• Manifest’s Leeds office will manage the integrated account
• Manifest will manage the national PR and press office for Leisure Connection
• Media relations will be focused on regional and trade press
• Manifest will be providing social media support across the estate of centres Leisure Connection manages for the public and private sector
• The team will also be taking control of all things design and digital
• It will be managing the creative process for marketing materials, advertising and web design

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Kevin Yates, Head of Retention and Marketing at Leisure Connection, commented:

We have big plans for 2012 and are looking forward to working with Manifest to bring those plans to fruition. The team is very enthusiastic and hardworking, as well as being extremely creative and innovative – we know our relationship with Manifest will be a successful one.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:

Leisure Connection is another great win for Manifest especially as we get to demonstrate the true power of integrated communications. To see each department work together on the same strategy is fantastic and I am convinced Leisure Connection will reap the benefits of this approach.

• The Lancashire-based family run business machines reclaimed timber into floors and various items of furniture – offering a bespoke service to consumers and businesses
• The PR campaign will raise awareness of Lawson’s unique service and highlight the quality of the products Lawson’s produces, as well as emphasising the company’s green credentials
• All the products which Lawson’s produces use reclaimed or recycled timber
• To complement the media relations activity, Manifest is designing and managing an innovative prospecting direct mail campaign for Lawson’s

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Adam Lawson, Director at Lawson’s, commented:
With more than 60 years of experience we are able to provide our customers with high quality products and expert knowledge of the industry. We are really looking forward to working with Manifest over the coming months to build awareness of our brand.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:
There’s no escaping from the fact Lawson’s creates beautiful products, which are unique and bespoke to each client and customer.  We are really looking forward to building brand awareness through media relations and the direct mail campaign. The account will be managed from our Leeds office, and continues a great run of new account wins for the team, which is a great start to 2012.

Innovative takeaway service, Housebites has appointed Manifest London as its PR and social media agency as part of the fast-growing company’s ambitious expansion plans. Housebites allows customers to order restaurant quality food freshly cooked at home by professional chefs to be delivered to their front door, with celebrities such as Lily Allen, Stephen Fry and Zoe Ball already amongst fans taking to Twitter to talk to followers about their orders.

• Manifest’s PR campaign will aim to establish Housebites as a better alternative to standard chinese, pizza or curry takeaways by elevating the status of home delivered food through a media relations campaign.
• As part of the integrated campaign, Manifest will be evolving the Housebites’ social media presence to enhance the sense of community already evident in those who have tried the service.
• Housebites, based in Shoreditch, is redefining the takeaway for a generation tired of the junk food experience.
• The appointment follows a number of high profile wins for Manifest London in the past three months including La Tasca, notonthehighstreet.com, Macadamia Media and Kevin Pietersen’s online cricket coaching course from Pitchvision.
  

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Housebites founder and CEO, Simon Prockter commented:

“The traditional takeaway model inevitably results in a culture of convenience over quality. By turning the concept of takeaway on its head, Housebites proves that there is no need to compromise on quality for the sake of convenience. You can have your restaurant quality cake and eat it.”

“PR is an important ingredient for our continued growth and we wanted to find a consultancy that not only understands our business, the food and drink industry and the start-up scene, but can convert that knowledge into bold and creative campaigns. That’s why we are very pleased to be working with Manifest. They demonstrated to us a clear understanding of our business and how to get our message across both online and offline.”

Alex Myers, Director at Manifest London, said:

“Housebites is a concept that clicks with everyone who hears about it, and our job is to make sure more people do. It’s an incredibly exciting brief and we are very proud to be appointed.”

• The sessions are aimed at companies interested in increasing their profile
• Whether this is amongst peers, existing and potential customers or a combination of the two
• Manifest is encouraging businesses to book their free 30-minute slots now
• Manifest’s offices are located on the Roundhouse Business Park in Leeds
• Companies interested in booking a free session should email amy@manifestcomms.co.uk
• For more information on Manifest please visit www.manifestcomms.co.uk or follow the company on Twitter at twitter.com/ManifestComms

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Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest, said:

Following our recent move to Leeds we are relishing the prospect of sharing our expertise and knowledge with local businesses or companies with a base in West Yorkshire. Ironically, during a time that’s been labelled as one of ‘economic downturn’, our PR department has gone from strength to strength and is continuing to grow as more and more businesses are realising the power of PR and Social Media to engage with customers, influence decisions and really make an impact.

• Having previously worked as an Account Director at Gecko, Jenny brings a vast amount of experience in managing creative campaigns from pitch to production to Manifest

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Jenny, commenting on her appointment, said:

Manifest works with some amazing brands.  It’s such an exciting time to join the agency with the recent growth and of course the relocation to Leeds.  I’m really looking forward to developing the role and contributing my skills and knowledge of creative processes to our client base.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:

We are really pleased to be welcoming Jenny to Manifest, who will be an asset to the creative team and indeed our rapidly growing client base. Following an exciting and busy start to 2012 we required additional account management support and I am convinced Jenny will enhance the service we currently offer to our international and national portfolio of clients.

