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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

In the dynamic world of marketing and design, where trends evolve rapidly and consumer preferences shift constantly, we feel, achieving and sustaining success for two decades is a remarkable feat and something to be proud of.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of C3 Marketing. Our journey started as a vision, in a very small shed in a Cotswold village and has transformed into a legacy of innovation, client satisfaction and industry leadership.

C3 understands that our clients’ success is our success, and this philosophy has resulted in long-lasting partnerships built on trust, transparency and mutual growth.

Behind every successful company is a dedicated, talented team, who follow in our culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous learning.  

We thank you one and all for your support along the way. As we look back on the journey so far, we also look forward to a future filled with new opportunities and challenges. In the words of a very well known personality…How hard can it be?  This too is our philosophy.

Whilst the path to success is never a straight one, we are proud of our achievements so far.

To put some scale on 20 years, we’ve asked our team to send in photos of themselves back in 2004 and thankfully, they were all born!  

Meet the Team: Mitch Williams

Name: Mitch Williams

Role at C3: Graphic Designer – which means I get to work on all the fun stuff – web design, animation, print, branding, signage, vehicle graphics and more.

How long have you worked at C3? Almost 5 years –sounds like a long time! I can almost drive to work without a satnav now.

If you could add a word to the dictionary what would you add and what would it mean?Can I take one away instead? Shall we just get rid of nice?

If you could choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why? ? I’ll go for 3. Everyone who is 3 is having a great time… plus I had more hair.

If you could meet any living person for dinner, who would you pick and why? I’ll go Eric Cantona. I’m sure it would be really weird – the guy’s a fruitcake!

How would you spend a million pounds? I might be able to afford my wedding in August..

What’s your favourite meal? Lasagna. I’m basically Garfield. Give me 4 portions please.

Wrapping up 2023 in style

The festive spirit was flowing at C3 Marketing in December when our team designed and fitted these Christmas van graphics.

The van was part of the MAN Truck and Bus UK Charity Tree Tour, working to thank the carers and volunteers who selflessly support those living with dementia.

If you are in need of vehicle graphics, please get in touch.

Angus, Our Production Manager Fitting the Graphics – he’s never worked so fast!

Brand refresh and web build

One of C3 Marketing’s longest standing clients, Swindon Interiors, asked for help to refresh their brand and website. We were happy to help and the result is a fresh, clean brand with a website to match.
Swindon Interiors deliver high-end interior finishes to commercial properties, including cinemas, theatres and offices and it was important to reflect this in their new brand and web offering.

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Bartlett’s Butchers’ Online Shop

It’s that time of the year again when our Bartlett’s Butchers open their Christmas Shop. Since launching the website during the Covid pandemic, we have successfully maintained the website, updating the prices and information each year resulting in increased orders for Dave and ease of buying for his customers. Backed up with printed order forms for the shop, we have every opportunity to sell covered for Bartletts. Bring on the turkeys!

To visit the online shop, go to: https://www.bartlettsbutchers.co.uk/

Meet the Team: Emily Gunn

Name: Emily Gunn

Role at C3: Marketing Assistant – but I lend my hand anywhere it’s needed, whether that be Signage, Graphic Design, or Clothing and Merchandise etc.

How long have you worked at C3? I’ve been here four and a half years now but first came to C3 in 2016 on work experience for a week, and I came back every summer until I joined full time in 2019.

If you could add a word to the dictionary what would you add and what would it mean? A word I use quite a bit that isn’t in the dictionary is Confuzzled. It’s a combination of confused and puzzled and it’s one of my favourite words at the moment.

If you could choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why? I’d go back to age 20. In that year I met some of my closest friends who have been by my side ever since, I got my first dog called Ronnie, who is my best friend in the world, and I also started my journey into signage where I was involved in a wide range of projects. These ranged from diggers, trucks and van graphics, to sign headers, window graphics and post signs.

If you could meet any living person for dinner, who would you pick and why? I would love to have a dinner with Miriam Margolyes. She doesn’t take any nonsense, tells things exactly as they are and has such an incredible sense of humour. She’s lived a fascinating life and I’d love to listen to some of the stories she’s got.

How would you spend a million pounds? I’d go on a trip around the world, visiting as many countries as I can. There’s so much out there to explore!

What’s your favourite meal? It’s got to be a curry. My go to is honey masala chicken, with pilau rice and a peshawari naan bread.

Sustainable and Suitable Promotional Items

Visual branding is an essential tool for all businesses, an opportunity to get your brand right in front of your audience – plus everybody loves a giveaway! It’s also a cost-effective marketing tool which serves as a tangible reminder of your company and services.. We enjoyed sourcing and supplying sustainable and suitable promotional items for our clients Openwork and Omnis. Backed up by our diligent brand policing and cost effective solutions, we are delighted to work with clients in all arenas.

