Planet Ink

Christmas and New Year Staff Holidays

2008-12-18T14:53:00.007Z

Planet Ink Limited will be closed for the festive holidays from 2pm on Friday, December 19 2008 and re-opening for business from 11am on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Email messages will be checked throughout the period.

For urgent inquiries, the team can be contacted by mobile: Gerry Cassidy 0798 543 9752, Derek Bryce 07887 483 627

The staff and management would like to wish all our friends and clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Publishing Expo 2009 - Meet the Team

2008-12-18T14:33:00.005Z

The senior executive and creative teams at Planet Ink Ltd will be in attendance at the Publishing Expo 2009 taking place at Olympia 2 in London on February 11th and 12th.

They will be available to meet clients old and new, and to answer where they can any questions relating to design for digital or design for print, and to introduce the services offered by the company.

To book a meeting in advance, simply contact us on 0141 248 5595 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk.

Powering Through the Work

2008-12-18T14:03:00.005Z

In what has been a pleasantly busy few weeks for Planet Ink Ltd the team has been working closely with ScottishPower on a series of publications across their business for both internal and external readerships.

We were called upon to help digitise a specialist newsletter for the company before an event in Glasgow.

We also created printed and digital editions of the comprehensive guide for contractors detailing health and safety and environmental requirements.

And of course were responsible for producing the latest editions of the staff newspaper, ScottishPower News, in both printed and digital formats.

To find out how Planet Ink Ltd can deliver these high standards for your company, get in touch today, on 0141 248 5595 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk.

Planet Ink Ltd. A member of PPA Scotland.

MS CONNECT ONLINE NOW

2008-12-18T13:55:00.004Z

Planet Ink Ltd is delighted to have digitised the latest edition of MS Connect on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland.

Designed by 39steps of Edinburgh, this is the second edition of the magazine to be published in digital format by Planet Ink Ltd, and runs to 20 pages.

Digitising magazines through Planet Ink Ltd is easy - opening up the publication online without the memory drag of old style PDFs clogging up PCs or Macs - and can help to dramatically slash both print and distribution costs.

Make it your New Year's resolution to see how Planet Ink Ltd can help your publication go digital.

MEDIA RELEASE: Planet Ink Ltd Joins PPA Scotland

2008-12-17T15:46:00.003Z

The Periodical Publishers Association Scotland today confirmed Planet Ink Limited as its newest member.

The association now boasts over 300 publishing companies among its membership, together producing more than 2500 consumer, business and professional magazines.

Part of its role is to maintain professional publishing standards to ensure a healthy, visible industry.

Shaun Milne, founding director of Planet Ink Limited, said: "We are delighted to have been accepted as full-members of PPA Scotland and look forward to the opportunities it will provide.

"Our team has been hugely grateful for the support and friendship of those within the association we have met already, and we look forward to playing a full and active role as members.

"In particular we hope to champion the cause of digital publishing and how it can be made to work with traditional print as well as promoting the best practices in publishing.

"We've already benefited from PPA Scotland through its fantastic awards events in the past two years and we look forward immensely to the challenges 2009 will bring as bona fide members."

Established in 1908 as The Society of Weekly Newspaper and Periodical Proprietors before undergoing various transformations, the PPA settled on its current form in August 1967, with a mission to promote and protect the interests of the industry.

Among its many initiatives is the highly acclaimed Scottish Schools Magazine Competition, open to every school in Scotland, now accepting entries until Friday, 24 April, 2009. It is aimed at encouraging pupils throughout Scotland to produce their own title to showcase their creative skills.

The current chairman of PPA Scotland is Fraser Allen of White Light Media, with Steven Craven of Craven Publishing the vice-chairman. Kathy Crawford is the association's business manager in Scotland. Details of PPA Scotland's aims and work can be found at www.ppa.co.uk

Gerry Cassidy, fellow founding director of Planet Ink Ltd, added: "We're thrilled to join the elite of Scottish publishing and look forward to promoting our work under the PPA Scotland seal of approval."

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Tel: 0141 248 5596
email: info@planetinkltd.co.uk
http://www.planetinkltd.co.uk

Interview: ecoforyou

2008-12-15T13:26:00.006Z

Founding director Shaun Milne was interviewed by respected lecturer Alex Lockwood, a specialist in environmental journalism, about Planet Ink Ltd's latest digital title ecoforyou and the decision to publish it as an online only title.

You can read the interview and learn more about the eco-friendly magazine over at Online Journalism Blog by clicking HERE.

ecoforyou Issue Two

2008-12-09T21:59:00.006Z

Planet Ink Ltd is delighted to announce the safe arrival of ecoforyou, issue two, the new free digital magazine about all things environmental.

We would encourage all our friends and colleagues to sign-up for future editions and to forward the link to anyone they think may be interested in reading it.

This month's bumper edition stretches to 40-pages of news, interviews and tips along with our great green gift guide for Christmas, special offers and competitions.

Don't forget to follow updates for ecoforyou by signing up to its Facebook Group and Twitter site too.

View ecoforyou for free here.

PPA Scotland Magazine Awards 2008

2008-11-28T11:36:00.004Z

Planet Ink Ltd was finalist at the PPA Scotland Magazine Awards in Glasgow last night, pipped at the post for Customer Magazine of the Year by Kwik-Fit Insurance who picked up the award for 'You're Covered' magazine.

Scottish Magazine of the Year went to 'Clash' by Dundee based Clash Music Group while Roger Taylor was named Columnist of the Year for The Scottish Farmer.

Taste Design of Edinburgh won Staff Magazine of the Year for 'Pulse', Think Scotland took Member Magazine of the Year for 'Tree News', while Best Online Presence went to The List.

Times Educational Supplement Scotland was awarded Business & Professional Magazine of the Year, Best Magazine - Small Publishing Company went to Fusion Flowers of Kippen, while the Beano 70th Anniversary won Sales Initiative of the Year for DC Thomson.

Publisher of the Year was John Innes of Think Scotland, Bunkered took Brand Development of the Year for PSP Publishing, while Best Magazine Design: Consumer went to The Big Issue Scotland and Best Magazine Design: Business and Professional was awarded to Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society for Think Scotland.

Other winners included Adam Forrest at The Big Issue Scotland (feature writer of the year: consumer); Katie MacIntosh at Holyrood (feature writer of the year: business and professional); Martin Dempster at Bunkered was named Editor of the Year Consumer and Connect Communications Rob Outram was named Editor of the Year: Business and Professional for CA Magazine.

Arlene Russo of Revamp, Glasgow, was also presented with a special commendation.

Planet Ink Ltd's founding director Shaun Milne said: "This year's PPA Scotland Magazine Awards showed that even in these tough economic times Scotland has some of the best design and publishing in the world, and we congratulate all those who won or were nominated.

"This is the second year we have been lucky enough to take part in the awards and we would like to thank PPA Scotland and business manager Kathy Crawford, in particular, for all their support and hard work in providing Scottish publishers a showcase to be proud of."

Hearts FC Launch Digital Catalogue With Planet Ink Ltd

2008-11-01T13:32:00.007Z

Heart of Midlothian Football Club today launched it's Official Merchandise 2008/09 e-catalogue available now at www.heartsfc.co.uk.

The catalogue, produced by the club's in-house design team directed by marketing manager Lawrence Broadie, features exclusive photography of players shot on location in Edinburgh.

A full print version is also available, allowing Hearts to target fans by post and online.

The web edition, digitised by Planet Ink Ltd, is just the latest innovation from the club online including its new store at Hearts Direct.

To see how Planet Ink Ltd can assist your retail needs, contact us on 0141 248 5595 or online by emailing shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk.

Planet Ink Ltd Shortlisted for Scottish Magazine Awards

2008-10-27T09:31:00.012Z

Planet Ink Ltd has been shortlisted in the prestigious Scottish Magazine Awards for the second year running.

Our team has been nominated by PPA Scotland for the Customer Magazine of the Year category alongside White Light Media who have two nominations, and Kwik-Fit Insurance.

Planet Ink Ltd's nomination is for its work creating the digital only Switch On magazine for Setanta Sports and transforming it into a Flash based interactive publication.