• Manifest will be supporting Q8Oils, part of Kuwait Petroleum International Lubricants, with media relations activity
• It will also be developing a social media campaign
• Finally, it will provide PR support around exhibitions and shows
• For more information on Manifest please visit www.manifestcomms.co.uk or follow the company on Twitter at twitter.com/ManifestComms

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Louise Brunyee, Marketing Manager at Q8Oils, commented:
Manifest’s ideas for Q8Oils’ PR activity really impressed me, and the team’s enthusiasm means they are a joy to work with. We are really excited about our plans in 2012 and think Manifest will be a big part of our success over the next year.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:
2012 has got off to a flying start and the Q8Oils appointment is a testament to the hardwork, dedication and innovation shown by the PR team at Manifest. We are really pleased to be working with such a well known brand, and are looking forward to working with the team to ensure 2012 is a successful year.

• Manifest a successful PR campaign to promote the new concept La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Kitchen’s in Leeds and Windsor
• Manifest is now providing a press office function for the national chain
• It is also supporting the launch of the new concept restaurants in London, Glasgow and Portsmouth

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Joanne Cox, Brand Marketing Manager at La Tasca, commented:

The launches of the new concept La Tascas in Windsor and Leeds were a huge success, and we are looking forward to working with Manifest to replicate this success across our entire portfolio of restaurants.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:

We are already having a great year here at Manifest, and this latest account win is a big success for us. The account will be managed from our Leeds office and with other opportunities in the pipeline, we are already looking forward to a busy 2012.

• Bob joins the full service marketing agency from Warners Group Publications
• He was responsible for in-house editorial, marketing and advertisement design for a vast selection of business to business and consumer publications
• Bob studied Product Design at the University of Leeds
• He also has experience working as a designer and artworker at a marketing agency and print wear company

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Bob, commenting on his appointment, said:
I decided that 2012 was the year I wanted to secure a position within a forward-thinking, successful communications agency, and when the opportunity to work for Manifest arose, I jumped at the chance. It’s great to be working within such a friendly, exuberant atmosphere and I look forward to developing my skills and knowledge, and in return contribute as much as I can to Manifest’s future success!

Shaun Beaumont, Creative Director at Manifest Communications, said:
We are really pleased to welcome Bob to Manifest, and he is already proving to be a great asset, following a number of new business wins. 2012 is set to be a busy year for Manifest, and with Bob’s knowledge of both design and artworking he is sure to become a real asset to the creative team.

• Jade is a Spanish and Marketing graduate from the University of Northumbria
• She joins Manifest from Acceleris Marketing Communications as well as other placements in the PR industry
• This is the agency’s fourth appointment in as many months
• Manifest is currently looking to expand its team further with the appointment of a creative account manager and an artworker

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Jade commented:
It’s an exciting time for Manifest and I am delighted to be part of the growing PR team. It’s no secret that it’s a tough time to be looking for employment so after carrying out numerous placements to gain as much experience as possible, I was over the moon to be offered a position with a company as exciting and innovative as Manifest.

Nev Ridley, Managing Director at Manifest, said of Jade’s appointment:
Jade’s appointment comes as the PR department has won a number of new accounts including North Yorkshire Sport, La Tasca and Premier Global to name a few and we have no doubt that she’ll be an asset to the team. 2012 is set to be another exciting year for Manifest and I fully expect our PR team to grow even further.

• The new website will act as a portal for John’s brand, product and be a central booking hub for brands and companies looking to work with John
• The aim of the brief was to create a new cleaner, fresher, and more contemporary looking website, with the overall purpose of making his merchandise accessible to his growing international fan base
• From news and product reviews to social media links, the entire design and build process was managed by Manifest
• John, a life-long Manchester United supporter has worked with the likes of Blackberry, NHS, Pringles and Nike amongst others
• Global advertising campaigns and digital media websites, such as YouTube, have popularized the sport / art in recent years
• John started performing after enrolling on one of the Brazilian Soccer Schools in Manchester at the age of 14, and is now the holder of four Guinness World Records, appeared on several TV shows and won the World Football Freestyle Championship title in Holland in 2006

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John Farnworth, commented:
I instantly fell in love with the web designs Manifest created – they were exactly what I was looking for from a website.  I love the functionality and the added online shop, which makes my brand and products more accessible to an increasingly international customer and fan base.

Nev Ridley, joint Managing Director at Manifest Communications, said:
This website builds on John’s already powerful brand identity. John is experiencing a growing international fan base and this new look website will be beneficial for the development of his brand and business model.   This was a great project for us to work and we look forward to working with John in the future.