Let CJAM supercharge your marketing with a new strategically planned impactful ad for just £150 All your media spend is only as good as the advert you place in it. Is yours working hard enough? Do you stand out from your competition? Is your advert insightful, addressing the wants and needs and desires of your…
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The homepage of your website is a crucial digital lobby to showcase your key objectives, unique selling points (USPs) and define how your business can help your website visitor. Sounds simple, right? Given that it takes a visitor only half a second to form an opinion of your website, in fact, the particulars behind making…
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Digital marketing is about as dynamic as it gets, with new technology evolving by the minute. The challenge faced by businesses large and small is to continue to meet the demands of the digital marketing domain, and the consumer evolving and changing with it. The 2018 digital marketing landscape changed drastically, with the implementation of…
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“The Thurrock Business Awards are one of the county’s most prestigious annual events and it was a great honour for CJAM to sponsor the Thurrock Businessman of the Year Award this year. “We are a marketing agency that is used to working with local businesses, charities and association clients, we have a real appreciation of…
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Our Marketing Director Lucy French ran a Business Champions session at CJAM Group this month, designed to give each member of the team greater ownership of the business. External and internal-facing elements of the business were identified and members of the team chosen to lead those areas. From establishing Communications and New Business Champions, to…
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CJAM, the award-winning marketing and association management agency based in Colchester, is springing forward with new team members across the business. CJAM Group welcomes back Lucy French, Marketing Director, after a four-month career break. Lucy’s remit is to spearhead the marketing team, as creative and strategic lead, driving through hard-working campaigns that deliver real value…
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There are an increasing number of older women starting new businesses, as the preconceived barriers to seeing themselves as an entrepreneur fall away. As both Baby Boomers and early Generation Xers have grown up grasping equality with both hands, many reach a point in their careers where running their own business seems the next inevitable…
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As we swiftly move into Spring, and you realise that January’s resolutions to make a change to your brand both online and offline still haven’t materialised, then now is the time to start your Spring, simply with 3 tips to spring clean your marketing.
In January this year, the law on credit and debit card charges for consumers changed. Since 13 January 2018, it has been illegal to charge consumers an additional fee for using their cards in the UK, as the UK Government has implemented the latest EU directive, Payment Services Directive, into UK law. It covers payment…
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CJAM Group has been selected to launch The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings’ new Old House Show, which takes place Friday 7 to Saturday 8 September 2018 at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. The two-day free-to-attend event will bring together the best of everything it does under one roof, with…
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CJAM has been selected to provide a new website and associated services for the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Created in 1960 to promote romantic fiction and to encourage good writing, the RNA represents over 700 writers, agents and publishing professionals in the UK. CJAM was chosen because of its track record of creating, optimising and managing…
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2018 has got off to a flying start at CJAM group – this week we are unveiling a new outdoor media campaign across West London.
In this, our fourth article on GDPR, which comes into effect in May, we consider its wider implications for marketing professionals, and examine whether it may mark a new impetus for more traditional marketing tools, as well as social media in all its many forms.
Facebook announced its latest change to its news feed algorithm this week, prompting a range of mixed emotions from agencies and influencers. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, declared that the new algorithm will prioritise posts that encourage meaningful interactions between people and that content will be prioritised, with posts from friends and family to appear…
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CJAM Group’s latest advertising campaign for Essex’s newest state-of-the-art fertility clinic has kicked off with an outdoor, radio and social media campaign to ensure Simply Fertility is ‘top of mind’ for those seeking fertility treatment.
Are you a strong copywriter with experience of PR and marketing, looking for a part-time role in the Colchester area? CJAM Group has an exciting vacancy for a Communications Manager with the right skills and necessary can-do attitude. Our Communications Manager will be providing support and insight as well as hands-on delivery of creative solutions…
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The complexity of marketing and digital marketing, together with the rate of innovation and advancement, is potentially leaving many businesses trailing in the clamour for customers. While some emerging marketing trends are quite niche at present and aimed at early-adopters, others are definitely worth a place in your 2018 marketing strategy. Similar to our top…
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Due to the high level of interest in this role, we are no longer accepting CVs. Thank you for your interest. Are you an administrative expert with superb organisational and communication skills looking for a varied role in a growing company? CJAM is on the search for a full-time Office Administrator to join its association…
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Receiving the Award of Creative Communications and Digital Business of the Year at the Essex Business Excellence Awards last night was a fantastic accolade for CJAM Group. While we know we do a great job for clients – our metrics confirm that time and time again – it’s rewarding to have our expertise recognised by…
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As a result of our growing client portfolio, CJAM Group is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing Director to work full-time across all clients. Long on ideas and with proven expertise of producing thoughtful and successful campaigns, our new recruit will be heading up a busy, award-winning team. Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge…
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CJAM Group is very proud of its creativity and integrated communications, so it’s hugely satisfying to be able to announce that we have been shortlisted for a countywide award to recognise these talents. We are one of three finalists in the Creative Communications & Digital Business of the Year category of the Essex Business Excellence…
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A second fertility clinic has engaged the services of CJAM Group to raise its profile. Following the success of our work with Simply Fertility Chelmsford, Boston Place approached us to reach more people in central London who are seeking a helping hand to start a family. Boston Place is an elegant, state-of-the-art clinic in the…
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To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, CJAM organised a pop-up event for psychotherapist Mark Newey in Cambridge. Mark, who is an expert on stress, anxiety and depression, took up position on a bench outside The Guildhall in the busy Market Square inviting people to ‘join in the conversation’ about mental health. This…
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Who could have predicted, 15 or even 10 years ago, just how digital marketing would have such wide-reaching dominance in our lives? At CJAM, our digital marketers are fully embracing this ever-growing and fast-paced sector, increasing their knowledge and expertise and using it to create award winning campaigns
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Awards are a great way to demonstrate your company’s prowess, whether through your business specialism, customer service, employee or employer skills and accomplishments. We know that CJAM’s achievements are noted by existing and potential clients and we are proud to list them on the About Us page of our website. Business Awards We’ve been involved…
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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has proposed a new Data Protection Bill, which will transfer the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into UK law after BREXIT. This means that businesses won’t have to revise their DP practices a second time after the split on 29 March 2019. GDPR will come into…
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CJAM Group has been shortlisted for a CIPR PRide Award, for its 2016 campaign for TyreSafe – Don’t chance it, Check it. Organised by the Chartered Institute for Public Relations, the CIPR Awards recognise the outstanding work agencies have been delivering for clients and employers across the country. The company is on of five finalists…
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CJAM Group has won yet another new client in the healthcare sector, the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM) – the third success in this field in the past few months.
