Who needs Trinity Mirror when you’ve got Fame?

TRINITY MIRROR’S local weekly Ayrshire newspapers the Ayrshire Post, Kilmarnock Standard and Irvine Herald have further reduced their business coverage, taken what little remains in-house, and dispensed with the services of former freelance business editor Murdoch MacDonald.

However, Ayr-based Murdoch is unlikely to find himself under-employed.

Already the proprietor of an innovative PR business Fame Publicity Services, last year Murdoch helped to set up the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle, an association of some of the top local companies.

And the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle has stepped into the breach left by Trinity Mirror by providing up-to-the-minute comprehensive news and feature coverage for Ayrshire businesses on its website Ayrshire Scotland Business News, which Murdoch edits.


And if that wasn’t enough, a book written by Murdoch and his wife Lilian (pictured above has recently been adopted by a major American university, the Alliant International based in California, as a set text for its doctoral psychology students. “Phoenix in a Bottle”, available from the publishers Melrose Books and on Amazon, is an account of Murdoch and Lilian’s struggle with and recovery from alcoholism.


Dr. Gary W. Lawson (pictured above) is Professor of Psychology at Alliant International University. He says: “I adopted ‘Phoenix in a Bottle’ because the dilemma this couple struggled with and the questions they ask themselves are like so many others I have encountered in 35 years of clinical experience treating addictions.


“However, nowhere in addiction literature have I seen these issues examined and explained as well as Lilian and Murdoch do in “Phoenix in a Bottle”.

“I also recommend ‘Phoenix in a Bottle’ to many of my patients as well.”

Now Lilian and Murdoch are kept busy answering e-mails from Professor Lawson’s pupils in California wanting to know more about the couple’s challenge to conventional wisdom about alcoholism.

And 61 year old Murdoch, once called “the grandfather of the PR profession in Scotland” can’t find enough hours in the day.

Who needs Trinity Mirror when you’ve got Fame?

Murdoch MacDonald
E-mail: Murdoch@famepublicity.co.uk
www.FamePublicity.co.uk
www.AlcoholicsCanDrinkSafelyAgain.com

"Phoenix in a Bottle" is obtainable from the publishers Melrose Books and from Amazon.

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Successful Ayrshire companies invited
to join Elite Ayrshire Business Circle

Successful Ayrshire companies who are top of their league are being invited to join the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is a newly formed association of some of the leading companies in Ayrshire.


[Picture shows members of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle who attended the inaugural meeting recently. For a larger image with caption CLICK HERE.]

The purpose of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the rich diversity of industry, commerce and business services available within the county boundaries of Ayrshire.

Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse and the Western House Hotel, and member company activities include building and construction, architectural practice, estate agency and land management, chartered accountancy, insurance broking, legal services, golf club management, a leading restaurant, CCTV surveillance provision, marketing services and brand creation, business coaching, web design and public relations consultancy.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle runs its own online news magazine, which can be found at http://www.ayrshirebusinessnews.com

As well as regularly updated illustrated articles about member companies, Ayrshire Business News also features rolling news, business and sports headlines, and its own online department store.

Only one member is allowed in any particular business sector, which greatly increases the effectiveness of networking opportunities within the Circle.

But one of the main advantages of membership is the Circle’s news distribution service.

Every member company is encouraged to issue one press release every month, and such is the effectiveness of the Circle’s news distribution service that the contents of these press releases regularly appear in Google News and other leading search engines within a couple of hours of issue.

One of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle’s founder members is Willie Mackie. He says: “At launch we believed this was an important step in promoting businesses in Ayrshire. Our experience has confirmed this is a great vehicle for sharing success.”

For further information about The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle and to apply for membership, e-mail eliteayrshire@gmail.com

Successful Inaugural Meeting For
The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle

THE Inaugural Meeting of the The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle took place this week at the Clydesdale Bank Financial Solutions Centre in Alloway Street, Ayr.


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Clydesdale Bank Financial Solutions Centre managing partner Willie Mackie welcomed members to a buffet breakfast, before outlining the range of business banking services available from the Clydesdale, and the conference and meeting facilities provided to customers and non-customers alike at the recently revamped and refurbished Financial Solutions Centre.

Elite Ayrshire Business Circle executive chairman Norman Geddes then thanked Willie Mackie for his hospitality in hosting the meeting, and went on to summarise the aims and purposes of the newly formed Business Circle, namely to significantly raise the business profile of individual member companies both at home and abroad, as well as increasing awareness of Ayrshire in general as a worthwhile place in which to do business.

Norman then proceeded to invite members to give a brief introduction to their own businesses, including latest news and developments.

The meeting was generally agreed to have been a success.

Willie Mackie commented: “The energy and enthusiasm shown by the Circle members was very infectious. It was great to hear of so many success stories and how many of the members were looking to move their businesses forward.”

Norman Geddes concluded: “The contributions from members highlighted the dynamic business community which exists within Ayrshire. We look forward to working together to promote the interests of all members.”

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is a newly formed association of some of the top companies in Ayrshire.

Its purpose is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the rich diversity of industry, commerce and business services available within the county boundaries of Ayrshire.

Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse and the Western House Hotel, and member company activities include building and construction, architectural practice, estate agency and land management, commercial property investment, chartered accountancy, insurance broking, legal services, golf club management, marketing services and brand creation, web design and public relations consultancy.

To find out more, and to apply to join The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle, e-mail: eliteayrshire@gmail.com

The next meeting of The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle will take place on 14 November 2007 at Ayr Racecourse. It will feature a presentation on Marketing by Stephen Cosh, managing director of Ayrshire creative agency Paligap.

