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09.07.2010
Battlefront II is live
Go forth and campaign and may the world rapidly become a better place. We are very pleased to say that C4’s Battlefront II is now live. The next chapter in the Battlefront digital odyssey sees a project with even more social media integration, more ways to to get involved, more video and games as well as a platform to start and run your own campaign. We look forward to a busy year of much change.
05.05.2010
Webby Win!
The sun shineth. A good day for the gentle folk of Airlock. We have won a Webby for our work for Teenage Cancer Trust in the Charitable Organizations / Non-profit category.
11.12.2009
Teenage Cancer Trust | New website
We’re proud to announce the launch of the new Teenage Cancer Trust website. Teenage Cancer Trust is a fantastic charity aimed at improving the lives of teens and young adults with cancer. Amongst other things the new website includes a support network for young people with cancer and their families to share their experiences with those most likely to understand.
10.12.2009
BBC Northern Ireland | Win
We’ve been appointed by BBC Northern ireland to design the first Ulster Scots website. The site will be launching in the early part of next year. Stayed tuned for more information. In the meantime take a look at one of the projects we’ll be working on, A Kist O’ Wurds.
08.12.2009
Corporate success!
We are pleased to announce that our website for Westminster City Council won best website at this years CorpComms awards.
15.08.2009
New site for Original Travel goes live
If you have been working too hard or even if you haven’t you need to let Original Travel sort out your next travel plans. Original Travel is an award winning travel specialist that provides tailor made holidays across the globe. The new site has a simplified navigational structure, makes use of hi-res imagery and integrates mapping as a central navigational mechanic. The site is driven by the Symphony CMS. It’s definitely worth checking out.
26.06.2009
New site launched for Westminster City Council
Over the last six months we have redesigned and developed www.westminster.gov.uk. The new site makes it easier and faster for people to access information and online services with a focus on internal search and new features including a map search tool and an events calendar. The project, which has been delivered six months ahead of its original 2010 deadline, involved the cleansing of 1,000 pages from the site to create clearer user journeys.
22.01.2009
Westminster City Council, win
Westminster City Council have appointed Airlock to design and build their new website for westminster.gov.uk, choosing us in favour of 82 other agencies. The extensive project involves digital strategy, technical consultancy and full production services.
22.01.2009
Genes Reunited, new site launched
We have just launched our new site for Genes Reunited. The new site is designed to make family history easier and more accessible for people of all ages with contextual tips now placed around the site as well as video footage and photography to help people picture the lives of their ancestors. The underlying challenge was to broaden the appeal of the site to a wider audience while still making existing users feel like they were in the same place. Genes Reunited is the UK’s biggest genealogy site, with over 9 million registered members – one in four of the UK’s adult online population. Its archives include over 650 million individual names, with a new one added every second.
24.10.2008
vinpsired, win
We’ve been appointed by creative agency Cake to design and build a microsite to house the biggest online wardrobe in the world as part of the exciting new campaign ‘Fashion Favours’ for youth volunteering organisation vinspired.com. The site will be launching early November and and be an hub for ethical fashion creations from around the country. Stay tuned to find out more.
22.10.2008
Two Golds in W3 Awards for Heineken work
Our website and campaign for the new Heineken DraughtKeg has walked away with two Golds in the 2008 W3 Awards. The awards were won in the Food & Beverage and Visual Appeal categories. The work is also shortlisted for the 2008 BIMAs.
13.10.2008
MTV EMAs: now go vote
Voting is going nuts for this years MTV Europe Music Awards. A billion odd votes for Rick Astley…and that was just last week.
07.10.2008
Top Gear, new site live
Check out our new site for Top Gear. It’s been a long time coming and we think it’s been worth the wait.
10.09.2008
Ossie Clark
Iconic women’s designer Ossie Clark is re-launching for 2008. We’re leading the digital charge with a brand new site that we’ve just launched in time for London Fashion Week. Fabulous.
04.08.2008
BBC Maestro, live
Eight contestants, one prize and our website to bring you all the laughter, tears and sneers the series has to offer. Airlock has been invited back to work with the BBC to inject a huge dose of fun and excitement into the art of conducting. Why not try your hand at wooing the crowds with our new flash game “Maestro Prodigy”.
01.08.2008
New C4 Project, Battlefront
We’re working on a new multi-platform project with Channel 4 Education and Raw called Battlefront. Battlefront aims to help young people get their voices heard as they campaign about issues they really care about. The website both follows the progress of 20 young campaigners as well as actively promoting their campaigns. It also provides other would-be campaigners with information on how to launch a successful campaign of their own.
06.06.2008
MTV EMAs, Win
We’re SO down with the kids. Clearly impressed by our social media marketing skills and British accents, Airlock has scooped the massive MTV EMAs project. We’re designing, building and supporting the new site, which includes a rather clever tear-off voting mechanic. The countdown begins…
12.05.2008
Billetts, win
We’ve recently been recruited to work on a number of new projects by Billetts Marketing Investment Management. We’ll be rebranding their current media monitoring service, as well as redesigning and building their new system.
16.03.2008
BBC Radio 4's New Online Habitat
For the past few months we’ve been beavering away on the site for Radio 4’s ambitious World on the Move project, and it’s just been released into the wild. Supporting the groundbreaking, 40-programme-strong series, the site follows some of the world’s most incredible animal migrations. It’s a corner stone multiplatform project for the BBC which offers a truly interactive way for audiences to get involved and be inspired by this fantastic project.
