Rose Calendars - Latest News

Iconic Structures: Building the Shard

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:33:00 +0100

Last night's Channel 4 programme 'The Tallest Tower' provided an exclusive and fascinating insight into the architectural journey that this month culminates in the completion of London's newest, tallest and undoubtedly most dominant landmark: the colossal glass skyscraper better known as 'The Shard'.

Filmed over four years, the documentary spans the demolition of the building previously occupying the site, the preparation of the state-of-the-art foundations and the demanding build of the iconic new structure, where a new floor was added every seven days, over 11,000 triple-glazed glass panels got fitted and 100,000 tonnes of concrete were used.

This incredible feat of modern engineering is featured in our 2013 promotional calendar 'Iconic Structures', together with other ground-breaking construction achievements from around the world.

If you'd like to receive a sample of the calendar (available as wall and desk version) or are interested in a quotation, please contact us with your details.

For those that have missed the programme, it can be viewed for the next four weeks on 4oD.

Calendar popularity is on the rise

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:50:00 +0100

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the increased usage of electronic devices such as smartphones and iPads would slowly have a detrimental effect on the popularity of the humble paper calendar. After all, we are all going digital these days, right?

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Of course, the popularity of advanced digital technology can't be disputed - we all benefit from it every day - but recently published statistics from one of the UK's biggest promotional product suppliers show that calendar sales are at an all-time high. Retail calendars enjoyed an incredibly strong year last year and the use of promotional business calendars has been equally successful with many companies opting to spend their marketing budget on calendars over other items.

The cost effectiveness of a corporate calendar, its visual appeal and its usefulness make for a promotional item that not only offers an extremely good return on your investment but stands the test of time, literally!

Add to that the fact that a very high percentage (over two thirds) of recipients of a corporate calendar are able to recall the advertiser, and you couldn't opt for a more effective tool to raise brand awareness for your business.

The Rose Calendars range of promotional calendars can offer just that for your business, and - now in its 104th year - contains many award-winning titles such as this year's 'Outstanding Business Calendar of the Year', the stunning Colin Prior panoramic calendar.

Please contact us for more information on any of our promotional calendars for 2013 or to receive a brochure, which can also be downloaded as a 3D brochure.

Rose Calendars win 'Outstanding Business Calendar of the Year'

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:02:00 +0100

Having won three categories at last year's National Calendar Awards, the stakes were set high for us as we entered the event this year. Imagine our delight when our promotional calendars won even more trophies than before: a total of four categories were topped by our calendars.

We were particularly pleased to receive the much sought after 'Fred Kendrick Award for Outstanding Business Calendar of the Year' for our corporate wall calendar 'Colin Prior', one of our flagship scenic calendars featuring stunning panoramic photographs of Scotland by the renowned artist Colin Prior, and the only promotional calendar available with his material.

Another highlight was the achievement of the 'Excellence in Production' Award for our black and white glamour calendar 'Natural Contrasts'. This calendar showcases contemporary images by one of the best glamour photographers of our time, Mick Payton, and it beat off stiff competition, including the well known 'Pirelli' calendar.

To learn more about the National Calendar Awards and the winning calendar titles, please view our official press release.

If you'd like to see samples of any of our calendars, please contact us and one of our team will be very happy to arrange them for you.

New 2013 calendar range coming soon - our best one yet

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:40:00 +0100

Particularly those of you who like to order promotional calendars early will be pleased to hear that the launch of our exciting new 2013 range is now only days away!

Having worked on the picture selection and designs for over a year now, the result is truly one to make an impact: stunning images, specially commissioned paintings and outstanding photography have once again been paired with innovative yet practical designs. We are proud to continue our exclusive contracts with acclaimed artists like photographers Colin Prior and Mick Payton and painter Mike Jeffries to name but a few.

Please visit our site again soon for a browse of our new 2013 range of promotional calendars.

If you'd like to request a brochure, please contact us and we will put you on the mailing list so you can be the first to view our 2013 calendars.