Team CJAM assembled in Colchester Castle Park on Sunday, together with hundreds of other women (and a few brave men) to complete the 2017 Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research. The ground was dry and the fair weather was a bonus, if a little warm for jogging/running. At least the face paint didn’t…
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Tackling the growing problem of mental health in the UK has become a nationwide issue and local psychotherapist Mark Newey has asked CJAM Group to promote his ability to help people eliminate their feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.
In support of Volunteers’ Week, 1-7 June, CJAM is celebrating the difference we make to the community at large. There will be tea and cakes all round as we recognise our contribution and thank everyone for their time and effort. #Ivolunteer In January two team members, Julie and Courtney formed part of the collection team…
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There’s no doubt that knowing and understanding your customer is a key facet of marketing and communications. Some customers and markets are more complex than others and healthcare certainly falls into this bracket. Finding the way Without specialist knowledge of the sector
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CJAM is sponsoring the Business Man of the Year Award at the prestigious Essex Business Awards 2017. The Countywide Business Awards, organised by Newsquest, are much coveted by Essex companies to showcase their success and expertise. In 2016 CJAM won the Community Award, and Managing Director Christine Joyce has been a Business Woman of the…
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CJAM Group’s advertising campaign for Essex’s most state of the art fertility clinic, Simply Fertility, kicks off this week, with an outdoor, radio and social media campaign, will full press office support. The campaign celebrates the opening of the purpose built clinic at Great Baddow, Chelmsford, where for the first time, all appointments, tests and…
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Live streaming is catching on, but what can it do for your business? Developments such as Periscope, owned by Twitter, and Facebook Live have brought to the mainstream what was once a somewhat technical process reserved for high profile events such as
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In just a few short months, CJAM Group has landed a second healthcare client. Chelmsford Simply Fertility has appointed us to mastermind the marketing campaign for the launch of its new state-of-the-art Fertility Centre which offers every fertility service under one roof.
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The annual conference for AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Systems and ancillary equipment) took place recently, organised by CJAM.
Technology is growing at an exponential rate, with constant opportunities to increase productivity and introduce new business initiatives. While you may not wish to embrace the following tech trends wholeheartedly, it’s likely that more than one of the below is likely to impact your operations
Previously, we’ve outlined the changes in data protection laws due when the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 28 May 2018. Here, we’ve identified ten areas to examine in order to comply, plus some FAQs.
Essex Farm Park and Village, Barleylands, has appointed CJAM Group to promote its multiple offering and increase footfall. CJAM Group won the business following a competitive pitch to provide marketing and communications services for the much-loved Billericay venue.
Our digital team members are immersing themselves in the bridal and prom scene on behalf of new client Ivy Blu. Based at Barleylands Village in Billericay, Ivy Blu is Essex’s premier bridal and prom boutique, attracting customers from far and wide
Last week, we highlighted the fact that a new EU Regulation on data protection is to come into force in May 2018 and outlined the types of data that it covers. In part two, we include the main changes between the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Directive and Data Protection Act.…
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Are you aware of the dramatic changes being introduced to data protection laws? Have you done anything about it? The consequences of non-compliance are potentially extremely serious. This is the first of a three-part series setting out the basics of the impactsof the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on businesses.
The phrase content marketing is often used within the marketing world, but many people outside this jargon-laden bubble aren’t sure exactly what it refers to, or indeed whether they should be doing it. In a nutshell, content marketing is an approach that focuses on creating and sharing online material which
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Cancer shook the CJAM team in 2016 with three diagnoses of breast cancer and we are determined to help in the fight to beat it. Please do all you can to explore what you can do – as an individual or a group – to reduce the global burden of cancer.
Social media is constantly evolving, making regular reviews of your strategy essential. It’s tricky to keep up with emerging trends and adopt them while still getting on with the day job, which is why so many companies employ digital specialists or agencies. Whatever your social media model, it’s not just a good idea, it’s good…
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CJAM Group, the award-winning Marketing and Association Management agency based in Colchester, has increased its team by four following a successful 2016 with twelve new client wins.
2016 has been an amazing year of expansion for CJAM. The Colchester-based marketing and communications agency won 12 new clients and scooped NOT ONE but TWO prestigious marketing awards.
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CJAM Group joined businessmen and women from across the county when they gathered in Chelmsford on Friday to celebrate the Essex Business Excellence Awards 2016 (September 23).
A Colchester-based marketing and communications agency has put its best foot forward for charity by raising £1600 for Cancer Research UK in its Race for Life event.
The Essex Business Excellence Awards has announced CJAM Group as a finalist in its ‘Excellence in Marketing’ category for 2016.
How does a holiday company give someone a real sense of what it’s like to visit an amazing destination or experience walking around a beautiful hotel without actually being there? How can a small business showcase its new product or service, or demonstrate to someone what it feels like to be at an event?
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A local businesswoman has been recognised for her contribution to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads by the UK’s leading tyre safety charity.
There were smiles all round when CJAM Group was awarded a prestigious North Essex Business Award on Friday. CJAM Group, based in White Colne, was awarded the ‘Community Charity (Private)’ award in recognition of its work with local charities and community groups at a glittering black tie awards ceremony held at Braxted Park in Witham.
