Aberdeen-based AVC Media Enterprises has recently completed filming at its fourth consecutive UEFA European Championships tournament in Austria and Switzerland, capturing Spain as they became this years winners in Vienna.

Matthew Liddell, sports production manager for AVC’s Sports division was appointed to carry out filming at various games throughout the tournament. As part of this project Matthew filmed specific technical and tactical aspects of several games to be used as educational material for football coach education.

Matthew comments:

“Filming at pitch level, I was able to follow individual players’ technical abilities, record team tactics and capture medical incidents. These contributions, together with broadcast footage, will allow AVC to produce educational and promotional material.

“Host countries Austria and Switzerland went to great lengths to ensure a well organised and enjoyable tournament. It was a great experience and privilege to film at the stadiums in Berne, Zurich, Basle and Vienna. It was a sensational and memorable experience.”

AVC Sports productions team is set to continue its busy summer schedule by filming in Marseille at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. This is to include a preceding coaching seminar specific to beach soccer. The team is also looking forward to a busy autumn with FIFA tournaments and coaching conferences scheduled for the coming months.

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AVC Media Enterprises prepares for the launch of its £3 million extension as Jodie Dawson is appointed as marketing communications manager for conference and training.

Jodie brings over ten years valuable experience into her new role, having worked as a communications manager in both public and voluntary sectors. As part of Jodie’s role in the media agency she will be predominantly responsible for the expanding conferencing facility’s business development as well as overseeing its marketing campaigns.

Jodie comments:

“I am delighted to be joining AVC at such a significant point in its development. The extended, re-named AVC Business Centre is on schedule for completion in October and will house a suite of technologically advanced meeting rooms, capable of holding up to 200 delegates. Significantly larger and offering a fully equipped IT Suite and high-definition video conferencing facility, the Business Centre will also provide AVC with the opportunity to expand into completely different markets, offering venue space for corporate events and entertainment – something we haven’t been able to offer before on this scale.

“AVC has plans to make the new Business Centre accessible to all business professionals, whether they be visiting Aberdeen or simply passing through. Our location is perfect for those coming into and leaving Aberdeen, presenting the ideal opportunity to offer another service. This inspired AVC to offer a business hub equipped with Wi-Fi, catering and the latest in digital presentation aids to provide delegates with a relaxed and modern working space.”

Simone Barnett, head of communications and development for AVC Media Enterprises comments on Jodie’s role:

“Jodie’s experience in communicating with different industry sectors will stand her in good stead to develop the business as we make the market aware of our bigger and better conference, meeting, training and event facilities. We look forward to benefiting from her knowledge and her contributions to the organisation as a whole.”

The extension will see a further 1530 square metres of floor space, over four floors added to the current Altens-based facility. Find more information or take a virtual tour of the new business centre at www.avcmedia.com.

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Aberdeen-based AVC Media Enterprises has experienced significant growth to their IT team following a successful merger with web development company, Creatus.

Steven Milne, senior developer who co-founded Creatus in 2002, built up a strong reputation within the Aberdeen area and developed relationships with a wide variety of clients. He is also highly experienced in the creation of online web systems and is skilled in the utilisation of cutting edge marketing functions, developing successful and unique technical solutions. By bringing his talents and experience to AVC in November, AVC IT has strengthened its talented team and enjoyed a steady rise from clients on a worldwide scale ever since.

Steven comments:

“The merger of Creatus with AVC IT means that together we can operate as one of the leading IT solutions providers in the UK.

“Bespoke interactive web solutions are tailored to specific needs, budgets and timescales. Each team member is highly trained in a specialist skills set – including media production and 3D visualisation – so we can bring organisational goals and aspirations to life using the latest technologies and design tools.

“This enables us to manage and integrate the whole suite of activities in-house, the combination of which results in particularly strong and effective results for clients. Our training team also ensures clients get the best out of their solution, extending our services beyond technical execution.”

Steven’s role as senior developer makes him predominantly responsible for the development and implementation of technical communications solutions whilst working on the expansion of marketing strategies to accompany interactive solutions.

