Access

Photo shoots are not glamorous.

Video shoots aren’t either.

Our latest adventure for Turtle Wax UK was a prime example.

The client insisted that waxing your car in the rain is actually the best time to do it.

The film crew didn’t agree.

But nevertheless we muddled through.

In and out of the showers.

Shooting when we could.

Helen managed to enjoy herself.

She got to drive a shiny new BMW.

Whilst drooling over our male model.

“Would you like another cup of tea Kevin?”

“Ooo let me just tuck your shirt in Kevin.”

“Oh Kevin have you been working out?”

(Ok I made the last one up).

By 6pm it was a wrap.

Which is pretty lightweight compared to other shoots we’ve done.

Two weeks later we had our video.

An instore promo for the Turtle Wax ICE range.

Translated into 5 languages and rolled out across Europe.

Many thanks to our model Kevin Harris.

Our film crew at Visual Concepts.

And to Ruth’s parents for letting us use their driveway and buying us biscuits.

Access has gained a new addition to the Account Management team – me!

My name is Greg and I am a second year student of Advertising Management and Brand Management course at Manchester Metropolitan University. However, a few months ago, I was offered a 12-month placement role as an Account Executive, here at Access Advertising.

After my successful placement year at Access I’ve been invited back to be a full-time permanent member of staff. It’s great to be welcomed back to the team  – it feels like I never left.

My four year degree in Management at UCLAN offered the opportunity to take a 12month paid placement. I wanted to gain as much relevant industry experience as I could and make sure my employment prospects were as high as possible, and started my placement with Access just over two years ago. I learnt so much during that year, gaining valuable experience and building up new skills. After my placement I returned to university to complete the final year of my degree; it was tough and a lot of hard work (never again!) but I made it through and came out the other end with a sparkling 2.1.

The Roundhouse in Camden holds almost legendary status as a cultural and historical melting pot, most famously known as a music and performing arts venue. To name but a few, it plays host to the iTunes Festival, Electric Proms and recently solo greats such as Smoky Robinson and  Bob Dylan (of which I was lucky enough to get a ticket). However it isn’t just a venue, it’s a charity that prides itself on its strong youth focus with its doors open to 11-25 year olds who are free to use and encourage the learning of TV, Radio , Music and Media Production in any of the 24 state of the art studios that reside underneath the iconic, acoustically prolific upper performing space.

“One word, one look, one gesture…..To you it’s nothing but it all adds up.”

Access were recently featured in the Manchester Evening News for our latest campaign for the Welsh Assembly Government. This is high profile campaign that tackles sexist behavior and violence against women.

For more information visit the “One step too far” website.

We’re just  in the process of rolling out our summer of events programme for Visit Chester and Cheshire. Mia’s created some lovely looking artwork including press ads, leaflets and city dressing.

The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) wanted to create a powerful regional TV campaign to get people talking about gender discrimination and highlight the problems of going ‘one step too far’. Access have produced 2 x 30’ commercials, a series of outdoor ads and website visuals for www.onesteptoofar.org

The shoot went without a hitch and the campaign is due to air in Wales in June.