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Award winning, marketing and communications agency CJAM Group has secured a new client win in the general insurance sector.
Colchester-based marketing and communications agency CJAM Group is delighted to have been chosen NOT ONCE but TWICE as a finalist in the North Essex Business Awards 2016.
Many people think that animation is something that only belongs to big brands? In fact, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Animation has become an affordable and powerful marketing tool for any memorable campaign – a key component of digital marketing which has become more popular and low-cost than ever before.
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Sourcing a case study and filming a road safety awareness video became much more than just work for CJAM Group’s Managing Director Christine Joyce. Her work with Hankook Tyres, the sponsors of the UEFA Europa League, has taken her on a poignant and emotional journey.
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A pink army from CJAM Group will be joining Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Castle Park, Colchester, this July.
From family law to consultancy services and computing, CJAM Group is helping three of its clients make a splash online with brand new websites, designed and developed by its in-house web studio.
Running marathons, dressing up in silly wigs and rolling around in the mud are just a few of the crazy things CJAM Group team members have done in the name of fundraising. CJAM Group places charity as one of the most important factors in its company’s values.
Bill Gates famously said “Content is King” back in 1996 and digital businesses globally have been lording it about ever since but what happened to brand architecture along the way? Sure, it’s fun to engage with brands on social media, it is positively exciting to see your twitter followers grow exponentially, but what if you…
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With over 1.79 billion social network users worldwide, it would seem that social media has taken over the way in which charities promote their events. Social media consumes far more than a quarter of the time we spend online. The average person has five social media accounts and spends one hour 40 minutes browsing their…
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CJAM Group has unveiled its new look website – redesigned to give visitors access to the latest information at the touch of a button. The new look website has been completely redesigned to improve navigation and functionality and is packed full of news and information about CJAM Group, what’s going on and how the marketing…
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It was smiles all round when Will Quince MP unveiled CJAM Group’s new creative campaign for Colchester Hospital’s cancer centre appeal at a special event held at the Houses of Parliament last night. Local marketing agency CJAM Group created a series of super-scale eye catching pieces of artwork to help the hospital charity in its…
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CJAM Group has appointed one of Essex’s prominent web developers, Simon Knapp, to join the senior communications team. Simon joins from an award-winning online performance and marketing agency which he ran, producing outstanding websites and developing sophisticated optimisation tools.
Is PR on your to-do list? Are you feeling uninspired or do you never seem to have enough time? Does something else always crop up and get in the way? Maybe you’ve an idea for some PR but you’re not sure where to start? When is a good time and how can you get your…
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CJAM’s Marketing Director, Lucy French, was invited to join the Colchester Digital Skills Group in 2015, following her participation in an innovation workshop from the Creative Colchester Board to determine the skills and support needs of Creative & Digital Industries in north Essex.
As the CJAM Group goes from strength to strength, its experienced public relations and communications team has welcomed another member with Jonathan Girling joining as a PR Executive.
So, how can a marketing agency help me grow? And just what does a marketing agency do anyway? These are often among the first questions we hear from business owners who are keen to understand how marketing can take their company to the next level.
You can’t underestimate the power of a good story. A well told story can really grab the attention of your audience, capturing their imagination and influencing their perceptions.
Awards ceremonies are a celebration of talent, success and achievement, so when planning an event of this kind it is important to ensure it’s upbeat, exciting and well attended!
CJAM took its marketing and online communications expertise to the UK’s biggest sell-out conference for senior association and membership professionals.
CJAM is looking to appoint a new Communications Manager to join its marketing and association management business.
It was smiles all round when CJAM’s Lucy Mitchell took up her new role at the Colchester-based marketing and association management agency.
CJAM will be bringing its expertise in marketing and online communications to Harnessing the Web 2015 – the UK’s biggest sell-out conference for senior association and membership professionals.
A competition organised by local marketing agency CJAM Group has enabled a Colchester based Tiptree Veterinary Centre to pledge its support for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) by sponsoring its Family Fun and Dog Day.
The events team at CJAM have organisational and planning skills by the bucket load. Most recently, the marketing agency’s busy events team has been organising a major exhibition and conference for the bulk and materials handling industry
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The CJAM Group has welcomed two new accounts personnel to its growing team.
The CJAM Group has welcomed a new press/communications specialist to join its team of dedicated business and marketing professionals.
CJAM’s association account director Lisa Dalton has only been running for nine years, but there’s no doubting it has already become a major part of her life. As a member of Sudbury Joggers Running Club and a parkrun Event Director in her spare time, Lisa has clocked up hundreds of miles at running events
In May CJAM Group invited local businesses to enter a competition for a chance of winning £1000 of bespoke marketing expertise. CJAM Group were amazed at the volume of entries from all over Essex and Suffolk.
Inspired by Enterprise Nation’s #OneTopTip hashtag where its members share their tips for running a successful small business, Phillip Cruddace, PR account manager at CJAM Group, has recorded and shared his one top tip for the business environment.
As part of its ongoing commitment to its local community, CJAM Group is now proud sponsor of local youth football team Bures FC Under 7s, who are coached by Mr Warren Skeggs.
As firm believers in supporting education and young people in the local area, CJAM Group and Premier Print and Promotions are teaming up to sponsor the first Gazette Education Awards in Essex for 2015.
CJAM Group has deepened the reserves of resources available to its team of marketing communications experts following its recent enrolment as full members of the DMA, the UK’s industry-leading association for direct and digital marketing.
Following the success of our Marketing in a Box competition, CJAM Group offered another marketing services prize – five beautifully-crafted e-newsletters to support an organisation’s communications objectives. The winner will be announced in June 2015, so stand by for a phone call if you entered.