Custom Office Graphics

We were delighted to be invited to survey our clients new premises and offer creative concept ideas to make their internal and external building a pleasurable place to work and visit.
Their large premises housed a number of offices and focal points around the building. We worked closely with their teams to remain on brand with our designs but offered our expertise in using a variety of materials to maximise the overall effect.
The result was a very happy client with premises to be proud of.

Getting Your Message Across…

In a changing market place it’s more important than ever to communicate with your existing prospects and customers.
Lots get deleted but a regular email campaign will make a difference, particularly with detailed tracking we know who has opened the email and therefore still engaged with your brand. With some campaigns achieving upwards of 60% open rates, we know this works.

And remember, if you are not communicating with your customers, someone else will be and they will damage your chances of a referral and repurchase.

We can create email marketing campaigns that are integrated with your social campaign and drive traffic to your products and services on your website, clicks converted to enquiries.

Team News: Meet Grace…

When Grace was invited to provide therapy services to the team at Legoland Windsor, she jumped at the opportunity to see what it was all about. Meeting other volunteers from the charity and enjoying an immense amount of fuss, she was delighted to be a part of the day. Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity where visiting volunteers take their dogs into establishments to provide comfort, distraction and stimulation. At just 22 months old, Grace is proving that she is a great source of therapy to many people, including the team here at C3.

Signs of A Great Harvest

When Trinity Grain were looking for a full service company to implement their new brand at their three sites across the South of England, they chose C3 for our “can-do” attitude and attention to detail.
Working closely with the client, we applied manufacturing and installation solutions to meet the challenging requirements of the locations required to display clear signage in busy environments. Selecting materials that will withstand the harsh weather conditions whilst ensuring eye catching and attractive signage, we delivered the entire project on time and within the client’s budget.

In Safe Hands – Lockhart & Lockhart

We were approached by Lockhart & Lockhart, a new business, to introduce Directors James and Anna into an arena they had been working in for many years.

Our first step was to find a unique selling point that would set Lockhart & Lockhart apart from their competitors.

The ‘sweet spot’ involved pinpointing what made the company’s approach special and identifying its core strengths.
They have a very personal approach with an ethos of keeping their clients safe, helping to foster trust and loyalty. This is likely to contribute to their continued success.

C3 created an eye-catching, sophisticated brand to reflect their professionalism and expertise. We then built a well-designed website to act as a platform to showcase James’s extensive wealth of knowledge in his industry, supported by fellow Director Anna.
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If you are looking for a team of marketing creatives that delve deep to create the personality and ethos of your business, call us now on 01793 820008. We’d love to help..

Phoenix Festival Performance

C3’s ‘very own’ Liz and Ali were showcased this month at the Phoenix Festival in Cirencester Abbey Grounds. Performing to a packed audience over a two-day event, Liz and Ali came together in voice with the Siren Sisters, a group of eight harmonised singers who raise money throughout the year for many local charities.

Transforming Your Image

Our customer had a special request to transform his Land Rover finish from a gun metal metallic to a very individual military green matt.

Using a 3M wrap material and the skills of our talented team, we turned an average vehicle into a very individual one.

Our client delighted, our team feeling proud… With mindful design and skilful application, there are no limits to our creativity at C3.…

Corporate Style in the Heart of London

Incorporating Openwork Partnership branding and aligning it with Omnis Investments at their stylish offices in London, C3 have completed another Openwork project that we are very proud to share.
From design to manufacturing, everything was managed in house at C3 Marketing. With our team of skilled sign technicians, our commitment to deliver on high quality standards was maintained throughout this sign design.

We Got On Our Bikes!

Having worked with Parkcycle for many years, we were pleased to assist in the re-structuring of their booking system and calendar – they wanted to offer an easier booking system with simpler hire prices.
Once this was complete our talented team of designers updated all the route maps, calendar, price table, hire information leaflet and this then flowed through to new signage, flags and uniform.
Everything starts with great design, make your message work for you by offering clear information which is accessible to everybody.

C3 Rising Stars

A perfect example of team work when, ensuring we quality check all products going to our clients, our team set about erecting a fabulous canopy in the shape of a star.
Many hands make light work and this was so true when our team worked together to check the quality and usability of this amazing canopy in time for our client, MAN, to have as their ‘star’ attraction at their summer shows.
If you have a show coming up, talk to us to find out how we can help put on a great display for the day!

Trust In Our Web Design

When TrustOn Security needed a new website to promote their products and services, they asked us to design and build an eye catching, informative and easy to navigate site.
We embarked on a journey with their team and helped them to re-structure their services and identify their key areas. Working alongside our designers and web developers we launched the new site to a round of applause…

TrustOn fed back to us that the new site exceeded their expectations and had provided them with the perfect tool to promote their business. We wish them every success and look forward to continuing our work with them. Let C3 be your first choice for your new website.