The category for Staff Magazine of the Year, won by Planet Ink Ltd last year, has been dominated this time around by Redhouse Lane Communications who have three nominations for its banking clients RBS and NatWest - who have been at the centre of the credit crunch storm.

Pulse from Taste Design is the final nominee in that category.

Shaun Milne, founding director of Planet Ink Ltd, said: "As a small, emerging company we are absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for the second year running, particularly when you look at the incredible talent and creativity on offer from all those companies shortlisted for the Scottish PPA Awards.

"Our debut year last time out was better than we could possibly have hoped for, and we look forward to another enjoyable event, whoever wins, and wish all those companies and individuals who have earned a place on the shortlist all the very best for the awards night on November 27."

MEDIA RELEASE: ecoforyou launches live today

2008-10-21T10:49:00.006+01:00

MEDIA RELEASE:

Click HERE to view Issue One of ecoforyou for FREE

FOR IMMEDIATE USE: Tuesday, Oct 21st, 2008

NEW digital only green lifestyle magazine ecoforyou is now available for FREE from website www.ecoforyou.co.uk

Issue One runs to 34 full colour pages and features eco news, features and tips on going green.

Among the interactive offerings available to readers is the chance to pick their own cover – selecting from four alternatives – and click-through advertising.

Video and other Flash animation, including scroll bars and slideshows, are used across the live digital magazine.

As well as being 100% carbon neutral, ecoforyou is also available in Text Only format compatible with screen readers, opening up its written contents to the blind and visually impaired.

Scottish Environment Minister Mike Russell has penned an exclusive piece for the title that also includes articles on the Energy Agency, ScottishPower, Heathrow Airport and the world’s first occupied carbon zero house.

Glasgow-based Eco publishers Planet Ink Ltd estimate the first edition will be mailed out to around 50,000 email addresses.

They are now accepting inquiries for advertising, sponsorship and editorial for Issue Two which will be available late November.

Preferred publishing partners YUDU Media – the multi-award winning digital platform - have sponsored the publishing cost of Issue One.

An ecoforyou page is also available via social networking site Facebook and updates for the magazine will be posted via Twitter and an associated blog available at ecoforyou.wordpress.com.

Co-Publisher Gerry Cassidy said: “We’ve already had scores of people trying to sign up for the mag before it was even available, thanks to all the fantastic coverage we received from the media and bloggers last week.

“We really hope readers will like what they see and sign-up for free to receive future editions and – importantly – send the ecoforyou link onto their friends, clients and colleagues to support the project.

“Everyone at ecoforyou would also like to thank all those who have been in touch with their advice and emails of support. We’re still wading our way through them trying to reply to them all to say thanks.”

Unlike traditional magazines, Planet Ink Ltd are relying on only web-based communities to help promote ecoforyou.

Co-Publisher Shaun Milne said: “We already know what the power of the web can achieve through communicating quickly, efficiently and socially.

“So this platform offers us the perfect opportunity to grow.

“The more people who hit the Share Me button to pass on the link, the more readers we hope will sign up every month to receive their free editions.

“As our community grows, so should the magazine, opening up a web-savvy community across the ages and demographics for advertisers and sponsors to target using Flash or video ads.

“We’re fast approaching Web 3.0 – the intelligent web – where content and how it is used and distributed will be key to its development, moving on from ability to simply inform online, to being able to do so better.

“Not only is ecoforyou doing away with traditions such as print and ink to become 100% carbon neutral, we hope it is also recycling the mould of how publishers can reach as many readers as possible by embracing the emerging technology available.”

NOTES FOR NEWSDESKS:

(1) ecoforyou is available by email or free link found at www.ecoforyou.co.uk.

(2) the publishers plan an estimated initial mail-out to 50,000 potential readers.

(3) ecoforyou is accepting inquiries for sponsorship, advertising and editorial inquiries on 0141 248 5595/6 or via info@ecoforyou.co.uk. A full rate-card is available.

(4) Planet Ink Ltd is an award-winning independent design, media and publishing house established in January 2006 by directors Shaun Milne and Gerry Cassidy.

(5) For further information call Shaun Milne on 0794 121 9061 or Gerry Cassidy on 07798 543 9752, or 0141 248 5595.

For further information please email info@ecoforyou.co.uk or visit www.planetinkltd.co.uk

MEDIA RELEASE: ecoforyou to launch October 21, 2008

2008-10-10T07:41:00.002+01:00

A NEW lifestyle magazine covering environmental news and features is to launch this month – but without a print edition.

Available in digital page-turn format the new magazine - ecoforyou - will be free to readers and circulated using web only distribution channels.

Publishers Planet Ink Ltd say the digital format, which can be used on both PCs and Macs, allows them to save on both natural resources and energy used in traditional printing.

It also allows ecoforyou to feature video content, audio, live links to stories and websites and animated Flash based advertising normally associated only with websites.

Content will include news, interviews, features and tips on going green, sustainable shopping and more, all set out in an innovative fully interactive format, hosted for Planet Ink Ltd on the YUDU Media digital platform.

The actual production process will also be fully offset – aiming to make it a 100% carbon neutral publication.

The Energy Agency, ScottishPower and Scottish Government are among the big names lined up as part of the maiden launch.

The first edition of ecoforyou is expected to go live on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and publish as a monthly.

In what could be an industry first, ecoforyou will rely upon the online community to spearhead its assault on the market through social networking.

A Facebook page and Twitter subscription site are up and running already, while a dedicated website hosting the free editions is also about to go live at www.ecoforyou.co.uk

Readers will be encouraged to use ‘Forward to a Friend’ buttons and post links to blogs or add content they enjoy to the likes of Delicious, Digg and Technorati among others.

Employers are also being invited to send ecoforyou to staff or clients for free as part of their company’s own corporate environmental responsibility.

Founding director Gerry Cassidy said: “We hope ecoforyou will appeal not only to individual readers who care about green issues but businesses, campaigners and industry leaders too.

“By making ecoforyou available online and for free, we are inviting people to use it as part of addressing their own commitment to encouraging a sustainable lifestyle.

“They can easily email ecoforyou to their clients, colleagues and workforce and retain their green credentials, without having to go to the additional expense of their own publication.”

“Many businesses would love to have their own green edge title but with today’s economic picture, environmental considerations are all too often the first to be axed.

“But in ecoforyou we believe we have a product not only to be proud of but one that is trailblazing a new era for publishing in general.”

Planet Ink Ltd also believes that the online only approach will prove popular with potential advertisers because of its full interactivity with readers.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: “One of the many great things about ecoforyou is the fact that it engages the reader in a way print titles can only dream of.

“They can play videos, click onto websites, scroll their way through articles, move photographs – even choose their favourite cover, making it an enjoyable experience.

“And we can also offer statistical packages detailing how many views an edition has had, how long people have lingered on a page or how many times a link has been clicked and so on.

“It’s like a half-way house between print and web. All the familiarity of turning pages with the interactivity and usability of the web – while being eco friendly."

“Call it publishing with a conscience – combining entertaining content and functionality to propel an important yet often maligned subject into the mainstream.”

Director Derek Bryce added: “Online ad revenues remain one of the few areas to have performed far better than print based advertising, with click through rates on page turn titles also reportedly higher.

“This gives added value to advertisers who can track the success of their ads or allow us to provide them with the background data, literally at the click of a button.”

Other functions will allow readers to burn to disc or memory stick, download offline versions for later viewing, bookmark, print, add notes or even search content.

ecoforbusiness ecoforlife ecoforyou

Launching October 21, 2008
www.ecoforyou.co.uk

NOTES FOR NEWSDESKS
(1) ecoforyou will be available via email or through a free link available at
www.ecoforyou.co.uk from October 21, 2008.
(2) the publishers plan for an estimated initial mail-out to 50,000 potential readers. Accurate readership figures will be made available in due course.
(3) ecoforyou is now accepting inquiries for both sponsorship and advertising opportunities on 0141 248 5595/6. A full rate-card is available.
(4) Planet Ink Ltd is an award-winning independent design, media and publishing house
based in Glasgow established in January 2006 by founding directors Shaun Milne and Gerry Cassidy.
(5) For further information call Shaun Milne on 0794 121 9061 or Gerry Cassidy on 07798 543 9752, or 0141 248 5595. Email info@planetinkltd.co.uk or visit www.planetinkltd.co.uk

Media release posted FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2008.

