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AIMediaComms Media Relations Platform Selected by Western Australia Police

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 09:39:09 -0000

AIMediaComms Media Relations Platform Selected by Western Australia Police

London – Jan 16, 2012 – AIMediaComms (AIMC), the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, is delighted with the feedback it received from Western Australia Police (WA Police) after the latter selected AIMediaComms’ media relations platform to assist with the sudden increase in global media interest that arose from the hosting of the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

WA Police Media Unit was responsible for media liaison after Western Australia had been chosen to be the host of the 2011 CHOGM. The small team of 6 staff needed to expand to meet the demands of the media frenzy surrounding the Queens and other Commonwealth dignitaries visit, resulting in an additional 25 staff being seconded to the unit working across three shifts.

Following implementation, AIMC’s centralised online media interaction system enabled the extended WA media team to share information across shifts and maintain consistency across all communications channels. WA media officers were on the same page and kept up to date with access to the latest briefing, statements, and all related correspondence, whilst significantly enhancing individual and team productivity.

“In the lead up to CHOGM 2011 WA Police actively searched for a product that would assist our team as it moved from a 12 hour per day operation with 6 media staff, to 24 hours per day with approximately 30 media staff. The sharing of information across shifts, and the ability to provide consistent messages and post event media reports were a priority for us. A world-wide search found only one product, AIMediaComms, to meet our needs.” Inspector Bill Munnee, Western Australia Police. Post CHOGM the software is being successfully used by the core media team at WA Police on a day to day basis.

Engaging Stakeholders II Executive Briefing Proved to be a Big Success

Thursday, 08 December 2011 13:05:03 -0000

Engaging Stakeholders II Executive Briefing Proved to be a Big Success

AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interactions software, held their most recent executive briefing, Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management II, in London on 10th November 2011 and the event was a resounding success.

Leading communications experts were present to discuss different strategies for engaging and influencing stakeholders during crises, or as part of a general drive to enhance their reputation. Vuelio, the leading one stop software solution that drives consistency across stakeholder, media and communications activities, was also introduced and received excellent feedback from both the speakers and audience.

Kevin Murray, Chairman at Bell Pottinger, a guest speaker on “How Top CEOs Communicate to Stakeholders to Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results”, said “I was very pleased to have been asked to join such a high calibre of speaker panel at the AIMediaComms/Vuelio Executive Briefing. The conference was very well attended with a hugely diverse audience incorporating a cross section of practitioners from many different sectors. The event was extremely well organised and obviously very popular. I thoroughly enjoyed playing a part in the lively debate that followed, as well as the networking afterwards. I left with a great many more interesting thoughts as a result of having attended the day."

Lionel Zetter, Managing Director at Zetter`s Political Services and Former President at CIPR, a guest speaker on “Political Crises: Lessons to be Drawn from Coping with Unforeseen Events”, said “This was a high level event. Both the presenters and the audience represented a cross-section of private enterprise, government and the third sector. They all had one thing in common: an understanding of the need to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.”

“All the speakers were clearly experts in their fields and provided helpful and engaging advice on crisis management. They all brought a different and interesting perspective to the subject as well as a bit of wit and entertainment. It was a seminar that I walked away from having definitely learnt something new.” Mark McMahon, Assistant Director, Strong Border Programme Communications, UK Border Agency.

"Brilliant line up of speakers which led to a fascinating and useful debate on engaging stakeholders - excellent stuff." Sarah Hanratty, Head of Communications and External Affairs, The Portman Group.

“Great event! It was really useful and informative with a great range of speakers. Many thanks and look forward to No 3!” David Barker, Associate Director - Communications and Engagement at NHS Portsmouth.

“An excellent afternoon spent with senior practitioners, and hearing compelling content. We look forward to featuring in the next instalment!” Steve Miller, Membership Manager at PRCA.

About AIMediaComms

AIMediaComms is a rapidly growing company, with international recognition for its quality software, services and support (ISO:9001). With over 300 clients ranging from FTSE 100 worldwide organisations to central government departments, we are Europe’s leading provider of media and stakeholder management software.

Since 1995 we have built an enviable reputation for driving operational efficiencies in corporate communications departments throughout the public and private sectors.

For more information, please visit www.aimediacomms.com or call 020 7690 8885.

Presentations from Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management II Seminar

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:22:35 -0000

Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management II

Thank you for joining us at our recent "Engaging Stakeholders II" executive briefing. The presentations are now available to download. Please click on the links below.