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CJAM Group are going back to school with our latest client Premier Print and Promotions to support the ‘Get Kids Writing’ campaign as part of National Stationery Week. Over the week we will be visiting five local primary schools to hand over 1,000 handwriting pens along with Jamie Marshall, Managing Director of Premier Print and…
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Marketing research for a brand should always begin with the consumer. There are plenty of research options to choose from but a quick, cost-effective and informative choice is to put yourself in your customers’ shoes with a spot of mystery shopping.
Have you ever written an email that gets completely misinterpreted? You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect message. You’ve taken pains to ensure that you have put your point across clearly and elegantly. You finish the email and start to move on to the next job on your to-do list.
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There are a couple of questions you can be asking yourself that are key to running a successful business. And by a ‘successful business’ we mean one that keeps all of its clients and maintains good customer service levels.
Colchester-based marketing and communications agency, CJAM Group, is delighted to announce it has been appointed as marketing agency for Premier Print & Promotions Ltd (Premier).
CJAM Group met up with the very lovely Karen Gooch at the University of Essex. CJAM Group have been looking for ways to help young marketeers and our local graduates in Essex and we’ve started the ball rolling today with their Faculty Placement Manager.
Expanding on CJAM’s appointment of both an account director and a business development manager in February, as well as a PR director in March, the association management, marketing and events specialists have now hired Phillip Cruddace to manage public relations for its key association clients.
Having been ignored for decades, apprenticeships are back for good. According to the government, ‘over 2.1m people have started apprenticeships this Parliament, with a six-fold increase in higher apprenticeships started since 2009-10’ .
Colchester-based marketing agency CJAM Group is gearing up to help Essex businesses benefit from creative and effective marketing solutions without breaking the bank. The service called ‘Marketing in a Box’ is targeted at businesses wanting to undertake individual projects without the obligations of a long-term contract.
One thing we all know in the marketing industry is just how fluid it is. It moves quickly, and there is always some new idea for improving your marketing strategy and reaching your customers better. Some of those things turn out to be a craze, whilst some stick. At CJAM, we pride ourselves in trying…
DetailsColchester-based marketing agency CJAM Group is gearing up to help Essex businesses benefit from creative and effective marketing solutions without breaking the bank. The service called ‘Marketing in a Box’ is targeted at businesses wanting to undertake individual projects without the obligations of a long-term contract.
Have you ever written an email that gets completely misinterpreted? You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect message. You’ve taken pains to ensure that you have put your point across clearly and elegantly. You finish the email and start to move on to the next job on your to-do list. Then suddenly you’re confronted with a…
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Award-winning marketing agency, CJAM Group, has continued its expansion with the establishment of a PR director’s position. It will be Jason Simms’ responsibility to expand CJAM Group’s PR client base and provide senior counsel across the agency’s portfolio.
Award-winning marketing agency CJAM Group is strengthening its team with two senior appointments. Yvonne Lidgate joins as business development manager to help generate new business opportunities for CJAM’s marketing and association management clients, while Lucy French joins as Account Director to develop and lead creative, high impact marketing campaigns.
As stories of video bloggers or ‘vloggers’ earning a fortune continue to multiply and YouTube clocks up more than a billion active users each month, we take a look at why vlogging is good for business.
Companies across the UK could be leaving themselves open to cyber attacks, reports TechWeek Europe, with half of businesses vulnerable to being hacked in less than 30 minutes. This is the alarming assessment of data security specialist Walter Rossi, who has warned that the majority of businesses are simply not prepared for cyber security attacks…
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As 50% of companies increase their marketing spend in 2015, we take a look at some of the cost-effective marketing tools that will get marketers talking this year, and how they’ll help you to stay ahead of the crowd.
Great news for UK auto manufacturing today as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) revealed it plans to build its first ever sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Solihull, creating 1,300 jobs. The company has been busy getting its Solihull plant ready to make the new car, as part of a £1.5bn investment in upgrading its production facilities.
Leading Colchester-based marketing agency CJAM is on the hunt for a talented PR professional to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and at least five years’ experience in PR or journalism. He or she will be able to thrive under pressure in a bustling agency environment,…
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It’s been a busy year for the CJAM Group. We’ve continued to grow, winning new clients and expanding our team. We’ve created high impact marketing campaigns, travelled the world and held events in castles and skyscrapers. In our latest infographic , we wanted to share a snapshot of what we’ve been up to as we…
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Award-winning marketing agency CJAM has delivered a successful sales incentive trip to New York for global tyre manufacturer Vredestein Tyres UK Ltd. The CJAM team devised, managed and led the trip for 50 members of Vredestein’s customers, creating an exciting itinerary of events, booking all accommodation and providing on-the-ground support both on the journey and…
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We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new social media and digital marketing apprentice, Lucy Mitchell. She has hit the ground running and is already hard at work, helping our social media expert Courtney Hicks to manage client websites and social media channels.
The Managing Director of leading Essex-based marketing agency CJAM is set to decide who will be crowned as Colchester’s ‘Business Man of the Year’. Christine Joyce, herself a winner of two ‘Excellence in Marketing’ awards, is sponsoring the prestigious award category to show support for the achievements of fellow Colchester businesses. She will review the…
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The CJAM team is thrilled to reveal that CJAM has been shortlisted for two Colchester Business Awards. We’re up for the ‘Excellence in Marketing’ award and our Managing Director, Christine Joyce, has made the final shortlist of the ‘Business Woman of the Year’ category. We’ll all be heading to the awards ceremony at Charter Hall…
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As October came to a close, the CJAM team arranged a successful visit to JCB’s site in Uttoxeter for Materials Handling Engineers Association (MHEA) members. Some 20 people attended the tour, which was followed by the MHEA Annual General Meeting at the nearby Health House Conference Centre.
CJ Association Management has given a shot in the arm to the online presence of the European Association for Communication in Healthcare, or EACH, with the launch of a brand new website for the healthcare networking organisation.