ENDS

MSS Scotland Connect With Planet Ink Ltd

2008-10-09T16:17:00.004+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd has just completed its first project for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland by converting their printed magazine into a digital title.

MS Connect, which is designed by Edinburgh based 39steps, is now available online after we were able to convert their hi-res PDFs on a same day service.

MSS Scotland are hosting a link to the new format on their webpage and inviting feedback from members.

Coming Soon....

2008-10-09T16:03:00.004+01:00

ecoforyou

The new online only magazine about eco living.

Launching October 21, 2008.

For advertising inquiries call 0141 248 5595/6.

Press: allmediascotland.com

2008-09-30T09:10:00.002+01:00

Founding director Shaun Milne writes about the potential for national newspapers to make the switch to digital, in today's edition of allmediascotland.com.

Read the article in full here.

ScottishPower News: Issue 21

2008-09-23T10:43:00.008+01:00

The latest ScottishPower News, the award winning staff newspaper designed and published by the team at Planet Ink Ltd, is out now.

New enhancements to the digital edition, such as animated advertisements and other features throughout, have been introduced for our client this month.

Planet Ink Ltd also project managed the printing and distribution of the printed edition across all of ScottishPower's required business networks.

To find out how we can help enhance your internal staff communications, contact the team today, by calling 0141 248 5596 or emailing info@planetinkltd.co.uk

Smooth Sailing with Cunard

2008-09-23T10:14:00.008+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd has successfully completed its first project for Yudu Media on behalf of their world famous client Cunard cruise line.

The company was commissioned to carry out Flash animation for the bespoke Cunard digital editions published by Yudu Media.

Planet Ink Ltd's multi-media unit were able to quickly deliver the necessary animations on time and budget, working from pre-supplied artwork.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "We were delighted to assist our friends at Yudu Media and are delighted they saw us as a first port of call for this particular project."

To find out how our team could help introduce Flash animation to your existing publications, then contact the team by phoning 0141 248 5596 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk.

ScottishPower News: Issue 20

2008-08-27T10:26:00.006+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd have completed the latest edition of ScottishPower News.

The latest issue - available as a newspaper and digital alternative - marks the second year of our award-winning partnership with Scottish Power.

It also follows last month's re-design of the current PPA Scotland Staff Magazine of the Year which introduced their new corporate branding.

To find out how our creative team can help your business transform its publications, contact us by emailing info@planetinkltd.co.uk or calling our team on 0141 248 5595/6

Planet Ink Ltd Scores with Clydesdale Bank Project

2008-08-20T11:18:00.006+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd are delighted to have carried out their first project for Clydesdale Bank as sub-contractor to The Sports Business.

Our creative team were behind the re-touching and backround treatments for the official Clydesdale Bank 'Captain's Photograph' used to kick off the new Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League campaign.

The images were taken by Scotland's largest independent photographic agency, the SNS Group.

The end results were used across Scotland's national newspapers including The Times, Scottish Sun, Daily Record, Scottish Daily Express, Daily Star Scotland and Scottish Daily Mail.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "The images were already of excellent quality, but as former newspaper journalists our team were able to add an extra dimension to them for their intended use, working to the instructions of The Sports Business and their client, Clydesdale Bank.

"It is just one of the many areas our team can help businesses get their marketing campaigns off to a winning start."

To find out more about our services, click on the digital brochure on our splash page, call us today on 0141 248 5595/6, or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk

Planet Ink Ltd - Bigger and Better

2008-07-30T12:46:00.006+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd have completed the expansion of their office facilities in Glasgow city centre today.

Based on the same prominent site in Union Street next to Glasgow Central Station, the expansion allows for the recruitment of more staff and creation of a new central production hub.

The project has been completed in time to welcome our newest recruit, Mari Reilly, who joins the company on Monday.

Mari, a graduate of Glasgow Metropolitan College, has been working closely with Planet Ink Ltd over the past few months developing our range of interactive and Flash based digital documents.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "Planet Ink Ltd is already an award winning company with an enviable reputation for fast paced, innovative publications that have really led the field in Scotland.

"By expanding the size of our operation we create not only a great working environment for the creative talents we have, but the increased capacity to handle more and more projects.

"We are particularly pleased to have captured the talents of Mari and look forward to her working with the existing team to add an extra dimension to the company as we look to offer our clients the best possible service.

"By investing in our core services, we are well placed to help other companies through these difficult times.

"The credit crunch means budgets have never been tighter, but with digital documents we can shrink the cost of delivering information packed publications by 70% or more on traditional print alternatives.

"And with environmental awareness also peaking, the chance to enhance green credentials at the same time in preparation for the potential tax breaks of the future that may bring, means the time to look at our digital solutions really is now."

NB: The contact details for Planet Ink Ltd remain the same. Suite 3.4, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, G1 3TA; Tel: 0141 248 5595/6; email: info@planetinkltd.co.uk

ScottishPower - Corporate Responsibility Report

2008-07-23T16:01:00.002+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd are delighted to announce that the production and delivery of ScottishPower's annual corporate responsibility report is now complete.

ScottishPower commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to deliver a concept for the key document that would prove attractive while conveying all necessary information to their target audience in a simple, cost effective way.

Our creative team came up with a multi-media solution via a printed die cut leaflet stuffed inside ScottishPower News and a die cut fold out CD holder for direct delivery containing a PC and MAC version of the report as a specially designed digital document (pictured), complete with associated video.

All were intended to drive users towards the official website for further information.

Design, printing, data-transfer and delivery were all project managed and implemented by the team at Planet Ink Ltd.

To learn more about how Planet Ink Ltd could serve your corporate needs, contact the team by emailing info@planetinkltd.co.uk or calling 0141 248 5595/6.

ScottishPower News - Re-design Complete

2008-07-23T15:42:00.004+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd have unveiled a comprehensive new look to the award winning ScottishPower News with the publication of the latest edition.

Working closely with the internal communications unit within ScottishPower our creative team have developed a fresh new look to take into account of the new company wide branding guidelines.

Layouts, fonts, colour schemes and new masthead have all been introduced along with the new look ScottishPower logo and other features.

While retaining the depth and feel of its award winning predecessor, the new look for the paper is intended to capture the progression of the ScottishPower brand following their successful integration with Iberdrola.

The new look has been implemented to both the printed edition and the digital version (pictured) and distributed across the business.

Design, printing, distribution and digitization are all project managed by the Planet Ink Ltd team working closely with our clients at all times.

To find out how we could help your corporate communications, contact us by emailing shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk or by calling 0141 248 5595.

YUDU spotlight on Planet Ink Ltd

2008-07-19T19:24:00.007+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd are delighted to have work featured by major publishing partners YUDU Media as part of their online portfolio.

Yudu - who host the publishing platform we use most frequently - are currently showcasing the July 'Switch On' magazine designed, written and published by our creative team for major broadcasters Setanta Sports.

The publication - which has separate tailor made editions for Setanta's GB, ROI and Freeview markets - is our most interactive publication to date thanks to heavy use of Flash files to compliment the highly attractive design - elevating it to a new level following a successful two-year development.

It provides a firm platform for Setanta Sports to build their new marketing strategy upon as the Irish owned company enters a new phase in its evolution.

Planet Ink Ltd introduced digital publishing to Setanta in 2006, making it the first European broadcaster to use the technology, and helping establish the concept as a major strand of their client retention strategy, alongside other commissions for design including the successful A5 glossy printed 'Setanta Golf' magazine for last year's Open at Carnoustie.

The latest publication is a prime example of the direction Planet Ink Ltd is moving in with a series of key announcements to be made over the coming weeks.

To view the edition as featured by YUDU, just click the link here.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "We are delighted and grateful that YUDU have chosen to feature this Flash based edition as a prime example of just how versatile and interactive digital brochures can be. The reaction we have had to it from people has been overwhelmingly appreciative.

"We are fortunate that YUDU's self-publishing platform has allowed us to be so creative for a multi-edition title like this, while all the time knowing that their technical support is just a phone call or a click away should it be needed.