Making Sense of Social Media "Buzz"
Charlie O`Rourke, Managing Director, AIMediaComms

Reputation 2012
James Thellusson, Head of Corporate, Public Affairs & Business Communication, Lexis PR

Political Crises: Lessons to be Drawn from Coping with Unforeseen Events
Lionel Zetter, Managing Director, Zetter`s Political Services

A Look under the Bonnet of the Council`s Media Team (single slide)
Stewart Argo, Media Relations Manager, The City of Edinburgh Council

Issues and Crisis Management: Navigating the New Stakeholder Communications Landscape
Mike Seymour, International Director, Crisis & Issues Management, Edelman

The Language of Leaders: How Top CEOs Communicate to Stakeholders to Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results
Kevin Murray, Chairman, Bell Pottinger Group

We hope you find these insights into engaging stakeholders for effective crisis communications and reputation management useful. See you next time at our Engaging Stakeholders III.

To hear more about how we can help you improve your stakeholder engagement, please contact us on 020 7690 8885 or at info@aimediacomms.com

Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management II

Tuesday, 11 October 2011 10:37:59 -0000

Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management II

Nov 10th at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

Free Half-Day Seminar to Explore How to Enhance Reputation and Manage the Crisis Effectively through Better Stakeholder Relationships

Following on from the first successful executive briefing in June 2011, AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, is hosting the second in the Engagaing Stakeholders series on the topic of Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

In every day operations, but particularly when a crisis strikes, effective communication with stakeholders is vital in maintaining the reputation of a company and its value.

On Thursday November 10th, from 1 – 6 pm, five communications experts will discuss how effective stakeholder interactions can help an organisation enhance and protect its reputation.

Speakers include:

The Language of Leaders: How Top CEOs Communicate to Stakeholders to Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results
Kevin Murray, Chairman, Bell Pottinger Grou
Issues & Crisis Management: Navigating the New Stakeholder Communications Landscape
Andrew Mike Seymour, International Director, Crisis & Issues Management, Edelman
Political Crises: Lessons to be Drawn from Coping with Unforeseen Events
Lionel Zetter, Managing Director, Zetter`s Political Services and Former President at CIPR
Improving Internal Communications at Europe’s Leading Independent Phone Retailer
Kesah Trowell, Senior Operational Planning Manager, Carphone Warehouse
Reputation Management 2012
James Thellusson, Head of Corporate, Public Affairs & Business Communication, Lexis PR
The Challenge of Self-Regulation in an Era of Ethical Pressure
Francis Ingham, Chief Executive, PRCA

To register or for more information, please contact AIMediaComms on 020 7690 8891 or at info@aimediacomms.com

About AIMediaComms

AIMediaComms is a rapidly growing company. With over 300 active accounts, it is Europe’s leading provider of stakeholder and media relations management software. With more client experience than anyone else in the market, we have a deep understanding of delivering successful implementations, helping our customers derive maximum value from their investment.

AIMediaComms, PRmax Join Forces on Vuelio

Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:37:05 -0000

AIMediaComms, PRmax Join Forces on Vuelio

London, U.K. – September 26, 2011 – AIMediaComms (AIMC), the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, has joined forces with PRmax, the UK’s most affordable media database.

Clients of AIMC’s latest software, Vuelio, now have access to automatically updated details on journalists, bloggers and freelancers for the entire UK press. Integrated with Vuelio, the media database makes it easy to create targeted contact lists in seconds ensuring that every press release has the best possible chance of making news copy.

In combination, the best of breed solutions provide for the most powerful, and easy to use media relations management software available. Vuelio, enables busy public relations professionals to build meaningful relationships with the most appropriate journalists thereby ensuring the best publicity for your organisation.

“Whether reacting to a crisis or as part of a pro-active campaign, Vuelio ensures that you can quickly target the most appropriate journalists. Our partnership with PRmax enables us to provide the most affordable and comprehensive media relations management platform; a key issue when pr budgets are getting squeezed. We aim to deliver powerful functionality and a rapid return on investment”, said Charlie O’Rourke, MD of AIMediaComms.

About AIMediaComms

For more information, please contact us on 020 7690 8885 or at info@aimediacomms.com

PRWeek – Corporate Reputation (Sept 2011 Issue)

The Value of Reputation: The ability to manage stakeholders is vital to uphold corporate reputation and to build trust

Wednesday, 14 September 2011 12:45:21 -0000

PRWeek – Corporate Reputation (Sept 2011 Issue)

The Value of Reputation: The ability to manage stakeholders is vital to uphold corporate reputation and to build trust

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AIMediaComms Unveils Highlights of Vuelio Summer ’11 Release

Friday, 05 August 2011 08:04:51 -0000

AIMediaComms Unveils Highlights of Vuelio Summer ’11 Release

London, U.K. – August 5, 2011 – AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, today revealed its Vuelio Summer ’11 release. This release is yet another extension of Vuelio which helps your various communications teams to plan, schedule and monitor all campaigns and projects. It also provides real time updates on all activities and improves the visibility of all communications projects across an organisation.

“The Vuelio Summer ’11 edition enables your communications teams to work together more efficiently and deliver an efficient service to appropriate stakeholders more promptly. What used to take five steps to accomplish was slashed to just one” Simon Ingram, Client Services Manager.