Our Clients Taking Centre Stage

July sees the start of the season for ‘showing off’ at exhibitions and showgrounds around the UK.
At C3, we love the challenge of finding solutions and ideas to make sure our clients are seen in this busy and competitive arena.
We love to step up to the challenge of getting our clients’ brand seen and more importantly, helping to get footfall to their stands.
There is nothing quite like the buzz of a showground and we are proud to have been instrumental in providing innovative showstoppers!
Covering off directional signage, flags, gazebos, canopies, backdrops, product signs to name a few, we will get you noticed but it doesn’t stop there… getting interest to draw in the crowds to your stand is another challenge.
Supplying fun, useable give-ways, along with useful, interesting marketing materials can help draw people onto your stand.
Making sure your staff look approachable and on brand wearing uniform to suit the occasion, all goes towards making sure your investment and time see a return on your investment made.
When it comes to organisational skills to make sure shows and exhibitions achieve their full potential, on time and in budget, we’ve got it covered!
We will help take the worry and pressure away when planning your next big event by using our skills and our team’s expertise. When the going gets tough, C3 get going!
Call us now on 01793 820008, we’d love to help…
A selection of our exhibition work is shown here.

High and Mighty!

This week saw our team installing new signage for the new branch of Topaz Detailing in Southampton.

Working at height requires great teamwork. Our signage installation team are fully trained, qualified and experienced to use a range of access equipment to install signage and graphics safely at height.

This eye catching sign will get Topaz noticed, even from a distance. We manufacture and install signage for all types of businesses, let us know what you need and we can manage your project from start to finish.

We’re Flying High at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

Once again, our friends at the Royal International Air Tattoo asked us to produce a range of branded clothing and merchandise for the world famous air show this summer.

This year’s Air Tattoo takes place from 14-16 July 2023 at RAF Fairford, where thousands of aviation fans are expected over the three days.

C3 Marketing were delighted to be able to help out once again with this fantastic event.

Off To Sunny Spain!

With a very tight deadline to achieve for the Transport Association Conference being sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd in Barcelona, there was no time to spare.

Our main focus was to design a package for delegates to receive on behalf of MAN to encase a bespoke brochure, pad and pen, keyring and USB stick. We embraced the challenge and worked hard to achieve the desired result.

Alongside this, we were asked to provide branded gifts for the families and partners of the delegates attending the conference, to receive on arrival at their hotel; all packaged beautifully to be received by each guest.

The added challenge was to package everything, so on leaving the UK, it would arrive in Barcelona in the same condition it left us in!

We were delighted when our client thanked us for all our hard work and the fact that everything was in perfect condition and informed us that everything was very well received by all.

We love a challenge, so if you want to work with a reliable marketing company that thinks outside the box, give us a call on 01793 820008.

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A Fabulous New Visitor Area to Cirencester Park

Whilst the area of The Old Kennels Yard at Cirencester Park has been in existence for many years, The Bathurst Estate have made substantial investment to renovate the area to become a place for visitors to visit.

It is now home to a fabulous restaurant, Roots + Seeds, along with retail units offering unique and interesting products, a picnic area, a cherry tree walk and of course the gateway to the magnificent Cirencester Park. It is also home to Cirencester Saddlers and Corinium Ales….

It truly is a beautiful area to visit, so when we were asked by The Bathurst team to help with the signage to make the journey for visitors an easy one, we were delighted.

We surveyed the area and offered our ideas, colour ways so visitors would know what areas they were in at a glance. Using sustainable materials and sympathetically designing the signs to be in keeping with the existing Estate signage, we were able to achieve a clear way-finding system, so visitors can easily find their way to different areas of the park.

If you are looking for a way-finding solution which goes beyond just a simple sign, speak to us. We, as experts in this field, will survey and offer solutions for simple or complex way-finding needs, using suitable materials and compliant with safety regulations.

Call us now on 01793 820008 to find out more….

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Day 11 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

They’ve only gone and done it! Final day completed and all safe and well with many a tale to tell!

Last day saw them ride across a vast sandy desert, enduring the heat, dust and quite a few wobbles…Now back in the Capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, to hand back bikes and equipment (a fond farewell), off for a hot shower, meal and then an early start on their journey home tomorrow.  

We look forward to seeing Julian, back in his MD chair on Monday and endure, whoops, we mean enjoy, his endless stories!

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Day 10 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

Today sees the penultimate day of riding and has proved to be one of the most challenging for MD Julian and his riding companions.  

Due to a detour to avoid hailstorms, thunder and lightning, they clocked up 440K and arrived at their destination feeling a little battered!  I’m sure this will be filed in their box of memories to look back fondly on in years to come!   

Final leg of their epic trail begins tomorrow so we wait with great anticipation for the finale!  

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Day 9 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

With over 1116K completed so far, including 340K today in searing temperatures,  Julian Wraight, David Pedley, Ian Cook and Hugh Bishop finally arrive at camp to find some much-needed shade, a shower and a cold can of beer.  

