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latest news <p class="heading">Visit Anglesey direct mail tender won by the Carrier Group</p> <p><img src="images/news/anglesey.jpg" alt="Isle of Anglesey County Council" width="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />The Carrier Group are pleased to have been appointed by Visit Anglesey to conduct their 2011 summer direct mail. The project includes, copy, print, design, data supply and direct mailing. The mailer will be landing on doorsteps week commencing the 16th May. Respondents will be sent the 2011 copy of the Visit Anglesey guide and also be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win an Ipad.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-GB/home-1.aspx">Visit Anglesey</a> </p> <p class="heading">Substantial savings by outsourcing for Quality Cottages</p> <p><img src="images/news/news-qualitycottages.png" alt="Quality Cottages" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Quality Cottages, based in Cerbid, Haverfordwest is a family run cottage agency with more than 30 years experience. Their portfolio boasts over 300 high quality self catering holiday cottages throughout Wales. The 2011 brochure is teaming with everything from 1 bedroom romantic retreats to 8 bedroom cottages for the family reunion.</p> <p>Quality Cottages are the latest client to take advantage of the substantial postage discounts by outsourcing to The Carrier Group. Direct Mail is one of the largest elements of Quality Cottages marketing and as with any marketing budget, it is always under review for efficiency and value for money. Following discussions in December, The Carrier Group have achieved a yearly saving for Quality Cottages in excess of £10,000 against what they paid in postage alone.</p> <p>The first direct mail was despatched at the beginning of February and has already shown positive results. We are delighted to be working with Quality Cottages and look forward to developing the relationship further with Leonard, Richard, Tim and the rest of the team.</p> <p><a href="http://www.qualitycottages.co.uk">www.qualitycottages.co.uk</a> - 0800 007 5299</p> <p class="heading">Does your business have a promotional App?</p> <p><img src="images/news/app-istore.gif" alt="iStore App for your brochure" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Teaming up with Resort Marketing, who have vast experience in electronic publishing, we are able to supply you with an APP for your brochure. All we need is your brochure pdf. We will ensure that all urls and email addresses become &lsquo;live links&rsquo;. For a relatively small additional charge we can also make telephone numbers &lsquo;live links&rsquo;. </p> <p>Please contact Ali at <a href="mailto:ali@thecarriergroup.co.uk">ali@thecarriergroup.co.uk</a> or your account manager if an existing customer. </p> <p class="heading">Online Shopping</p> <p><img src="images/news/internet-retailing-exhibiti.gif" alt="Internet Retailing Exhibition" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />We are exhibiting at the <a href="http://www.internetretailingexpo.com/">Internet Retailing Exhibition</a> being held at the NEC on March the 23rd and 24th.</p> <p> Come and talk to us about e-commerce sites, fulfilment and despatch and all your marketing needs to drive efficiencies and quality customer experiences ever higher.</p> <p> For further information please contact Becky on 01271 336 058 <a href="mailto:becky@carrierdirectmarketing.co.uk">becky@carrierdirectmarketing.co.uk</a>.</p> <p class="heading">Tourism Society Annual Conference 2010</p> <p><img src="images/news/news-tsoc.jpg" alt="Dawn Tomlin, E-Marketing Manager" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />The Carrier Group team enjoyed a very successful time at the Tourism Society Annual conference, which was held at Lords Cricket Ground 13th-14th June. </p> <p>A full programme of networking, educational seminars, debate and question and answer sessions was on offer to delegates. Members of the Carrier Group were on hand during the day, discussing direct marketing services and our range of online and digital marketing services. </p> <p>Pictured is E-Marketing Manager of Carter Communication Dawn Tomlin, who gave a very informative seminar on New Technology during The Carrier Group breakout session. </p> <p class="heading">BRADA Awards 2010</p> <p><img src="images/news/news-brada.jpg" alt="BRADA Awards 2010" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />The prestigious BRADA, (British Resorts and Destinations Association), conference took place on 22nd & 23rd June at Butlins in Skegness. The swish awards dinner was a delicious prelude to the main event; the eagerly awaited announcement of the winners of the 2010 awards for best brochure front cover and best website homepage. </p> <p>The Carrier Direct Marketing Award for <strong>best brochure front cover</strong> was won by Isles of Scilly, for their tranquil image of a boat set in a clear blue sea. In second place were Yorkshire