Highlights of Vuelio Summer ’11 Release include:

Communications Project Planning: Vuelio users can now record, track and schedule activities associated with communication projects and campaigns. Projects are comprised of Tasks and Milestones, and the information can be viewed in Calendar or Gantt chart formats.
Social Media Syndication: This syndication tool allows users to publish their contents/ articles to social networking and corporate websites.
Press Release Scheduler: The Summer ’11 release provides users with a scheduler to assign a future date and time for a press release to be distributed automatically by email – ideal for embargoed items.
Integrated Media Contacts: This module enables a comprehensive media database integrated with complete contact management and project planning capabilities.
Media Monitoring: Incorporated media monitoring provides rapid access to what is being said about your organisation, your people and your competition.
Multi-Team Support: Within large organisations the Corporate Communications activities are frequently spread across several teams (geographic and/or function). This multi-team support tool allows users to share key information across all teams and ensure each user is able to concentrate on the data that is most relevant to their team.

About AIMediaComms

For more information, please contact us on 020 7690 8885 or at info@aimediacomms.com.

Engaging Stakeholders Executive Briefing Proved to be a Big Success

Friday, 17 June 2011 16:37:24 -0000

Engaging Stakeholders Executive Briefing Proved to be a Big Success

London, UK – June 17, 2011 – AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interactions software, held their most recent executive briefing, Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management, in London on 9th June 2011 and the event was a resounding success.

“It was fascinating to see how speakers from a variety of backgrounds had reached similar conclusions about some of the main challenges facing the sector and what practitioners could do about them" said Stewart Argo, Media Relations Manager at The City of Edinburgh Council.

“It was great to get a first-hand look at Vuelio, the stakeholder management tool from AIMediaComms, which helps manage internal and external communications within organisations” said Adam Vincenzini, Lead Social Media Consultant at Paratus Communications.

The day proved to be a huge success. All the delegates left with an enhanced understanding of the various benefits of social media and hands on tools to improve their stakeholder relationship.

Andrew Thomas of Communicate Magazine, a guest speaker on “Converging in Communications”, said “I was very impressed with the turnout and the organisation of the event, and flattered to have been asked.”

“Very good use of examples to illustrate points” The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

“The event was helpful and insightful and presentations are very useful!” Ofwat

“Good range of speakers and expertise” Transport for Manchester

About AIMediaComms

AIMediaComms is a rapidly growing company, with international recognition for its quality software, services and support (ISO:9001). With over 300 active clients, we are Europe’s leading provider of media and stakeholder management software.

Since 1995 we have built an enviable reputation for driving operational efficiencies in corporate communications departments throughout the public and private sectors.

For more information, please visit www.aimediacomms.com or call 020 7690 8885.

Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management

Thursday, 12 May 2011 10:57:59 -0000

Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management

June 9th at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

Free Half-Day Seminar to Explore How to Enhance Reputation and Manage the Crisis Effectively through Better Stakeholder Relationships

London, U.K. -- May 11, 2011 – AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, is hosting a free, half-day executive briefing on the topic of Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

In every day operations, but particularly when a crisis strikes, effective communication with stakeholders is vital in maintaining the reputation of a company and its value.

On Thursday June 9th, from 1 – 5 pm, five communications experts will discuss how effective stakeholder interactions can help an organisation enhance and protect its reputation.

Speakers include:

How to Use Video Content/ YouTube to Stimulate Conversations Online
Adam Vincenzini, Lead Social Media Consultant, Paratus Communications
Converging in Communications
Andrew Thomas, Publisher, Communicate Magazine
Online Monitoring – How to Spot a Crisis before It Happens
Eb Adeyeri, Digital PR Director, Lewis PR
The Importance of Third Party Advocacy in Crisis Management
Roberta Ramsden-Knowles, Consultant, Regester Larkin
Local Issues under a National Spotlight
Stewart Argo, Media Relations Manager, The City of Edinburgh Council

To register or for more information, please contact AIMediaComms on 020 7690 8891 or at info@aimediacomms.com

About AIMediaComms

AIMediaComms Media Relations Platform Selected by Judicial Communications Office

Monday, 11 April 2011 15:03:48 -0000

AIMediaComms Media Relations Platform Selected by Judicial Communications Office

London – April 8, 2011 – AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, today announced that the Judicial Communications Office (JCO) has selected AIMediaComms’ media relations platform to enhance their level of service to the media and radically transform the press office function.

AIMediaComms’ media relations management system allows the JCO to access all of the important information needed by the press team from anywhere, including out of hours, and via mobile phone with the absolute security needed for highly confidential information. Whilst significantly improving the productivity of each press officer in an increasingly demanding news environment, AIMediaComms’ software also enables the JCO to build stronger relationships with the media and to deliver consistent messages to their stakeholders at the heart of government, the judiciary and in the wider community.

“We need to help the media across England and Wales to interpret and understand the work of the judiciary and report court cases and legal issues. AIMediaComms provides us a safe, reliable and convenient system to underpin the process and coordinate the press officers.” Stephen Ward, Head of News, Judicial Communications Office.