No disappointments regarding the scenery again today, with lakes spreading wider than the eye can see, stunning backdrops, wildlife including eagles with wing spans wider than the average car and local Nomadic horsemen herding sheep.  All in a day’s ride!  Two more days to go and we think, the guys will be relieved and yet saddened for this adventure to come to an end but not quite there yet.  So look out for tomorrow’s post…. another day in Mongolia…

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Day 8 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

Today see’s the ‘intrepid quartet’ ride through amazing exhilarating scenery.  Julian Wraight reported that he felt he had travelled through three different countries.  The Welsh Mountains, the Canadian Lakes and Lanzarote volcanoes.  It’s clear to see that their trip, which had been delayed four years during Covid, was certainly worth the wait!  Four very tired bodies now set up camp for another night of rest ready for what tomorrow brings.

Another instalment coming soon….

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Day 7 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

After many miles of riding across long sandy stretches (very hard on the arms), mountainous terrain, rivers and very rough tracks, Julian and his riding companions look forward to what now feels like luxury accommodation.

A lay out of impressive, traditional yurts and a warm welcome from their hosts, a cold beer awaits them and is handed out to them as they dismount their bikes! A seated area is always close by where they sit and exchange the day’s experiences, (chest beating man talk)!

The end of day sees them served up an excellent meal and hot shower, followed by a few minutes of whiskey drinking before bed. Not surprisingly, apparently none of them are having problems sleeping! Wonder what tomorrow will bring…keep watching!

Day 4 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

After his final safety brief for the forthcoming ride, Mr Wraight found one last opportunity to take in the sights of his last bit of civilisation for the next 6 days. With an interesting mix of modern and traditional, their hotel building sat alongside Mongolia’s Choijin Temple! A strange landscape but in its simplicity, beautiful.

With little to buy, the guys were delighted to find some Haribo sweets to take with them on their journey ahead!

We’ll wait with bated breath for the next episode of Julian’s adventures…

Day 3 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

Day 3 of Julian’s Mongolian motorbike adventure…

Today sees C3’s MD, Julian, arrive in Mongolia after a very long flight from Istanbul. Slightly bleary eyed through lack of sleep, finally arrived at the Nomadic Off-Road Centre to get equipped with bikes and gear. Last day of showers and a comfortable bed before they trek across Mongolia to wild camp (no showers, no facilities) for the next 6 days.

Rest up Mr Wraight, because we think you are going to need plenty of energy in the coming days! Good luck from all at C3, we’ll be following your day by day adventure!

Day 2 of Julian’s Mongolian Motorbike Adventure…

A fond farewell to Istanbul. Our MD Julian, has taken in many fabulous sights.  At 3,900 years old, the obelisk, not Julian, was crafted in Egypt and 3,000 years later made its way to the trade capital of the world, formerly known as Constantinople.

Today we see him boarding a flight to Mongolia and as from tomorrow will see him biking across the wide open terrains. Watch this space for further adventures of our intrepid explorer Mr Wraight….

An Adventure of a Lifetime…

Nomad – adjective; moving from one place to another….

We bid our MD, Julian Wraight, a safe journey as he ventures off to conquer the Nomadic Off-Road Challenge.

His Mongolia journey will take him from the White Lake to the Khuvsgul Lake navigating endless steppes (dry, grassy plains), mountains (ups and downs), sand dunes (lots of offs) and rivers (soggy socks)!

Follow C3 Marketing to find out how Julian gets on in his travels on this 7-day adventure of a lifetime, to enjoy all the thrills and spills along the way.

Words & Pictures…

Our client, financial services company The Openwork Partnership, asked us to create some original artwork to display in their Swindon offices. 

Our design team put together each portrait using the company branding and hand picked client quotes to express the Openwork ethos. The artwork was then carefully mounted to acrylic before being installed using chrome locators at the Openwork offices. 

The overall effect creates a professional and uplifting atmosphere, adding vibrant colour throughout the building.

Stand Out From The Crowd

With big investment on plant machinery, the biggest value you have is your brand, so make sure you get noticed.
CG Utilities know only too well the value of branding in a competitive market and asked C3 to apply their brand onto a fleet of new vehicles working to a tight deadline. If it can be done, we’ll do it! C3 will never promise something we can’t deliver.
We pride ourselves on achieving deadlines, delivering in time and on budget.
In this case, we manufactured and applied branding to a variety of vehicles ranging from tippers to grab trucks, we’ve had it covered….with great branding!
If you want to bring your brand to site and get noticed, call us now. We can help…

A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

Our lovely clients at The Masons Arms, Meysey Hampton asked us to take some photographs to reflect their beautiful rooms from which they could update their website.  The previous images on their website did not reflect the new décor, handpicked by hosts Vicki and Greg. Our creative team, equipped with cameras and lights captured the charm of each individual room which now reflect the true beauty of this charming Cotswolds Pub, ready to welcome their many guests throughout the seasons.

We’re Different… We Think.

Troax Internal Graphics Project

When Troax approached us to work with them to produce eye catching internal graphics to reflect the culture of their business, we were very happy to help.
Troax are leading the way in refined innovative steel mesh panel solutions, protecting people, property and processes. They wanted our designs to reflect the quality of their products along with delivering on their Swedish origins and culture.
With innovative creations and using traditional sign materials, we were able to design, manufacture and install wallpaper landscapes, world time zones, key messages and illuminated branding, all combining to make a nicer working environment for their teams.
In collaboration with their Swindon staff, we were able to create interesting and eye-catching graphics throughout the building.

