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Friday, 28 November 2008 |
November was another storming month for Alienation with some great wins and new clients.
Big Lottery
In partnership with Hall Aitken, Alienation have won the contract for myplace - delivered through the Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). myplace aims to deliver world class youth facilities driven by the active participation of young people and their view and needs. The first phase of the new web site will be live early next year.
British American Tobacco & St James's Place
In an exciting new development for Alienation we have teamed up with BAT and St James's to deliver an automated ecard system. Each stand-alone system allows staff and clients to send personalised animated ecards to as many recipients as they want. Our animated xmas ecards have already proved to be extremely popular. Now St James's staff and customers can select from a range of bespoke cards and send personalised messages to their Christmas card lists. BAT are using the system to allow staff to send a custom ecard to their business customers.
Administrators have access to reports that show who is using the system and how many cards have been sent. The system can be set up to take a payment or donation for each ecard sent or allow the users to send cards for free.
Alienation are in talks with a number of other companies and charities to provide them with the same system - not just for xmas ecards, but ecards for any situation.
If your organisation is interested in having its own ecard system, please get in touch with David Johnstone on +44(0)141 575 9700 or
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Glasgow Community Planning Partnership
Alienation developed the branding and first web site for GCPP back in 2004. GCPP has responsibility for progressing community planning in Glasgow. Core membership of the Partnership includes: Glasgow City Council, Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS, Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, and Glasgow Housing Association.
Alienation have been commissioned to design and develop a new community engagement portal to promote the community engagement activities of the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, provide a platform to share information and resources pertaining to community engagement generated by CPP partners and others and further improve communication between the Community Planning Partners and residents of Glasgow.
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October wins |
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Monday, 27 October 2008 |
There is still a week to Halloween, but October has already proven to be one of our most successful months yet. We are delighted to welcome many new clients to the Alienation fold.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Smokers looking to kick the habit will now find it easier to get help. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a new programme, Smokefree Services. The new programme represents one of the most determined and comprehensive efforts ever mounted in Scotland to help smokers stop and to discourage others from taking up the habit.
Somerston Hotels
Somerston Hotels owns and operates 33 hotels across 2 international brands - Express by Holiday Inn and Ramada Encore.
William Skinner
Skinner is a building contractor based in Ayr. Operating throughout the UK, Skinner work across many sectors providing services from Garden Structures to Retail & Office Refurbishment.
Scottish Recovery Network
The Scottish Recovery Network aims to engage communities across Scotland in debate on how best to promote and support recovery from long-term mental health problems.
Children's Hospice Association Scotland
The Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish
charity established to provide hospice services in Scotland for
children with life-limiting conditions.
M&M Theatrical Productions
M&M perform over six thousand shows to two million children across the U.K. and Northern Ireland each year. After 12 years in business they have firmly established their reputation as one of the finest theatrical production companies in Great Britain and beyond!
But that's not all. Our roll call of new clients this month includes Gazprom, Mitsubishi, St. James Place, VisionCall, API Software, London & Associated Properties Plc and the Glasgow Marketing Bureau. |
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Friday, 24 October 2008 |
Following on from our recent launch of Scotland's only AAA college website, Coatbridge College, Alienation are delighted to announce our inception in to the Guild of Accessible Web Designers (GAWDS).
The Guild of Accessible Web Designers is a worldwide association of professional organisations, web designers and developers working together to promote the use and preservation of accessible design standards.
This elite group aims to "Promote a vision of the future that assumes accessible web design to be, relevant, obtainable, and not at odds with successful business practice or good visual and usable design." |
Extending our reach |
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
Open source matters. For that reason, we are delighted to announce the release of extensions for the open source Joomla content management system.
Joomla is the worlds most popular award winning CMS system. Part of its popularity comes down to the thousands of extensions available to enhance the core system. Alienation has benefited from this community of developers and thought it was about time we gave something back. Today sees the release to two extensions developed by Alienation for Joomla - with more to follow.
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Come with us into tomorrow |
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
As promised we managed to sneak in another couple of site launches this month. This time for the University of Warwick and the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research.
 University of Warwick - International Digital Laboratory
The
renowned International Digital Lab at the University of Warwick is a £50 Million pound initiative to
facilitate major collaborative research opportunities, create effective
knowledge transfer between academia and industry and generate new
knowledge and skills with an impact on business, society and the
economy. It includes a 5000m2 state of the art facility next to WMG’s
International Manufacturing Centre at the University of Warwick, to
provide an innovative environment for collaborative research,
demonstrators, knowledge transfer and training. It is the first
facility of its kind in the world. The Digital Lab is led by WMG,
working with some of the best minds and most successful businesses in
the world.
Speaking about the lab, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said: “When
we talk about ground-breaking science with practical applications, we
need look no further than the West Midlands. The International Digital Lab
will provide a high quality research environment for multidisciplinary
teams. One aspect of this research is creating realistic virtual
environments for the training of surgeons or the design of new
operating theatres. This is research which will position the UK at the
forefront of medical technology.”
In a two phase project,
this is the first phase to go live. The second phase will be live by the end of the year.
digital.warwick.ac.uk
 Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
The Beatson
Institute for Cancer Research is core-funded by Cancer Research UK and
provides a dynamic, supportive and well-resourced environment for its
basic and translational scientists. Their mission is to understand the
mechanisms that regulate cancer cell proliferation, survival and
dissemination; to identify critical components of these pathways as
targets for novel cancer therapies; and to help translate this
knowledge to patient benefit.
The Institute is located on the
north-western edge of Glasgow and has recently moved to a new building
providing state-of-the-art facilities and closer ties to the University
of Glasgow's basic and clinical cancer research groups.