For more information contact:
Narin Sasipibool
AIMediaComms
Email: narin.sasipibool@aimediacomms.com
Tel: 0207 690 8885

About AIMediaComms

About Judicial Communications Office

The Judicial Communications Office is the press office for 30,000 judges and magistrates in England and Wales. It was set up in 2005 as an independent unit from the Government to mirror changes to constitution, emphasising the separation in the constitution.

For more information, please visit www.aimediacomms.com or call 020 7690 8885.

AIMediaComms, Press Association Join Forces on Vuelio

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 11:46:44 -0000

AIMediaComms, Press Association Join Forces on Vuelio

AIMediaComms (AIMC), the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, is now joining forces with Press Association (PA), the leading UK`s press release distribution network with over 50,000 press releases and pictures distributed to every major media outlet in the UK every year.

Clients of AIMC’s latest software, Vuelio, can now distribute their press releases, via the PA newswire, directly into the editorial systems of media across the UK. The Press Association news wire service is taken by every major national and regional media organisation, and has a reputation as a fast, efficient and accurate source.

The press release’s benefit to an organisation is invaluable and can be crucial in creating positive public perception of your company. The press release is a key form of communication in business, vital to both private and public sectors.

Vuelio also provides a unique bridge between your press releases distribution and your internal issues, stakeholder interactions, key messages and briefing lines; seamlessly linking key real-time information and providing users a 360 degree view of activities within the organisation irrespective of their location.

“Vuelio is committed to ensuring that its clients get the most out of the system, and to adding value where we can. The partnership with Press Association is a great way of providing an enhanced service to our clients.” Charlie O’Rourke, MD of AIMediaComms.

About AIMediaComms

About Press Association

The Press Association is the UK`s leading multimedia news agency and information provider and supplier of business-to-business media services.

As home to the national news agency of the UK and Ireland, the Press Association proudly takes its place at the heart of the media industry providing a continuous feed of text, pictures, video and data into newsrooms around the country.

For more information, please visit www.aimediacomms.com or call 020 7690 8885.

AIMediaComms Announces Vuelio Release

Friday, 21 January 2011 11:54:47 -0000

AIMediaComms Announces Vuelio Release

The only one stop software solution that drives consistency across stakeholder, media and communications activity

London, U.K. – January 20, 2010 -- AIMediaComms, the leading provider of media and stakeholder interaction software, is delighted to announce the launch of Vuelio.

Vuelio will transform the way an organisation interacts with its stakeholders in order to protect reputation, assist compliance and maximise value. The software as a service offering brings all of an organisations communications teams together to deliver consistent and personalised messages to different stakeholder groups - the media, regulators, government etc.

Vuelio is the first solution to ensure that global communications teams (for example media relations, public affairs, internal comms) have access to all of the briefing papers, strategy documents, and lines to take on the issues affecting their organisation. They are ready to react to queries from any stakeholder group and are armed with the intelligence they need to address stakeholder interactions in a personalised manner, and deliver a consistent message to avoid dangerous discrepancies. With Vuelio all teams have visibility of what is being communicated, when and by whom.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms, states “According to recent studies more than 75% of the market value of the typical FTSE 100 Company is now accounted for by intangible assets, including reputation. If reputation has a value, so the loss of reputation has a cost. Thus it is important that, as a custodian of corporate reputation, communications teams have processes and software tools in place that protect and uphold this reputation through affective stakeholder interactions.” “Vuelio streamlines communication processes and ensures that teams separated by function, brand, location and/or geography are ‘on the same page’. With instant, anywhere access to all stakeholder intelligence corporate communicators can confidently speak with one voice.”

“Vuelio gives AIMediaComms a real platform for continued success” O’Rourke continues. “We have an opportunity to upsell this new software offering to our 300 clients, and to build on our growing client base in the private sector that is taking reputation management and stakeholder interactions more seriously after several recent high profile public relations disasters.”

About AIMediaComms

The AIMediaComms philosophy is simple; create sophisticated software that makes life easier for stakeholders and communications professionals:

help them to improve the quantity and quality of what they do;
build sophisticated software that is affordable so that organisations of all sizes can benefit;
provide superb after sales-services to ensure that organisations make the most of their investment;
never stay still; adapt and react to the ever changing needs of stakeholders and media and communications world.

For more information, please visit www.aimediacomms.com or call 020 7690 8885.

AIMediaComms delivers web accessible media relations software to Epping Forest

Monday, 06 September 2010 10:38:09 -0000

AIMediaComms delivers web accessible media relations software to Epping Forest

AIMediaComms has developed an accessible version of its market-leading media relations software, AINewsflash and is delighted to announce that Epping Forest District Council is the first public sector organisation to deploy it.

