Complete Media Group

Great News - DKA and Complete Media Group are joining forces to further strengthen COMPLETE’s unique integrated proposition.

The DKA team remains the same and the joint proposition is to shape media campaigns that combine media, design, editorial and digital solutions under one roof…

Whilst working with CMG over the past months it became more and more apparent that synergies existed between the two companies. I am very excited by the fantastic opportunity and believe that our clients will benefit from this business partnership - Steve Husband, Director

I am delighted to welcome the DKA team to COMPLETE - their professional approach to media planning and buying and client service will be an enormous asset - Michael Carr, Managing Director, COMPLETE

COMPLETE have been busy this summer, winning some great new clients across the board.

With a team full of foodies, we were all too happy to be welcoming the fine food producer Erlenbacher onto our books. This German company produces premium quality frozen goods such as Cheesecakes and Crème Torte.

We are delighted to welcome one of our longest standing clients back – the worlds largest Transport exhibition – Traffex. Working together for over 10 years now, we must be doing something right!

COMPLETE will be introducing Londoners to Ottoman Cuisine this Autumn with the launch of the esteemed Turkish restaurant Sofra on the new Central Saint Giles development, Shaftsbury Avenue. The launch is set to be a spectacular party with dancers, music and fine Turkish cuisine. Check back here for updates…

COMPLETE recently worked on an integrated marketing campaign, including outdoor advertising, e-marketing, database marketing, PPC and SEO, to launch Carol Vorderman’s new online maths school, The Maths Factor. Initially available for children aged 4 to 12 to use at home, the online maths resource includes hundreds of lessons and hours of quality tutoring, all pre-programmed for children to master Arithmetic or Times Tables and offer support to parents. Other products such as GCSE revision are planned for later in the year.

For more information on Carol’s school click here or contact Nika.

Irish Chef Richard Corrigan appeared on the BBC’s popular weekend programme, Saturday Kitchen, to the delight of both presenters and guests!

Richard Corrigan cooked a Salad of Suckling Pig and Oysters wowing Survivors star Max Beesley with his culinary talent.

You can watch him in action by clicking here.

For more information on Richard and his restaurants Bentley’s and Corrigan’s, please contact Sarah Lewis or Nilam Jadav.

Congratulations to Clerkenwell’s Coach and Horses for winning “Best Wine Pub” at the Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards 2010.

When Colette Webster and husband Giles bought the Coach and Horses in 2003 they were looking to host a good honest boozer with great food and a challenging and interesting wine list. 7 years later and they have won Harpers Wine and Spirits award for the Best Wine Pub at the Drinking Out Excellence Awards 2010.

Host Nigel Barden said “the Coach and Horses have won because the list is small, but perfectly formed, being full of reasonably priced and exciting gems from around the world. Collette Webster should feel justifiably proud of herself for putting together such a list.”

A complete novice to the world of wine Colette embraced her passion when the couple re-opened the Coach and Horses. Learning from books, tastings and industry shows and events, Collette has developed and created the award winning list.

Colette comments “we are delighted and pleased in particular for all our loyal wine drinking customers!”

The Coach and Horses were up against the Yew Tree in Gloucestershire and General Tarleton in North Yorkshire at the award ceremony hosted at the Soho House Hotel, London this week.

Contact Sarah Lewis or Nilam Jadav for more information on the Coach and Horses.

COMPLETE will be working with Bangalore Express EC3 on the launch of their new city venue.

Masterminded by Charles Hill and Yogesh Datta, creators of the award-winning The Painted Heron, Bangalore Express has an extensive menu which challenges the boundaries of Indian cooking. A contemporary take on traditional flavours and full of fresh, fragrant, wholesome dishes, the menu ranges from classic to contemporary with nods to India’s many distinct regional styles. It is split into categories such as tapas style dishes as well as more substantial dishes including oven roasted tandoori and dosa – Southern Indian rice and lentil crepes.

Situated in Corbet Court, opposite Leadenhall Market, Bangalore Express spans two floors. The ground floor has a lively bar - perfect for after-work drinks and bites - whereas the downstairs restaurant creates an intimate setting with booths and freestanding tables - suiting friends, couples and business groups alike. There is also a screened area which lends itself to larger parties of between 10 and 24 people.

With a full bar license and free wi-fi access, Bangalore Express is perfect for whiling away an hour with a pint or enjoying one of the many cocktails with friends after work - there is no obligation to eat, if you can resist!

Visit www.bangaloreexpress.co.uk for more information.

Missy and Anna were both snapped out and about recently in Covent Garden by weekly girls magazine More. They were asked what their perfect night in with their girlfriends would be…perhaps a full blown fashion shoot is next!

COMPLETE will be working with Quirinale, the Westminster based Italian restaurant. Take a look at the website for inspiration, Quirinale. They are serving a selection of traditional Italian dishes, from Grilled Bigoli with porcini mushrooms & duck ragú to Roast fillet of pork wrapped in prosciutto & sage, balsamic glazed onions. For more information, contact Sarah or Jen.

Bentley’s Oyster Bar schucked an amazing 11,500 oysters over the 4 day Taste of London Festival last month. Why not try some for yourself on their new terrace, whilst also enjoying Wimbledon like Richard? The screens are up all week showing the tennis action! See below for pics and for more information on Bentley’s, please contact Sarah or Jen.

The London International Wine Fair are delighted that they continued breaking records in 2009 - the number of visitors returning to ExCeL for more than one day. 5,562 visitors visited the Fair for two or more days, up three percent on the previous highest re-attendance figure, which was also set last year.

The London International Wine Fair and Distil has attracted the second highest visitor audience in the event’s 29 year history.

The net visitor figure of 13,893 individuals was seven percent below the extraordinary level achieved at the 2008 show, which had beaten the previous record high by nine percent.
James Murray, event director, commented: “Despite the best efforts of the UK recession, global economic collapse and the threat of swine flu, we’ve enjoyed excellent results. Distil, which welcomed 6,190 visitors over the three days, has strengthened its position as the dedicated spirits event to the trade and exhibitors throughout both events have been really positive about the future.”

The 2010 event will run from 18-20 May at ExCeL celebrating its 30th anniversary.

For more information, please contact Missy or Nilam