Moors and Coast and equal second was Skegness and Mablethorpe. Third place was won by Visit Lincolnshire. </p> <p>The Carrier Direct Marketing Award for <strong>best website homepage</strong> was won by Great Yarmouth, for their colourful, informative and easy to navigate home page. Second place was won by Southport and third place by Blackpool. </p> <p>We would like to congratulate everyone who entered the awards this year on the incredibly high standard of entries, and look forward to next years event. </p> <p class="heading">Royal Mails Mailing House Scheme</p> <p><img src="images/news/rich-may-2010.jpg" alt="Richard Lewis" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Being accredited into Royal Mails Mailing House Scheme (RMMHS) gives customers the assurance that their mailing work is being handled by a company employing best practice, training and compliance. </p> <p>Warehouse Manager at Carrier Direct Marketing, Richard Lewis, recently underwent the training and examination that ensures the Barnstaple based firm can fly the flag as an accredited Royal Mail Mailing House Scheme member. In addition to quality mailing, the scheme also recognises environmental credentials as well as health and safety, both of which Carrier has impeachable compliance in the form of ISO14001 (Environment) and ISO18001 (Health &amp; Safety).</p> <p>Richard enthused: &quot;Based on principles of quality of service and quality of operation, we are very pleased to be delivering high standards for our customers&quot;.</p> <p class="heading">Cumbria Tourism Awards 2010</p> <p><a href="images/news/news-cta2010-large.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="Pictured from left to right, presenter Stuart Maconie, Nicky Holmes, Claire Hunt, and Colin Hill representing the Great North Swim event and Bob Carter, Managing Director of Carrier Direct Marketing."><img src="images/news/news-cta2010.jpg" alt="BCumbria Tourism Awards 2010" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" /></a>Winners, sponsors and guests were treated to a sparkling night of entertainment at the 2010 Cumbria Tourism Awards on 11th May at Rheged, Penrith</p> <p>The glamorous awards finale attracted 260 guests to celebrate Cumbria&rsquo;s awards for excellence in 15 tourism categories. The event was hosted by well known TV and radio presenter Stuart Maconie, who invigilated the evening&rsquo;s awards with great aplomb. The winners of each category were presented with stunning hand crafted glass awards by sponsors of the event.</p> <p>This year Carrier Direct Marketing were proud to sponsor the Tourism Event of the Year category, which was won by the British Gas Great North Swim event. In 2009 87% of the 6,000 attendees at the event were overseas visitors bringing an estimated &pound;1.5 million in tourism to Cumbria. </p> <p class="heading">The Carrier Group return from London after successful BOBI event. </p> <p><img src="images/news/nws-bobievent.jpg" alt="BoBI Event" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />The Carrier Group and subsidiary theUKexperience.com recently exhibited very successfully at The Best of Britain &amp; Ireland event in London.</p> <p>The Carrier Group led the way on trade days meeting with clients, prospects and industry partners and discussing their range of tourism related marketing services. Originally established in 1993 The Group now has representative offices in York and Durham, whilst the Barnstaple headquarters occupy 45,000 square feet of purpose built offices and warehousing for storage mailing, call centre and IT services. The Group consists of five tailored organisations which combine to provide one of the UK s leading suppliers of direct marketing services for the tourism and leisure industries. </p> <p>theUKexperience.com, a member of The Carrier Group, took up the reigns on consumer days, meeting and greeting the public for the second year running after a very successful inauguration to the event last year. A one stop site for free UK travel brochures, tourist guides, events, attractions and accommodation, theUKexperience.com is the ideal place to plan your next UK break. </p> <p>The Best of Britain &amp; Ireland event enjoyed phenomenal success in 2009, with visitor and exhibitor numbers on the increase. Although 2010 consumer visitor numbers were slightly disappointing theUKexperience.com has reported record numbers of entries into their online prize draw, to win a Premier Cottage short break for up to four people. </p> <p>The prize draw continues until June 20th. You can enter the competition online at <a href="http://www.theukexperience.com">www.theukexperience.com</a></p> <p class="heading"> <!-- IMAGE LINK GOES HERE --> Announcement of prize draw winner </p> <p><img src="images/news/news-ipod.jpg" alt="iPod touch" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Congratulations to Matthew Felgate of Cityscape maps, the lucky winner of our prize draw to win an 8gb iPOD TOUCH. The prize draw was open during the trade days of the Best of Britain &amp; Ireland event and the winning entry was picked by Frank Stone, of Stone Creative.