FiveMilesHigh*

Welcome

FiveMilesHigh* — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:30:43 +0000

Welcome to FiveMilesHigh* where Jean-Paul writes copy for big ideas. He knows how much words are worth. Ask him how he can make words work for you. Check out the blog posts below for what he's up to, random thoughts, good advice and general info about what makes him tick.

Project work – Nokia

FiveMilesHigh* — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:06:05 +0000

Examples of bespoke project work from my time at Nokia. Lots of clients here including E4, Meteor, Carphone Warehouse, Electric Picnic, News Of The World, The Irish Daily Star, NME, Caffé Nero, Screen Click, MTV and a variety of artists and their record labels.

These projects mainly consisted of working with a 3rd party client , a graphic designer, a terms and conditions lawyer and then customising template micro-sites and user journey testing before going live and running the engagement/retention campaign.

Caffé Nero – Nokia

FiveMilesHigh* — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:29:59 +0000

Project work – Nokia at BrisFest

FiveMilesHigh* — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:17:56 +0000

Nokia sponsored a local music festival here in Bristol. This was great fun to run as it involved technology and music, two of my favourite things. I worked closely with Energy and T3, two fantastic creative agencies to bring the Nokia Music presence to BrisFest on a tight budget. With Energy, we were able to furnish a chill out tent with the then current range of Nokia's music phones and laptop stations to try out the latest software. We had video show reels running on loop to keep folks informed and to run demoes on. Nokia reps were on hand for any questions and I arranged for a team to roam the festival site distributing music via Bluetooth and generally keeping the Nokia branding visible throughout the event. T3 provided the massive DJ desk and equipment that took up most of the stage in the Nokia Live tent. This was a pleasure to organise as it involved musicians I personally hold very dear and it was a great way to showcase some of Bristol's best local talent with the support of an international brand. A rolling roster of local DJs and bands kept crowds entertained for the day. Come the evening we handed over to another Nokia linked but Bristol based promotional team safe in the knowledge the tent was rocking.

Leyland Tile

FiveMilesHigh* — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:45:13 +0000

Very happy to have worked with Leyland Tile recently on some magazine advertorial to promote this excellent local business. The article has so far appeared in The Bristol Magazine with the possibility of more to follow. Full text: Leyland Tile studio is a fairly recent addition to the picturesque cascade of shops and businesses that make up the Christmas Steps Artisan Quarter. Set atop the summit of Christmas Steps along the thoroughfare that comprises Perry Road and Park Row, Leyland Tile sits comfortably amongst the luthiers and art spaces. Tiling may not seem like the most adventurous of concerns for the savvy shopper or homeowner, but Leyland Tile’s proprietor Nicky Leyland’s expertise and outlook may change your mind. Nicky’s take on design places his newly opened studio very much at home with his creative neighbours. The studio is a good sized room lit with tall windows. By the entrance, an ornate cast-iron easel supports a formidable portrait-sized tile that sports a vibrant copper green tinge. It’s a stunning example; Slimtech by Lea I’m told, and also very expensive. It looks fragile for its delicate grain but upon closer inspection I find, as you’d expect of a pressed piece of porcelain, that it is, in fact, solid as a rock. It’s elements of Nicky’s studio set up like these that seem to say he’s trying to do things a little differently. Tiles and tiling are in his family. Nicky’s honed his craft the last fifteen years in business with his father. Although he specialises in the actual tiles that might deck your bathroom or hall, he has the hands-on experience (and a degree in Fine Art) to advise what will work well from a practical, as well as aesthetic, point of view. Rather impressively, I discover he’s also an importer of Italian and Spanish tiles and other pan-European stone. With a direct line to six substantial Italian factories, it’s easy to rustle up some beautiful Libeccio or Basaltina or any one of a myriad of tiles on offer. There’s something for every budget and preference. There are antibacterial tiles (Microban), eco-friendly tiles (Ecostone) or, if you’d prefer, he can call up the Gardenia manufactuary (where Versace’s tiles are made) if you’re looking for something really exclusive. For Nicky, his studio is for tiling projects for people who want creative work well done. Working with designers on new builds is a particular goal for him as he feels he can leverage his import business to bring higher quality material to new homes. Ultimately though, as a young entrepreneur heading up his own, independently spirited business, the opportunity to operate for himself and offer great choice and quality is what Nicky appreciates most about his enterprise. With his hard working ethic you get the impression Leyland Tile may well have added the finishing touches to much of the West Country’s homes and businesses before long.

Greta and Boris

FiveMilesHigh* — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:54:24 +0000

Greta and Boris

I've been copy editing for local publishing house Crooked Rib!

Have a sneak peek at Greta and Boris, a charming children's adventure story set in the Kingdoms of Cats, Rats and Mice.

Griggzart

FiveMilesHigh* — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:19 +0000

As a Bristol based copywriter, it's always a pleasure working with local businesses and artists...

Café On The Square is proud to be hosting monthly showcases featuring local art from some of Bristol's best artists. Griggz, the pseudonym of Robert Griggs, is a Bristol based artist who cites his influences as graphic novels, gig posters and pop art. As a Hereford College of Art and Design alumnus, having studied Illustration there, Griggz found his artistic preference in people, in particular subjects from the entertainment industry. Primarily working digitally for this portfolio, these recent works see Griggz employ elements from other disciplines familiar to him. Experienced in pen and ink, oil, acrylic and screen print, Griggz's daring artworks are characterised by broad brush strokes, a bright, stark palette and frenetic colour design. Griggz's work is well regarded with various graphics featuring on the pages of popular style and culture destinations such as Fecal Face, The 405, RockFeedback, Dazed Digital, and Vice Magazine. Currently adorning the walls of Café On The Square are 11 pieces, each of a very limited run. For sales please enquire at the counter or contact Rob directly at robertgriggsart (at) live.com. See more at http://www.griggzart.blogspot.com/ and follow him at twitter.com/griggz

Mariachi Gorillas

FiveMilesHigh* — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:54:50 +0000

Very pleased to be working with Los Mariachi Gorillas de London. Will be providing PR copy for a very special musical project for the benefit of The Gorillas Organization.

More news on the project as it develops.

Writing in the sky with FiveMilesHigh*

FiveMilesHigh* — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:59:31 +0000

FiveMilesHigh* writes the kind of copy that can be seen from miles around. Skywriting might be an old fashioned practice but the fundamentals behind it are still very much in play today. Get your message across by saying it bigger and better. In this digital age of marketing messages and cloud computing you need copy that cuts through and rises above. It's how you say it as much as who you say it to. Trust us with the words - you will be seen and you will be heard.

Global Dawn

FiveMilesHigh* — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:08:47 +0000

We're helping tech start-up Global Dawn with their messaging as they roll out their unique online sales platform. Click on the logo below to see what it's all about.