Reading Room - News

Reading Room joins forces with Sitecore to deliver e-services perfection

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:03:11 GMT

Our team will be taking part in two thought-provoking discussion groups at Olympia Conference Centre today, hosted by CMS specialists Sitecore, which will cover a range of topics, from social to geo-content, to help organisations gain more from their digital budgets by improving efficiency and effectiveness.

No-nonsense Social Media - you're invited!

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:42:56 GMT

Are you ready for a no-nonsense Social Media event that offers practical, down-to earth advice to help you achieve your targets? With fantastic expert speakers from brands including LinkedIn and the Hansard Society, at the exclusive Ivy, this event is not to be missed.

Reading Room chief exec hits out at plan to scrap three-quarters of government websites

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:39:01 GMT

Reading Room's chief executive, Margaret Manning, has questioned the strategy of the review launched by the Cabinet to identify three quarters of the Government's 820 websites to offload.

RAF Benevolent Fund launch social media drama to re-enact the Battle of Britain

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:46:04 GMT

Reading Room, in close partnership with the RAF Benevolent Fund, has conceived and produced a social media campaign to target a new generation of supporters and raise funds.

Just click it - successful conversion is more than just SEO

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:46:20 GMT

The Distillery, Reading Room's Brand Development and Customer Engagement division will be imparting their invaluable insights on Design by Conversion at the Marketing Industry Network's How to be Social - a Digital and Social Marketing briefing on the 27th May at the Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel in London from 1p.m.

Have your ambitions outgrown your CMS?

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:43:00 GMT

New players have entered the market and open source has developed sufficiently to be a serious option for organisations of any size. One thing is certain, if you are considering upgrading your CMS then you face a mesmerising variety of choices. So, how and when should you upgrade your CMS and what should you choose?

Conversion Marketing - you're invited

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:50:20 GMT

We are starting our Digital Conversation season with three expert views that will cover the best practices used to create, implement and develop a Conversion Marketing strategy that delivers an end-to-end digital brand experience.

Twitter finally attempts to turn a buck…

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:34:57 GMT

Twitter’s attempt at an advertising revenue model is neither innovative nor confronting. It’s what a Swiss friend of mine calls the ‘salami tactic’ –the idea that distasteful things are a little more palatable when you choke them down piece by piece.

Reading Room Opens Brisbane Office, Sets Sights on APAC

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:23:08 GMT

Digital consultancy Reading Room has opened a new office in Brisbane, building on its Australian successes and proving there is strong demand for a new approach to digital communications.

Reading Room CEO gives away the secrets of her success - harnessing creativity in global business

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:39:23 GMT

Margaret Manning gives keynote on new frontiers in new media at Creative3

For the second year running we are a Sunday Times 'Best Company to Work For'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:58:00 GMT

We are extremely proud to gain this recognition again. Since we were set up 14 years ago, we've made Reading Room a fun and innovative place to work. We believe in the importance of encouraging talented individuals to push their own personal boundaries.

Reading Room receives the European Seal of e-Approval

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:22:22 GMT

Reading Room has been announced a Gold winner at the European Seal of e-Excellence awards in Hannover, Germany - the only UK based company out of the 9 to win Gold.

G4S appoints The Distillery to develop the Social Media Strategy for their global Sports Sponsorship

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:39 GMT

G4S has appointed Reading Room's new digital performance consultancy, The Distillery, to develop and implement a Social Media programme to encourage online take up and involvement in the G4S Sporting Partnerships programme.

Reading Room gets Best in Class and launches Riverside Museum site

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:32:58 GMT

Fantastic news we have just heard that we have won 'Best in Class' from the Interactive Media Awards for our Nottingham University site. This is the highest honor bestowed!

Reading Room chosen by the BBC for @North initiative

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:01:56 GMT

We are delighted to be 1 of the 24 NW creative companies to become involved with an interactive initiative being carried out by BBC @North.