</p> <p class="heading"> <!-- IMAGE LINK GOES HERE --> Tourism Society Annual Conference 2010 13th-15th June - Lords Cricket Ground, London </p> <p><img src="images/news/nws-tourismsoc.jpg" alt="The Tourism Society" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />The Carrier Group are delighted to announce their sponsorship of the 2010 Tourism Society Annual Conference. </p> <p>The conference will take place in the Nicolson Pavilion of the prestigious Lords Cricket Ground and promises to be an extremely informative event. Lively debate and educational breakout sessions will ensure a valuable and enjoyable day for all attendees. </p> <p>Members of The Carrier Group will be available throughout the day to discuss our range of direct and online marketing services.</p> <p class="heading"> <!-- IMAGE LINK GOES HERE --> New Client Xlibris </p> <p><img src="images/news/xlibris.jpg" alt="Xlibris" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Bloomington based publisher Xlibris is one of the latest clients to enjoy the benefits of Carrier Direct Marketing&rsquo;s substantial postal discounts. </p> <p>Xlibris&rsquo; comprehensive range of publishing and editorial services will be promoted in the UK via our brochure fulfilment service, offering information packs for authors. From black and white to full colour publishing Xlibris offers the ideal service for authors wishing to self publish. </p> <p class="heading">Ipswich joins Carrier Direct Brochurelink </p> <p><img src="images/news/visit-ipswich.jpg" alt="Visit Ipswich" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Ipswich Tourist Information Centre has recently joined Carrier Direct Marketing&rsquo;s Brochurelink Bulk service. We will be distributing their guide to other TIC&rsquo;s via our online and postal order form service. </p> <p>Samantha Astill, Business Development Manager of Carrier Direct Marketing commented, <em>&ldquo;We are delighted that Ipswich has opted to join this service, and very much look forward to working with them. We already have an extensive tourism client base in the East of England, and Ipswich further strengthens this foothold.&rdquo; </em></p> <p class="heading">New walking guide available on theUKexperience.com </p> <p><a href="http://theukexperience.com/scotland.php" target="_blank"><img src="images/news/active-caithness.jpg" alt="Active Catithness" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" border="0" align="right" /></a>Hot off the printing press the brand new 2010 Caithness &amp; Sutherland Walking Guide will be available on our tourism brochure portal theUKexperience.com. The festival which takes place 1st-8th May offers walking opportunities for everyone, from novice ramblers to the most seasoned walkers. <a href="http://theukexperience.com/scotland.php">Order yours now</a></p> <p class="heading">Carrier Direct Marketing undertake Southport Campaign </p> <p><img src="images/news/southport.jpg" alt="Southport" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Sefton Council have selected Carrier Direct Marketing to fulfil a direct mail campaign of their 2010 brochure. </p> <p>A new addition to our UK destinations portfolio of clients, Southport will benefit from our very cost effective fulfilment rates. </p> <p class="heading">Carlisle Tourism Partnership joins Carrier tourism client portfolio </p> <p><img src="images/news/carlisle.jpg" alt="Carlisle Tourism Partnership" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Carrier Direct Marketing&rsquo;s brochure link bulk and day to day fulfilment services have been selected by Carlisle Tourism Partnership to help streamline their 2010 brochure campaigns.</p> <p> Becky Ely, Customer Account Manger of Carrier Direct Marketing noted <em>&ldquo;Our bulk brochure order service for Tourist Information Centres has proved very popular. It&rsquo;s the ideal way to keep other TIC&rsquo;s up to date with new publications and our cost effective despatch options will ensure that Carlisle maximise exposure of their brochure within the tourism network.&rdquo; </em>.</p> <p class="heading">Isle of Scilly</p> <p><!-- IMAGE LINK GOES HERE --> Carrier Direct Marketing has recently undertaken daily brochure fulfilment and brochurelink bulk services for the Simply Scilly guide. A mere 28 miles off the Southwest tip of Britain, the Isle of Scilly offers stunning sandy beaches, picturesque scenery and a wealth of historic sites and attractions.</p> <p>Business Development Manager Alistair Bruce commented <em>&quot;It&rsquo;s a great pleasure to welcome Isle of Scilly on board. We look forward to contributing to the success of their 2010 brochure campaigns.&quot;</em></p> <p class="heading">Latest client creates a buzz in the office...