PORTFOLIO 1 exesios advertising agency
ACCREDITATIONS Adobe A-list since 2002
AWARDS Community Mark Award 2006 - Highest marks achieved 2006 Michelin sponsored Entrepreneur of the Year Award
MEMBERSHIPS Business Link - Select supplier register DBA (Design Business Association) NSCCI (North Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Small Business Federation
ABOUT US 3 OUR CLIENTS 5 OUR SERVICES 7 CSR 9 REASONS TO USE EXESIOS 11 TESTIMONIALS 13 SAMPLES OF WORK 15
Exesios is a full-service advertising agency established in 2001. ‘Exesios’, which in Greek means ‘splendid’, is a distinctive name chosen not only because it suggests the Greek-Cypriot origin of co-founder Eleni, but because it also encapsulates a shared aspiration for perfection. Since its inception the agency has carved out a reputation for delivering fresh, fast and highly creative solutions to clients across a range of sectors, from Banks, Financial Institutions, Schools, Universities, Charities, Regional Business Advice Agencies, Museums, City Councils, and many more. Projects undertaken are not just from the UK but across Europe. Exesios have worked with clients in Murcia – Spain, Milan and Faenza (Italy), Selb and Munich (Germany), Limoges (France) and Nicosia (Cyprus). Also, we recently enjoyed designing for the British Showcase in Tokyo – Japan and Munich - Germany.
have a new design centre at E3 Trentham Business Quarter, * We for our team of highly skilled designers, photographers
and creatives.
hence the Community Mark award.
and adhere to their code of conduct.
are passionate about strengthening the community in * We Stoke on Trent and CSR is at the heart and ethos of Exesios, is an official distributor for many of the market’s * Exesios leading exhibition / display systems. * We are members of the Design Business Association (DBA)
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a few We Have HELPed
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AND A FEW OTHERS ...... THE ROYAL COLLECTION THE POTTERIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY CEUTI IMAGINA CEUTI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ( MURCIA - SPAIN ) EO-IPSO CONSULTING ( MUNICH - GERMANY ) SPIEL & SPORT TEAM BRANDLAND SPECIALISTS ( MUNICH - GERMANY ) DIFFERENT BY DESIGN BETH JOHNSON FOUNDATION DIANA DENTAL JAMES KENT GROUP KILNCARE APPROACH MIDLAND HEART THE WISCM TRUST
CHUNKY MONKI MSL MOUNTAINEERING AXIS HYDRAULICS CONSPICUOUS CBM TADEMA DESIGNS LTD lines avs mettex sherston tea
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OUR SERVICES BRANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LARGE FORMAT PRINTING CONSULTANCY EVENTS EXHIBITIONS VISUAL MERCHANDISING INTERIOR DESIGN WEBSITES EQUIPMENT OUTDOOR MEDIA BESPOKE DATA MANAGEMENT
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MAKING OUR MARK IN THE COMMUNITY 2006
Exesios was the third company in Staffordshire, and the highest scoring company in Britain, to be awarded the CommunityMark - a national standard recognising businesses making strong and sustainable impacts on the community.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Making a creative partner of a community-minded company like us doesn’t just mean we’re ‘nice’ or that we’ve got a ‘generous spirit’ (though of course we’d like to think both are true). It means that we’re serious about delivering results, making a difference, creating added-value even when we’re not getting paid to! So imagine how we work when we are.
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reasons to use exesios
Full Service
We don’t just provide the ideas but a full in-house service, from research and design to photography and exhibitions. The quality we promise is exactly what we deliver.
BUDGETS
For the last 10 years we have worked with budgets of all sizes from small start ups to international corporations. We always deliver on budget and deadline.
Diversity
Our broad range of past and current clients, across the public and private sectors, has lead us to becoming synonymous with innovative and distinctive work.
