App of the Week 27/08/10 - WhatsApp

Orchard creative consultant Rick's weekly iPhone / iPad app of choice.

Are you still paying for SMS messaging?

Well if you have an iPhone, Blackberry or a new fangled Nokia device and you know someone else with a an iPhone, Blackberry or a new fangled Nokia device (sorry Android users) then you can message each other as much as you want for free with WhatsApp.



It's really easy to set up, download the app (59p) and it cleverly has a root around in your contacts to find all the people that are also using WhatsApp and sets them up in a list. Then simply use as you would with a normal SMS. On the iPhone it uses push notifications so when you receive a message it flashes up on the screen in exactly the same way as a normal SMS. It also works with MMS so you can send audio clips, photos and even videos and not pay the frankly extortionate rates that the phone companies charge you for the service.

Unlike some of the other messaging apps that do a similar thing, this one ACTUALLY WORKS. So try it. It's a good un'!

          

Jobs we know about

• Freelance Artworker / Creative Artworker £Competiti

  08/02/2012 North West exp 2 Years

• Account Director - Integrated Agency £32-35k

  08/02/2012 Manchester exp 5+

• Digital Account Director - Pan-European, B2C client £45-50k

  08/02/2012 Manchester exp 5+

• Digital Media Planner / Buyer: Marketing & Promotions Agency £20-30k

  07/02/2012 Manchester exp 2

• Graphic Designer (3 Month Contract) £Neg

  07/02/2012 London exp 3

• Technical Project Manager - Award Winning Agency £25-30k

  07/02/2012 Manchester exp 3

• Digital Account Manager - Digital Design Agency £25-30k

  07/02/2012 Manchester exp 2

• Account Manager - B2B £25-28k

  07/02/2012 Manchester exp 5

Things we know are happening

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  CIM - Marketing on a budget

  Preston North End FC will share their hints and tips on how to make the most of small staffing ...

  09/02/2012 | Preston

  Preston North End FC will share their hints and tips on how to make the most of small staffing levels and a marketing budget measured in the hundreds rather than the thousands.

  09/02/2012 | Preston

  
  
  Date: Thursday, 9th February, 2012
  Location: Preston North End Football Club, Sir Tom Finney Way, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6RU
  Time: 18.00
  
  In light of 18 months of financial restructuring and coming to terms with life on reduced incomes in npower League One, Preston North End are honing the art of marketing on a budget. A presentation that has previously been an amusing eye opener when broadcast to several larger and more corporately driven clubs at a Football League marketing and commercial forum, the club will share their hints and tips on how to make the most of small staffing levels and a marketing budget measured in the hundreds rather than the thousands.
  
  Adrian Ward graduated from the University of Leeds in 2006 with a BA Honours in Broadcast Journalism and in May 2010 was appointed Marketing Manager at Preston North End FC. This was a fantastic opportunity for him to use his skills in media and PR to promote the football club to new levels.
  
  Adrian will explain how during difficult recessionary times, the club saw off competition from Manchester United, Manchester City and Stockport County to land the accolade of best marketing campaign in 2010.
  
  The award recognised the sheer determination and effort the entire off-field team put into this promotion.
  
  "I still vividly remember Deepdale Duck risking life and limb alongside our community manager and media editor, to put together the promotional video for the game - wearing PNE colours and a giant sandwich board telling tourists on the Blackpool sea front to go and watch PNE was a brave move!" Adrian Ward.
  
  By using a large variety of media to make the promotional campaign a success it is clear to see that you can achieve your targets through effective marketing on a budget.
  
  Registration is from 6pm, the event starts at 7pm and finishes at 8pm.
  
  Price Information: Free to members and studying members, students £5.00 and guests £25.00
  
  To book online visit www.cim.co.uk/Events/EventDetail.aspx if you are unable to do so call The Chartered Institute of Marketing 01628 427 340.
  
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  Big Chip Networking Evening

  The Big Chip Digital Industry Awards 2012 is now open for entries, if you are thinking about ...

  15/02/2012 | Manchester - Bar 38

  The Big Chip Digital Industry Awards 2012 is now open for entries, if you are thinking about entering then why not go along to their networking evening to find out more!

  15/02/2012 | Manchester - Bar 38

  
  
  Date: Wednesday, 15th February 2012
  Time: 18:30
  Venue: Bar 38, 235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN
  
  The Big Chip is now open for entries, if you are thinking about entering then why not go along to their networking evening and find out more:
  
  * Have the (actually very simple) entry process explained
  * Find out what the judges are looking for
  * Get tips on how to make a winning entry
  * Meet and hear from members of the judging panel
  * Meet winners from last year
  
  Enjoy an evening with like minds and maybe check out the competition? There'll be a cash bar, some food (get in early) and a great atmosphere.
  
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  Search and Social School 2012 #saschool12

  SASchool - Search and Social Media 2012. A Training day in Manchester for students in search, ...

  15/02/2012 | Manchester - MMU Business School

  SASchool - Search and Social Media 2012. A Training day in Manchester for students in search, social media and digital marketing.

  15/02/2012 | Manchester - MMU Business School

  Date: 15th February
  Time: 9.30am
  Venue: Michael E Porter Lecture Theatre, MMU Business School, Manchester, M1 3GH
  
  For the 3rd year running, MMU will be running SASchool with the 5 leading Manchester digital marketing agencies. You'll learn tricks and tips on how to work the craft, hear about the latest developments from search and social media platforms and leave knowing and understanding what to do when you enter the digital marketing world of work.
  
  Registration starts at 9.30am and there are lectures planned for the day until 4.30pm when you can join some of the presenters and people from their firms for a beer in Taurus.
  
  Price information: Free for everyone!
  
  For a full agenda and to book please visit groovegenerator.visibli.com/share/DrDS8n
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Qwerty Quiz Manchester

  A Manchester pub quiz for designers, digital marketeers and developers!

  16/02/2012 | Manchester, English Lounge

  A Manchester pub quiz for designers, digital marketeers and developers!

  16/02/2012 | Manchester, English Lounge

  
  Date: Thursday, 16th February 2012
  Time: 8pm
  Venue: English Lounge, 64-66 High Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1EA
  
  QWERTYQUIZ
  
  A fun pub quiz for creative, digital and development people. Featuring a mind boggling selection of creative and digital quiz questions, music challenges and the "name that beard" round, this is definitely going to appeal to all our members who want to show off their knowledge of all things creative.
  
  Win the Qwerty Cup and book your team table online at qwertyquiz.eventbrite.co.uk/ Freelancers can join one of the dedicated Freelance tables!
  
  Quiz Entry - Team of Six - £24.00, Single person £4.00
  
  
  
  
  

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