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When Grant Slaney, George Wilson, Paul Andrew and Doug Wilson realised they had been working together as small business associates for close on 15 years, with a shared focus on professional associations, the penny dropped. They should formalise their relationship. Thus was Associations Communications Group born --- bringing together editorial services, layout and design, media representation and printing.
Since then a wealth of communications options have emerged – all to ensure clients can make the very best communications decisions.
Modern Art Production Group (MAPG) is a specialist publication design and production studio. The group includes senior graphic designers, art directors, typesetters and layout artists' well versed in periodical publication design, production, editorial scheduling and print.
Directed by Grant Slaney (former BRW Art Director), senior staff can draw on experience from numerous independent weekly, monthly and bi-monthly periodicals designed and produced for associations, government departments and private business.
- Cover design,
- Text and template design,
- Typesetting and layout,
- Art direction and project management,
- Online flip books and digital publishing
George Wilson heads Editorial and Publishing Services. He believes that communications programs can always be enhanced, extended, improved, and made more relevant.
George has enjoyed fifteen year's experience in the development and implementation of communications strategies - primarily for professional associations. He first worked in the associations sector as publications manager at CPA Australia and later continued that focus as director communications at The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
In developing and managing integrated communications programs for each he has driven commercial and non-commercial outcomes while adhering always to the highest standards of quality.
The development of integrated communications plans for associations, both electronic and print, is his special interest, as is plain English communications.
George holds an Honours Degree in Political Science (La Trobe University), a Post Graduate Diploma in Librarianship (RMIT), and a Masters in Communications from RMIT University. Until 2006 he was part of the teaching team in Information Enterprise Management and Marketing at the School of Information Management and Systems at Monash University.
Editorial and Publishing Services
- Journalism and writing,
- Editorial services,
- Publishing management,
- Strategic assesment,
Paul Andrew has over 25 years experience in media representation across newspapers, magazines, websites and emails as well as selling sponsorships for conferences and exhibitions. Among the major titles Paul has run are Australian Accountant, Management Today, Company Director and National Safety magazine. Lorcy Media has also represented magazines in the tourism, yachting, conferencing and franchising industries over the past 16 years.
- Advetising sales,
- Campaigns,
- Database canvassing,
- Networking and relationship building,
- Sponsorship campaigns
Ben Morris believes that anyone who communicates regularly to an audience, should have some form of online presence.
Over a decade of working with digital media related companies, design studios and marketing agencies, BMDD discovered the essential elements for result driven digital communication and strategy.
Whether it's a website, blog, newsletter campaign,social networking advice, content management or simply digital design ideas, a professional solution for your association is only a phone call away.
- Website design and development,
- Electronic newsletter design and campaigns,
- Social networking establishmnet and advice,
- Search engine strategy,
- Content management - including blogs and forums
Doug Wilson believes in the principle that the only business relationships that work are those where all parties win. And he has applied those principles at Erwin's Printing.
Erwin's Printing has close to 90 years working experience in the printing industry.
This full print shop facility offers proven service, excellent quality, competitive pricing and service oriented working relationships. Strategic partnerships with digital printers, envelope manufacturers and card manufacturers extend the capacity of Erwin's.
- Design and pre-press,
- Printing,
- Finishing artists,
- Distribution and delivery