Superbike Star Receives a Supervan!

It’s always lovely to handover new liveried vehicles to our clients but on this occasion, it was especially rewarding to see the look on British Superbike Rider, Max Cook’s face when taking possession of his first, specifically signed vehicle promoting him as a British Superbike Rider!

C3 Marketing have followed Max’s career and have been one of his sponsors since he took to the biking circuits at a very young age.  We are delighted but not surprised to see his progression throughout his early years to now becoming a British Superbike Team Rider. We are so proud to have been part of his journey so far and will continue to support him and follow his progress.

C3’s MD, Julian Wraight, who has a passion for all things ‘motorbike’ was delighted to be part of the C3 team who sponsored this project.  

To see when Max will next be racing, visit @ https://www.britishsuperbike.com/riders or follow Max @ www.maxcook30.com

Sound Branding…

When Omnis Investments wanted some innovative, creative and sustainable giveaways, we were happy to help. Sourcing products that are suitable for individual clients and budgets takes time and initiative. This is why our valued clients come back to us time and time again. We’ll always offer best advice and suitable products, just tell us what your event is!

Call us on 01793 820008 to find out more.

Max Cook on Winning Form

We were pleased to welcome #maxcook30 to C3 this week, where he presented us with his winning trophy from the Thruxton round of the British Superstock Championship 2022. This year sees Max move up to the prestigious British Superbike Championship, riding for the FS3 Kawasaki Team. C3 have supported Max from his early days in the sport and we wish him continued success in his professional career.

No Sleeping On This Job…

When Swindon Bed Centre asked us to come up with a creative new look for their Swindon based shop, we were happy to help. With exceptionally large signs to work with, we needed to come up with a cost effective solution to freshen up the retail unit. Working in some of the lowest temperatures in history our team stripped the graphics off of the old signs and then applied shiny new graphics printed on our wide format printer and gloss laminated for protection. The result was an amazing transformation and we all slept better knowing the project was finished and we were back in the warm!

Call us on 01793 820008 to find out more.

Arkell’s Merchandise for Pubs and Customers

Our client, Arkell’s, asked us to source various products this year, some to be gifted to their tenants, others to be given away to customers and some to be worn by Directors and team members.

We worked closely with them to identify the perfect gifts – solid oak chopping boards with their logo “burnt” into the wood. 100% silk ties with intricate woven detail and quality playing cards, everybody loves a game of cards while they visit the pub!

We manage the product sourcing, all the artwork and file set ups, through to manufacture and delivery to our client’s offices – this takes the pressure away from them, leaving them to brew high quality, tasty beers!

All in the C3 Marketing Mix.

When market leading manufacturers of hand held sealant and adhesive dispensers, Medmix, approached us to help them re-brand, we were pleased to have the opportunity to work with them to provide sustainable, effective and practical signage solutions.
The result of a 6 month project saw a complete rebrand from Sulzer to Medmix, all delivered within our client’s required timescales and within budget.
In many cases we were able to recycle existing signage with extensive cleaning and re-facing – making sure that waste was kept to a minimum whilst refurbishing the existing signage to an “as new” condition.
High level internal and external signage had to be installed out of hours, minimising disruption to our client and ensuring safe working practices for all involved.
From an initial signage enquiry, we went on to supply branded water bottles and tote bags, complementing this eye catching new brand and ensuring the world sees MEDMIX.
We work tirelessly to ensure that brands are represented accurately and effectively – is yours?

Delivering On Christmas

Our busy elves have been helping our clients to prepare for Christmas.
From social media advertising, product packaging and menus that are good enough to eat, we’ve designed and produced Christmas cards, eshots, carol service programmes and on-line Christmas shops.

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Bartlett’s Christmas Shop

For the third year running we launched, populated and managed Bartlett’s Butchers Christmas web shop. With a short opportunity of only 35 days in which to achieve over 200 orders, it is vital to ensure accuracy and functionality.

That’s the easy part – now Bartlett’s have the job of preparing all those turkeys and pigs in blankets and make sure their customers enjoy their tasty produce!

Call us on 01793 820008 or email us: info@c3limited.co.uk

A Sign of Respect

To recognise Remembrance Day this year, we gave The Strawberry Thief a poppy to hold, honouring those armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

This is very befitting for this great new pub in Tadpole Village, which is fast becoming a focal place for the community around to meet and socialise.

We hope you will join us in recognising Armistice Day with a two minute silence at 11.00am today.

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The Eliot Arms Signage

We’ve manufactured and installed pub signs with a difference for this charming pub in South Cerney. Using a mix of aluminium panels with solid oak frames, we’ve retained the character and appeal in the design of these stunning new signs, ensuring that this Grade 2 listed building continues to blend in with its riverside location in this beautiful village.

