A whole world of design, print and support services
contents 4-5 Foundation Trust magazines and newspapers 6-7 Fully advertising funded staff magazines and adult social care publications 8-9 Additional support services 10-13 Promotional items 14-15 Gallery At Octagon, we have a philosophy that well designed publications shouldn’t cost the earth and that’s precisely what we aim to deliver. We hope our creative design, expert print, mailing out facilities, socio-economic profiling, and a host of additional support services, make Octagon the perfect publishing partner. Our team believes in being efficient, friendly and helpful and will always go the extra mile for you. We aim to provide you with the very best quote we can and the very best service we can, from fully funded staff magazines to annual reports and promotional items. If you don’t see what you need within our condensed brochure, do contact us as we can pretty much design, print and manufacture anything you need. If you are already one of our valued customers we would like to sincerely thank you for using our services. If you are thinking of using us for the first time, we look forward to hearing from you and hope you become one of our many satisfied customers. Octagon Design & Marketing Ltd Britannic Chambers 8a Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 1PH Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105 Email: info@octagon.org.uk 2
“We would like to work with you to develop attractive publications that are designed specifically for your readership, whether that be staff, patients, public or FT members.”…
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Foundation Trust magazines and newspapers Attracting and retaining FT members isn’t an easy job. At Octagon we’re acutely aware of how important your FT membership is and how essential it is to communicate with them on a regular basis. We also know the cost can be prohibitive but it doesn’t need to be. Our work with Foundation Trusts involves finding the most cost effective way of printing members’ magazines and the most engaging way of designing them. Throw into the equation cost effective, professional database ‘health screening’, 4
mailing out, socio economic profiling, covering letters, application forms, questionnaires, membership cards, car park surveys etc., and you have a formula that will give you efficient communication with your members. Database ‘health screening’ Before a mail out commences we perform a ‘health screen’ on your database. By running it through the National Database and also through the Bereavement Register and Mortascreen, we can find out if you have any incorrect addresses, duplications or any deceased entries on the database.
The last thing we want to do is upset relatives by sending mail to recently deceased members. There is no charge for running the data, but there is a small charge for amending the database. Mail out Once the health checking is done we take the database and run the programme which lasers the PPI number, returns address and postal address onto the carrier sheet. Then we wrap the carrier sheet, publication and any other inserts in clear poly film whilst maintaining Mailsort order, and bag and tag for collection by
What our clients say about us… “Talking Point is looking great again and thanks to Richard who is always really helpful and to all who work on it.” “Once again a cracking Anthem. Thanks especially to Rach but to everyone who has contributed. It looks really brilliant. Our staff look forward to reading it and the fact that we could fill each issue twice over is a measure of its success. It’s a mixture of good content and design and - thanks to Octagon and our advertisers who support the publication - we have a magazine to be proud of!” Royal Mail. There are various Royal mail tariffs, depending on the size, quantity and geographical spread of the membership but we always strive to secure the best discounts available for you. Socio-Economic profiling This answers a lot of the questions around the make up of your membership.
Working with your database we will access the national database and then profile each member into Socio Economic grade. We compare the results to the Electoral Ward and produce a full break down of socio-economic profiling and averages per ward. Socio-economic profiling is really interesting and often throws up some surprising results.
Please feel free to email or ring Caroline or Richard for more information. Email: info@octagon.org.uk Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105 Send your copy and images via ‘yousendit.com’. Secure, fast and capable of handling large files, it’s quick and easy to use. Email Richard at info@octagon.org.uk for further information.
“Just to say - FTi is here! And it looks great - I’m very, very impressed. Thanks for such a sterling job – you’ve been really easy to work with and made the whole process on the first issue a breeze. A good omen indeed…” “Just thought I’d drop you a note saying thank you again for a fabulous first edition of Bulletin. It has gone down really well across the organisation - staff are really pleased with the design and feel of their new magazine.” 5
Fully advertising funded staff magazines and adult social care publications Communicating effectively with staff or an aging population can be a challenge. At Octagon we know how important good communication is. We also know it can be incredibly costly. But it needn’t be. We will work with you to design engaging, striking and costeffective publications. Combining your words with our skills, we’ll produce a fully funded and attractive magazine, brochure or newspaper for distribution to your organisation’s staff or to those seeking adult social care. 6
Our track record in providing bespoke public sector publications is unsurpassed and our list of happy clients is proof of this. We have a solid reputation for delivering quality products that make no compromise when it comes to high public sector standards and we guarantee all advertising will be appropriate and in line with public sector guidelines. Engaging with local businesses to attract advertising support is a sensitive task. It is a balancing act between funding your publication with advertising that doesn’t
conflict with the work you do and providing the advertisers with enough exposure to potentially attract new business. But it is a formula that Octagon has perfected over the 18 years we’ve been in business and we are proud to be able to provide advertising funded media to many organisations across England. Please feel free to email or ring Caroline or Richard for more information. Email: info@octagon.org.uk Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105
What our clients say about us… “Brochures duly received thanks and they’re great as always - just the job. Now I just need to get them shunted out into the world!”
