telling customers you're |
Your choice of essentials will come in their own personal box, perfect for desktop storage. Options include pens, pads, hand sanitiser, water bottles, face masks, hygiene hand keyring and many other items that we'd like to keep personal these days! Company branding is available on most items. For once, you won't be spotting Brian from accounting using your favourite pen! |
floor and barrier screen stickers
signs and banners
pavement signs
Let your customers know you’re open for business while touching on social distancing guidelines.
Two-sided, these signs are perfect for outdoor visibility.
Two-sided, these signs are perfect for outdoor visibility.

Choose from our standard designs covering up-to-date guidelines or have our studio team create designs tailored to your branding and company message.
We'll help you decide the best layout for your workplace.
To view or download our full brochure click below:

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Don't hesitate to contact us.
We're all in this together.
what we've been up to at the Orchard
We thought we would quickly touch base to give you an update on the goings on here at AP&C. Although we’ve been open for business, it has certainly been anything but usual adapting to the changes that come with social distancing.
In recent weeks we have been fortunate to have the opportunity to support the jobs being done by our valued essential workers. Our print machines have been working hard to ensure the essential businesses we work with have the signage and printed materials they need.
In the Print Room: Our Apple Print OG’s Andrew and John have been back to their roots, doing double-duty on the business end and production end of things- keeping the ball rolling and keeping the printing presses running. It seems they haven’t lost their touch! |
- We have successfully donated the signage necessary for operation of the NHS primary care response hub in Newbury.
- We have produced Ventilator User Manuals for an industry leading medical company, with 3000 copies produced to date- the largest of our projects completed during this lockdown period.
In the Studio:
The studio has been full steam ahead, continuing to support our ongoing client projects and campaigns as well as planning ahead for new ones. This includes visual support of virtual meetings, small business social media communications and even a bit of re-branding for clients who want to make the most of this time of transition. The Creative Team have had our backs from home!
In the Marketing Lounge:
Staying adaptable and proactive is our focus! The team have one eye ahead, and one eye on comms to be sure our clients and their customers are kept up to date. The Marketing Team have been busy looking ahead to stay on top the of fast-changing industry trends.
On the Events front: Gemma and Caitlin have working hard behind the scenes to transition our clients’ live events, to digitally-attended workshops, live streams, webinars and meetings. We’re also optimising Zoom capabilities, making sure all presenters and panellists have top quality, easy-to-use equipment and branded backdrops. |
As a team, our mission is to facilitate the work of our essential workers, support our trusted clients, and stay ahead of the curve as we all work together to flatten the curve.
There you have it! That’s the scoop from here at AP&C!
We hope you’re all doing well and finding ways to make the most of your time working from home and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Should there be any way in which we can support you, your business, or otherwise, don’t hesitate to give us a shout. We’ve got your back in these changing times!
ap&c local : coming this december!
Apple Print Local - 20 Market Street - Newbury - RG14 5DP
Opening soon
Opening soon
We are delighted to announce our new retail venture in the heart of Newbury, Apple Print Local.
From lunchtime strolls in Victoria Park, to pies at The Catherine Wheel, to a day at the races - we love Newbury and we’ve called it ‘home’ for 34 years.

From our humble beginnings as a print house we have expanded our range into a full-service marketing agency with a team of in-house professionals covering graphic design, project management, telemarketing, account management and international event management – to name a few! Our business has grown and, naturally, so has our office!
Whilst we continue to grow, as a proud local business of Newbury, it’s important to us that we are still… local!
Our Apple Print Local retail store will bring our trusted print and design expertise to the centre of Newbury to support local residents and businesses in the community.
We’ll be offering a full range of services including printing, POS, posters, banners, stationery, scanning, photo printing – and more!
It’ll be the same great service you know to expect from AP&C, with the added benefit of knowing you can pop in a speak to one of our professionals in store, for on the spot support.
You’ll find Apple Print Local on Market Street and of course, being a part of the AP&C family, you know you’ll also find the team there ready with a warm welcome, lots of laughs and expert service.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Whilst we continue to grow, as a proud local business of Newbury, it’s important to us that we are still… local!
Our Apple Print Local retail store will bring our trusted print and design expertise to the centre of Newbury to support local residents and businesses in the community.
We’ll be offering a full range of services including printing, POS, posters, banners, stationery, scanning, photo printing – and more!
It’ll be the same great service you know to expect from AP&C, with the added benefit of knowing you can pop in a speak to one of our professionals in store, for on the spot support.
You’ll find Apple Print Local on Market Street and of course, being a part of the AP&C family, you know you’ll also find the team there ready with a warm welcome, lots of laughs and expert service.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
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social media : the ap&c way

