July Cornerstone Cycle Challenge
Launch event in the Duthie Park, Aberdeen for the Cornerstone Cycle Challenge, sponsored by Talisman Energy (UK) Limited and event managed by
Mearns & Gill.

June  MEARNS & GILL EXPANDS INTEREST IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

New opportunities in increased integration of services

Mearns & Gill, the Aberdeen-based integrated marketing communications consultancy, is going for further growth with an increased interest in public relations following the acquisition of the majority stake held by its joint venture partner, Barkers Scotland, in Barker Mearns & Gill Public Relations.

The PR consultancy is now wholly-owned by Mearns & Gill with which it shares offices at 7 Carden Place. Dick Mutch continues to head up the PR division as its Managing Director.

"The acquisition is a great opportunity for even closer integration of public relations and the wide range of marketing communications services already provided to numerous shared clients, and to develop this relationship in new areas," said Alan Mearns, Managing Director of Mearns & Gill.

"Developing the business on our established design and advertising activities, we’ve built a strong reputation in recent years in areas such as digital media and event management. Acquiring the experienced PR team is another significant dimension in our continuing growth enabling us to provide seamless and integrated communications solutions for our expanding client portfolio."

"In addition, our positive relationship with Barkers in the central belt means that both companies will continue to collaborate on projects as and when appropriate."

June  Acergy return to Moscow

Mearns & Gill will be in Moscow from 23-27 June 2008 with Acergy at the 12th International Exhibition, NEFTEGAZ. Acergy are going with Innovation Norway and Mearns & Gill have designed the stand and graphic panels.

In 2006 the Exhibition was attended by oil and gas operators from 35 countries, with national exhibit areas being arranged by companies from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, China, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, the United States of America, Finland, France, Japan.

June  Aberdeen Performing Arts

Brand development and marketing

Mearns & Gill designed all branding for Aberdeen Performing Arts’ three venues; HMT, the Music Hall and The Lemon Tree and incorporated that within all advertising, signage, staff newsletter and 'Friends' brochure. A recent 'What's On' brochure has been named the best venue showguide of 2007 beating off competition from across the UK, at the Encore Theatre Awards.

June  Palace Hotel

Redevelopment of website

The Palace Hotel appointed Mearns & Gill to create a more sophisticated and contemporary website to appeal to both the leisure and corporate market. As well as the site design, Mearns & Gill built a full content management system and commissioned and directed photography for this project.

June  Johnston Carmichael

Exhibition Unit Livery

Mearns & Gill designed all internal and external livery for Johnston Carmichael’s Exhibition Unit. The challenge was to make the graphics as eye catching but informative as possible, keeping to the brand guidelines.

May  aspc

Member Firm Evenings

Mearns & Gill was commissioned to project manage the delivery of a series of evenings for Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre’s member firms of solicitors. A number of key, and important messages had to be conveyed, and Mearns & Gill conceived, wrote, filmed and edited – in-house – a production which clearly, succinctly and imaginatively fulfilled this brief. We also assisted with the event management of the four highly successful evenings.

May  Tinto Architecture

Brand development and marketing

Tinto Architecture required the services of a leading creative agency to develop their existing brand, website and corporate literature.

A series of digital illustrations using various software packages including 3D StudioMax, allowed M&G to establish a strong and dynamic visual presence for Tinto Architecture. Clean, geometric abstract imagery based on architectural shapes and forms, helped to evoke mood and a sense of drama and scale – alongside the sense of constant evolution through the multitude of angles and perspectives made available by the utilization of this 3D modeling software.

"From our initial meeting through to delivery not only were we listened to, but also fully understood. The solutions Mearns & Gill provided have exceeded our expectations and as such, we are genuinely delighted with our updated branding, website and brochure. We look forward to a long and healthy working relationship with Mearns & Gill." Richard Tinto, Director, Tinto Architecture.

April  LFF Group

Technical Brochure Design

Mearns & Gill was commissioned by new client, the LFF Group to design and produce technical folders and inserts for their Kazakhstan operation. A new website is also under construction and will be complete soon.

March  Arts & Business Scotland

Event Management

Mearns & Gill is working with Arts and Business Scotland to event manage the 2008 Arts & Business Awards, due to be held in Aberdeen on 21 October. This involves co-ordinating the filming of the award sponsors, assisting in the stage-set design and layout plans, public relations support and support on the evening itself.