Award-winning marketing agency CJAM has been shortlisted for an Essex Business Excellence Awards ‘Excellence in Marketing’ award for the second year running. The company won the award in 2013 as well as scooping the 2013 Colchester Business Awards ‘Excellence in marketing award’. Managing Director Christine Joyce was also shortlisted for the ‘Business Woman of the…
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The latest Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Small Business Index shows a growing skills shortage in the workplace. Now identified as a significant barrier to growth for small firms, almost one third (29.9%) of those surveyed report skills shortages as hampering growth, with construction and computer services particularly hard hit.To address this increasingly significant issue…
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Part-Time Accounts Position Are you an experienced, number cruncher? If so, and you’d like to share our success by becoming part of a vibrant, award winning marketing and association management team, then we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you. CJAM Group is a rapidly expanding marketing services and association management company, and thanks to a…
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CJAM was instrumental in delivering the recent Bulk2014 conference on behalf of the Materials Handling Engineers Association (MHEA), which saw more than 80 bulk handling industry leaders gather for another successful turnout at the sector’s premier professional networking event.
How many of us have seen runners toiling in a marathon and fancied giving it a go? And how many of us have then done anything about it? Well CJAM’s Lisa Dalton did, recently taking part in and, more importantly, completing her first one in the Halstead and Essex Marathon!
The big hot button issue at the moment for many businesses is how to create a lot of marketing buzz around their products without spending a fortune. In these tight economic times, we are scrupulous about where we spend our money, and we want to make sure we are getting the most value for it.…
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is contacting its members to warn them about the scale of reference fraud directed at small businesses. The FSB and BBC1′s Fake Britain cooperated on a survey of 1,800 small firms, which found nearly one in five (17%) had discovered candidates with fraudulent references.
A common question we ask all of our customers when starting a marketing plan is ‘what does you customer data say?’ This gives us varied responses – from ‘we don’t have any’ to very precise and confident answers. Unfortunately the latter are quite rare, and often collecting market data is one of the first things…
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What do you tell your customers in your advertising? Do you tell them facts, figures and statements or do you build a story around your brand?
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As the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) 40th anniversary conference in Manchester comes to a close, the spotlight is firmly on the small business talent of the future. Panellists including Hushpreet Dhaliwal CEO of the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) discussed the FSB’s NexGen programme, mentoring, finance and skills with an audience…
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With expertise across a wide range of marketing platforms, we certainly know how to make an impact. And if proof of this was needed, then you don’t need to look any further than the hard-hitting and highly targeted media coverage we’ve helped deliver for one of our clients, TyreSafe, in the last week.
We’re thrilled to have recently delivered a series of successful high-profile launch events for one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers.
2014 is set to be a record-breaking year for award winning association management company, CJ Association Management (CJAM), following three new account wins for the business in January alone.
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Are you an experienced, professional administrator? If so, and you’d like to share our success by becoming part of a vibrant, award winning marketing team, then we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you.
If you are expanding your business, you need as much information and support as you can have to ensure your success with the least amount of stress.
Sourcing funding for your business doesn’t have to be another difficult challenge for small business leaders. Micro loans are normally associated with third world and developing countries, with crowd-sourced funding, through organisations such as Kiva, made available for individuals who not normally would qualify for bank loans to set up their own business initiatives.
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The UK’s first ever Small Business Saturday takes place this Saturday, 7th December 2013. Started in the US by American Express in 2010, the tradition is a means of encouraging people to shop in local, independent businesses across the country. The UK campaign has been delivered entirely by individuals and organisations who have given their…
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Some 63% of entrepreneurs plan to pass their business on to a family member, nearly half plan to give their business to their children, and one in ten plan to hand over to their spouse, according to new research from asset management company Close Brothers. The findings vary between different sectors and business types, with…
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CJAM has just launched a brand new campaign for TyreSafe – together with young driver insurer ingenie – to help encourage young drivers to take better care of their tyres. Having commissioned a survey into young drivers’ attitudes to tyre maintenance, we discovered that there’s an alarming lack of maintenance taking place and what’s more,…
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CJAM has just been shortlisted for two awards at the Colchester Business Awards for the second year running. We are shortlisted in the ‘Excellence in Marketing’ category while our Managing Director, Christine Joyce, is in with a chance of winning ‘Business Woman of the Year’. The news follows our recent success at the 2013 Essex…
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So, how can a marketing agency help me grow? And just what does a marketing agency do, anyway? These are often among the first questions we hear from business owners who are keen to understand how marketing can take their company to the next level.
CJAM Group, a rapidly expanding marketing services and association management company is seeking a part-time marketing and communications executive to join its team.
Video viewers are more likely to click through to a brand’s website from their smartphone or tablet than on desktop or through their laptop, according to research conducted by Unruly, while the average number of click through-rates have tripled through mobile campaigns in the last year.
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows the UK’s small business owners are losing around 12 days a year keeping on top of their tax administration costing them half a billion pounds per year.