22.02.2008
Friends Reunited, site launched
If it’s been a while since you last looked at Friends Reunited, now’s your chance - their new-look site, designed by Airlock, has just launched and we’re really proud of how fantastic it’s looking. Have a look around - you might even discover some old friends, or new ones!
06.02.2008
Random House: put the word out
We’re thrilled to have been appointed by Random House to their digital roster. We’re initially working on two fantastic projects: one is a bespoke system enabling all Random House authors to create, publish and manage their own author pages, and the other is a digital book club. It’s really exciting stuff - read all about it here, soon.
12.12.2007
Smirnoff, FHM & Airlock: a real original
Our new microsite for the Smirnoff ‘Legendary Nights’ has launched on FHM.com, bringing night owls the world over a taste of an original night out, Smirnoff-style. Follow the exploits of the Smirnoff x (ten lucky party people traveling the world in search of original nights), or discover a side of a city you never knew with the FHM City Guides.
26.11.2007
Off and racing for Top Gear
Airlock’s been given the green light to redesign the Top Gear website after pitching against some of adland’s finest. With our collective fascination with fast cars and love of a good gag, we can’t wait to get started. More soon.
19.10.2007
Next gets a stylish Airlock makeover
To help celebrate 25 years of Next fashion and style, we designed a stylish new microsite (along with online advertising) that lets users experience a day in the life of Ali, the face of Next’s new campaign. Browse Ali’s interactive diary, go behind the scenes of the TV ad, win great prizes, or click to buy Ali’s outfits.
31.07.2007
New Heineken DraughtKeg site now pouring
Airlock’s site for the new Heineken DraughtKeg comes just in time for summer. The Heineken DraughtKeg, launching this month in the UK, contains 5 litres of premium Heineken. Find out how to use the new DraughtKeg, where to get your hands on one, and how to get the perfect pour, every time.
28.06.2007
Top Gear F1, win
Airlock is chuffed to be working with Top Gear on their upcoming F1 fan site. Watch this space for more details.
21.06.2007
Ciao!, win
After a rigorous five-way pitch, we’re really pleased to be working with global digital media and market research company Ciao! We’ll be redesigning and building their site, including a brand new CMS, to help reflect their standing as market leader in online surveys.
02.03.2007
Burberry
Nice work if you can get it. Airlock have been chosen as Burberry’s lead creative digital agency. First off we’re creating a microsite featuring the inimitable Kate Moss for Christopher Bailey, darling.
16.02.2007
TAUT, win
As fans of all things sport ourselves, Airlock is excited to have been appointed to the agency roster for TAUT, the first clean sports drink. Working alongside Karmarama, Goodstuff and Cake (and Sir Matthew Pinsent!), Airlock will be helping to spread the TAUT gospel online.
25.01.2007
IAB Grand Prix finalist
Airlock was very pleased to be in the running for the IAB’s Creative Showcase Grand Prix for our work on Diesel Heaven. Although we didn’t get the gong, it was great to meet some of the industry’s many talented people. Now we’ve got our eye on next year’s prize!
20.01.2007
Thomas Burberry
We’ve just been appointed as creative agency for Burberry’s diffusion line Thomas Burberry. Having recently undergone a rebrand, the new focus on the younger hipster means we’re going to get all edgy.
03.01.2007
Motorola & Burton, new look for the season
As the ‘07 pre-season snowboarding hype cranks up a notch, so has Airlock’s site for MotoBurton. The brand new ‘Tips & Tricks’ section lets aspiring boarders watch TeamMoto break their tricks down, download the video demo and take it with them when they next hit the slopes.
22.12.2006
For polo players, by Airlock
The Polistas motto is ‘made for polo players, by polo players’ - but the website was made for the clothing brand, by Airlock. On the new site, customers can browse the Polistas range of polo wear, find and explore a store, or buy online.
18.12.2006
LTA, win
British Tennis is to get a thoroughly modern facelift following Airlock’s appointment to redesign the Lawn Tennis Association’s website. Along with our work on the Andy Murray website, it’s a great to be part of the changing face of Tennis in this country. We’re backing a British winner at Wimbledon this year.
27.10.2006
Diesel campaign gets heavenly reception from IAB
Airlock’s work on Diesel’s recent Diesel Heaven campaign has received glowing praise, winning the IAB’s monthly Creative Showcase in September and featuring in an upcoming edition of Digit Magazine. See what they’re talking about – experience the ultimate ‘afterlifestyle’ for yourself.
10.10.2006
Blackwood Distillers, win
Blackwood Distillers, the first distillery in the remote Shetland Islands, has appointed Airlock to create a new website and digital campaign for their handpicked vintage gin, set to launch in November.
25.09.2006
Mr & Mrs Smith, win
Boutique travel company Mr & Mrs Smith have appointed Airlock to design a quarterly e-mail magazine set to launch in September this year. The magazine will be distributed to the company’s 35,000 strong database of UK customers. Stay tuned for more details.
17.03.2006
Mob Music Win
MobMusic appoint Airlock to develop the industry’s first site to compliment their service of delivering full-length music tracks directly to mobile.
