DIGITAL media production company signal has secured a number of significant contract wins following the company’s busiest six months in business.
signal has completed over 40 unique films for new and existing clients, with filming taking place across three continents and Scotland, in conjunction with several local organisations.
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The latest round of contract wins so far equals a 300% increase in business this financial year, with the new contracts totaling over £150,000.
Jamie Baikie, signal Managing Director, said despite the downturn in the early months of the pandemic, the team were able to keep the business going throughout the various lockdowns and are now reaping the benefits: “By January 2021, we started to see some enquiries returning and by March 2021 we were very busy. By the summer, the number of projects had increased to the point where we needed to hire a new member of staff.”
This year marks signal’s 10th year in business and, to mark the occasion, the company has lent its support to Aberdeen-based charitable fund, supPORT-all. The initiative is part of Aberdeen Harbour Board’s new £30,000 community support programme for charities and groups undertaking work local to the port.
supPORT-all benefits four organisations through financial donations, volunteer and resource commitments and a marketing support package, which includes complimentary marketing videos produced by signal.
“While the pandemic prevented us from holding any celebrations to mark our 10th anniversary, we wanted to celebrate in a more creative and kind-hearted way,” explained Jamie. “We are proud to be a part of supPORT-all in helping a number of good causes in our hometown of Aberdeen.”
Aside from its charitable endeavours, the signal team is pleased to report a number of high-profile projects undertaken thanks to the new contract wins, which include Vysus Group, Shell, ORE Catapult and Equinor UK.
Vysus Group is a leading engineering and technical consultancy dealing with complex industrial and energy assets, the energy transition, rail and road. As part of its rebrand strategy, Vysus Group awarded signal the production of a series of 13 films that combined interviews and stylish, animated graphics, delivered by senior staff around the globe.
“We are delighted to have secured a host of new clients this year as well as continuing to support our global clients as their preferred supplier for their video and animation production services,” continued Jamie.
“We are also equally as proud to work with local groups and businesses across the North-East to ensure every organisation in our local community, no matter how big or small, has a chance to showcase their products and innovation.”
Looking ahead to the future, Jamie said the signal team remain optimistic about what the future holds, “After such a challenging and unpredictable 18 months, we are delighted that the outlook is looking healthy for the remainder of 2021 and beyond,”
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