Reading Room looking for the best of the next generation

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:34 GMT

Reading Room is always looking to recruit for the future to keep ahead of the game, and where better to look than in our very own institutes of education. Every new generation brings with them a new view on the world and lease on life. Reading Room wants to develop and nurture these views, and the talent that comes with it, maintaining our ethic to constantly be innovative and original.

The easier and more cost effective way for the public sector to buy

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:40:37 GMT

Reading Room have been appointed an official supplier to Buying Solutions, the UK’s largest public sector buying organisation.

Get your brand on the move with motion graphics

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:31:30 GMT

Thanks to advances in technology, sophisticated motion graphic productions are becoming more accessible and easier to produce. Bringing that hidden breath of life to your work, they can give you the leading edge, capturing your audience and promoting your brand, your message and your product.

Boost your Google ranking with our SEO Top Tips

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:46:28 GMT

When using a search engine, web user’s prefer organic listings, they are more relevant and often more trustworthy. There is of course the option of paid listings, however, the funny thing is, the majority of web users with half a seconds experience can identify listings that are paid for, and they are often ignored.

New Year's Honours

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:57:54 GMT

Reading Room have kicked off the New Year with a bang by being voted top digital agency in The Drum’s New Year’s Honours list for the second year running . Which we're sure you'll agree, it’s a pretty great start to 2010. Corks will certainly be popped!

Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning joins expert panel to judge the 2010 Revolution Awards

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:35:01 GMT

One of the most important awards in the UKs fast-moving communications industry, the Revolution Awards celebrates those who have pushed the boundaries of digital marketing, venturing into uncharted territory, and producing some of the most creative and innovative digital marketing.

Former football legends join up with NHS to launch new anti-smoking campaign

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:14:21 GMT

Football legends, including Ian Wright, Andy Townsend, John Barnes and Gianfranco Zola have come together to promote Smokefree United.

Smokefree United is a new, virtual online football club, developed by digital consultancy Reading Room, providing advice and coaching for football fans and players to encourage them to give up smoking.

OKI Printing Solutions implements blueprint for customer satisfaction

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:02:02 GMT

Printer partners with SDL Tridion and Reading Room to update its content management solution platform and website

Manning awarded entrepreneur of the year for Europe, Middle East and Asia in New York

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:43:04 GMT

Reading Room CEO and Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Fast Growth Business Awards) Margaret Manning has had her entrepreneurial success recognised.

Margaret Manning champions women's leadership at exclusive Princes Trust event

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:00 GMT

This week, Reading Room CEO and Female Entrepreneur of the Year Margaret Manning will discuss her views on women's leadership during the financial downturn as part of an exclusive event. Manning will deliver her thoughts to an inspirational panel, hosted by The Princes Trust and the Bank of New York's women's network.

Reading Room appointed to Buying Solutions Framework

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:45 GMT

Digital Consultancy Reading Room is entering an exciting new era, after becoming an official supplier under Buying Solutions' Software Applications Solutions framework agreement. The award comes after a hotly contested and rigorous procurement process led by Buying Solutions, the largest public buying organisation in the UK.

Eco-friendly Fairtrade Towns nominated at this year's Green Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:12:25 GMT

The new Fairtrade Towns digital offering for the Fairtrade Foundation has been nominated for Best Green Website at this year's Green Awards.

Reading Room spearheads unique Consumer Forum

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:15:31 GMT

Co-founded by award-winning digital consultancy Reading Room, the Consumer Forum is a unique industry body focused on encouraging businesses to place customers at the heart of their organisations.

Margaret Manning stands out from the crowd with three Stevie nominations

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:42:05 GMT

Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning's entrepreneurial skills have once again been recognised, becoming one of only three people nominated across three separate categories at the upcoming Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Not one; not two; but three Reading Room projects nominated at this years BIMA Awards

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:42:43 GMT

Excitement reached fever pitch at Reading Room this week, after hearing three of our projects have been nominated for a much-lauded British Interactive Media Awards.