Confidence among small and medium-sized businesses stands at its highest level for three years, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The Federation’s Confidence Index, which measures responses from 2,000 owner managers on a quarterly basis, found that four in ten had experienced increased revenues during the previous three months, and that confidence was improving…
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Colchester-based marketing agency CJAM Group has won the 2013 Essex Business Excellence Awards ‘Excellence in Marketing’ award in the ‘Small company’ category. The award recognised the outstanding results achieved by the company for its clients, and in particular for its work in managing high profile, nationwide marketing campaigns for a tyre safety client. The award…
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Men are more likely to take a risk in order to fulfil their professional ambitions and grow their businesses more quickly, according to research from Women Outside the Box (WOTB), an annual festival celebrating female entrepreneurship. Women, on the other hand, are more risk-averse, according to the study, meaning they are more likely to hold…
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With Tokyo confirmed as the host of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Mayor of London Boris Johnson is urging SMEs to get involved and sell to the Japanese city, reports Real Business. Speaking today in Canary Wharf, Johnson told 500 London-based small businesses they should use their skills, expertise and experience of the 2012…
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Telematics-based or ‘black box’ car insurance could become the norm for young drivers within two years, says the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM). The ‘black boxes’ are typically placed inside a dashboard and use GPS and motion sensors to monitor factors such as speed, acceleration and braking, as well as recording the times when the…
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Correct tyre pressures are critical to road safety. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting the Tyre Safety Month 2013 campaign. We’ve managed the marketing of the annual campaign for more than five years, creating a dynamic campaign story and colourful, informative marketing materials to engage with motorists. Each year the campaign gets bigger and…
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CJAM has just produced a compelling new ‘Check your pressure’ song for tyre safety organisation TyreSafe. The song, complete with a video, is being posted to TyreSafe’s YouTube channel today and is intended to help raise awareness of the importance of correct tyre pressure among motorists.
CJAM held a packed event to help raise awareness of Kennedy Montessori School’s bid to create a state-funded Montessori primary school in Colchester. Held at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, the ‘open day’ event provided an exciting opportunity for parents of prospective pupils to learn more about the benefits of Montessori education.
Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive to have an impact. Whatever the size of your budget, we’re here to help. And we’re well practised in achieving great things on a shoestring. All you need to do is tell us how you’d like marketing to help achieve your objectives, and if you don’t know, that’s fine…
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With news this month that UK Prime Minister David Cameron name-checked a ‘fake’ account in a tweet, it’s clear that not even world leaders are immune to Twitter blunders. Earlier this year, disgruntled employees at HMV took over the company’s Twitter stream and used it to voice their concerns about redundancy issues, causing a social…
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You can’t underestimate the power of a good story. A well told story can really grab the attention of your audience, capturing their imagination and influencing their perceptions.
Large corporates have easier access to finance and traditionally, small businesses have been the predominant focus of government policy. Although encouraging steps continue to be taken by government to address this, we find it is mid-market firms which are providing a disproportionately large contribution to GDP and that these firms require more support to reach…
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The CJAM team is gearing up for the messiest race of them all: the Colour 5k. This unique race will see us getting sprayed with colour powder every kilometre until we’re all the colours of the rainbow! We’re doing this in support of our client, Headway Essex, a brilliant charity that cares for people who’ve…
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More than 50% of UK organisations across private and public sectors are failing to comply with the EU Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications by not being clear enough with web visitors about cookies, new research from KPMG reveals. This figure has dropped from 80% in 2012, but still represents a fairly poor response to the…
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The CJAM team has played a central role in launching the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) new ‘Responsible Retailer’ initiative. The new programme will help garages and tyre retailers across the UK to manage their tyre disposal in line with industry guidelines. Importantly, it will also help them to promote their improved environmental credentials to consumers.
CJAM is helping to raise awareness of a bid to create a state-funded Montessori school for primary school children in Colchester. The team is busy organising an ‘open day’ style event for parents of prospective pupils, which will be held on 10th July 2013 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
The famous Goodwood Festival of Speed will be in celebratory mode this year as it marks a number of automotive and motorsport anniversaries, as well as 20 years of the event itself. Taking place 11th-14th July 2013, this year’s show will be an action-packed extravaganza, complete with a fly-past by the Red Arrows.
Women on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) charity has begun its fundraising year in style by pledging £15,000 to support The Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund (PCRF). The first £5,000 was presented at the charity’s annual party, recently attended by more than 200 motor industry guests.
Parents aren’t getting the advice they need to select and fit the safest car seats for their children, a new investigation by Which? reveals.
CJAM Group’s Managing Director, Christine Joyce, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Essex Business Awards 2013 ‘Business Woman of the Year’ award. The awards will be held at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend on 10th May 2013.
Local marketing agency CJAM Group is sponsoring Witham-based Josh Brand in the 2013 London Marathon. Brand will be running in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS), a charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for young deaf people. The team is delighted to be sponsoring Brand as he undertakes the world famous…
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CJAM is the only marketing agency in Essex to be shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Direct marketing, under 30 staff’ category of the prestigious Recommended Agency Register (RAR) 2013 Awards. Having become an approved member of RAR in 2012, CJAM was selected as a finalist for this year’s awards following a series of strong…
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We’re hearing today that the UK has signed up to an EU directive requiring fuel suppliers to dilute petrol with environmentally-friendly alternatives. A new petrol, made from 10% ethanol (derived from corn), will arrive at fuel pumps later this year. Known as E10, the new fuel will be available alongside standard petrol, reports The Telegraph.
Twitter’s new video app, Vine, allows users to capture, edit and share six-second looping videos. The video can then be embedded directly into a company’s Twitter stream and shared with its social network. It’s free to download and currently available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. So, will social media’s latest newcomer be a hit…
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Choosing a marketing agency to promote your business can be daunting. With a broad spectrum of agencies across the UK offering diverse skills, expertise and industry sector experience, navigating your way to the agency that’s right for you can be challenging.
Motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists can now gain an insight into the UK’s accident hotspots by means of an interactive map. Developed by Osbornes Solicitors, the map plots accidents on the country’s roads by using information provided by the general public as well as government statistics. In order to help improve road safety, motorists are being…
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As the world’s most famous car show gets underway in Geneva, we reflect on just what it takes to create a show-stopping event. Our team’s event management experience spans product launches, conferences and industry briefings, as well as annual dinners and business trips abroad.