</p> <p><img src="images/news/icn-beekeeping.jpg" alt="Latest client creates a buzz in the office..." width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" /> Modern Beekeeping is the latest client to request Carrier Direct Marketing&rsquo;s mail order service. A supplier of protective clothing, hives and other sundry equipment for beekeepers, Modern Beekeeping will provide our team with a unique opportunity to expand our knowledge of the Beekeeping world. In addition to despatching orders placed online, we will also be dealing with incoming sales enquiries for Modern Beekeeping.</p> <p>Sarah Laycock, Account Manager Carrier Direct Marketing commented <em>&quot;We are very excited about Modern Beekeeping joining our mail order client base. Over the years we have despatched all manner of items, from toys to toiletries, so we are extremely well versed in unusual pick and pack operations&quot;</em></p> <p class="heading">Heart of Kent brochure fulfilment</p> <p> <img src="images/news/icn-heartofkent.jpg" alt="Heart of Kent Brochure Fulfilment." width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Visit Heart of Kent have recently outsourced their brochure daily brochure fulfilment to Carrier Direct Marketing. Additionally we will also undertake Heart of Kent&rsquo;s bulk distribution to Tourist Information Centres via our Brochurelink Bulk service. </p> <p>Offering accommodation, places to visit and events in and around the region this ever popular guide is the ideal starting point when planning a short break in Kent.</p> <p class="heading">New Client: Isle of Wight</p> <p> <img src="images/news/icn-gowight.jpg" alt="New Client: Isle of Wight." width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Carrier Direct Marketing are delighted to have been appointed to fulfil Isle of Wight&rsquo;s brochure requests. We will provide dedicated brochure order lines, despatch consumer brochures and fulfil bulk Tourist Information Centre requests via our Brochurelink Bulk service.</p> <p> Business Development Manager Ali Bruce commented &quot;<em>Isle of Wight is one of many destinations who have decided to use the services of Carrier Direct Marketing this year. We are constantly assessing and streamlining our services in order to provide unrivalled solutions to our customers.&rdquo;</em>&quot;</p> <p class="heading">Norfolk Suffolk &amp; East of England Premier Cottages</p> <p><img src="images/news/norfolk-suffolk.jpg" alt="Norfolk Suffolk &amp; East of England Premier Cottages" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" /> Premier Norfolk, Suffolk &amp; East of England, part of the Premier Cottages Group have undertaken a winter and spring e-marketing campaign with Carrier Direct Marketing. Dawn Sims, our resident E-marketing Manager has created a stunning e-mail template offering winter availability in over 20 beautiful 4 and 5 star cottages.</p> <p> Ali Bruce, Business Development Manager for Carrier Direct Marketing says <em>&quot;We have been working alongside Premier Cottages for some time, and the recent series of email campaigns has produced fantastic results.</em>&quot;</p> <p class="heading">New Client: Channel Island Travel Service</p> <p> <img src="images/news/icn-channelislands.jpg" alt="Channel Islands Travel" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Channel Island Travel will be working with Carrier Direct Marketing to manage their brochure fulfilment for 2010. Incorporating jerseytravel.com, discoverguernsey.com, guernseytravel.com, discoverjersey.com CITS offers hoteliers and accommodation providers in the Channel Islands the perfect means to promote their availability and special offers.</p> <p class="heading">Sandy Cove Hotel prepares a warm Christmas welcome</p> <p><img src="images/news/sandy-cove.jpg" alt="Sandy Cove Hotel" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" /> North Devon&rsquo;s stunning Sandy Cove Hotel is preparing in style for the festive season with a brand new Christmas marketing campaign. </p> <p>Carrier Direct Marketing have recently conducted an extensive data cleaning exercise in preparation for a seasonal mailing to past and potential visitors to the hotel. With its breathtaking sea views, acres of picturesque grounds and private woodlands Sandy Cove could not be situated in a more spectacular position, and is the perfect Christmas retreat. </p> <p class="heading">Hotel Penzance prepares for the festive season</p> <p><img src="images/news/hotel-penzance.gif" alt="Hotel Penzance" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" /> Cornwall&rsquo;s chic Hotel Penzance is preparing for Christmas in style with a series of targeted seasonal e-mail campaigns to their customers and prospects. Working with Carrier Direct Marketing the Penzance marketing team have devised several stunning e-mail templates, crammed with special offers and festive treats. </p> <p>Converted from two Edwardian merchants' houses in the 1920&rsquo;s and set in wonderful Mediterranean style gardens, the boutique hotel boasts fabulous d&eacute;cor and a wealth of period features. Discerning guests will enjoy a restful stay, whilst enjoying the breathtaking local landscape.