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Work Hard, Play Hard

Our valued clients at The Openwork Partnership have enjoyed implementing their new induction game this month. As one of the largest and longest established financial advice networks in the UK, this game offers an ideal solution to teaching colleagues about the company values and the importance of them. We were pleased to have designed and manufactured the games for them.

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Great service is always on the MENU!

We are always delighted to work with Arkell’s Brewery, this time supporting the new managers at The White Hart in Whitchurch, by updating their delicious array of foods across their range of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

There is always a warm welcome to all who visit the White Hart from new managers Andrew and Natasha, so do drop in and say hello.

If you require a refresh of leaflets, flyers or menus, our talented team of designers will be happy to help.

Call us on 01793 820008 or email us: info@c3limited.co.uk

A Berry Nice Design

We designed and manufactured a range of merchandise to reflect the iconic brand of The Strawberry Thief. Everything we design is with the end result in mind, a great logo only works if it can be reproduced across all media.

We love to see a consistent theme running across all merchandise, using a range of materials and processes to promote any business. How does yours look?

Please speak to us about any branding requirement on 01793 820008 or see our website https://c3.marketing/

Raising A Glass to The Strawberry Thief

Raising A Glass to The Strawberry Thief

We were delighted to be involved with the new signage design and manufacture for this iconic new Arkell’s pub in North Swindon. Starting in 2021 we worked with the team of project managers and architects to ensure that the signage reflected the barn style building and location. 

The pub opened in June this year to a very positive response from the local residents. We all love a local, particularly an Arkell’s local. With over 35 years of experience in pub signage we are well placed to help with any requirement. 

Call us on 01793 820008 or see our website https://c3.marketing/

Rebranding Project for Well Loved Local Charity

Here at C3, we were honoured to be involved in a project to rebrand Swindon’s Neuro Wellbeing Centre. From designing the new logo and full brand identity, a totally new website, all the way through to signage inside and outside the premises, we have been there every step of the way.

Have a look at the pictures below from this exciting project and do get in touch if you think we can help you with something like this for your business. Call us on 01793 820008.

The Air Tattoo Returns!

The Air Tattoo Returns!

The Royal International Air Tattoo is returning for 2022. After a 2 year Covid-forced break, we are delighted to see the return of this iconic show. With over 170,000 visitors across 3 days, it is vital that the wonderful team of over 1500 volunteers can be easily identified. We have, once again, manufactured and supplied over 6,000 printed and embroidered polo and t-shirts for the volunteers to wear.

This week will see our wide format printer working hard to create over 100 identification signs for the aircraft, these will be displayed by the aircraft as they arrive from all over the world.

We’re very used to working to tight deadlines to ensure great results for our clients. If you have an event coming up then please speak to us, we’d love to help. Tel 01793 820008 www.c3.marketing

Exterior office signage for Monahans

One of our clients, Monahans, chartered accountants and business advisors across the South West, have gone through a recent rebrand. This rebrand, with their new bold purple and bright blue colours, was launched simultaneously across signage, web and social media. Team C3 were happy to help and worked to make sure each office was on-brand, in time for the launch. Check out the gallery below!

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Eye-catching graphics for eye-catching vehicles

Today we welcomed our friends from Gibbs Surfacing to C3 where we manufactured and applied high-quality graphics to two Ford Rangers.

We were even allowed to shake hands and enjoy a cup of coffee!

We love it when our clients come to visit and you can always be guaranteed a warm welcome at C3. Give us a call on 01793 820008

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C3 featured on the BBC

C3 Marketing’s web design for Dressability has been viewed by thousands who watched The One Show on Friday 18th February, showcasing Tia, a budding reporter, campaigning for awareness of the problems faced for people with disability, whilst trying to find clothing they want to wear.

The programme showcased Dressability and the services they have to offer.  Well done all involved!

If you missed it live on BBC One last week, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer here.

Two For ‘Twosday’

All the twos have lined up for today’s spectacular 22/02/2022 date, a satisfying succession of twos providing a once in a lifetime palindromic feat which won’t happen again for centuries. Even more than this, flip the date upside down on a calculator and it still reads the same.

If you want to go even further, remember to pay attention to the clocks tonight for 22:22:22 for the ultimate ‘twosday’ experience.

For synergy this good look no further than here at C3 Marketing, where we can help match the marketing packages to meet your needs.

Get your brand noticed, call us now on 01793 820008 or email info@c3limited.co.uk to find out more!

Welcome to our new website

We’ve redesigned our web experience with you in mind

Our new website boasts more project pages, showing our varied portfolio. We wanted you to quickly see projects related to you, hopefully giving you ideas and designs that inspire.

Easier to navigate.
More projects.
Altogether better.

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Rock the can bar

From window graphics to LED neon, light-boxes to sign trays and everything in between, we worked with our client to help transform a run down property in Peckham, South London, to a revolutionary new “can bar”.