Five top tips to help with your calendar distribution

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:42:00 +0100

If you have ordered your promotional calendars for 2012 already, chances are you will be starting to distribute them in the next few weeks. If you haven’t ordered yet, you should do so soon. Either way, we have put together a list of useful tips that we hope will come in handy when you come to distribute your calendars:

• The personal touch always wins: ask your field sales people and drivers to hand the calendars out in person during their next sales call or delivery (also saving on postage!).
• All those enquiries you received during the year but didn’t convert into orders are likely to welcome a calendar and feel valued by receiving one.
• Calendars make a great prospecting tool; give them to those businesses you’d like to count amongst your customers in the future.
• Send a calendar out with each quotation or invoice in December to save on postage costs (browse our postage saver range for calendars that can be sent out under Royal Mail’s ‘Large Letter’ format).
• Last but not least: get your advert seen in as many places as possible. Don’t forget your accountant, solicitor, IT provider and even your dentist!

Fact is, a well-maintained recipient list and carefully executed distribution will make your calendars work even harder for you, and all at no extra cost to you whatsoever.

Have you got any other tried and tested tips that have helped you get your promotional calendars into the right places? We’d like to hear them! Please contact us with your experiences.

Benefits of ordering promotional calendars for 2012 soon

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:59:00 +0100

All of a sudden we find ourselves in November and wonder how we got here! With only 38 working days remaining this year, there is not much time left to organise end-of-year gifts for your customers and prospects.

We would like to remind businesses across the UK to order their promotional calendars for next year and highlight the two major advantages of placing your order soon:

you can still choose from good stock levels and are likely to get your preferred calendar titles before they sell out
the earlier you take delivery of your calendars, the more time you have left for their effective and targeted distribution

You are unsure of the many benefits calendar advertising has to offer? Please watch our informative video What calendars can do for your business or visit our page Why Calendars

If you’d like to discuss your calendar requirements with someone, please contact us and one of our experienced team members will be happy to help.

Celebrating 'Iconic Structures' on World Architecture Day

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:08:00 +0100

Extreme, ground-breaking feats of construction and engineering have always been favoured as subjects for art and photography and what better time to celebrate the results than today, on World Architecture Day.

The grand designs of this world are exactly what gave us the inspiration for our brand new calendar 'Iconic Structures', which depicts impressive megastructures from both the UK and further afield, featuring not only outstanding photography and a contemporary calendar design but many interesting facts about each subject - did you know that the world's tallest building is in downtown Dubai?

'Iconic Structures' is available as a stunning wall calendar as well as a no less impressive but handy desk version.

Obviously the ideal choice of promotional tool for any business related to the achitectural, construction and engineering industries, it also appeals to a wide range of people and would give your business promotion an iconic presence, whatever your trade.

Please contact us for a free sample or further assistance regarding this or any other calendar in our range.

Why calendars remain so popular - even in our increasingly digital world

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:20:00 +0100

Have you ever wondered why printed calendars continue to be so popular, even in today's world that is dominated more and more by digital devices, hand held organisers and anything else electronic?

There are several very good reasons. The recent BBC News Magazine article 'Why do we still buy calendars?' explores a few and has received some great comments from readers as a result. Although written largely from a consumer perspective, the facts about calendars' continuing popularity highlighted by both the article and the comments can just as easily - if not more so - be applied to promotional advertising calendars.

Well worth a read from our perspective. As are our customers' testimonials, which can either be read on our testimonials page or watched on our new video page.

We'd love to hear your views. Do you buy calendars, either as a personal present for Christmas or as a promotional tool for your business? If so, what is your main reason for doing so?And, last but not least, have you got a favourite calendar?

Need an alternative to 'The Scotsman Calendar' for 2012?

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0100

We understand the annual 'Scotsman Calendar' won't be produced for 2012, which might leave you wondering what other Scottish calendars there are to promote your business with.

You have come to the right place, as our range of promotional Scottish calendars is extensive and contains calendars for all tastes and budgets.

So, whether you are favouring the Highlands or islands, the stunning remote mountains and lochs or beautiful towns Scotland has to offer - please take a look at our Scottish calendars, which can all be overprinted with your company's details, exactly to your requirements.

Please contact us if you'd like to receive more information, a sample or a quotation.

Will Chris Evans feature our Guinea Pig Games calendar on BBC Radio 2?

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +0100

You might have heard Chris Evans talk about calendars a lot this week on his BBC2 breakfast show. Nice to hear Cliff Richard is still making a calendar, how good does he look for his age? We love Chris' idea of a 'Muddy Dogs' calendar - whatever next!?

We have enjoyed the show this week and have sent Chris a copy of our funny business calendar Guinea Pig Games, in the hope he might like it enough to featue it on his show.

Guinea Pig Games is the perfect advertising tool for any business for promoting their services or products during the upcoming Olympic year in a humorous way and it's proved a really popular calendar choice for 2012 already. Have you had a look at it? Please contact us if you'd like to receive a sample.