Lesley Little, director for AVC comments:

“AVC IT has been experiencing a significant increase in operations following their merger with Creatus in November. We have a well-rounded specialist team in IT and by combining their expertise and enhancing client contacts it is easy to see why the team is experiencing such success.”

AVC IT is continuously developing a range of cutting edge desktop software technologies for worldwide provision. IT services on offer range from web hosting, development and live video streaming to rich internet applications, custom content management systems and bespoke online marketing.

AVC Media Enterprises and Baker Hughes have officially launched a groundbreaking DVD for Grampian Fire and Rescue Service to highlight the consequences of Road Traffic Collisions.

The DVD, produced by AVC’s video production team and funded by Baker Hughes follows on from the highly successful ‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ campaign, and highlights, the shocking, real life suffering thrust upon those who have tragically lost a family member in a road traffic collision.

David Dalziel, Chief Fire Officer of Grampian Fire and Rescue Service comments: “56 people died in road collisions in 2006 in the North East of Scotland. Since 2004, the death toll on North East roads has steadily increased.
Strong, decisive action must be taken to highlight the fatal implications of careless driving. Road to Hell aims to get people to think more about their driving, to raise awareness of road safety and stop people being killed unnecessarily.”

Dalziel continues:
“3,172 people were killed on Britain’s roads in 2006. The trauma experienced by the family and friends whose loved ones have died is incomprehensible. Deaths on the roads don’t just destroy lives, they destroy families, friendships and communities, and it could happen to any of us. Every time we get into our cars, there is a one in 200 chance of dying on the road.”

The DVD features real life accounts given by brave families who have each experienced first hand, the devastating effects of losing a loved one in a road traffic collision.

AVC’s media production team created the DVD with the hope the hard hitting messages it contains will force people to think differently about their driving habits and make a change in their behaviour. Gavin Gilmour, programme editor comments:
“It became clear early on that this project was going to be very different to anything I had done before. Dealing with such powerful and emotional material obviously has an effect on you, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. It was very emotionally draining, but you realise that this pales in comparison to the trauma these people are going through and makes it all the more important that we succeed in delivering a powerful video that serves justice to their experiences.”

The DVD will be shown as part of the Road Traffic Collision presentation that Grampian Fire and Rescue Service take to schools, businesses and community groups as part of their continued campaign to reduce the number of fatal and serious incidents on Grampian’s roads.

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Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and AVC Media Enterprises welcomed former Scotland football manager Craig Brown, CBE, as he led an inspiring presentation to some of Aberdeen’s top business executives last night (Wednesday, May 28).

The event, hosted by AVC at its Altens-based Business Centre, saw Mr Brown share his leadership experiences, including difficulties and challenges of running a high profile business with around forty business leaders from across the city.

Mr Brown was able to make considerable comparisons to the running of any business, giving advice and anecdotes on his own leadership style and the issues he faced as Scotland manager.

“Football is a business just like any other,” comments Craig Brown, “and like any business it is the people within it who ultimately make it successful. As managers and leaders it is important that we can motivate and lead our people in the best way to achieve the results we desire. Every manager will handle this differently, but what this event has allowed is an insight into others experiences and the lessons that can be learned to improve individual management style.”

In the first event of its kind hosted at AVC, Mike Salter, President of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce invited these business leaders as an opportunity to widen business networks through their Premier Partner membership. It is hoped that the benefit to business throughout Aberdeen will make this a regular addition to the local networking event calendar.

Simone Barnett, Head of Communication and Development at AVC commented on Mr Brown’s presentation:

“It was great to have someone of such experience and stature as Craig at the event. His speech was informative and inspiring, giving all attendees the opportunity to learn about leadership from a completely different angle.”

Among the guests were representatives of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and its premier partners.

“The feedback from the event has been positive, continues Simone, “we are all so busy working for our businesses we sometimes don’t pay enough heed to what is happening within them. The experiences of others help us focus on this and develop our own individual management styles.”

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Pictures attached: L-R AVC Chairman Keith Main with former Scotland Manager Craig Brown and Craig Brown during his speech.