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Elite Ayrshire firms run for local charity

TWO founder members of the recently formed Elite Ayrshire Business Circle have completed a charity run in aid of Ayrshire Cancer Support.


Picture shows: David MacKay of MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers, Ayrshire Cancer Support administrator Shirley Macmillan and Stephen Wilkie of Sinclair Scott Chartered Accountants.

Stephen Wilkie of Sinclair Scott Chartered Accountants and David MacKay of MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers ran 10 kilometres and raised a magnificent £1275.

Stephen Wilkie said: "We are delighted to have raised money for a local charity and wish to thank everyone that sponsored us. We aim to participate in this 10K run each year and continue to raise money for Ayrshire Cancer Support."

David MacKay said: “I would echo Stephen’s comments, and hope we can be as successful next year.”

Ayrshire Cancer Support administrator Shirley Macmillan said: ‘We are very grateful to Stephen and David for raising this money all of which will benefit the people of Ayrshire."

Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing emotional support and practical help for cancer patients, their families, carers and the bereaved. Their aim is to ensure that help is readily available for everyone who needs it.

The Cancer Support Centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock were opened in 1997 in response to an identified need for counselling and support services. The centres provide a drop-in facility for cancer patients, their families and the bereaved and provide a range of services including counselling, support groups and complementary therapies.

The Ayrshire Cancer Support silver jubilee fun run/walk will take place at 1.30pm on Sunday 30 September and is open to all ages, fancy dress, pets and prams.

The 6K route starts at the Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr, along the seafront promenade to the Doon estuary and return to the Citadel.

Entry forms can be obtained from the centres at Kilmarnock (01563 538008) or Ayr (01292 26988) or by e-mail to admin@ayrshirecs.org

Every participant will receive a commemorative Silver Jubilee Medal.

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Full service creative agency Paligap
wins Doig and Smith account

AWARD-winning Doig & Smith, one of the UK’s biggest and most successful construction consultancy practices, has appointed Ayr-based creative agency Paligap to take over its marketing communications strategy.


[Picture shows: Full service creative agency PALIGAP managing director Stephen Cosh.]

Established 70 years ago, Doig & Smith has expanded in size and in service provision, and now has branches in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London as well as many site branches in varied locations throughout the UK.

Today Doig & Smith is a fully integrated firm of Chartered Surveyors offering services and specialist skills including Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Facilities Management and Construction Law.

Its list of clients and portfolio of projects are impressive by any standard. Doig & Smith were involved in high profile projects such as the build of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s World Headquarters in Edinburgh, Heathrow’s new East Terminal and the redevelopment of Glasgow International Airport’s Terminal Building. Their other major clients include Scottish Media Group, Radisson Hotel Group, Edinburgh University, Goodrich Corporation and Rolls Royce.

Paligap has now been selected by Doig & Smith to take over the company’s design and marketing communications, and has been commissioned to roll out a new corporate identity for the company at the beginning of September. Work is already well underway, and senior partners at Doig and Smith have already given the thumbs-up to initial concepts.

Paligap’s remit will include redesigning all internal and external communications, advertising, exhibition management and the build of a new company website.

Paligap managing director Stephen Cosh commented: “We are delighted to win such a major contract, and look forward to a long relationship with Doig & Smith. Our role will be to ensure the development of the new Doig & Smith brand, and making sure that they retain their high profile across every platform. Being selected by yet another national company is further confirmation that you don’t have to be in the city to provide world- class solutions and service.”

Founded in 1999, Paligap has become one of Scotland’s premier full service marketing and creative agencies.

Paligap handle all elements of the communications mix covering branding, press, radio, TV and outdoor advertising, public relations and direct marketing, internet and print.

Paligap account director Graeme Niven said: “Our sole reason for existence is to boost our client’s business.

“Our proven track record has ensured that the agency has built up an impressive client list, which includes numerous organisations of all sizes and from every sector.”

THE ELITE AYRSHIRE BUSINESS CIRCLE

Paligap is a member of The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is an association of some of the top companies in Ayrshire.

Its purpose is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the rich diversity of industry, commerce and business services available within the county boundaries of Ayrshire in southwest Scotland.

Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse and the Western House Hotel, and member company activities include estate agency and land management, chartered accountancy, legal services, brand management, web design and public relations consultancy.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle runs its own online news magazine, which can be found at http://www.ayrshirebusinessnews.com

As well as regularly updated illustrated articles about member companies, Ayrshire Business News also features rolling news, business and sports headlines, and its own online department store.

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The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle offers a warm welcome to our latest new member - architects ARP Lorimer & Associates.

ARP Lorimer & Associates
Architects and Quantity Surveyors
11 Wellington Square
AYR KA7 1EN

Telephone:+44 (0) 1292 289777
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1292 288896
Web: www.arpl.co.uk
E-mail: enquiries@arpl.co.uk

Founder members of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle:

Clydesdale Bank

Ayr Racecourse

Western House Hotel

CKD Galbraith Property Consultants

Frazer Coogans Solicitors

MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers

Donald Ross Estate Agents

William Skinner & Son Building Contractors

Sinclair Scott Chartered Accountants

Paligap Creative Agency

Brunston Castle Golf Club

Accident & Injury Claims Centre

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Pop in and shop at Ayrshire's Online Department Store!

Ayrshire's very own online department store is now open.

To visit, CLICK HERE

The Ayrshire Online Department Store is provided by The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle, an association of some of Ayrshire's top companies.