Client area
We have a dedicated online resource area where you can have access to any design, information and more... 24 hours a day
Client Voice
Our designers maintain a direct line of communication with the client throughout the life of a project. This personal, down-to-earth approach has always helped us build close relationships with clients.
LARGE FORMAT PRINTING Our in-house facilities allow for a quick turnaround of high quality large format print including pull-up banners and pop-up systems.
Exhibitions / Events We have vast and successful experience in the facilitation and organisation of events and exhibitions, providing complete management of equipment, design, print, setup and photography.
equipment
We sell and hire a large variety of exhibition equipment, as well as designing and creating bespoke items for interiors, exhibitions and events.
Photography
All photography and imagery used within our projects is exclusive to Exesios, we do not use stock images. Selected from our diverse image library or a specially arranged shoot with our photographers,we will always create the perfect image for the project.
bespoke data management Our database development team has an extensive knowledge of database creation and can custom build a system to fit your requirements.
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*OUR reputation
is only as good as our last comments
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“just wanted to say thank you for making the changes so quickly and easily! It’s such a different experience dealing with you” Lucy Challinor
Keele University - Project Green
“... your wonderful Aquila [ Exesios’ design content management system ] adds the pages to the main menus as you publish them so I’m all sorted. Fan-bloody-tastic I say.” Lee Sherwin Kilncare
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“...the conference went very well - we were in Saturday’s Sentinel - and your graphics were on show!...it looked fantastic...so effective.” Irene Unwin
Sandon Business & Enterprise Manager
“We find their approach to be thorough, professional, and able to grasp and adapt quickly to our everchanging needs and requirements.” Mike Jones
James Kent Group
“We were impressed by their professionalism and attention to detail. They always go that extra mile to achieve excellent results.” Jill Levens
Business Initiative
“An oasis of innovation and taste.” Candi Miller
Author & Public Speaker
“A top London design agency based in Stoke-on-Trent offering no nonsense advice with superb solutions” Rachel Lankenau
The Office Furniture Place Ltd
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ceramics f e s t i v a l S t o k e - o n - T r e n t
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ceramics f e s t i v a l S t o k e - o n - T r e n t
5-6-7 OCTOBER 2007
Special Edition Festival Bowls sold exclusively here Special Festival Price
ÂŁ5.00 ďƒ™ Please note that you can only pay for these bowls at the customer service desk
Kevin Millward Hand made by acclaimed local potter
Design by K.G.Millward and exesios advertising agency For more information on the festival and other events please take a brochure or visit:
www.stokeceramicsfestival.co.uk
sponsors of the festival The Festival would like to thank ImageHolders for the display stands
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AN EVENT FOR YOUR DIARY
NOT TO BE MISSED!
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part of the Stoke on Trent Ceramics Festival 2007
CeramicArtsFair
stoke-on-trent
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C e r a mi c A r t s F a i r part of the Stoke on Trent Ceramics Festival 2007
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DESIGN COMPETITION 22nd September - 18th November 2007 Ceramic Festival 2007 : Design Competition Ceramics has a diverse and rich heritage, claiming both the oldest recorded products created by humans and a global contemporary industry that is vigorous and competitive. The UK industry with it’s hub, Stoke-on-Trent is reliant for the retention of its position in world markets upon the development of high quality and high value products based upon design and style, advanced manufacturing technologies, superior materials ingenuity and a high degree of craft skills.
Brief The Staffordshire ceramics industry is steeped in history, tradition and heritage. In the previous three centuries famous for the innovation of classical, archetypal, and iconic quintessentially English products – the brief is straightforward it offers the opportunity for designers and artists to explore this tradition and in doing so define, evaluate new values, horizons, directions for the 21st century English ceramic industry. “Your ideas may be about function alternatively they may be simply objects of desire and beauty, where at times the function is secondary to the expressive values of the object, such as the sensorial values”.
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Ceramics has a diverse and rich heritage, claiming both the oldest recorded products created by humans and a global contemporary industry that is vigorous and competitive.