Google has just launched a new campaign to help 30,000 of Britain’s smallest charities boost their fundraising through online tools and the internet. Established in partnership with the Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust, the ‘Grow Your Charity Online’ initiative will provide free training and tools for smaller charities across the country, reports The Guardian. It…
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Car manufacturers are investigating how technology found in smartphones can change the way we use our cars. We were interested to read that this could mean ‘mobile app’ style features appearing on car dashboards, from parking space finders to coupons for restaurants, or directions that pop up on the windscreen. This would all rely on…
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Growing Colchester-based marketing agency CJAM Group is moving to new, larger premises in White Colne, following a successful first three years in business. The company, which was recognised as a finalist at the 2012 Colchester Business Awards and is listed on the Recommended Agencies Register, has grown by 120% since its inception in 2009, winning …
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Making use of good animations in digital marketing is a great way to boost SEO and engage customers. Whether animations are informative, corporate or promotional, it’s fair to say that they’re becoming increasingly popular in digital marketing.
Social media is an indispensable channel to communicate with customers and stakeholders, and used effectively, can help generate sales enquiries, raise your profile and establish strong relationships with existing customers. With many social media predictions circulating for the New Year, our resident social media expert Courtney adds her own to the mix.
CJAM is supporting the automotive industry charity BEN this Christmas via its colourful ‘Peas on earth’ Christmas cards. The team opted to buy all its Christmas cards from a firm donating 5p of every card to BEN. As the UK’s only dedicated charity for people who work or have worked in the automotive and related…
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Two adventurers are driving from Cape Town to London in a Fiat Panda to raise funds for Farm Africa, a charity tackling acute hunger in East Africa. Phil Young and Paul Brace will drive the Panda 1,000 miles a day in what could be considered the ultimate automotive challenge in a reasonably priced car! The…
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Female motorists are set to outnumber their male counterparts on the road, the RAC Foundation has revealed. There has been a dramatic narrowing of the gender gap on the roads since the mid-1990s, it claims. Women drivers in the US have already overtaken men, and it seems the UK is likely to follow this pattern…
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The UK could deliver up to £26bn GDP growth by better engaging its employees, a new report from the Engage for Success task force reveals. CEOs from across the UK came together earlier this month to call for every leader and manager in the economy to help tackle the UK’s employee engagement deficit by inspiring…
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The future burns bright for businesses in Colchester. This was the message that came across loud and clear at this year’s Colchester Business Awards. The vibrant event celebrated the best of the historic town’s business men and women, businesses and charities. The CJAM team were delighted to take part in the evening and thrilled to…
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We were interested to learn that small charities are leading the way when it comes to fundraising online. There are more than 220,000 charities registered in the UK today, all working hard to raise those all important donations. However, significant differences were recorded in a survey of 500 UK charities conducted for Everyclick’s Digital Giving Review.
CJAM has stepped up its digital marketing activities for leading tyre safety organisation TyreSafe with the launch of a new Facebook app, a new part-worn tyres video and a new corporate video . The app, introduced to coincide with this year’s Tyre Safety Month campaign, invites Facebook users to ‘take a pledge’ to check their…
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This year’s Tyre Safety Month is set to be bigger and better than ever before, with the CJAM team in full flow, raising awareness of the annual campaign through multiple PR and marketing channels. The theme of this year’s campaign, which aims to prompt motorists around the country into taking action on tyre safety, is…
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CJAM has propelled its client TyreSafe to a top speaking slot on Radio 4’s popular ‘You and yours’ show. Speaking with presenter Peter White on the subject of part-worn tyres, TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson explained the dangers arising from driving on part-worn tyres, while highlighting that many of the 4m used tyres sold in the…
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CJAM has produced a dynamic new safety video for leading tyre safety organisation TyreSafe to help advise businesses on the importance of correctly inflated tyres. The video, shot on location at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, clearly communicates the fundamental reasons why business fleets should prioritise tyre maintenance, highlighting both the safety and fuel economy aspects.…
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Defining your target market is key to ensuring that the right message about your products and services reaches the right people. Making assumptions in this scenario is dangerous. We undertake in-depth research on behalf of our clients to ensure that we fully understand a) who their audiences are and b) what motivates these audiences. It’s…
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We heard this week that 76% of UK motorists believe they would re-pass the practical driving test first time, although less than half would be confident about passing the driving theory test. A further 65% confessed to not being as familiar with the Highway Code as they were when they originally took the test, a…
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Professionals from all sectors are often called upon to speak at events. While it can be intimidating, public speaking is a highly valuable skill to possess, and those who learn to leverage it effectively will often establish themselves as experts or thought leaders, which in turn helps to generate new business leads and raise the…
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Raising funds for charity via iPads has hit the news pages again this summer as Fundraising Initiatives launched its new mobile-optimised, face-to-face fundraising solution to a packed audience of third sector professionals at the National Convention 2012. More than 2,000 delegates gathered to hear the latest in best practice techniques, with raising funds through iPads…
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Car dealers and independent garages alike may be experiencing a dramatic drop in internet traffic as a result of changes made by Google to the way it ranks websites. The internet giant now rewards content-rich and regularly updated sites, propelling informative sites with new, bespoke information up the rankings, while static sites flounder further down…
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The third sector not only provides services and harnesses voluntary action, but also employs a growing number of people. There is growing interest, from government and elsewhere, in the contribution that voluntary organisations make to society and communities – and this includes their contribution to paid employment. New TSRC research has been examining this contribution,…
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A cutting-edge digital animation designed by CJAM is being used to launch a high tech iPhone app for architects. The dynamic animation will provide top UK architects with a strong, colourful introduction to 3DOn’s revolutionary augmented reality technology app. The animation is one of a number of video projects currently being undertaken by CJAM to…
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Monitoring social media campaigns is vital to managing reputation and gaining meaningful business and brand insights. How best to measure the value of these campaigns is a hotly debated subject among PR and marketing professionals, particularly when it comes to securing support from senior management. Defining clear business and marketing objectives is therefore essential, as…
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Marketers throughout the UK are focusing their attention on the power of email marketing as they review their direct marketing budgets following Royal Mail’s shock price hikes. While many businesses were left reeling from the news of the increased cost of First Class stamps, we noticed an increase in the number of enquiries from charitable…
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We heard this week that BMW plans to invest £250m in its UK factories over the next three years. This is additional to the £500m of investment already confirmed by the manufacturer in June 2011, and reinforces the trend in global carmakers growing their British manufacturing operations. Firms including Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Toyota…
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Creating interesting, relevant and audience-specific content is now fundamental to a successful marketing campaign. Gone are the days when the world’s biggest brands could simply trumpet their sponsorship through standard ads or strategically placed logos. Now, brands are expected to participate in a social conversation and really interact with their customers and stakeholders. As the…
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With the Financial Times announcing that it has reached more than 1m Google+ followers, the social media network from Google has regained some much needed positive coverage. The FT has laid claim to the title of the network’s ‘fastest growing newspaper brand’ and is a strong Google+ advocate. This is all good news for Google,…
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A brand is a company’s face to the world. Developing and maintaining the optimum brand image is fundamental to achieving a positive relationship with customers, and ultimately defines how an organisation is perceived by all its stakeholders. Creating a recognisable brand also acts as a company’s promise to adhere to a set of principles or…
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With thousands of businesses all vying for media attention, both in print and online, standing out from the crowd has never been more important. As PR and marketing agencies jostle to project their respective clients into the limelight, those that succeed will be those with a strategic, targeted approach.