Once again a cracking Anthem. Thanks especially to Rach but to everyone who has contributed. It looks really brilliant. Our staff look forward to reading it and the fact that we could fill each issue twice over is a measure of its success. It’s a mixture of good content and design and - thanks to Octagon and our advertisers who support the publication - we have a magazine to be proud of! North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Send your copy and images via ‘yousendit.com’. Secure, fast and capable of handling large files, it’s quick and easy to use. Email Richard at info@octagon.org.uk for further information.
“These are truly wonderful games, excellent! You do know – I hope – how much we value the support that you give us…” “Just a note to say thanks very much for all the work you put in on Insight to make sure it was published on time. I’m very pleased with the quality of the design and the printing, and I think you’ve freshened up the magazine without giving it a total makeover which is exactly what we wanted. It looks really good!” 7
Additional support services At Octagon we understand that budgets are tight and turning a tight budget into a well-designed, professional annual report, summary, membership form or public information can be a real challenge.
year and we know the design of your annual report must do those achievements justice. So, in consultation with you, we will work to deliver a fresh, clean and professional approach to the design year in, year out.
We offer sensibly priced printing and professional design and print. It’s part of our philosophy: print and design shouldn’t cost the earth.
Summary annual reports These come in all shapes and sizes and carry over the theme of the main annual report. We normally discard the heavier cover used on the annual report, and run a 150gsm paper throughout the publication so that we can achieve a lighter finished weight. As most annual summaries are mailed out we understand that this is
Annual reports & clinical annual reports We understand that your annual report showcases your achievements over the last 8
important to ensure that postage costs are kept to a minimum. Public information Over the years we have designed and printed a huge variety of pamphlets, brochures, posters, leaflets and booklets informing the public of new and important information. Some of these publications are printed in huge print runs - our largest to date being half a million copies. However, we are acutely aware of budget constraints and will offer you various printing options in a quest to deliver the right feel to the campaign at the right price.
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Membership application forms and special interest forms Designed and printed to suit your needs, membership application and special interest forms can be self-sealing to allow the application form to be folded, sealed and returned or if preferred, envelopes can be branded and printed. Alternatively, the forms can be collated into pads of 100 and glue bound at the top for use at events.
governance bulletins, GP newsletters, pledges booklets, bedside folders, quality reports, business plan summaries, posters, invitations, reply cards, surveys, leaflets and membership cards.
We are commissioned to design and publish a wide variety of publications for differing target audiences. Probably the most requested of these are clinical
Please feel free to email or ring Caroline or Richard for more information. Email: info@octagon.org.uk Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105
However, promotional items to support specific campaigns are becoming increasingly popular and they are detailed overleaf.
“It has been a pleasure working with you and the team over the years and I must say that you have always been totally professional and have given us 100% support and co-operation, no matter how difficult we may have made it for you all! I will always remember your fabulous commitment to ‘customer service’ and I doubt we will ever see your equal in that respect!” “That is absolutely amazing. It looks so fun and really attractive. I’d want to go if I was a kid. You’ve also managed to include loads of detail of the kind of thing on offer without it looking wordy and without detracting from the fun. I’m dead impressed and really like it. Many, many thanks I really couldn’t do something like this without you. God bless” 9
Promotional items Promotional items are becoming more and more popular as a tangible support for campaigns and events. Octagon’s full design service is on hand and each item can be designed and personalised for any campaign or event. If there is a particular item you need but you can’t see it in our condensed brochure, email or ring Caroline or Richard who will be happy to source it for you. Signs Printed in four process colours directly onto 3mm rigid PVC, we are able to manufacture most sizes of sign for most uses. The signs come ready drilled with fixing holes at each 10
corner for easier hanging and can make a message or warning highly visible and attention catching. Post it notes Printed A7 these have 50 sheets of white 80gsm paper printed to each sheet, and gummed along the long edge. Ballpoint pens Supplied in white with a coloured clip trim, these are quality moulded push button ballpoint pens with a retractable mechanism. Blue ink refill as standard. Clip colours are available in blue, red,
green, yellow, orange and white. Earthen ware mugs In a wide choice of styles these mugs look great when printed with a message or logo. Perfect for carrying the campaign into break times! Lanyards 15mm X 900mm flat polyester neck lanyard fitted (printed or plain) with full colour retractable yo-yo reel and strap clip. The standard colour fabric is white (others are available) with four-colour print on both sides along the entire length of lanyard,
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plus safety breakaway attachment.Tubular lanyards are also available.
