Topical story gives PR reward for SimplyLawJobs

In response to last week's hugely publicised finale to the McCartney V Mills divorce proceedings, Michelle Jones circulated a story about the importance of needing a top legal team and in the process gained some more PR for SimplyLawJobs.com.

Want to buy Rooney's old car?

OK unless you're a Man U fan it's probably unlikely, but in case you do then check it out now live on friday-ad.co.uk.

For just £150,000 you can get an Aston Martin Vanquish S V12, complete with sat nav (helps you find the goal, or not!), heated electric seats and a 700 watt stereo system.

And there's the personalised numberplate "WAZ 8", which alone is worth £10,000.

You'll also get a certificate signed by the man himself to prove it was his.

Record week for Hastings Homes

The Hastings Homes property and rentals supplement, free each week in the Hastings Friday-Ad has just had a record week.

Despite talk of a property slow-down across the UK, this has luckily not had an effect on advertising for estate agents in Hastings, as the revenue was up by £800 this week.

The Property Team have had a good month overall, with Paul Waller achieving 104% of his target in his first month of selling.

Simply smash record week

The guys and girls in the Simply Online office have smashed their previous best sales week by recording a figure of £42,415.50.

Last week goes down as the best in history and has put them within easy reach of this month's target of £76,000.

Ian and Dave would like to again congratulate the team on a job well done.

Can you supplement the supplements?

Here's the latest list of Friday-Ad Supplements that are to be published over the next few months.

If you have any friends or family members that own businesses in any of these areas then please mention it to them or pass their details onto Michael Owen (extension 7380).

(NB. this is not THE Michael Owen, as in the once glorious for Liverpool, but now dubious for Newcastle striker).


It is also worth noting that since its creation in December, Mike and Jacquie's Supplements Team in Pembroke have generated a massive £74,100. Well done to all concerned.

Friday-Ad goes green in March

This month sees Friday-Ad 'go green' with a promotion to encourage customers to recycle their unwanted items and cash in.

Here's a summary of what's going on so you can let customers know if speaking to them:

Fillers and ¼ page/full page ads in paper encouraging people to “re use, recycle and get richer”, featuring seasonal items with price tags, “how much could you make” catchline and call to action to place an ad.

A series of targeted outbound emails to various type of trade accounts offering to give back £1 to a “plant a tree” charity each time user upgrade to a “green” highlighted or blinking ad online. Those 2 upsells will be slightly modified in appearance this month (for new ads placed within the given dates only ) to look more “green”.

An outbound email going out to private advertisers on 25th March promoting “re-use recycle and get richer” with a link to PAA and again, us giving back £1 per upgraded ad (to a green blinking or highlighted ad online ) placed that week only.

A “green” March newsletter – going out between 17th and 20th (tbc)- encouraging people to take small steps to reduce their carbon foot print, save a bit of energy, as well as promoting our regular features including "easy tips to save energy and recycle".

For more information speak to Laure Chardon.

Pembroke's building update

A report in from Pembroke regarding their current building work.

WARNING - innuendos and double-entendres are rife in this!

Hard helmet loving Pembroke Receptionist Bridget Mann has a slight glow to her as
She inspects the new Pembroke refurbishment.

“I love all these ladders and Poles” beamed Bridget “it just makes me want to dance.”

Reports that staff have been using the scaffolding as an adventure playground have yet to be confirmed. The new-look Pembroke will be ready in time for the spring.

Finally some sage words of advice from Bridget; “Whatever the circumstance, always wear protection.”

SimplyLawJobs bucking the online recruitment trend

Here's a press release Michelle from SimplyLawJobs.com is sending our about another record month...

Leading law recruitment jobs website, SimplyLawJobs.com, has reported that February was its best month for job since its launch in April 2004. They were even higher than January, which traditionally is an excellent month within the recruitment industry.

Michelle Jones, Project Manager for SimplyLawJobs.com said: “Over the last few months we have seen a 100% increase in applications compared with last year. We have an excellent marketing plan in place which is really starting to pay dividends for our client advertisers.

“Not only have we seen a massive increase in applications, our unique visitors have reached an all-time high and with two dedicated Account Managers, James Halstead and Lisa Johnson, our clients can expect attention to detail when promoting themselves and their jobs via SimplyLawJobs.com.

Since becoming part of Simply Online, who operate a number of leading niche job-boards, including SimplySalesJobs.co.uk, SimplyMarketingJobs.co.uk and SimplyPRJobs.co.uk, the legal niche job board has gone from strength to strength.

As a group, all of the Simply job boards have recorded increases in some way – whether it be numbers of clients or job-seekers.

David Capper, Sales Manager for Simply Online commented on February: “I am delighted with the team’s performance this month. For one reason or other, the recruitment industry in general has been a little quieter than normal; however this has not stopped any of the team and they have all managed to bring in high levels of new business.”

New acquisition - Vivapets.com

News from Rob about our latest aquisition:

"On Friday we completed the acquisition of 80% of Vivapets.com from Memoria Visual a Portugese development company. In fact we’ve set up a new joint venture business called Vivapets Ltd as a vehicle for developing the business in the future.

"We think the site is a great fit with our existing businesses particularly as Pets is one of our strongest categories both in print and online. We also believe we’ve bought into some smart technology and community building tools.

"Our aim will be to develop the business in all English language speaking countries."

Rob's offering a prize for the member of staff who creates the best mini-site for their pet, so take some photos of your dog, cat, spider, ferret etc and get them online today!