A growing number of companies are taking advantage of the high level of consumer engagement with videos and animations to boost interaction with customers and accelerate sales. Four out of five internet users in the UK watch video over the web every month according to Comscore, while Forrester Research reports that video is 53 times…
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The EU Cookie Law deadline of May 26th is fast approaching, by which time all websites must conform to the EU Cookie Law directive. As you may know, cookies are small files stored on a user’s computer by the browser when they visit a website, and can be used to log pages visited or track…
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Twitter has come under the spotlight this week, with marketers insisting that the social media giant must work harder to prove its worth to companies if it wants to convince more UK brands to advertise via the platform. Despite 140 companies having advertised in the first year since Twitter established its UK office, marketers argue…
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Are you confused about which marketing will work best for your business? Many of our clients approach us for advice on which marketing disciplines will best support their business objectives, however, one theme is common throughout: the importance of cost-effectiveness. Companies are keeping a tight watch on marketing budgets and rightly so. We are strong…
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Charities are increasingly embracing social media as a means of reaching out to new and existing donors. While UK charity shops are experiencing record profits, with reported takings up £34m year on year , more traditional fundraising methods have typically suffered during the recession, leading charitable organisations to seek alternative methods of raising money. The…
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With new labels set to appear on tyres across Europe from 1st November 2012, CJAM has been busy creating a bank of engaging educational materials to help motorists get to grips with the new information on display. The tyre labels will feature three key measures, including wet braking performance, fuel efficiency and noise emission characteristics.…
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The latest awareness campaign from tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has achieved high profile media coverage thanks to CJAM Group. Coverage of TyreSafe’s campaign to expose the hidden dangers of part worn tyres has appeared in this week’s Auto Express, the UK’s top selling consumer motoring magazine, following an integrated PR and marketing push from the…
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CJAM Group is delighted to welcome a new ‘apprentice’ to the team. Courtney Hicks joins as marketing assistant, following a successful internship during which she impressed us with her enthusiasm, drive and impeccable knowledge of social media! Courtney is already fully involved and up to speed with our latest client campaigns, and will focus primarily…
DetailsForward-looking marketers throughout the UK are focusing their attention on the power of email marketing as they review their direct marketing budgets following Royal Mail’s shock price hikes. While many businesses were left reeling from the news of the forthcoming increase in the cost of First Class stamps, we have already noticed an increase in…
DetailsThe CJAM Group based in White Colne near Colchester, is in the ‘market’ for an experienced marketing professional who has a real passion for social media. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic organisation. We have some very exciting plans for the business and our clients and the successful…
DetailsIt’s coming! The week for you to make a big difference! For one week in May, people all over Essex will be making a difference to survivors of brain injury, their families and carers. Every day more than 2,500 people in the UK suffer a brain injury. It can happen to anyone, anywhere at any…
DetailsThe BBC announced recently that the number of UK businesses planning to increase their spending on marketing has risen sharply from last year, a survey suggests. A net proportion of 38.5% of businesses intend to raise their marketing budgets this year, according to a survey of more than 2,000 firms carried out by research group…
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The CJAM group team get asked lots of questions about QR codes; what, where, when and sometimes why use QR codes. What…. A Quick Response code (QR code) is a 2 two-dimensional code, similar to a bar code. Unlike a bar code which represents data horizontally a QR code shows data both vertically and horizontally. This data…
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Choosing which digital marketing channel to use for a campaign and blending the perfect mix of channels can make all the difference between campaign success or failure. The new media revolution is taking place and it cannot be ignored but it is a challenge to choose the best route to use to get your message across. SEO,…
DetailsA new look website has been launched offering a lifeline to organisations looking to grow their business. The CJAM Group based in Colchester, Essex, has unveiled www.cjamgroup.co.uk to showcase their marketing expertise which has helped many businesses, charities and national organisations expand over the last four years.
DetailsEssex based marketing agency CJAM Group helped secure a major television feature for one of its automotive clients on BBC TV’s the One Show. The show is BBC One’s flagship magazine programme, broadcasting to an audience of around 5 million viewers every weekday evening, providing significant prime-time exposure for those featured.
DetailsThe ‘stay safe & switch to winter tyres’ press release for Tyresafe has been used as an advertising feature in the Braintree and Witham Times. It is important for TyreSafe to have national and local coverage to highlight the importance of winter tyres. The advertising feature focuses on urging motorists to ‘warm’ to winter weather…
DetailsEach year we use our expertise in marketing and business support services to help a worthy local charity. We have nominated Headway Essex as our chosen charity for 2012