into the mouse mat. Rectangle 235mm x 200mm. Base 3mm mat, foam base.
Instant 3D pop ups Instant 3D pop ups are fun and engaging. They are available in a multitude of shapes and sizes; some are manufactured for a specific use and some purely to carry a campaign message. Our full design service will ensure your message is seen loud and clear.
Printed vinyl banners Vinyl outdoor banners printed in four process colours, hemmed and eyeleted every 2ft and supplied with white rope. Inks are guaranteed against fading. Available in virtually any size, they are perfect for events.
Photo and see through mouse mats These mats have a clear pocket so that printed images or artwork can be inserted
Banner stands Visible size is 2145mm x 800mm, the banner stands are printed in four process colours on PVC.
“In the NHS, what was a rigid deadline might need to be brought forward in order to get a message out sooner than planned. And what was a tight budget has just been made tighter still because of a cost improvement programme. All could be potential show-stopping issues in the world of design and print. But at Octagon they seem to be taken in their stride. I have never experienced anything but helpfulness, professionalism and reliability from the team. And turning a tight budget into a well-designed, professional annual report, brochure or leaflet seems to be something of a trademark for them. Without hesitation I would recommend Octagon.� 11
Promotional items continued The inks are guaranteed against fading for five years for indoor use and two years for outdoor use and are finished with a scuff resistant over laminate. Patch handle carrier bags Our carrier bags can be printed in one, two, three or four colours to one side. Made from polythene with patch cut out handles. Balloons Branded with your campaign message, balloons are a great help when 12
working with children. Vinyl labels Printed in one, two, three or four colours onto vinyl, the labels are glue backed to the reverse side. They are versatile selfadhesive labels that can be designed for any campaign or events. Information cards and counter top cardholders The cards are printed on 280mic pulp board in four process colours. The cardholder is manufactured in clear, high
impact, durable and scratch resistant plastic and comes fully branded. Magazine stands Made of polypropylene, these magazine stands are of a robust construction making them extremely durable and hard wearing and will not break if knocked over. They are designed for a tough and demanding environment. The counter top magazine stand sits nicely on a counter top or reception area table. It is branded with the magazine’s
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masthead and also an invitation to take a copy and have a capacity of around 40 50 magazines per stand. The tall magazine stands are designed to display 100 or so magazines and are
floor standing. A sloping shelf makes for a better display and they also come branded with the magazine’s masthead and an invitation to take a copy. Ideal for displaying staff or FT magazines in busy areas.
Please feel free to email or ring Caroline or Richard for more information. Email: info@octagon.org.uk Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105 Send your copy and images via ‘yousendit.com’. Secure, fast and capable of handling large files, it’s quick and easy to use. Email Richard at info@octagon.org.uk for further information.
“Sheffield City Council has worked with Octagon since 1998 and during this time, the company has produced a number of sponsored publications for us. We have had every confidence in the company’s management of these publications and the company has excellent relationships with providers in the city. Octagon provides professional, experienced and talented services in marketing and design, which ensures the publications, are a great success. I would have no hesitation in recommending Octagon.” “Thanks for your help with the latest issue - another great job as usual! Speak to you soon.” 13
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What our clients say about us… “Good Health has arrived and it looks great again! Thank you to the team.” “That is fantastic, thank you so much… I’m so excited to see the mag, it looks great!! Thank you for sorting the leaflets out for me too. Take care and thanks again for all your help.” “Thank you for doing a fabulous job with Perspective. The feedback is that everyone loves it and they are bombarding me with ideas for future editions, which is great! Thanks so much again Matt, it’s all down to you!” 15
Octagon Design & Marketing Ltd, Britannic Chambers, 8a Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1PH Tel: 01909 478009 or 01909 509105 Email: info@octagon.org.uk