Welcome to the Close Up Media Blog...

Reaching the elusive 15-34 males demographic
As part of our dual contract with Istadia Solutions for Cardiff City and The Blues we are pleased to be able to let everyone know that we now have partner packages available for both football and rugby on sale.

If you would like to book into see us at the new stadium please feel free to call us or email us from the contact page.

Waving someone else's flag
Today we confirmed a new consultancy client under someone else's company banner. This is a novel and different way to expand your efforts without paying for additional staff. Our client uses our expertise to open up a revenue source that was previously unavailable to him and we do this work under a small retainer contract on his behalf. Great for us as he does all the paperwork and gives us regular income, great for him as we do all the selling and he earns the majority of the profit. 

Flexible and productive
With the current market uncertainty mistakes can prove costly and in some cases fatal. Marketing is a massive field and companies are employing young staff to manage media spend but is this the only option?

Close Up Media offers a "white label" solution for businesses using experienced staff to help plug the gaps in any organisation. Instead of staffing we provide a flexible offering that allows you to tap into our years of experience and avoid costly mistakes.

Whether it is a full blown marketing campaign that needs to be planned and executed or some artwork for a project or exhibition we can provide as much or as little support as you need, when you need it.

Cash flow is king!
Finding out today the importance of cash flow. Its a funny game clients want everything done yesterday but when it comes to paying the rules reverse. Rant officially over, feeling mildly better now so thanks for listening.

Spreading the cost
Hoping to sign up another consultancy client today. A great way of spreading the cost of a website and get the support to change the content regularily so people keep coming back. It is also a good way of getting additional help in putting together an emarketing strategy.

The International Pool goes with the flow
Made a big splash today (sorry I know cheesy) at The Cardiff International Pool. We will be installing a bluetooth system to provide a 3D advertising platform for the pool and also a Wi-Fi system to provide visitors with free internet.

He shoots he scores
Big day today we are going to a famous local club to present a full digital media solution and build on a successful trial and launch. Lots of ideas and ways to generate income streams have been put together and I just hope that sleep deprivation doesn't get the better of me. With a bit of luck my business partner will pick up the slack!

Hello
Welcome to the first of our blogs. We will try to make them interesting, funny or useful but sometimes we may just want to rant!

Our first will be none of the above just a simple introduction of what and who we are. Close Up Media is headed up by three individuals all with masses of experience in their respective fields.

Phillip Close a senior graphic designer, Nick Smith a media and marketing specialist and Chris Smith a proximity marketing and software guru.

Our companies sole ambition is to help as many businesses deliver their sales messages in as many weird and wonderful ways possible, keeping one core principle at heart which is, whatever we do has to show you a return on your investment.