Bokiri Can Bar brings a novel new concept to London’s bar scene, serving up chilled cans of drink, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, from around the world.

Working within the challenges of a “live” site we installed internal and external signage, including a bespoke designed letter ledge system to give the client flexibility to change their messages.

Taking the client’s brand logo, we cleverly designed an interpretation for LED neon signage, the end result is eye catching iconography with vivid results. Another happy client…

We enjoy working on projects that are a little unusual, if you have any requirements at all then speak to us – we’d love to help. Call us on 01793 820008 or email us at info@c3limited.co.uk

We’re not fishing for

What a lovely surprise to arrive for us this morning – a greatly appreciated thank you from our friends at the Swindon MS & Neuro Centre.

We have been working with the Swindon MS & Neuro Centre to transform their therapeutic oxygen chamber with an exciting underwater theme using dozens of unique graphics.

“For anyone newly diagnosed with a neurological illness or even for those using the chamber, its original appearance made it quite intimidating. I cannot thank you enough for donating your time and energy to us. I am thrilled with the transformation. We are immensely grateful to you, and we are very proud of the results”, said Amanda Saunders, Trustee – Swindon MS & Neuro Centre.

C3 Marketing are very proud to have been able to help transform the Oxygen Tank, a much needed therapy, which helps many in and around Swindon with not only neurological illness but for those repairing from injuries and other medical conditions. 

To find out more about the centre visit http://www.msswindon.org.uk

Bright new ‘Enterprise’ for GWP

We were lucky enough to have an inside scoop on GWP’s new leadership appointments – as we created all their new colour coded uniforms.

Individually embroidered polos and fleeces means that on a busy production floor, each team leader is easily recognisable. 

This new colourful direction for GWP will certainly brighten up their colleagues!

Could your staff do with a new set of uniform? Or maybe you need to get ready for the winter months?

We can provide embroidered or printed uniform, including jackets, fleeces and woolly hats.

Call us on 01793 820008 or email info@c3limited.co.uk

Our mission is exhibitions

With more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions behind us, many events and exhibitions are now back up and running.

Along with this awakening C3 have been busy creating innovative exhibition stands, useful giveaways and branded clothing. A complete package taking away the pressure for any business organising an event.

We are delighted to see many of our clients are making the most of  the returning opportunities for face to face meet and greets with clients, potential clients and suppliers, in person.  Dare we say, things are beginning to feel like we are getting back to ‘normal’?

However, there is still an air of caution and very understandably, we are all very mindful, planning ahead and committing financially to such marketing activity may not be viable for all, so being able to offer last minute support in producing stands, clothing and giveaways to meet the needs of our clients has been gratefully received.

Keep us in mind if you are looking for a company that will react to your marketing requirements and be pro-active in making things happen, within agreed budgets and on time.  We thrive on a challenge and if it can be done, we will achieve it!

In true Blue Peter fashion, here’s some we made previously!

Wired for speed

This month we worked alongside Delta Impact to be ready for action in quick time, for exhibiting at the Fully Charged Show at Farnborough.

Delta Impact provides cutting edge products and charging cables for electric vehicles, as well as cable assembly, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic kitting services.

They asked us to design and manufacture bike decals, gantry banners, branded jackets and polo shirts, all ready for their event. With a tight deadline to achieve, we delivered on time and in budget!

The Fully Charged Show took place earlier this month and Delta Impact’s striking display stand certainly jolted event attendees into action. The stand was kitted out an array of branded merchandising and an eye-catching backdrop, while the Delta Impact branded electric motorcycle helped draw in the interest of the crowds.

On the right track…

We had the pleasure of welcoming Matt from Terra Firma Rail Civils to C3 this month. We have recently created a logo and brand guidelines for TFR, which we applied to his Nissan truck.

We love creating brands and applying them to real life, helping brand awareness and visibility. 

If you need a vehicle branded, why not choo-choose us?!

Rising to the challenge at Lavington School

This week the team commandeered a cherry picker to scale the third floor of Lavingdon School in order to put up new signage. 

A head for heights was needed as the old lettering and logo were removed from the external wall, some 40 feet up in the air.

Whatever’s required, we’re always prepared to rise to the challenge. Please get in touch with us on 01793 820008, or email info@c3limited.co.uk if there’s anything we can help you with.

From signs and vehicle graphics through to branded merchandise and websites, here at C3 Marketing we offer numerous avenues to help your business flourish.

Hot desking on a hot day

Our creative team took hot desking literally this week, temporarily moving from the studio to cool down and do some graphic de-shine-ing in our air conditioned meeting rooms. It might be too hot to handle outside but inside here the team is ice cool.

They’re busy designing visuals, artwork and web designs to boost awareness of our clients quicker than the thermometer’s been rising this week.

Meanwhile, Doug took a well earned break from wrapping camper vans today to double check the air conditioning’s working. It’s safe to say he’s a fan…

C3 Marketing – Open for business

We are a dedicated team of professionals who work with local and national companies from all sectors and of all sizes to deliver marketing and branding solutions to help businesses grow, develop and succeed.