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'AAA' success for Coatbridge College |
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 |
Coatbridge College recently launched their new ‘AAA’ compliant website with the help of MSP Elaine Smith, providing users with a more accessible and easy to use source of online information.
Local MSP Elaine Smith joined College Principal John Doyle as the new College website was showcased at a gathering attended by staff and students at Coatbridge College. The event gave attendees the chance to familiarise themselves with the new website and assess its new features with guidance from Errol Luders, Media Support Manager.
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A bit of an animal |
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 September saw the launch of two brand spanking new websites (with more to follow) for socialanimal.co.uk and Du Veldt Interiors.
Socialanimal.co.uk
Social Animal is the ultimate guide to bars, clubs, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and socialising in Scotland. It is your one stop shop for booking a meal to getting on the guest list at your favourite club.
The new site - along with the designs for all the clubs, bars and restaurant mini sites - was designed by Alienation Digital. Social Animal is part of the G1 Group. G1 is one of the fastest growing, independently operated leisure groups in the UK, currently operating 40+ venues across Scotland.
They're still putting the finishing touches to the content, but why not have a look at the fantastic new site and plan your next night out at the same time.
www.socialanimal.co.uk
 Du Veldt Interiors
Beautiful, unique home accessories, arts and interiors inspired by contemporary African design are at the heart of Du Veldt.
If you are looking for unusual gift ideas, or perhaps looking for inspiration for gifts for people who have everything, they can help. Du Veldt have selected an exclusive range of hand blown glass, ceramic art, handmade dinnerware, designer mirrors, and a luxurious range of soft furnishings all inspired by contemporary African design.
We hate to say it, but Christmas is fast approaching. Take a browse through Du Veldt for some inspirational gift ideas.
www.duinteriors.co.uk
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Sizzling Summer |
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 |
Ok, the weather may not be exactly sizzling but we sure are. It's been another great month at Alienation with some fantastic new deals.
University of Warwick - Warwick Digital Laboratory
The renowned Warwick Digital Lab is a £50 Million pound initiative to facilitate major collaborative research opportunities, create effective knowledge transfer between academia and industry and generate new knowledge and skills with an impact on business, society and the economy. It includes a 5000m2 state of the art facility next to WMG’s International Manufacturing Centre at the University of Warwick, to provide an innovative environment for collaborative research, demonstrators, knowledge transfer and training. It is the first facility of its kind in the world. The Digital Lab is led by WMG, working with some of the best minds and most successful businesses in the world.
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Fort - Now with CRMS |
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
Alienation Fort - a secure online referral tracking system in use by Fife Council and Argyll & Bute Council - has received a major upgrade with the addition of a Client Relationship Management System (CRMS).
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New web site |
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
Welcome to the new web site for Alienation Digital. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Come in, make yourself comfy and have a look around. We're still putting things in place, buffing things up and putting the nibbles out.
It has taken a while as we have been so busy. Why not have a chat with us to see what creative things we can do for you.
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Newsbite - June 2008 |
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
June was a fantastic month for Alienation Digital with some exciting new clients joining our long list.
Social Animal - G1 Group
Social Animal is the ultimate guide to bars, clubs, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and socialising in Scotland. It is your one stop shop for booking a meal to getting on the guest list at your favourite club.
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Newsbite - May 2008 |
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Friday, 30 May 2008 |
Time for another quick run through of the latest goings on at Alienation.
Glasgow Community Justice Authority
Glasgow Community Justice Authority (CJA) aims to reduce re offending, improve the management of offenders and create safer communities by delivering the National Strategy for the Management of Offenders in Glasgow.
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Site Launches - May 2008 |
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Friday, 23 May 2008 |
Just enough time to announce a few new website launches -
Cranstoun Drug Services
Cranstoun Drug Services is a non-profit, independent, charity and leading provider of specialist services to those affected by drug and alcohol use across the south of England.
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Newsbite |
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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
It's been a hectic few months around here, so not much time to keep our
web site up-to-date. Here's a quick run down of some of the things that
have been going on in the past few months.
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From Lauder to Carnegie |
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Friday, 30 November 2007 |
Alienation Digital are delighted to announce the launch of 5 new websites for Carnegie College (formally Lauder College).
Launched
on Friday 30 November to coincide with the endorsement of the name
change by The Scottish Parliament, the new name, websites and branding
marks the start of a new era for the entrepreneurial college founded
and now re-named after one of the world’s greatest businessmen, Andrew
Carnegie.
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We are ten! |
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Friday, 16 November 2007 |
We've had our ups, we've had our downs, but Alienation is absolutely delighted to celebrate its 10th birthday.
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Latest Site launches |
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Wednesday, 03 October 2007 |
Alienation Digital are delighted to announce a new batch of site launches.
Hall Aitken
Design by Tangent Graphic,
the new Hall Aitken site is built on the Alienation Joomla content
management system. Set up in 1988, Hall Aitken is a consultancy
specialising in Research and analysis, Strategy and implementation
& Evaluation and monitoring. Since then they have established
themselves as one of the UK's leading consultancies in social and
economic regeneration.
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Lauder College |
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Thursday, 06 September 2007 |
Alienation Digital are delighted to win the digital marketing contract for The Lauder Group. Following an extensive consultancy period that involved interviews with key Lauder staff, investigation in to the existing Lauder systems and research on UK colleges and universities, Alienation made a number of recommendations which have been accepted by the Lauder board. Our solutions for Lauder will include a number of new sites, integration with existing systems and a full online marketing programme.
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Coatbridge College |
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Friday, 27 July 2007 |
Continuing our work within the education sector and more specifically Scottish Colleges we are delighted to announce that the contract to construct a new website for Coatbridge College has been awarded to Alienation Digital.
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