The UK industry with it’s hub, Stoke-on-Trent is reliant for the retention of its position in world markets upon the development of high quality and high value products based upon design and style, advanced manufacturing technologies, superior materials ingenuity and a high degree of craft skills.
Brief
The Staffordshire ceramics industry is steeped in history, tradition and heritage. In the previous three centuries famous for the innovation of classical, archetypal, and iconic quintessentially English products – the brief is straightforward it offers the opportunity for designers and artists to explore this tradition and in doing so define, evaluate new values, horizons, directions for the 21st century English ceramic industry. “Your ideas may be about function alternatively they may be simply objects of desire and beauty, where at times the function is secondary to the expressive values of the object, such as the sensorial values”.
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Exclusive Showcase of High Quality British Design
tokyo - japan
uk trade & investment
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tokyo - japan
uk trade & investment
DENISE O’SULLIVAN CRAZY CREATIONS crazy creations
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belgium / denmark
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Interio LIFESTY SHOWC West Mid belgium / denmark
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munich - germany
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Working with young people with special educational needs Acronym busters – a whirlwind tour through current education initia tives and policy
Numbers are limited, so to book your plac e at this free event, plea se contact Iain Perry at Creative Partnership s Stoke 01782 337 440 stokeontrent@creative-p artnerships.com by Friday 27 April.
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F O U N D AT I O N looking at ageing in new ways
intergenerational projects
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F O U N D AT I O N looking at ageing in new ways
Intergenerational Practice The systematic promotion and development of intergenerational understanding is a major focus of our work. During 2006 we had a number of programmes in this area. These included:
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The Centre for Intergenerational Practice
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Funded by Lloyds TSB Foundation the Centre provided a wide range of services and activities including consultancy, information and advice, website, e-bulletins, newsletters, training, publications and research.
This is a two year European programme funded by Socrates exploring European models on inter and trans generational learning. The Foundation is one of the national partners.
During the year we were successful in achieving funding from the John Ellerman Foundation to implement an Approved Provider Standard for organisations running intergenerational projects. Papers and presentations were given to a wide variety of audiences including the International Consortium of Intergenerational Programmes biennial conference in Melbourne; the launch of the Japanese Intergenerational Network in Tokyo; a Cabinet Office Seminar as part of the Third Sector Review; the All Party Parliamentary Groups for both Children and Young People and Older People at Westminster; and a cross departmental group of the Scottish Executive. In addition active regional networks were maintained with regular meetings in London and the South-East, West Midlands and the North-West.
Strategy for Intergenerational Practice in Wales
International Consortium for Intergenerational Programmes (ICIP) The Foundation continues to host and provide the secretariat for ICIP. In 2006 we were one of the sponsors of the international ICIP conference in Melbourne. The Director gave two of the conference presentations.
The Grandparents Project Funded by the Children’s Fund Stoke-on-Trent this is a practical project looking at the needs and rights of Grandparents, particularly where they have a significant caring role for their grandchildren.
Funded by the Welsh Assembly activities include the Welsh Centre for Intergenerational Practice in partnership with the University of Glamorgan, conferences, a training programme, newsletter, website, chairing the grandparents working party for the Welsh Assembly and membership of the Task and Finish Group reviewing the Strategy for Older People in Wales.
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contractlocal
North Staffordshire
changing places: transforming lives
An opportunity for local companies, individuals in the construction industry and professional services contractlocal to register their interest in the Renew North Staffordshire programme at contractlocal 2007 North Staffordshire
c h a n g i n g p l a c e s : t r a n s f o r m i n g liv e s
An opportunity for local companies, individuals in the construction industry and professional services to register their interest in the Renew North Staffordshire programme at contractlocal 2007
31st January 2007 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm Britannia Stadium Stoke-on-Trent
31st January 2007 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm Britannia Stadium Stoke-on-Trent www.contractlocal.co.uk CALLING ALL TRADES
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