October 8 In the Press

Tourism leaders join forces to promote Northern Ireland as a top activity holiday destination

Tourism Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) give full backing to a new experiential tourism body.

Activity Breaks UK urges families from the region to staycate and encourages tourists to use the online platform as a means to explore the activity adventures provided by activity providers right across the province.

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September 30 In the Press

Animal feed company says choosing the right feed for herds boosts efficiency and profitability

A Farm Quality Assured company is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to ensure they are feeding their cows the right mix to gain maximum efficiency.

Hyde Farm Feeds are carefully formulated, using only the highest quality raw materials and designed to meet the requirements of today’s high performance ruminant animals. Hyde Farm Feeds are manufactures of Calf, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat and Horse feeds.

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September 30 In the Press

Markethill High School praised by Education Minister as school of ‘very good practice’

Markethill High School is one of 11 schools in Northern Ireland which has successfully broken the link between social disadvantage and educational attainment.

The school’s principal, James Maxwell, joined the Education Minister John O’Dowd at a special reception in Newry for the 11 schools highlighted as examples of good practice in an Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI). The recognition by the Minister reflects the hard work carried out.

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September 9 In the Press

Zero carbon home attracts Italian students keen to learn about renewable technologies

Green Future NI built Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon house which was accredited by the governments, North and South of Ireland.

Since its official opening hoards of visitors have come to see how renewable technologies work together to create a home which is sustainable and only costs £300 per year to heat and light. The house in Co Armagh has been visited by politicians including Mark Durkan, Environment Minister.

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September 6 Case Study The MGMPR Blogger

Our story on Niddocks discussed in the House of Commons as MPs quiz Minister Ed Vaizey

It’s not every day a UK Minister picks up a story and talks about it in the House of Commons but this is exactly what happened with one of ours.

Minister Ed Vaizey was being quizzed by MPs on the status of broadband speeds in the UK. The Minister referred to our story stating he had read about Niddocks in Cornwall who said broadband speeds in Cornwall and faster than in the Silicon Valley. The story gained widespread coverage in print, on broadcast and on digital.

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September 2 In the Press

Broadband speeds in Cornwall are faster than some areas of the Silicon Valley – Niddocks

Two of the world’s leading online marketers say broadband speeds in Cornwall are faster than in some areas of the Silicon Valley.

Rob and Andrea Edlin of Niddocks were chosen out of 14,000 agencies worldwide to attend the Google Engage All-Stars Summit in California. They tested broadband speeds during their visit and compared them to Cornwall. The couple describe businesses in Cornwall as ‘worldwide digital leaders’.

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August 28 In the Press

World War II photojournalist and Vogue fashion model’s 60,000 images are brought back to life

The New York Times described her as ‘the most perceptive photographer of the 20th Century’. She was a photojournalist, Vogue fashion model and close friend of Picasso.

Here we tell the story of how a Belfast based company have employed digital asset management techniques to bring the archive images of the Lee Miller after her son Anthony Penrose found her treasure trove of 60,000 images hidden in an attic.

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August 12 In the Press

Markethill High School

Markethill High School is named best non-selective Controlled school in Northern Ireland

Statistics published by the Department of Education show Markethill High School has officially topped the new Annual Area Profiles as the best non-selective Controlled school in Northern Ireland.

Markethill High School is campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision. The school is one where pupils ‘Believe To Achieve’. The figures show the strength of rural, sustainable schools.

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August 9 In the Press

AmberGreen Energy announce acquisition of solar pv installer Global Solar Renewables

At a time when acquisitions are unheard of, AmberGreen Energy announce it is buying Global Solar Renewables – the company’s preferred solar pv installer.

AmberGreen is one of the most trusted green energy solutions companies in Northern Ireland and offers homeowners and businesses solar pv and biomass boiler solutions which will reduce energy costs and save people money.

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August 8 In the Press

From Helston to California as Niddocks chosen for Google Engage All-Stars 2013 summit

Google announce its decision to invite Niddocks in Cornwall to this year’s Google Engage All-Stars Summit at its headquarters in California.

The summit which aims to boost agencies which offer search engine optimisation services, search engine marketing, website development, web content development as well as online advertising. Google recognise Niddocks as one of the top Google AdWords agencies in the world.

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August 1 The MGMPR Blogger

Our brand journalism approach to PR in Northern Ireland proves powerful

Brand Journalism is a powerful communication tool which we have used since our company formed on August 1, 2012.

Since then we have taken great pleasure the tell the stories of our clients who total embrace the power of effective storytelling. Our team essentially use our storytelling skills, combined with your brand, to create powerful communications which has gained clients weekly, regional and national coverage.

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July 30 In the Press

Armagh City Council extends community partnership with Markethill’s Recreation Centre

Armagh City and District Council announce it is to extend its partnership with Markethill High School by continuing its support for the community sport and leisure initiative which promotes health and well being for the entire community.

The Recreation Centre has been hugely successful so far with both the school staff and pupils using the facility but also the wider community who come to the school in the evenings with their family members in order to get fit.

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July 26 In the Press

Northern Ireland animal feed companies to talk high performance standards at show

Leading animal feed companies, Hyde Farm Feeds and Stonebridge, will be at this year’s Antrim Show to talk about animal health and high performance.

Hyde Farm Feeds is Farm Quality Assured and only selects premium raw materials from approved sources with strict trace ability with vitamins and minerals being specially manufactured to its own specifications. All cereals are sourced from Northern Ireland farmers.

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July 3 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant revives seasonal cooking in a charming lakeside setting

Overlooking the beautiful Martray Lake is the old Ardbeg Lodge where chef James Devine will be reviving local and seasonal cooking under the new name, Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The restaurant, will be a new place to please foodie lovers who can enjoy the clean and simple dishes created by James , who has worked in 3Michelin star restaurants in London and New York. All food is sources from Irish producers.

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June 28 In the Press

Leading animal feed company Hyde Farm Feeds showcase quality sheep feeds at show

Hyde Farm Feeds will attend the biannual sheep event organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee of the National Sheep Association in Ballymena Livestock Mart on July 1.

The event is sponsored by Abo Wind Energy, Autoline insurance, and Novartis Animal Health, as well as the return of Caltech Crystalyx, Dunbia, McCaughan Animal Health, Shearwell, and Ulster Bank. New events include a sheep stock judging competition and open fleece competition.

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