"The fact that such an innovative, award winning company as YUDU are showcasing our design work to their own clients as an example of best practice is a massive boost for us, and one that has already led to contact from interested parties.

"Planet Ink Ltd has many exciting developments in the pipeline and we look forward to sharing them in the very near future."

* To find out how Planet Ink Ltd can breathe new life into your publications with interactive digital publications - at a low price that could help your company beat the credit crunch - contact the team on 0141 248 5595/6 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk

Hearts FC join digital revolution

2008-07-10T14:07:00.004+01:00

Heart of Midlothian FC - The Heart and soul of Edinburgh - are the latest client to make use of Planet Ink Ltd's page turn facilities with the launch of their first digital edition today.

Used as an aggressive marketing tool for the club's Hospitality and Sponsorship ranges, it will be sent to select addresses by email and hosted on the official club website.

Planet Ink Ltd and Hearts FC have a long standing relationship stretching back to 2006, but this is the club's first venture into the digital market with the company.

They supplied finished high-res PDFs to Planet Ink Ltd's multi-media team who were able to publish the document and have a link ready soon after.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "We are delighted to have completed this latest project for Hearts.

"The club already has one of the most innovative websites in the whole of British football, and our digital editions sit perfectly with their forward thinking approach.

"We are sure it will help get their new season off to a great start."

To view the new brochure in action, you can visit the official Hearts FC website: here.

Digital Magazines - More Interactive Than Ever!

2008-07-03T11:44:00.006+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd has unveiled its next generation of fully interactive digital magazines with the production of this month's series of customer magazines for Setanta Sports.

To view the new developments, just click: Switch On
Separate editions are published for Ireland, the UK and Freeview customers.

Our latest design allows the reader to fully engaged with the publication, scrolling through information via Flash files, and is just one of a number of new developments our team have been working on.

All our eco sensitive digital documents can be tailor made to suit your needs.

Contact us on 0141 248 5595 or email shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

Planet Ink Ltd. Because publishing shouldn't cost the Earth.

Holyrood Partnership - PR Goes Digital

2008-06-16T15:09:00.011+01:00

One of the country’s fastest growing PR companies has become the first in the UK to use Planet Ink Ltd’s paperless publishing solutions to help secure new client accounts.

The Holyrood Partnership, Silver Winner at the prestigious CIPR Awards for Outstanding Small Consultancy, have already forged an impressive reputation on “impact, individuality and innovation”.

Video and photography are among just a few of the creative services the Edinburgh based firm offers to its fast growing client list.

Recognising the benefits of our digital platform, they have been quick to make good use of those skills to provide content for their own tailor made eco friendly documents.

The end result allows clients to quickly and effortlessly view slick presentations using cutting edge technology.

Planet Ink Ltd’s founding director Shaun Milne said: “We are delighted to be working with such a dynamic, forward thinking company as the Holyrood Partnership.

“They not only fully grasp the concept of digital documents, but have their own inspirational ideas for them, providing a fantastic showcase for their creative abilities.

“It is worlds away from the unwieldy sheets of paper and massive flip charts of the past still used by some, and really helps to show off Public Relations as it should be.”

To find out how our digital documents could help drive more business to your company, contact the Planet Ink Ltd team on 0141 248 5595/6 or email shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

To discover more about the Holyrood Partnership, visit their website at: www.holyroodpr.co.uk

ScottishPower - World Environment Day

2008-06-10T15:36:00.007+01:00

ScottishPower celebrated World Environment Day this month by using Planet Ink Ltd's paperless publishing solutions to produce a special eye-catching digital magazine to mark the event.

The end result was a visually stunning title available to those involved in the business on the day - June 5 - complete with facts and Flash files.

Our digital publishing can help to reduce carbon footprint in a number of ways:

* reduce energy use by not printing
* no use of natural resources such as paper
* no use of ink or other harmful chemicals
* no need for emissions spewing transport - deliver online
* no need for re-prints - simply update pages online
* no need for disposal or recycling

Find out how we can help reduce your carbon footprint and achieve costs savings, by contacting the team on 0141 248 5595 or email shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

ScottishPower News - Issue 18

2008-06-10T15:06:00.006+01:00

ScottishPower made a number of major announcements today including the appointment of a new CEO, Vice Chairman and the establishment of a new Executive Committee of the Board to complete its integration with Spanish energy firm Iberdrola.

Working closely with Planet Ink Ltd, they were able to deliver the news across their entire business today as part of a successfully co-ordinated approach to their communications needs.

Planet Ink Ltd were able to produce digital and printed editions of their award winning staff newspaper ScottishPower News to tie in with the official announcement released this morning.

The latest edition carries details of all the announcements, and the first interview with their new CEO Nick Horler.

This project was a prime example of how the team at Planet Ink Ltd are able to serve world leading companies by working closely alongside their in-house communication teams and senior managers, dealing with even the most sensitive of information, while at all times ensuring strict client confidentiality.

To find out how Planet Ink Ltd could help your organisation, call 0141 248 5595 or email shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

Setanta Sports - Switch On In June

2008-06-10T14:34:00.010+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd has completed a hat-trick of digital publications on behalf of Setanta Sports in June completing a hectic season for the broadcaster.

Our team created individual editions for their GB, ROI and Freeview markets at a fraction of the cost of traditional printed materials.

Each edition also comes with a comprehensive statistical package to track reader habits and page views, of huge benefit when planning marketing camapaigns.

The magazine - Switch On - was a finalist in the 2007 PPA Scotland magazine awards and Highly Commended in the Customer Magazine of the Year category.

Planet Ink Ltd first introduced digital publishing to Setanta Sports in 2006 followed by further improvements including the inclusion of Flash and video in 2007, benefitting in a huge year on year increase in readership for 2008.

The magazine is emailed to their database of customers, and also available to view at www.setanta.com.

If your organisation would like its own digital magazine from the creative team at Planet Ink Ltd, please contact us on 0141 248 5595 or email shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk.

Business Opportunities with Planet Ink Ltd

2008-05-21T13:15:00.003+01:00

Award winning design and publishers Planet Ink Ltd are exploring opportunities to form a partnership or partnerships with media buyers and planners keen to exploit potential new ad revenue sources from digital newspapers and magazines.

The company hopes to forge a strong relationship in order to tap into the new advertising markets created by digital publishing, utilising Planet Ink Ltd’s existing design for digital expertise.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: “We know what we are good at and can see where other people excel. Our hope is to marry those skills and take full advantage of digital publishing.

“Scotland is rich in diverse and creative talent, so there is no reason why we need rely on agencies centred only in London, if we can look at this as a UK wide project.

“We have clients who mail tens of thousands of people a month with titles we publish on their behalf – an extraordinary figure when you consider it is available for free.

“And we have other niche groups with potentially generous spend to exploit, covering a wide demographic of reader.

“Where digital publishing also succeeds is in being able to offer the traditional advertiser more than just a static PDF or ad – but one rich with Flash or video motion and audio.

“Such markets are ripe for tapping into, which is why we hope to be at the forefront of the market before too many others finally catch on.”

Interested parties should call 0141 249 5595 to arrange a meeting or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk to express an interest.

SETANTA SPORTS GB - Switch On In May

2008-05-08T14:38:00.003+01:00

This month's GB edition of Setanta Sports Switch On magazine is now available.

Setanta Sports host a live link on their official website allowing readers to view the magazine for free.

They also send the magazine to their subscribers each month by email.

Just two of the great ways digi-mags can be made to work.

Contact Planet Ink Ltd to see how digi-mags can be used to help promote your business.

Email info@planetinkltd.co.uk or call 0141 248 5595/6 and ask about a free, no obligation

SETANTA SPORTS ROI - Switch On In May

2008-05-06T15:46:00.003+01:00

The latest ROI edition of this month's Setanta Sports 'Switch On' magazine is the biggest yet.

Running to 27-pages, the digi-mag boasts six video promotions and is made available to customers for free, covering a huge range of TV sports.

Each edition also includes hyperlinks to the main Setanta Sports website and can be viewed either online or downloaded for offline viewing.