Web accessibility is an important issue for all UK government organisations, referring to the practice of making websites usable by people of all abilities. Epping Forest District Council, for example, continually strives to improve the accessibility and experience of all visitors to the Councils website, ensuring Government compliance. It is also committed to fairness and equality of access to everyone in respect of the services they provide and the staff they employ.

It is against this background of progressive equal opportunities policies that AIMediaComms decided to develop a version of its media relations software, used by over 300 organisations, that was more accessible, particularly for the visually impaired.

At Epping Forest District Council, for example, the new application integrates with screen-reader technology, and was designed and developed so that all users can have equal access to almost all information and functionality. The goal of a screen reader is to make it appear to the user as if the AIMediaComms software was itself a talking application designed specifically for the visually impaired.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms stated "Implementing the latest version of our software at Epping Forest has been a rewarding project. Using our new mobile-enabled site and a screen-reader software application we have ensured that all members of the media relations team can access our application and are able to contribute to the important task of upholding the reputation of the organisation.”

Tom Carne at Epping Forest states “AIMediaComms has shown us that technology offers enormous opportunities to help visually-impaired people access information. We have been impressed with the flexibility of the development and implementation teams at AIMediacomms. As a Communications department we are able to fulfill our goals whilst also complying with the Councils equal opportunities objectives”.

Free Executive Briefing - Making Communications Work Harder in a Tough Climate - Sign up today!

Friday, 25 June 2010 11:29:44 -0000

Free Executive Briefing - Making Communications Work Harder in a Tough climate

Confirmed Speakers:

1. Andy Allsopp,

Head of Communications,Cambridgeshire County Council

2. Edel McCaffrey,

Formerly Head of Media Relations at BG Group and Spokeswoman for AstraZeneca

3. Simon Brooke,

Freelance Journalist, Simon Brooke Media

4. Tom Marshall,

Sales Manager, Newslive

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Date: 15th July 2010

Time: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

Euston House - London

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Event Summary

Public sector communicators face the challenge of maintaining strong relationships with their communities while perhaps having less resources to do so.

Tackling this issue head on are Cambridgeshire County Council. Hear directly from Andy Allsopp, Head of Communications on what steps his team are taking to manage and measure the Council’s communications activities. Learn what tools are being used to help uphold the organisations reputation, and how streamlining processes can deliver real returns on investment.

The challenges are mirrored in the commercial sector. Hear from Edel McCaffrey, an independent PR consultant, that has worked in media relations at some of the world’s largest organisations, BG Group and AstraZenca. This experience is augmented by her time working in PR within the NHS at London`s Royal Brompton Hospital.

We are delighted to have added two speakers to the agenda; Simon Brooke is a journalist of repute having written for most of the UK national newspapers and he will give the journalists view of the changing media landscape. Tom Marshall, Newslive will discuss new, cost-effective solutions for regional and national media monitoring.

Agenda

9.15am – 9.30am – Registration and coffee

9.30am – 9.45am – Charlie O`Rourke, Director at AIMediaComms will introduce the event.

9.45am – 10.15am – Andy Allsopp will discuss some of the key communications challenges facing public sector organisations today.

10.15am – 10.45am – Edel McCaffrey will give a view from the private sector.

10.45am – 11.00am – Coffee break

11.00am – 11.20am – Simon Brooke will provide a journalistic view of the importance of effective communications.

11.20am – 11.40am – Tom Marshall will talk on the revolution that is underway in PR monitoring.

11.40am – 12.00pm – Nick Bentley, AIMediaComms, will demonstrate the latest efficiency and productivity tools that enable you to do more with less resources.

12.00pm – Lunch

To book your place at the "Making Communications work harder in a tough climate" free executive briefing, Click Here

Nick Bentley, Sales Manager at AIMediaComms reflects on exhibiting at LGcommunications 2010 conference

Thursday, 24 June 2010 17:37:53 -0000

Nick Bentley, Sales Manager at AIMediaComms reflects on exhibiting at LGcommunications 2010 conference

Nick Bentley, Sales Manager at AIMediaComms reflects on exhibiting at LGcommunications 2010 conference

AINewsFlash – V4, a new premium product for managing all media relations, communications and PR activities

Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:53:05 -0000

AINewsFlash – V4, a new premium product for managing all media relations, communications and PR activities

AIMediaComms, Europe`s Leading provider of media relations, marketing communications and stakeholder software and services, has announced plans for a landmark release for its flagship products. AINewsFlash V4 introduces a new user interface that places a premium on simplicity, efficiency and productivity.

AINewsFlash V4 is designed for efficiency, giving users quick access to the media and PR information that they personally need. A new digital dashboard displays personalised information with graphical KPIs making the most important information more accessible. The new sidebar persists throughout the application and allows users to navigate to common tasks in one click, including creating an enquiry, contact, press release or monitoring item, for example. Usability tests show that AINewsFlash requires 20 percent fewer clicks to navigate than in previous versions.

