid off.”

Successful campaigns with clients including watchmakers Dent & Co, Flagship Housing and Private Jet Club helped the agency secure final placement.

The Chamber Patrons’ Business Awards 2008, from the Lowestoft and Waveney Chamber of Commerce, were launched in June to recognise and reward business success
in the region.

More than 200 businesspeople are expected at the awards ceremony at the Wherry Hotel on November 20.

A spokesman for the chamber, part of the Suffolk Division, said: “We shall be looking for shining examples that express the energy and optimism that we know is abundant in our area and provides us with a great opportunity to present the positive benefits of both living and working in such a delightful place.”

Sponsors, the Lowestoft Journal, will attend the event, hosted by Helen McDermott, along with Waveney MP Bob Blizzard.

For more details, interviews and high res images, contact Georgina Wroe at georgina.wroe@springadvertising.co.uk or call 07976 529763.

Southwold Concert Series

A quick review of the musical events at St Edmunds Church, Southwold on October 23.

The spectacular medieval architecture of St Edmunds Church formed the impressive background to the first of a series of concerts in Southwold.
More than 200 attended the concert, in aid of the Suffolk Foundation, which saw the breath-taking world premiere of Nathan Williamson’s Crystal for Piano Quartet, 2008.

With the composer, also the series director, on piano, the work’s fizzing energy was seized upon by Arisa Fujita on violin, Max Baillie on viola and the Dutch cellist Matthijs Broersma.

It was a stunning collection of talent – Arisa has performed in most major concert venues in the UK including the Barbican; Max is principal viola in London's Aurora Orchestra and Matthijs is fast emerging as one of the finest young cellists of his generation.

A hugely varied programme followed – beginning with a riveting combination of the music of Benjamin Britten with the words of WH Auden sung, in all its beautiful discord, by soprano Elinor Jane Moran.

A slightly amended programme of English songs was selected to fit the new baritone John Savournin (called in to replace James Robinson).
The selection varied from the emotional Silent Noon, set by Vaughan Williams to the words of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, to the rousing sea shanty Drake's Drum by Stanford.

After the interval, the performance of Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op 47 allowed the audience to enjoy the varied tones and shades of the warm lyrical piece.

Schumann was in his early 30s when he wrote it and the young musicians really brought the composer’s youth and vigour into their playing.

The programme then moved to a well-selected medley of arias and duets from Mozart's operas. The interaction between John Savournin and Elinor Jane Moran was so spectacular it provoked applause even before the end of several numbers.
Appreciative beams and excited conversations as the audience exited the church suggested the concert organisers, including series sponsors Spring Advertising, had scored a direct hit.

Roll on the second in this inspirational series – expected early in 2009.

Spring Design & Advertising is expanding.

George Ashford has been appointed Spring's Research Director, adding a new dimension to our work.

With 10 years experience, George will provide sound evidence for Spring's strategic marketing and creative work.

After an initial grounding carrying out research in the European IT market, George has since worked in the tourism and public sector research arenas. Fanatical about the benefits of research, George will be responsible for giving Spring's clients the information to really help their businesses grow and will split his time between Spring and the Suffolk Development Agency.

Internally, outstanding performance from Sophie Moore has led to a promotion to Web Projects Production Manager and Rob Hines has taken on the role of Integrated Designer; together they will be facilitating a seamless link between the Spring creative studio and Shelton, their web development partner.

Spring's tasty look for prestigious restaurant awards

Spring has created the identity for the 10th London Restaurant Awards sponsored by the Evening Standard and broadcast by ITV London.

Winners will be announced by Jack Dee at a ceremony held on the first of September later this year at the Grosvenor Hotel, London.

James Kindred , Creative Director, comments: "We created a simple, contemporary and inclusive look which works for not only the prestigious awards, but for the 'London on the Menu' food festival week prior to the event."

Spinnaker launch new Belvoir web site

Spring is pleased to announce the release of the new website for Belvoir Cordials at www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk.

Belvoir Fruit Farms are the makers of naturally delicious and real drinks. They grow elderflowers on their own farm, press fruit and cook ginger, lemongrass and other things to make sure that the drinks they make taste real and fruity.

Working with web development partners, Shelton, the fresh new look from Spring's creative team overhauled the existing Belvoir web site. The original site was aimed predominantly at the trade market and the new site's objectives were to strengthen consumer messages, promote new products and bring Belvoir Cordials to the forefront of luxury food and drink brands online.

Peverel Manners, Managing Director of Belvoir said, "Our new website is much improved and conveys more of the fun elements of the brand. It's a pleasure to use."

He continued, " Spring and Shelton together are a very effective and helpful combination to work with."

...and he won!

We are delighted that our Assistant Studio manager Glen Cone, aka Daddy Goth, has won the Pride in the Community 'Employee of the Year' Award.

Citing his hard working attitude, sense of responsibility and sunny disposition, the judges presented him with a rather lethal looking award (not pictured) on Monday 7th July.

Erika Clegg says "Yes!" to YES

Spring's award-winning MD Erika Clegg has pledged her support to a new initiative in Lowestoft: 'Young Entrepreneurs Succeed' (YES).

YES has been set up, as part of a rounded education, to give young people age 15+ a real opportunity to see what life is like as your own boss and to learn the skills that will help them succeed in that environment.

Spring completes re-branding for The Private Jet Club.

Spring, the award-winning through-the-line creative agency based in Southwold, Suffolk, has just completed a re-branding project for the Private Jet Club, a company specialising in jet share and private charter.

The new brand has been rolled out across both printed and digital media including a 44 page brochure, pur bind squareback bound, printed on advocate extreme and regency satin with vegetable inks and a foil blocked identity on the front cover.

Daddy Goth shortlisted for 'Employee of the Year' award

Great news from the studio: Glen is up for 'Employee of the Year' in the Lowestoft Journal's Pride in the Community Awards.

Following his secret nomination by Spring's directors, Glen has made the shortlist. He's been given four complimentary tickets to the awards ceremony, which is being held on the 7th July at the Wherry Hotel, Oulton Broad.

Spinnaker Creates Stunning Website for Dent & Co.

The Spinnaker alliance in Suffolk has designed, built and launched a beautiful new website for global luxury watch brand Dent & Co.

Visit the Dent web site

Winner of the Spring Christmas Champagne Draw

The draw for the Spring Christmas champagne prize has now taken place and the lucky winner is Charlotte Moore.

A lovely bottle of Adnams Champagne is on its way to Charlotte, who works at who works for Ipswich Town Football Club. Congratulations!

Spring ICT Sponsor for Malaysia's Bario Food Festival

Southwold-based agency Spring has become the sole ICT Sponsor for the 2008 Bario Food Festival in Malaysia's Kelabit Highlands.

The advertising agency, which focuses strongly on eco-production through its Spring Greens service, is an official sponsor for the 2008 Food Festival, whose UK organiser is Suffolk's well known farmer and artist Jason Gathorne-Hardy