And if you hear our promotional calendars mentioned by Chris, please let us know!

Happy Yorkshire Day!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:05:00 +0100

We would like to wish everyone in Yorkshire and all those who love Yorkshire a very happy Yorkshire Day!

The weather today couldn't be any nicer for all the outdoor activities planned in York itself and the whole of the county and we hope it stays that way.

Here at Rose Calendars we have always loved Yorkshire - both its beautiful sights and its lovely people who are very proud of their heritage. That is why our promotional calendar Yorkshire is so popular amongst businesses in the region: they love their county and embrace the opportunity to prove it.

If you are a Yorkshire business wanting to show your customers and prospects that you care about your local area, please take a look at our Yorkshire calendar, it might be just the right advertising tool for you. Your ad up on someone's wall, together with a stunning image of your county is sure to impress way beyond the Yorkshire borders!

What is your favourite countryside walk?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:02:00 +0100

As the week long celebrations of 'National Countryside Week' come to an end, we wonder whether you have had chance to get out and about to enjoy the wonderful sights our diverse countryside has to offer. If you have - where did you go?

Launched by the Prince's Countryside Fund only last year, the main aim of 'National Countryside Week' is to support local farmers, improve the sustainability of Bristish farming and rural communities and reconnect people up and down the country with a variety of countryside issues.

Here at Rose Calendars, we have always liked and supported our vast and beautiful countryside and for years have celebrated it in the promotional calendar 'Countryside Walks', which is available as both a wall and desk calendar. The calendar brings a breath of fresh countryside air indoors and each copy comes with its own separate walks guide, so there is really no reason not to dust off those boots and get out to enjoy the fells, moors and other beautiful areas of Britain.

Back to our original question - what is your favourite countryside walk in the UK? Please let us know, we'd love to hear from you. Who knows, your walk might feature in 'Countryside Walks' one day...

Rose Calendars favoured over US president

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:16:00 +0100

During a recent visit by our local Colchester MP Bob Russell, all of us here at Rose Calendars were rather surprised when he chose to stay for a factory tour instead of heading off to London to meet Barack Obama. Although Bob had received an invite to be introduced to the US president at Westminster that day, he said he’d “rather spend time with an important local business than meet Mr. Obama.”

Needless to say, we were rather flattered!

Read more about Bob Russell’s visit in our press release.

F1?s Fernando Alonso stays with Ferrari

Thu, 19 May 2011 18:31:00 +0100

Breaking news in the world of motorsport: two-time world champion Alonso has just extended his contract with constructor Ferrari for a further five seasons.

Having come onboard with the Italians last year, and although originally only signed up until 2012, Alonso’s new contract means he will now be with Ferrari until at least the 2016 season. In an interview he said he felt “happy and privileged” to be staying with his “second family” for the foreseeable future and that he has no doubts he will end up “finishing his F1 career in this relationship”.

We hope that our British drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, make equally strategic moves as they battle global competition from Germany’s Sebastian Vettel as well as Australian Mark Webber and Spaniard Alonso.

The next race on the F1 calendar is Alonso’s home run in Catalunya on Sunday 22nd May, where he will no doubt receive a warm welcome. Can he make it a home victory, though?

Whoever wins this year's drivers championship will probably be featured in our next Motor Sport calendar - an impressive advertising tool, not just for F1 fans.

Colin Prior shares helpful photography tips

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:43:00 +0100

Our promotional wall and desk calendars with Scottish landscape images by Colin Prior are extremely sought after in both Scotland and across the whole of the UK. His unrivalled skill in capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of the landscape through his lens has been an inspiration to many other professional and hobby photographers.

In a recent BBC series about his award-winning photography work, Colin shared some of his knowledge and talked about the many factors that need to be considered to take the best photographs – time of day and lighting to name but a few.

The following links give you an insight into his world and see Colin reveal some simple tips to help you take amazing shots yourself.

BBC iplayer - Colin Prior Tips 1

BBC iplayer - Colin Prior Tips 2

For more information on Colin Prior, please visit our About Colin Prior page.

Our Colin Prior promotional calendars for 2012 can be viewed by clicking on these links: Colin Prior Wall Calendar and Colin Prior Desk Calendar.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss your business calendar requirements or to request a brochure, sample or quotation. We will be happy to help you with your enquiry.