AINewsFlash V4 delivers a clean, refreshing look with new buttons and icons that are intuitive and allow users to perform tasks more easily. Menu items show where the user is in the application at all times as well as providing information about previously viewed pages, and filtered results based on user permissions. The system is far easier to use, more appealing and screens less cluttered; all ensuring that the user is able to get on with high their value tasks more effectively. Training requirements are reduced, support is easier and with a new help system and access to online training clips and FAQs users can be up and running in no time at all.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms said “Newsflash V4 delivers a new look and feel, and user experience that will blow our existing clients away and will be appreciated by communications professionals looking for a management platform that will enable them to achieve more with the resources that they have.”

“Our launch plans are taking shape with a series of announcements to be made in the next few months. We hope to release the media relations module of AINewsFlash in June, quickly followed by the marketing communications and stakeholder management modules. We have parallel activities ongoing for AISpotlight with an interface consistent with our new corporate style”.

AIMediaComms integrates with Newslive for the most comprehensive media monitoring service.

Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:50:15 -0000

AIMediaComms integrates with Newslive for the most comprehensive media monitoring service.

AIMediaComms is delighted to announce that the UK’s fastest and most comprehensive media monitoring service, Newslive, has been integrated directly into its media management system, AINewsflash.

AINewsflash now gives you a single point of access to editorial content across every news medium – press, TV, radio, internet, social media, blogs and newswires. Our partnership with Newslive means that you can access your news coverage from within AINewsflash and add value to the content by linking it to press releases, issues and campaigns. This enables you to quickly view and analyse the effectiveness of particular communications in terms of the resulting media coverage.

The news coverage is automatically imported directly from the Newslive service which includes real-time access to video and audio recordings from regional TV and Radio. Through a unique tie up with the UK regional media owners, Newslive, is also able to deliver access to news from almost 1,500 regional and local titles on the day of publication in high quality PDF.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director of AIMediaComms stated “ We are really excited that our clients will be able to quickly and easily monitor the news coverage derived from the PR and Marketing activities that they initiate through AINewsflash. Our integration with Newslive means that users can engage in the full news management cycle – from creation and distribution of releases to the monitoring and evaluation of the coverage. Accessing all of this information from one system improves the productivity of our users, and drives efficiencies through their pr and marketing processes.”

Newslive’s Managing Director, Samantha Hamilton, comments “Newslive provides the fastest and most exhaustive coverage of any press cuttings agency. AIMediaComms’ clients will benefit significantly from timely, unlimited access to our cross-media content. Furthermore, our fixed fees enable clients to manage budgets more effectively.”

AIMediaComms have teamed up with highly experienced journalists to provide media skills training

Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:26:48 -0000

AIMediaComms have teamed up with highly experienced journalists to provide media skills training

AIMediaComms have teamed up with highly experienced journalists to give you the practical skills needed to maximise the relationship you have with the media.

Click Here for further details

Don’t forget MARCOMM!

Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:09:09 -0000

Don’t forget MARCOMM!

Users can derive significantly more value form their AINewsflash subscription by utilising the comprehensive marketing communications module, MARCOMM.

AINewsFlash is the only system that integrates daily media relations with strategic marketing initiatives, giving total visibility across your organisation for the smooth running of all communications activities. For the first time media, issues and campaign management functionality is accessible through a single system, which will increase reaction times whilst maintaining clear and consistent messaging.

Nowadays marketers need automated systems to help them deliver sophisticated marketing campaigns that utilise an array of communications channels (from direct marketing to events) across a variety of mediums including newspapers, websites and social media. MARCOMM provides a robust, comprehensive and flexible system for managing projects and campaigns, their workflow and information management - no matter how simple or complex. Now the entire communications team can have instant access to all the information about every project that has been undertaken.

MARCOMM therefore saves time, reduces duplication and improves results. It is easy to create best practice templates, for example, that are preset projects with all the necessary information, tasks and milestones linked together. With a single click you can copy a project template and use it repeatedly. In addition you can;

• Add key messages to campaigns and evaluate their take-up and effectiveness

• Create communications projects that address corporate objectives, issues and crises

• Assign and allocate resources and view Gantt, Timeline and other management information

• Assess the impact of actions and monitor progress

All of this functionality and more is available through AINewsFlash. If you have acquired the MARCOMM suite then you will have access to it right away. If you need training call us right away – 0207 690 8885.

If you have CONNECT, use the same number to find out how to upgrade.

Two Primary Care Trusts deploy AIMediaComms software to safeguard their corporate reputation

Thursday, 29 April 2010 17:31:49 -0000

Two Primary Care Trusts deploy AIMediaComms software to safeguard their corporate reputation

AIMediaComms, Europe`s Leading provider of media relations and marketing communications software and services, is delighted to announce that two Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) have deployed AINewsFlash as a tool to safeguard their corporate reputation; NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland and NHS Isle of Wight Primary Care Trusts have recognised the positive impact derived from media relations and marketing communications management software.