Pages can also be printed out.

To find out how your business could use our design and digital expertise - contact us on 0141 248 5595/6 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk

Baby Boy Joy for Planet Ink

2008-05-06T15:35:00.004+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd's creative director Derek Bryce celebrated the birth of his third child - Ewan - on Saturday night.

The new addition, a couple of weeks early, still powered in at a weight of 6lb 8oz.

Ewan joins siblings Lucy and Ryan in the Bryce clan.

All the team at Planet Ink Ltd offer their hearty congratulations to both Derek and his wife Stella who, typically, did all the hard work!

Shaping Scotland's Digital Future

2008-04-28T10:59:00.005+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd was represented at the latest Sunday Herald sponsored debate on the future of digital in Scotland this month.

The event was part of a series aimed at pulling together the thoughts, concerns and aspirations of some of the nation's leading contributors on business and technology.

Its aim is to develop a digital blueprint for Scotland.

Among those taking part was a panel made up of Iain S Bruce, Technology Editor of the Sunday Herald; Raymond O'Hare, Regional Director of Microsoft Scotland; Stewart Kirkpatrick, Content Marketing Director for w00tonomy; Gordon Thomson, Operations Director for Cisco Scotland and Ireland; and Steven Thurlow, Technical Director with Graham Technology.

Among the topics covered were innovation; invention; content and how business responds to user demand.

Shaun Milne, founding director of Planet Ink Ltd, said: "We were delighted to be involved in the debate.

"Many people repeatedly made the key observation that Scotland needs a change in culture to embrace innovation.

"That is something I am sure will become a central plank for any National Technology Strategy that results from these most welcome and necessary debates.

"As digital publishers, we are delighted to be a part of that conversation."

SCOTTISHPOWER NEWS - Issue 17

2008-04-28T10:26:00.003+01:00

Issue 17 of the award winning ScottishPower staff newspaper, ScottishPower News, is out now.

Planet Ink Ltd publishes the title in dual digital and printed formats.

The printed edition is produced on environmentally sustainable stocks here in Scotland.

Fully project managed by Planet Ink Ltd our service includes all design, subbing, retouching, writing, proof-reading, print handing and distribution.

This month's edition is also stuffed with an additional 40-page booklet.

The digital alternative - using leading edge on-screen page turn technology - also allows the company to reduce its print run and carbon footprint by minimising distribution while saving on fuel, energy, paper and print.

This format can also incorporate hyperlinks and video files.

To find out how Planet Ink Ltd can help your company be as forward thinking, contact our team at info@planetinkltd.co.uk or by calling 0141 248 5595/6

SNS GROUP - PFA Scotland Player of the Year Awards

2008-04-23T11:22:00.005+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd is delighted to have completed its latest commission for Scotland's premier photographic agency, the SNS Group.

Our team produced stunning full colour large format photographic panels using a range of iconic images taken by SNS Group to provide the backdrop to this year's celebrity packed PFA Scotland Player of the Year Awards.

The awards took place on Sunday night at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.

Mounted on Corex - sturdy yet lightweight fluted polypropylene panels - our design team prepared and installed the giant images used to decorate the main hall for the event recorded for TV.

Planet Ink Ltd also prepared associated advertising for the event's official programme.

SETANTA SPORTS - Switch On In April

2008-04-22T16:31:00.004+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd is delighted to announce the successful completion of yet another double edition of Switch On magazine for Setanta UK and Setanta Ireland.

Featuring video, Flash files and hyperlinks, the on-screen page turn magazines were used to highlight Setanta's action packed month which included both Old Firm derbies, the Calzaghe v Hopkins title fight and the crucial league games helping to decide where the Barclays Premier League title will go.

Work is already underway for the May editions of the digital marketing tool.

Find out how page turn publications could help transform your business and marketing communications, reducing both budget spend and carbon footprint at the same time.

Contact us by email: info@planetinkltd.co.uk or call (0044) 0141 248 5595/6

SCOTTISHPOWER NEWS - Issue 16

2008-04-17T16:42:00.003+01:00

The latest digital and printed editions of the award winning ScottishPower News have been completed and delivered with work already underway for the next information packed issue.

The digital edition of issue 16 contained video footage shot on location at a recent ScottishPower conference as well as live links to other areas of their intranet site, helping increase the reader experience for the end user.

Planet Ink Limited are able to digitise publications, corporate reports, brochures and marketing materials on a project by project basis.

And we can now offer loyalty packages for high volume customers allowing clients to buy pages in advance to reduce costs and help with the planning of annual budgets.

The loyalty packages - available in bronze, silver, gold and platinum - are just another way Planet Ink Limited can tailor the ideal package to forward thinking companies keen to migrate to our page turn technology.

For further information, contact us to arrange a free consultation.

SETANTA SPORTS - Switch On In March (GB & IRE)

2008-03-04T09:18:00.005Z

Planet Ink Limited is delighted to announce publication of not one but two editions of this month's Switch On customer magazine for our clients Setanta Sports.

In addition to the hugely successful GB title, this month also saw the launch of the first ever edition tailored specifically for the separate Setanta Ireland marketplace.

Differences in elements of programming in Britain and Ireland meant schedules were not carbon copies of each other so a single digital title was not appropriate to engage both target audiences.

But our creative team - which has a rich heritage in editionalising for the fast paced National daily newspaper market - were able to find a quick and simple solution of creating two individual publications - opening up the title for both markets.

At 21-pages, the new edition is the biggest and most colourful so far containing easy to use Flash files and embedded video to showcase programming for both channels.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "We have a tremendous working relationship with Setanta Sport already and are delighted they have entrusted us with the responsibility of an all new digital edition.

"It is a pleasure to work with people who really understand the huge benefits in using such forward thinking publications."

• Could tailor made edition led digital publications work for your business? Call the team on 0141 248 5595/6 or email info@planetinkltd.,co.uk to find out more.

SCOTTISHPOWER NEWS - Issue 15

2008-02-19T13:14:00.006Z

The latest edition of Scotland's Staff Magazine of the Year has been published by Planet Ink Limited on behalf of clients ScottishPower.

ScottishPower News is made available to ScottishPower's workforce as a newspaper printed on environmentally friendly paper from recycled and sustainably managed sources.

It is also available as an environmentally friendly digital page turn publication, thanks to Planet Ink Ltd's position as Scotland's leading provider of one stop digital publications.

To find out how Planet Ink Ltd could help your business enhances its own green credentials, contact our team on 0141 248 5505/6 or email info@planetinkltd.co.uk.

Planet Ink Ltd. Where publishing doesn't cost the Earth.

EVENT ALERT - Publishing Expo 2008

2008-02-07T16:43:00.000Z

Planet Ink Limited are delighted to announce they will be attending this month's Publishing Expo event at Olympia in London on Wednesday, February 13.

Publishing Expo is one of the world's leading events for publishers, featuring more than 100 suppliers and over 40 free workshops, seminars and talks on product developments and innovations.

Founding Director Shaun Milne and Creative Director Derek Bryce will be available to answer questions during the day about all our design and publishing services.

Appointments can be booked in advance either by emailing info@planetinkltd.co.uk or calling 0141 248 5595, or else just look out for them on the day.

SETANTA SPORTS - Switch On In February

2008-02-02T18:47:00.002Z

Planet Ink Ltd's creative team are delighted to have completed yet another edition of Setanta Sports' stunning Switch On digital customer magazine.

This month's edition has a new feel to it thanks to the introduction of further Flash files to help the reader experience and bring the publication to life.

Video content and scroll bars also make this one of their busiest editions yet.

You can view this month's magazine by clicking HERE.

Working closely with Setanta's marketing team, Planet Ink Ltd project manages the whole process from beginning to end including all design, writing and production.

If you would like to find out how such a digital publication could help your business grow, just call for a free consultation on 0141 248 5595, email us on info@planetinkltd.co.uk or use the contact page on this website.

Carbon Aqua latest to join digital revolution

2008-01-11T11:42:00.000Z

Energy efficiency specialists Carbon Aqua have become the latest company to use Planet Ink Ltd's eco friendly digital page turn facilities for their corporate publishing.