We are proud of our work and every client is unique. We use a mix of creativity, strategic thinking and considered implementation to deliver tailor made solutions, day in and day out. 

Every project starts with a conversation to fact find about a client and their business requirements. We pride ourselves on our customer focus and our ability to identify customer needs. We never try to make a round peg fit a square hole.

Contact us to discuss your marketing, design, signage and vehicle graphics needs on 01793 820008 or email us at info@c3limited.co.uk

Highway Stars – Providing a range of branded merchandise in time for the MAN Truck Roadshow

It was all hands on deck recently as we delivered over 100 boxes of goodies for the MAN Truck Roadshow which is now touring the country. Our busy team loaded up the courier vehicle with heaps of branded merchandise, clothing and goodie bags, ready to be delivered the next day in Scotland. 

The MAN team is now out on its Roadshow tour, proudly sporting MAN’s new clothing and dishing out goodie bags containing MAN-branded mugs coasters, fluffy lion mascots and more.

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A Need For Beads – Larger than life specialist van graphics for A&M Insulations

We transformed a plain white van into a stunning mobile advert for A&M Insulations.

Working with our client to make sure that the eye catching new graphics were completely in line with their corporate branding, we set up, manufactured and applied these large format graphics in just a day.

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72 balls but none of them are crystal

This week we supplied custom golf balls for Blackberry Cleaning – perfect for that professional touch out on the course. Personally, we think it’s a hole-in-one.

While we have 72 golf balls – none of them are crystal. No one knows just what lies ahead in these uncertain times. What we can say for sure is at C3 Marketing we’re fully open for business and ready to help your business in any way necessary.

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Rust the ticket

We were pleased to be asked to design, manufacture and install signage for Iford Manor – a beautiful historic house with Grade 1 listed gardens situated in the stunning Frome River valley near Bradford-on-Avon.

Using carefully selected materials and methods, we worked with wood, stone and glass to create a scheme which compliments the environment while still providing practical solutions to wayfinding signage.

The wall signs were laser cut from COR-TEN steel, designed to form a rust appearance which will continue to form over future years. The rust layer is self protecting and actually helps prevent further corrosion with minimal maintenance, making this a long-lasting, stylish signage solution.

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Back to School

Last week we put on the suncream and braved the blazing sunshine to install new signage at Ashbury with Compton Beauchamp CE Primary School in Swindon. 

We worked together with Ashbury Primary School to design a branding scheme and graphics for the three signs, installing both a larger entrance sign and two smaller directional signs to help visitors at the school find their way around.

Please call us on 01793 820008 if you have any questions about signage, marketing, web, or any other branding.

Complete rebrand for The Freke Arms – Grill on the Hill

With pubs opening their doors from today, we can’t wait to get back in, what will your first tipple be? If you’re near Swindon you could check out the newly reopened (and rebranded) Freke Arms for your first post-lockdown pint indoors.

From rebrand to installation, we braved wind, rain, hail and lightning to bring this fabulous project to completion in time for its grand re-opening today, May 18th.

The Freke Arms may have been closed during the lockdown but the team certainly hasn’t wasted a moment. A complete rebrand of this long-established Arkells pub has seen decoration both inside and out, with a complete new signage scheme designed, manufactured and installed by the team here at C3.

On top of the signage, we’ve worked with The Freke Arms to deliver new menus, wine lists, clothing, internal branding and face masks, all designed and manufactured by our great team of people. Whatever our customers need, we find a way to make it happen.

If you need any help with signage, marketing, web, or other branding, please call us with your requirements on 01793 820008

We have driven 2000 miles and we would drive 2000 more

This month we have travelled more than 2000 miles to help MAN Truck & Bus. That’s the equivalent of driving from the UK all the way to Turkey!

We installed 40 sets of high specification truck graphics for MAN’s brand new fleet of demonstration vehicles, promoting their International Truck of the Year, the MAN TGX Truck.

During our mammoth journey we travelled from sunny Swindon to Bellshill, near Glasgow, visiting three of the home nations – England, Scotland and Wales, and even delivering to Northern Ireland.

It was truly a nationwide month for us here at C3 Marketing.

  • 2000 miles
  • 303 litres of fuel
  • 170 metres of truck graphics
  • 7 Premier Inn stops
  • 27 coffees consumed

Now it’s time to get back to the desk job while we can. We love to work with clients in person, on video call or by phone – please let us know if we can help you with your next branding project. Give us a call us on 01793 820008 or email us at info@c3limited.co.uk

Focus on: Mason’s Arms

Whilst pubs and restaurants waited to open for business again, Greg and Vicki, hosts of the Mason’s Arms at Meysey Hampton, Cirencester, made the most of their time.

Having only just taken over the Mason’s Arms before lockdown, they wanted to use the closed time wisely and asked us to help in creating a new website, a range of menus, a beautiful bespoke wooden A-frame, key fobs for their beautiful range of rooms along with a range of stationery.

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