The very nature of these NHS Trusts, like many other NHS and public sector organisations today means that they are always in the public eye. This primarily comes from the sensitive nature of and the responsibility of their work, and the money they administer on behalf of the taxpayer. In times of recession where there are extra pressures on achieving greater value from every pound spent, the NHS must be seen to make the right decisions, both operationally and clinically, and effectively communicate these decisions to the public in order to protect their corporate reputation.

With ten community hospitals and several other walk-in and medical centres, NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT is responsible for improving healthcare for more than 678 thousand people. The NHS Isle of Wight PCT on the other hand is responsible for providing healthcare to all 140 thousand people on the island. Both Trust`s press teams share the need to handle their media relations and communications activities effectively, and AINewsFlash provides the perfect platform for achieving this.

Charlie O’Rourke states “AINewsFlash helps NHS communications professionals to exert more control over their relationships with journalists, analysts, and other key audiences. PCTs are increasingly required to protect their corporate reputation and are very eager to ensure that key messages are distributed to the right people at the right time; AINewsFlash is the perfect tool to facilitate this. In any Trust there are many hospitals and ancillary divisions to protect, and AINewsFlash is the perfect solution for them all to distribute a consistent message to their audience, and to handle all media relations and marketing communications activities”.

Bumper March sees AIMediaComms deliver record client growth.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 13:59:06 -0000

Bumper March sees AIMediaComms deliver record client growth

AIMediaComms, Europe’s leading provider of media relations and marketing communications software and services, had a bumper March with sixteen new clients signing up to its service. This is more than in any previous month.

The new clients came from a variety of sectors including local government (7), NHS (4), government agencies (2), and emergency services (2).

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms commented “After the election and in the light of budget uncertainties public sector organisations will need more than ever to effectively promote their work to the general public, via the media. Maintaining a positive perception in difficult times will be challenging, but these new clients and our portfolio of 300 existing clients are better prepared than most to face up to that challenge.

Our software enables PSO’s to measure and track their activities in all areas of communications, public relations and stakeholder management. It gives them a better understanding of what is bringing results so they can focus resources on the right activities. This greater efficiency allows them to achieve more with the resources that they have”.

These benefits are not limited to the public sector, however. To help protect their reputation and brand, the largest independent mobile phone retailer in the UK has also signed up to the Marketing Communications Module of AIMediaComms software. This integrates daily tactical communications activity with strategic planning and ensures that marketing campaigns and initiatives can be measured against corporate drivers and key messages.

AIMediaComms integrated marketing and PR software delivers strong new customer growth

Friday, 26 February 2010 16:48:41 -0000

AIMediaComms integrated marketing and PR software delivers strong new customer growth

AIMediaComms, Europe’s leading provider of media relations and marketing communications software and services, is delighted with the addition of five new clients in the first months of the new financial year.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms commented “With clients across the NHS and local councils we are cementing our dominant position in the provision of media relations and marcomms software in the public sector. These organisations recognise the need for proactive, positive communications. They join an AIMediaComms list of over 300 clients.”

"What is most pleasing for us is that clients are realising that our software extends beyond media relations to cover all facets of the communication function, including campaign and project management, planning and marketing. We are delivering significant ROI to our clients by ensuring that integrated communications strategies are implemented efficiently, greatly impacting on the smooth delivery of corporate plans and objectives with input from both the PR and marketing teams.”

Northamptonshire County Council, Leicester City Council, Swindon PCT, NHS North West and City of London Police have all signed up to AIMediaComms software and services in the past few months.

City of London Police deploy AIMediaComms Solution

Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:58:59 -0000

City of London Police deploy AIMediaComms Solution

AIMediaComms, Europe’s leading provider of media relations and marketing communications software and services, is delighted to announce the City of London Police are the latest organisation to deploy AISpotLight..

The implementation of AIMediaComms software will enable the City of London Police press team to deliver timely and accurate responses to journalist demands for information, and ensure consistency of response across the 24-7 operation. Co-ordinated access to information is vital in an organisation that polices the very transient square mile, with its 8,600 residents, 300,000 commuters and four million visitors. With one integrated solution, the media team will be able to reduce duplication of effort, enhance productivity and ensure nothing is overlooked across its media relations activities.

Charlie O’Rourke, Managing Director at AIMediaComms commented “We are delighted that City of London Police are adopting our software. It’s a very busy press office as one would expect given that there are more than 450 international banks in its jurisdiction and the area is home to the headquarters of countless multi-national corporations.

Our software will enable the media team to co-ordinate the distribution of key messages through multiple channels; press releases, briefing statements and through social media networks. Getting your message across, reaching your target audience quickly and efficiently requires tools, like AISpotlight, that utilise the full spectrum of communications channels.”

City of London Police join a long list of clients within the Capital including several London Boroughs, the LDA, the Olympics, The Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Police and a range of corporate clients such as Lloyds, Astra Zeneca and CrossRail.