They advise businesses on how to manage and reduce their consumption of electricity, gas and water related carbon emissions.

Carbon Aqua used their own design team to produce the document artwork and engaged Planet Ink Ltd's specialists to supply them with a digital document complete with live links.

As in this case Planet Ink Ltd is happy to work with in-house design and communications teams as well as company compliance units in order to ensure our clients get a product specific to their needs.

Alternatively, we can produce entire documents from scratch to brief.

Holiday opening hours

2007-12-21T14:35:00.000Z

Planet Ink Ltd offices will be closed from Monday, December 24, 2007 until Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

Our staff can be contacted in the event of an emergency by emailing shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk or gerry@planetinkltd.co.uk. who will both be checking their messages regularly.

All the team would like to wish our friends and clients a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year and thank all those who chose to give us their custom over the last award winning year.

Design it. Think it. Planet Ink it.

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS SCOTLAND - Corporate Branding

2007-12-13T14:28:00.000Z

Financial experts Independent Advisers (Scotland) Ltd have commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to create a new range of corporate marketing and promotional solutions as part of a new drive for business in 2008.

The comprehensive project will cover web, exhibition, digital and printed materials designed to reflect their high standards of professionalism in the competitive market of independent financial advisers, with key focus on advice to both businesses and individuals, including mortgage advice.

IAS were among the first clients to take up Planet Ink's expertise in on screen page turn documents with a fully digital brochure in 2006, reducing both costs and their carbon footprint.

CARBON PASSPORT - Marketing

2007-12-13T13:32:00.000Z

Planet Ink Ltd are delighted to announce the successful completion of our latest project for ethical offsetting specialists Carbon Passport with a range of specially developed marketing materials.

The products - including fridge magnets, car stickers and pop up exhibition stands - is to help market their range of carbon credits that can be purchased to help offset CO2 emissions for home, individuals and businesses.

For more information, visit their new look website at www.carbonpassport.com where you can also access their free to use Carbon Calculator

AYR UNITED - Magazine

2007-12-13T13:22:00.000Z

Ayr United FC have commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to produce an official club newsletter for the 'Honest Men' who want to enhance their communications strategy with supporters.

It follows the successful completion by Planet Ink of a special edition collector's programme to mark the club's Hall of Fame Awards last month.

The latest publication is scheduled for delivery early in the New Year.

Eco friendly digital Christmas cards launched by Planet Ink Ltd

2007-12-05T12:48:00.000Z

Planet Ink Ltd are pleased to offer a range of eco-friendly digital Christmas cards for sale.

The cards - which can be either static, animated and come with or without sound - are already proving a hit with key clients and as such are now available to other customers.

They are aimed at companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and costs, allowing business leaders the potential to donate part of any savings to their nominated charities instead.

Digital Christmas cards also allow for instant delivery, further reducing CO2 emissions by cutting out transport and sorting processes used in making and delivering traditional paper cards.

Cards can, of course, be personalised with business logos and messages.

A selection of ready made cards can be viewed by visiting the 'digital' section of our website.

For further details call us on 0141 248 5595/6.

CARBON PASSPORT - Web Redesign

2007-12-04T10:51:00.000Z

Ethical offsetting experts Carbon Passport have now relaunched their website after commissioning Planet Ink Ltd to carry out a comprehensive redesign of the site.

They wanted an eye-catching, fresh look for their online presence and one that would lead to easier navigation for users keen to find out more about their services.

Planet Ink's creative director Derek Bryce took personal charge of the project and developed a clean, effective new look now implemented by Carbon Passport's original web creators NSDesign.

In addition, Planet Ink was also asked to provide a range of further designs for the company including their new Carbon Passport offset logo for use by associated businesses and other specialist marketing materials.

SETANTA SPORTS - Switch On in December

2007-12-04T10:35:00.000Z

The December issue of Setanta Sport's award nominated 'Switch On' magazine has been completed ahead of schedule and is now available to customers of the UK's fastest growing sports channel.

For this edition of the page-turn digital title our team mirrored the festive TV ads currently being shown by the broadcaster to help reinforce the corporate theme running through the month.

Included in the content are details of Setanta Freeview boxes, the forthcoming Arsenal TV channel, and a run down on all the big match action from the Barclays Premier League, SPL, Blue Square Premier and all their channels.

Work has already begun on the next issue and a brand new look for the New Year.

Check back here for more details.

PPA Scotland Award win for Planet Ink

2007-11-30T16:39:00.000Z

PRESS RELEASE: Friday, Nov 30, 2007

ScottishPower News was awarded the ‘Staff Magazine of the Year’ accolade at the Periodical Publishers Association awards dinner held in Edinburgh last night.

The magazine - produced by Planet Ink Ltd - was judged above entries from a host of companies including British Energy, RBS, Standard Life and Scottish & Newcastle.

The awards are designed to recognise excellence in magazine publishing and our client's publication secured this win against a number of well established publications following a complete redesign by Planet Ink Ltd.

Founding director Gerry Cassidy and SPN editor Kenny Craig collected the award on behalf of Planet Ink Ltd from host Carol Smillie at a glittering awards ceremony held at Our Dynamic Earth.

Founding director Shaun Milne said: "We are thrilled that our team has been recognised for their creative talents by such a prestigious panel of judges ahead of a very strong shortlist of established competitors.

"We are delighted to have helped deliver a product judged to be the best in its class to our clients ScottishPower, and hope the award reflects their strong commitment to editorial excellence.

"The fact that it is available in both printed and page-turn digital formats sets it apart from the norm, and ScottishPower should be congratulated on their forward thinking communications strategy."

He added: "We would also like to pass on our congratulations to the many other winners on the night, and to thank PPA Scotland for honouring us in this way.

"We take great pride in all our portfolios and hope that this tremendous achievement will alert other potential clients to the fantastic quality of work we provide."

In addition to their award, Planet Ink Ltd was also finalist in two other categories, Customer Magazine for Setanta Sports and Consumer Specialist Magazine with Planet Hearts.

For further information contact:

Shaun Milne
Tel: 0141 248 5595/6
Email: shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

Ayr United FC Hall of Fame

2007-11-29T11:45:00.000Z

Planet Ink Limited are delighted to have completed its first project on behalf of the directors at Ayr United Football Club for the biggest event in the club's social calendar, the Hall of Fame awards.

Ayr Utd commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to produce a stylish commemorative magazine for the evening, reflecting the proud traditions of those being honoured, in a format that would become a collector's item for supporters.

The sell-out event, which included a message of support from Sir Alex Ferguson helped raise thousands of pounds for nominated charities including The Ayrshire Hospice and Alzheimer Scotland.

Such was the success of the event, the club has chosen to relocate next year's awards ceremony to the more spacious Princes Royal Suite at Ayr Racecourse on Friday, November 14, 2008.

ScottishPower News – Issue 13

2007-11-29T11:15:00.000Z

The latest edition of ScottishPower News is complete and available in both digital and newspaper formats.

This issue details the massive investment in the company by new owners Iberdrola worth €24.2bn over the next three years and highlights its commitment as a major global player to renewable energy.

Much thought was put into an appropriate cover reflecting all the core areas ScottishPower are involved in during what is a historic time in the company's evolution.

ScottishPower News is now the main delivery vehicle for internal staff communications for ScottishPower and has been honoured by being named as a finalist in the PPA Scotland Scottish Magazine of the Year Awards, recognising it as among the best staff magazines in the country.

Media Halo - SMS Marketing Solutions

2007-11-05T14:11:00.000Z

SMS marketing company Media Halo have commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to produce a new range of corporate branded business solutions for its Glasgow operation.

The materials will be used for their front-end activities towards driving new business and maintaining communication channels with their existing clients.

Media Halo offer web based platforms for mobile marketing campaigns, mobile billing, content, auctions and polls among other services.

More details can be found at their website: www.mediahalo.net

Appointment - CBD Associates

2007-10-26T11:35:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd has appointed CBD Associates to help oversee their strategic business development and expansion plans for 2008 following their successful relocation to Glasgow.

CBDA Executive Associate Sean Connaughton will be lead advisor for the duration of the contract, focussing on areas of planning, finance and business development.

