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Free market and business intelligence

think M. have been awarded several contracts to provide intelligence services to UK science parks, technical institutions, business support programmes and incubator communities.

The service is based on a unique intelligence platform (intelsys) which facilitates rapid insight and intelligence provision. Our latest contract will see the intelsys service supporting NETPark and NETPark.net members for the next two and a half years.
Scientific and technical engineering businesses, software and biotechnology companies are some of the beneficiaries that access intelsys market and business intelligence services for free. Uptake of this service has been very strong and feedback is extremely positive. 
"The market insights are excellent and will be very useful to me." Paul Dayan, Planmyfood.
The intelsys information platform developed by think M. has been specifically designed for knowledge intensive communities and is built on our extensive experience and connectivity in areas including scientific engineering, bioscience, healthcare, electronics and ICT.

To discuss how the intelligence service can add value to your community, call Graeme on 0191 2111957.

HandiSeat enters international markets

HandiSeat is a novel personal hygiene product that has secured investment. The company has recently acquired an order from Dubai, through a sales agent recruited by think M. Our project together began with a large scale consumer survey of the UK population. The results supported product and brand refinement, market segmentation and identification of priority segments to underpin strategy for entry into retail. Our research also evidenced strong demand which helped stimulate interest among major retailers. think M. continued to practically support HandiSeat in generating early sales; developing targeted stockist and reseller sales packs and sales media. Further we have appointed choice sales agents who have secured orders from a number of UK retailers and, most recently, one in Dubai. Enterprise is an area in which we have proven expertise, supporting innovation through tailored research, development of practical marketing strategy and early stage channel development. As an Approved Service Provider for Business Link and a member of the North East England Service Provider Register, we are in a strong position to assist with grant awarded start-up projects and would love to discuss your ideas and how we can help.
North East engineering firm secures contract with Isuzu
 
We’re delighted to have supported PES in establishing a distribution agreement with Isuzu UK.
PES approached us with Tipperskip, their new innovation for flatbed 4x4s. Our role was to support PES in developing market channels, making strategic introductions, establishing partnerships and supporting negotiations with major marques.
The agreement will see Tipperskip being promoted to all Isuzu UK franchise dealerships.

Our practical approach provides businesses with hands on support in getting new products and services to market. Our team is committed to achieving tangible, revenue generating outcomes for both new enterprise and established businesses looking for growth.
 
To discuss how we can support your business in developing and implementing effective marketing strategy call Joanna on 0191 2111957.

Bucking the trend in construction 

MODU unveils its new generation lodges and launches in leisure markets with cutting edge modular systems technology
With the recession exerting pressure on the construction industry, it was exciting to be approached by an experienced team with some fresh thinking.

MODU
 has recognised the potential to apply light weight steel systems and offsite techniques to create pioneering leisure homes. The experienced partners behind MODU have recently launched their innovative range of luxury lodges and second homes with great success. A timely move given the recent rise in UK domestic tourism.
We've supported the team from day one with marketing strategy development and practical marketing operations. think M. was also instrumental in making strategic introductions that led to significant financial investment in MODU.
think M. clients include a number of well established organisations looking to identify and exploit potential opportunities for business growth.

We'd love to work with you to review your current position and establish marketing strategy for future success.
 
think. M on bdaily TV

think. M’s continued growth highlighted on bdaily TV!

The bdaily interview with think M’s Paul Sutherland and Joanna Westerman, explores the difficulties for graduates finding employment in the current economic climate and the advantages of securing opportunities in small high growth companies, in particular the benefits of the regions Graduates for Business scheme from Entrust.

To watch the interview, click here.
Welcome to our new team members!
We're thrilled to welcome two new employees, Danielle Lawson and Helen Nixon.

Helen Nixon enters the role of Marketing Executive. She brings experience of FMCG brand management and category analysis from a previous role at Sara Lee Household & Bodycare Ltd. "I have a keen interest in marketing strategy and look forward to applying my knowledge and skills to projects at think M. I am really excited about the opportunity to work within such an innovative company."

Danielle Lawson joins us as Market Research Executive. Her involvement in consultancy projects with regional manufacturing and engineering companies brings significant value to the role. The exploration of market opportunities and strategic positioning confirmed her strong interest in research and strategic marketing."think M.'s approach to research is truly distinct and I look forward to getting involved."