New AIMediaComms.com - “Glasnost”

Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:35:16 -0000

New AIMediaComms.com - “Glasnost”

AIMediaComms is proud to present a modern and updated website that is our showcase to the world. Here you will be able to get a comprehensive understanding of who we are, what we offer, along with our key aspirations.

We pride ourselves on being customer focussed, we listen and respond. Our clients have shared with us their thoughts regarding our products, service and company website and we have responded; Our new site is easier to navigate, the information is clearer and we have built a new training site called “24/7 Training On-Demand”.

The new training service offers online training whenever you need it. Currently the service is available to Newsflash clients only and can be accessed from both the new website and from Newsflash itself. However, it won’t be long before Spotlight clients will share in the benefits of the training site, including access to a knowledge bank, FAQs and video clips on key features.

A general RSS feed is available to provide quick access to AIMediaComms’ news. If you are interested in the development of our products you can sign up to the RSS feeds or have our news-letters sent directly to your email account by registering on site.

We hope you will take a minute to have a look at all the benefits our clients receive when doing business with AIMediaComms – Europe’s leading provider of media relations and marketing communications and incident management software.

Should you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to get in contact.

Communities and Local Government choose AIMediaComms Media Relations Management Software

Thursday, 21 January 2010 13:07:43 -0000

Communities and Local Government choose AIMediaComms Media Relations Management Software

AIMediaComms, the leading provider of media relations management software and part of the AIM listed Access Intelligence group, is delighted to announce that the Department of Communities and Local Government is the latest customer.

Communities and Local Government, has a varied portfolio and sets policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, community cohesion, planning and fire and rescue. The implementation of AIMediaComms technology will allow the department to manage and measure its media communications across this diverse portfolio more effectively.

Charlie O’Rourke, Director at AIMediaComms commented “AIMediaComms software will help the Press Officers at Communities and Local Government communicate policies through the free media, issue press notices, provide statements and handle media interview bids for Ministers. It will also assist an extremely busy team to manage media coverage (both nationally and regionally) and organise photo opportunities, launches and press briefings”.

For further infomation about AIMediaComms offering or to arrange a free demonstration, please contact us on 0207 690 8885 or via email at marketing@aimediacomms.com

Welcome to AIMediaComms

Sunday, 29 November 2009 14:18:54 -0000

Welcome to AIMediaComms

Access Intelligence Media & Communications Limited (AIMEdiaCOmms)was formed in December 2009; the coming together of two heavyweights in the provision of media relations management software, Solcara and Ether-ray.

In November 2008, Solcara was acquired by Access Intelligence PLC, a group of companies delivering a range of business critical support services via Software as a Service (Saas)... In June 2009, Access Intelligence also acquired the business of Ether-ray Limited, one of Solcara’s main competitors, with a strong position in the Local Government market.

This new, exciting company will deliver world-class software in the areas of media relations, marketing communications and incident management. We will service the needs of multiple sectors including Local Authorities, Police, Central Government, NHS and the Private Sector.

AIMediaComms has nearly 300 active clients, a very influential community. We will instigate a new User Group in the near future ensuring that our clients influence our product development, keeping us at the forefront of an ever-changing changing media landscape.

In the next few weeks, in response to customer feedback we will be launching versions of both Spotlight and Newsflash, packed with new modules; from integration with news monitoring services to publishing to social media sites. More announcements will follow.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions relating to these developments.

Kind Regards,

Charlie O’Rourke
Managing Director
Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited
1 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London
EC2A 3D
0207 690 8885

Public attitude towards their local police force is best within areas that use AISpotlight

Monday, 28 September 2009 09:12:48 -0000

Public attitude towards their local police force is best within areas that use AISpotlight

Analysing the attitudes of people to their local police reveals that the Top 3 forces in England and Wales also use AISpotlight (Crime in England and Wales report published by The Home Office, July 2009). This does not mean at all that AIMediaComms has played a part in crime reduction or detection, but it may suggest that the media relations team in those forces has, through affective and responsive communications, influenced people’s attitudes to the force.

AISpotlight, market-leading media relations management software, helps forces build stronger relationships with the media and other key audiences that influence public opinion. It ensures accurate, timely and consistent communications are delivered to those who need them, when they need to receive them.
Currently 29 forces use AISpotlight. If you are not on the list then now is the time to take a look at the recently launched version that includes:

• Key message management – make sure you are consistently pushing your key messages
• Twitter and Facebook integration – use the latest social media to get your point across
• Diary and forward planner – to ensure you have the resources to deliver against objectives
• News feed integration – automatically add coverage from your e-clippings provider
• Information Security enhancements – to protect your data
• Mobile interface – so that you are always up to date, even when you’re out of the office

For further infomation about AIMediaComms offering or to arrange a free demonstration, please contact us on 0207 690 8885 or via email at marketing@aimediacomms.com

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