</p> <p> Carrier Direct Marketing&rsquo;s Senior Account Manager, Rachel Bater noted &quot;<em>We are seeing an increasing move towards targeted e-marketing campaigns amongst our accommodation clients this year. It&rsquo;s a highly cost effective and successful way to promote al special offers to a wide audience.</em>&quot;</p> <p class="heading">Alpine Elements</p> <p><img src="images/news/ski.jpg" alt="Alpine Elements" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Ski and Activity Holiday specialist Alpine Elements recently appointed Carrier Direct Marketing to undertake their brochure fulfilment. </p> <p>As a medium sized Tour Operator taking over 13,000 clients away each year &ndash; Alpine Elements needed a comprehensive fulfilment house to undertake their 2009/10 brochure requests. </p> <p class="heading">TMI Annual Convention</p> <p><img src="images/news/bob-carter-roger-platt.jpg" alt="Pictured is Carrier Direct Marketing's Managing Director Bob Carter with Roger Platt, President of TMI" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Members of The Carrier Group recently attended the two day Tourism Management Institute annual convention in Liverpool, of which we were delighted to be the main sponsors. The convention was an informative and educational event, encompassing interesting plenaries, motivational keynote speeches and several CPD opportunities. During the event Dawn Tomlin our e-Marketing Manager presented a well received workshop on E-mail Marketing: Improve Your Response Rates. </p> <p>Pictured is Carrier Direct Marketing's Managing Director Bob Carter with Roger Platt, President of TMI , who presented Bob with an award for his outstanding support to the TMI over the years. </p> <p class="heading">New Client - Kansas &amp; Oklahoma Travel &amp; Tourism</p> <p><img src="images/news/kansas-oklahoma-brochure.jpg" alt="Kansas &amp; Oklahoma" width="150" height="150" hspace="10" vspace="3" align="right" />Kansas &amp; Oklahoma Travel &amp; Tourism has recently commissioned Carrier Direct Marketing to undertake their brochure and literature fulfillment. Providing a wealth of information including travel guides, maps and visitor attractions, copies of which can all be ordered on their dedicated brochure request website www.travelksok.co.uk. </p> <p>Senior Account Manager of Carrier Direct Marketing, <a href="http://www.carrierdirectmarketing.co.uk/direct-marketing-team.htm">Rachel Bater</a> commented &ldquo;We are delighted to welcome Kansas &amp; Oklahoma as a client. This new account is one of many overseas travel and tourism boards that have joined us recently&rdquo;. </p> <p>&quot;Kansas &amp; Oklahoma Travel &amp; Tourism have recently appointed Carrier Direct Marketing to fulfil our mailing requirements. We have found their comprehensive fulfilment service to be efficient and cost effective together with a professional and helpful approach to our requirements enabling us to provide our clients with the information they have requested.&quot;<br /> Derek Mackenzie-Hook &ndash; Kansas &amp; Oklahoma PR &amp; Marketing Executive (UK &amp; Ireland).</p> <!-- InstanceEndEditable --></div> <div class="rhs"><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="rhs" --> <div id="rhs"><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/sub-news-links.lbi" --> <div class="bluebox"> <div class="blueboxtop"> <h4>Also in this section: </h4> <p><img src="images/arrow-grn-on-blue.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="http://www.cartercommunication.co.uk/brochures/CarrierDespatch" target="_blank">Download Latest Newsletter<br /> </a><img src="images/arrow-grn-on-blue.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="e-news-subscribe.htm">Subscribe to E-Newsletter <br /> </a><img src="images/arrow-grn-on-blue.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="news-archive.htm">News Archive </a><br /> &nbsp;</p> </div> </div><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/sub-news.lbi" --> <div class="grybox"> <div class="gryboxtop"> <h4>Previous Articles</h4> <p><strong>Sept 2008 </strong><strong>- Carrier Answers London Call </strong><br /> Carrier Direct Marketing has been appointed by the London Development Agency...<br> <img src="images/arrow-grn-on-gry.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="news-archive.htm#o">Read More</a></p> <p><strong>Aug 2008 - Carrier Direct Celebrate Trio of Awards</strong><br /> Carrier Direct Marketing was the proud recipient of three quality standard certificates from IMSM<br> <img src="images/arrow-grn-on-gry.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="news-archive.htm#m">Read More</a></p> <p><strong>May 2008 - In-Store Promotions</strong><br /> Alistair takes on a new role...<br> <img src="images/arrow-grn-on-gry.gif" alt="*" width="13" height="9" vspace="0" border="0" /><a href="news-archive.htm#l">Read More</a></p> </div> </div> <!-- #EndLibraryItem --><a href="download-brochure.htm" title="Download brochure"><img src="images/ctas/cta-brochure.gif" alt="NEW! 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