It's Tuesday and you're working from home (yay!).
That means Nigel won't be distracting you with this week's thrilling instalment of
"Weekend Tales from My Garden"
(spoiler alert: he still hasn't figured out how to get rid of those pesky moles).
That means you've got plenty of time to conquer your social media, once and for all.
#1: Go down the social rabbit-hole!
Go ahead down that distracting road! You know the one.
It's somewhere between the baby otter videos and the Pinterest thread of DIY shelves for the 4-bedroom house you totally don't own (yet..)
Here is your chance to redeem yourself!
Scroll through the pages of favourite hashtags, similar brands, competitors and influencers, taking note of trends and commonalities.
#2: Schedule 1 month of posts
Set up an excel spreadsheet to map out 30 days of posts to be scheduled. Be sure to account for any holidays and consider labelling certain days of the week with their own themes. Themes like "Monday Motivation" or "Fun Fact Friday" are great for weekly inspiration.
#3: Define your brand guidelines
Visual consistency is key to social media! Defining your logo, colour palette and signature font are small details which, when used consistently, make a big impact!
#4: Create a cache of post-worthy images
Round up photos of your projects, photos with happy customers, team headshots, and create a few simple social templates into one convenient place. Pick and post as needed!
#5: Blog, blog, blog
Not to be confused with "blah blah blah". No! Blogs are not just for crazy cat ladies. They're a great way to touch base with your audience in a casual and more conversational tone. Make company announcements, tell a few jokes, give a few tips and tricks of the trade...you name it!
If you're interested in your topic, your audience will be too.
Go ahead down that distracting road! You know the one.
It's somewhere between the baby otter videos and the Pinterest thread of DIY shelves for the 4-bedroom house you totally don't own (yet..)
Here is your chance to redeem yourself!
Scroll through the pages of favourite hashtags, similar brands, competitors and influencers, taking note of trends and commonalities.
#2: Schedule 1 month of posts
Set up an excel spreadsheet to map out 30 days of posts to be scheduled. Be sure to account for any holidays and consider labelling certain days of the week with their own themes. Themes like "Monday Motivation" or "Fun Fact Friday" are great for weekly inspiration.
#3: Define your brand guidelines
Visual consistency is key to social media! Defining your logo, colour palette and signature font are small details which, when used consistently, make a big impact!
#4: Create a cache of post-worthy images
Round up photos of your projects, photos with happy customers, team headshots, and create a few simple social templates into one convenient place. Pick and post as needed!
#5: Blog, blog, blog
Not to be confused with "blah blah blah". No! Blogs are not just for crazy cat ladies. They're a great way to touch base with your audience in a casual and more conversational tone. Make company announcements, tell a few jokes, give a few tips and tricks of the trade...you name it!
If you're interested in your topic, your audience will be too.
creative ways to keep the team
engaged