Connaughton, who is also a consultant to Business Gateway, holds a Diploma in Business Advice and Counselling and is an accredited associate of the Institute for Independent Business.

Founding director Gerry Cassidy said: “We are delighted with the appointment of CBDA and look forward to working closely with Sean Connaughton in the months ahead.

“We have ambitious plans for Planet Ink as business leaders become even more aware of the financial and environmental benefits we deliver.

“Sean’s wealth of experience in the field and understanding of our unique position as Scotland’s leading provider of eco friendly publishing will be a huge asset to our plans.”

CBDA Executive Associate Sean Connaughton said: “Planet Ink are a massively forward thinking company uniquely placed to exploit the benefits of digital and traditional publishing.

“Their USP, skill-set and high standards are already setting them apart from traditional publishers, as reflected in their recent triple nominations at the Scottish Magazine Awards.

“The entire team has formidable experience in their sector and I look forward to helping oversee and develop their plans for the future.”

For further information contact:

Shaun Milne
Planet Ink Ltd
Tel: 0141 248 5595/6
Email: shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

PPA Scotland Awards

2007-10-23T16:52:00.000+01:00

PRESS RELEASE
Monday October 22, 2007.
Glasgow

PLANET INK LTD SCORES A HAT-TRICK OF NOMINATIONS AT THIS YEAR’S SCOTTISH MAGAZINE AWARDS

The Periodical Publishers Association in Scotland (PPA Scotland) have confirmed their shortlist of nominees for this year’s prestigious Scottish Magazine Awards.

Planet Ink Limited – a first time entrant – has been nominated in three categories:

Staff Magazine – ScottishPower News

Customer Magazine of the Year – Setanta ‘Switch On’

Consumer Specialist Magazine of the Year – Planet Hearts

PPA Scotland said they had received a “record” number of entries judged by their expert panel chaired by Terry Mansfield CBE basing their decisions on “publishing excellence”.

Winners of the 16 categories will be announced at a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony presented by Carol Smillie on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.

Founding director Gerry Cassidy said: “It is a fantastic achievement for our team to be represented alongside some of the best and biggest names in UK publishing.

“We are thrilled by our nominations for three different titles, across both printed and digital platforms, just 18 months after we came into what is a very competitive market.

“It is great recognition that our staff, all with national newspaper experience, have managed to bring their huge professionalism to the fore.

“We look forward to our maiden finals and helping to celebrate the huge talent on display in Scotland.”

For further information contact:

Shaun Milne
Planet Ink Ltd
Tel: 0141 248 5595/6
email: shaun@planetinkltd.co.uk

For a full list of nominations and categories visit: www.ppa.co.uk

Carbon Passport

2007-10-23T16:22:00.000+01:00

Ethical offsetting specialists Carbon Passport have commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to deliver an eco friendly range of marketing and exhibition solutions for their business.

Carbon Passport are experts in the supply of Kyoto compliant quality offsets originating from Clean Development Mechanism projects in the developing world.

Their Certified Emission Reductions (CER) are available to both responsible businesses and individuals alike, keen to play their part in minimising their carbon footprint.

Planet Ink Ltd - Scotland's leading supplier of environmentally friendly digital publications - are pleased to have developed a number of concepts for Carbon Passport to push their message of 'Real Offsets, Real Reductions' which will be showcased by their team at National Green Day in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday, November 3.

Interested parties can calculate their own carbon emissions using their free Carbon Calculator by visiting their website at www.carbonpassport.com

Setanta - Switch On In October

2007-10-23T16:05:00.000+01:00

Setanta Sports' monthly digi-mag has celebrated a massive growth in circulation in recent months after the introduction of new live elements to the publication.

It comes after Planet Ink Ltd oversaw a subtle change in the overall design concept which now runs through the entire Setanta web presence and marketing strategies.

The digi-mag has been enhanced further with greater use of video files and the most up-to-date information available.

Work has already started on November's digi-mag - the first anniversary of the leading edge title.

SNS Group

2007-10-23T14:58:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd are delighted to welcome the SNS Group to our stable of publications following the completion of their first digital marketing and information brochure.

SNS Group are Scotland's premier photographic agency specialising in the corporate market while also regarded as the UK's leading supplier for Scottish sporting images, with one of the biggest archives of its kind in Europe.

Clients of SNS include Coca-Cola, Tennents, UEFA, McDonald's and Nike.

The new SNS Group document is rich in fantastic photography supplied by their own team and is showcased using variations in Flash and other Rich Media Content to create a truly stunning presentation.

For more information visit their website at: www.snsgroup.co.uk

ScottishPower News - Issue 12

2007-10-23T14:40:00.000+01:00

The digital edition of October's ScottishPower News has introduced further Rich Media Content to the publication as part of its ongoing development.

As well as full audio video content, Issue 12 also incorporates Flash files for the first time helping to bring the title even further to life following its recent redesign by Planet Ink Ltd.

Distribution of the traditional paper edition of the publication was also completed on time to field sites across the UK.

ScottishPower News – Issue 11

2007-09-11T18:39:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Limited have now completed production of the latest edition of ScottishPower News which this month includes an interactive questionnaire in the digital edition.

Accompanied by a stunning front cover both formats look at the issues of tidal power and details news from across their Wholesale, Networks, Retail, Core and Group interests.

Setanta Sports

2007-09-09T18:38:00.000+01:00

Broadcaster Setanta Sports continues its charge forward with this month’s digital magazine ‘Switch On’ which for the first time features video clips. The mini-movie shows their cult advert featuring Des Lynam seen on TV in recent weeks to promote their coverage of the Barclays Premier League, SPL and other key sports.

It is also being emailed out to its largest number of recipients this year thanks to a surge of interest in Setanta.

Moir Environmental

2007-09-07T18:39:00.000+01:00

Leading Ayrshire environmental services firm Moir Environmental has re-launched its website:

http://www.moir-environmental.co.uk/

Managing director Stewart Moir recently hired Planet Ink to redesign their entire corporate image. The contract involved key consideration to the types of eco friendly materials used and where they were sourced, which we were more than happy to assist with.

Active Health Scotland

2007-09-02T18:39:00.000+01:00

Pioneering exercise centre Active Health Scotland – who employ Planet Ink Limited for their corporate branding activities – have just been awarded a Certificate of Business Excellence and a cash prize by Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire. Congratulations to Dr Lynsay Rankin and all the team.

Planet Hearts Changing Distribution Frequency

2007-08-22T16:37:00.000+01:00

Planet Hearts, the independent Hearts fans' newspaper, is changing the frequency of its distribution. It moves from a weekly only basis to targeting specific games and events to maximise circulation and draw greater advertising value. The title will also be accompanied by a new online shop and revamped website. Further changes are expected in the coming months to harness the potential benefits of the increased capacity at Hearts FC on completion of the club's new £51 million ground redevelopment at Tynecastle. The changes will also allow publishers Planet Ink Limited to develop a number of new sports related publications to be announced.

ScottishPower News – Issue Ten

2007-08-21T16:37:00.000+01:00

The latest edition of the ScottishPower News has been completed ahead of schedule. With a stunning front cover (see sidebar left) the latest issue also includes a new section for Core Utility Solutions (click thumbnails for larger version). It was distributed to staff in both printed and digital newspaper formats. Planet Ink limited handled the distribution arrangements on behalf of ScottishPower across the UK and Europe in conjunction with our mail sort partners TNT.

Planet Ink announce new city centre HQ in Glasgow

2007-08-20T16:37:00.000+01:00

The directors of Planet Ink Limited are delighted to announce the opening of a new city centre HQ in Glasgow. As of Monday, August 20, 2007, our team is based at Suite 3.4 at the prestigious '111' Union Street building adjacent to the city's historic Glasgow Central railway station. It follows the successful conclusion of a deal between Planet Ink Limited and independent property firm Stelmain Limited and replaces our offices in Ayr. The new facility provides valuable space for potential growth ahead of ambitious expansion plans for 2008 and provides enhanced meeting rooms for client presentations.

There are two new telephone numbers: 0141 248 5595 and 0141 248 5596. Email address remain the same. For visitors or postal contacts, the new address in full is Suite 3.4, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, G1 3TA. Directions, map and local transport facilities are all available both in the sidebar to the left and on the contact pages of this website.

