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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.