Remote working comes with the luxury of working from pretty much anywhere with decent wi-fi and the ability to hear yourself think. Working from home, of course, leaves you with one option: home.
You’re most coveted and private of spaces must now allow for sleep, showers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dogs, children, couch, Netflix, Instagram, partner, the sound of the spring birds who never seemed to annoy you until you’re suddenly subjected to their mid-day mating calls, coffee, tea, biscuits, biscuits at the back of the cupboard you stashed because they didn’t quite taste as good as they looked on the shelf but you can’t bear to part with because, as Tesco had so eloquently put it, “Every little helps”, and oh yes, that’s right, work.
The goal at the end of the road remains the same regardless of our surroundings. Keeping your team proactive and positive amidst a sea of distractions and is important now, more than ever.
Here are a few of the “outside the box” ideas we’re using here at AP&C:
Recommended dose: 10 min doses, 3x daily for best results.
(Maybe try gently reminding everyone that it is simply a Happy Hour and not the company Christmas party… yes, we’re looking at you, Janet…)
Whether it's a practical box, filled with company-branded pens, to-do lists and pads, or a full-loaded survival kit of tea, biscuits, mugs, coasters, notepads and pens - everyone loves a treat!
You’re most coveted and private of spaces must now allow for sleep, showers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dogs, children, couch, Netflix, Instagram, partner, the sound of the spring birds who never seemed to annoy you until you’re suddenly subjected to their mid-day mating calls, coffee, tea, biscuits, biscuits at the back of the cupboard you stashed because they didn’t quite taste as good as they looked on the shelf but you can’t bear to part with because, as Tesco had so eloquently put it, “Every little helps”, and oh yes, that’s right, work.
The goal at the end of the road remains the same regardless of our surroundings. Keeping your team proactive and positive amidst a sea of distractions and is important now, more than ever.
Here are a few of the “outside the box” ideas we’re using here at AP&C:
- Get Creative with Team Breaks
Recommended dose: 10 min doses, 3x daily for best results.
- Host a virtual Happy Hour!
(Maybe try gently reminding everyone that it is simply a Happy Hour and not the company Christmas party… yes, we’re looking at you, Janet…)
- Reward your employees!
Whether it's a practical box, filled with company-branded pens, to-do lists and pads, or a full-loaded survival kit of tea, biscuits, mugs, coasters, notepads and pens - everyone loves a treat!
Our team sure love treats! With ourselves in mind, we’ve cleverly crafted a few on-brand business boxes guaranteed to please. Give us a shout if you're interested in treating your team to a little box of joy!
APPLE PRINT & CREATIVE ANNOUNCES THE
ACQUISITION BIG PRINT LIMITED
BIG News! Quite literally, in fact.
We at Apple Print & Creative are thrilled to announce our recent acquisition of Big Print Limited.
Big Print Limited, a fellow Berkshire-based business, are a long-standing large format printing supplier and long-time friend of AP&C. With a relationship that has spanned 3 decades, the joining of forces was really a no-brainer.
With 35 years of experience in commercial printing and exhibition display, Big Print Limited are known for their flexibility, high quality graphics, fast turnaround times and unparalleled dependability.
The acquisition supports our commitment to local business while providing a major growth opportunity for both businesses.
“To become the best large format and exhibition printers we had to acquire the best, and that’s what we get from Big Print.” – Andrew Watts, Managing Director, Apple Print & Creative
Both ourselves and Big Print Limited view this as an important step that will no doubt strengthen our collective future endeavours. Alongside our loyal local customers, the expanded business will now serve small and large organisations across the UK&I, EMEA and the US.
We encourage you to visit the Big Print Limited website to learn all about the new products and printing capabilities we have to offer. www.bigprint.org.uk
As we head into 2020, we are energised by this expansion of Apple Print & Creative and the many opportunities that await in extending our reach both locally and internationally.
Focused on the road ahead, our vision is as the year suggests, 20/20.
What’s your vision?
We at Apple Print & Creative are thrilled to announce our recent acquisition of Big Print Limited.
Big Print Limited, a fellow Berkshire-based business, are a long-standing large format printing supplier and long-time friend of AP&C. With a relationship that has spanned 3 decades, the joining of forces was really a no-brainer.
With 35 years of experience in commercial printing and exhibition display, Big Print Limited are known for their flexibility, high quality graphics, fast turnaround times and unparalleled dependability.
The acquisition supports our commitment to local business while providing a major growth opportunity for both businesses.
“To become the best large format and exhibition printers we had to acquire the best, and that’s what we get from Big Print.” – Andrew Watts, Managing Director, Apple Print & Creative
Both ourselves and Big Print Limited view this as an important step that will no doubt strengthen our collective future endeavours. Alongside our loyal local customers, the expanded business will now serve small and large organisations across the UK&I, EMEA and the US.
We encourage you to visit the Big Print Limited website to learn all about the new products and printing capabilities we have to offer. www.bigprint.org.uk
As we head into 2020, we are energised by this expansion of Apple Print & Creative and the many opportunities that await in extending our reach both locally and internationally.
Focused on the road ahead, our vision is as the year suggests, 20/20.
What’s your vision?
Apple Print and Creative is a full-service marketing agency with over 34 years of experience helping our clients sell their products and services. A team of 25 strong, we cover Account Management, Project Management, Events, Telemarketing, Graphic Design, Planning and Strategy, Development and Technical Build along with a fully staffed Print Engine Room for all our clients’ Events, Banners and Brochures.
For more information about our business news and services, don’t hesitate to call us at +44 1365521654 or visit www.appleprint.co.uk
For more information about our business news and services, don’t hesitate to call us at +44 1365521654 or visit www.appleprint.co.uk
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