We hope our clients will take the opportunity to visit us at our new base anytime during normal working hours.

Planet Ink Limited – new HQ

2007-08-08T15:34:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Limited is moving to a new city centre HQ in Glasgow. The new office opens for business on Monday, August 20. This is ahead of a major drive for business as part of expansion plans to be executed in the first quarter of 2008. The new HQ is sited in Union Street, between both Central and Queen Street railway stations and a short drive from the M8. It brings us closer to our main client base, making it easier to work with their corporate teams, and to help facilitate the expertise we provide. It also gives us greater scope to attract new business and press ahead with expansion in what is a fast-paced market as more and more firms switch on to the benefits of digital. New contact details will be posted here in due course.

Beattie Media – client marketing

2007-08-02T15:34:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Limited is delighted to have successfully completed its first collaboration with Beattie Communications, one of the UK’s leading public relations agencies. They commissioned Planet Ink Limited to carry out work on behalf of the Cumbernauld Housing Partnership ahead of changes to the charity’s Board structure. The project was completed on schedule.

ScottishPower News – Issue Nine

2007-07-18T20:40:00.000+01:00

The first issue of ScottishPower News designed and published by Planet Ink Ltd was delivered ahead of schedule and for the first time was available in both printed and digital formats. The dual format has allowed the company to reduce both costs in terms of print, postage and distribution, and as a consequence its carbon footprint, by eliminating the need to mail the product to its interests in the US.

Setanta Sports – Golf Magazine

2007-07-10T20:40:00.001+01:00

A free 100 page full colour glossy Setanta Golf Magazine made its debut this month just three weeks after Planet Ink Ltd was commissioned to create the new launch. Our team oversaw the entire editorial process from start to finish, ahead of 40,000 copies being distributed free to golf fans at The Scottish Open at Loch Lomond and The Open at Carnoustie. The latest Setanta ‘Switch On’ digi-mag also hit deadline to help promote its sports channels, including golf, boxing and football in both Scotland and England.

talk107 Radio – marketing magazine

2007-07-10T20:40:00.000+01:00

Executives at Scotland’s fastest growing radio station – talk107 - have commissioned Planet Ink Ltd to produce a second digital marketing magazine for the company.

It follows the successful introduction of issue one which coincided with a surge in listener figures and increased advertising revenue for the station following its publication.

Setanta Sports – Golf magazine

2007-06-30T15:29:00.000+01:00

Setanta Sports have commissioned Planet ink Limited to produce their first-ever printed Golf magazine. The 100-page glossy publication is to be ready within three weeks, to coincide with The Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2007-06-25T15:29:00.000+01:00

Boxing champion Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton features on a special cover for Setanta Sports’ monthly ‘Switch On’ digi-mag ahead of his bout with Mexican fighter Jose Luis Castillo. It is accompanied by a two-page spread advertising the big fight with details on how to view.

ScottishPower News – newspaper and digital

2007-06-19T15:29:00.000+01:00

Work has begun on the first ScottishPower News produced for the company by Planet Ink Limited. It has changed to a tabloid size with greater emphasis on design and use of photography, with Planet Ink Limited also providing copywriting services. The product is expected to be delivered ahead of schedule in both digital and printed formats.

Heart of Midlothian FC – digital marketing

2007-06-10T15:29:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Limited has agreed to explore potential ways of helping Hearts FC improve its marketing capacity. This includes concepts for a digital only marketing brochure for the club’s glamour friendly against Barcelona in July, and an online catalogue linked directly to its online store.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2007-05-23T15:28:00.000+01:00

May’s edition of ‘Switch On’ digi-mag celebrates Setanta Sport’s clinching of rights to show major live football matches from the Barclay’s Premiership next season. This will be accompanied by a major push for new subscribers over the summer.

ScottishPower – contract award

2007-05-14T15:27:00.000+01:00

Following the success of ScottishPower Way digi-mag, Planet Ink Limited has been selected to produce an internal newspaper on behalf of the company. ScottishPower News will undergo a major redesign to make it even more appealing to readers, which will be available in both printed and digital formats. It will also increase in frequency to become a monthly publication. Planet Ink Limited are also project managing the distribution of the title across the UK and Europe.

ScottishPower – special publication

2007-04-24T11:17:00.000+01:00

Planet Ink Ltd were commissioned by ScottishPower to produce a special publication outlining details of a proposed merger with Spanish firm Iberdrola. The entire process including design, copywriting, compliance and delivery was completed within 48-hours.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2007-04-21T09:59:00.000+01:00

Setanta Sports monthly digi-mag has undergone a revamp with greater emphasis being place on marketing. Interviews have been replaced with scheduling information to help make it easier for users to plan their viewing. This has also allowed for more use of photography and strong images to create a vivid marketing tool.

ScottishPower Way– digital magazine

2007-04-13T11:02:00.000+01:00

The latest issue of ScottishPower Way was completed on time with a strong news edge to the content. It also contained a special cover of their outgoing Chief Executive Philip Bowman and interview as he looks to move on after 14 successful months with the company.

talk107 Radio – marketing folder

2007-03-28T14:59:00.000+01:00

Edinburgh based speech radio station have taken delivery of a specially designed folder from Planet Ink Limited as part of their aggressive marketing campaign. The colourful piece with gatefold cover includes an area to include a CD-Rom and lip to carry brochures and letters. This was the first commission from the station, and was delivered both on time and to budget.

Glory, Glory magazine – CIS Cup Final

2007-03-19T14:59:00.000Z

Planet Ink Ltd produced a special souvenir magazine for Hibs supporters to mark the CIS Cup final at Hampden. The glossy full colour magazine featured interviews with manager John Collins and former legends from their team’s last cup final victory in the competition. It was on sale on approaches to the ground and specialist retailers with a cover price of £3.50.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2007-03-02T14:59:00.000Z

Switch On, the digital magazine for Setanta Sport, was delivered ahead of schedule. This month it features a major drive in advertising for its Golf and European Football channels, and a special spread on the SPL’s ‘Old Firm’ of Rangers and Celtic.

ScottishPower Way – digital magazine

2007-02-11T14:59:00.000Z

We are pleased to announce that the first digital publication on behalf of ScottishPower has been completed well ahead of schedule. ScottishPower Way was delivered to staff across their network as part of a strategy to develop its internal communications.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2007-02-09T16:59:00.000Z

Setanta’s latest ‘Switch On’ magazine has been completed and features an eye-catching calendar of events coming up on the station over the coming months. It is the third digi-mag the broadcaster has commissioned Planet Ink Limited to produce.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2006-12-06T14:57:00.000Z

The second ‘Switch On’ digital marketing magazine for Setanta Sports has been completed ahead of schedule. This allows the channel to aggressively market their programming schedule over the Festive season.

Setanta Sports – digital magazine

2006-11-08T14:54:00.000Z

Planet Ink Limited are absolutely delighted to have unveiled an all new digital marketing magazine for Setanta Sports. The high-impact 12-page publication is the first time the station has used this technology, with their marketing message being delivered across their customer database.

New appointment – Derek Bryce

2006-06-22T14:52:00.000+01:00

The directors of Planet ink Ltd are delighted to welcome aboard Derek Bryce to oversee our art operations. Derek was recruited from the Daily Record production department having previously spent a decade in commercial design.

Planet Hearts – Note of Interest

2006-05-05T14:52:00.000+01:00

The owners of Planet Hearts have notified their shareholders of an informal approach by a national newspaper group expressing an exploratory interest in the title.

Planet Hearts – website

2006-04-14T14:51:00.000+01:00

The publishers of Planet Hearts have launched an official website to complement the printed newspaper. It can be viewed at

www.planethearts.co.uk

Planet Hearts – weekly newspaper

2006-03-11T14:45:00.000Z

The first issue of Planet Hearts newspaper went on sales across the East of Scotland on Friday, March 17, 2006. Its first 10,000 print run was accompanied by a three day radio campaign and the distribution of t-shirts and 30,000 specially designed beer-mats in local bars. It is thought to be the only product of its kind in the UK.