Comments from our clients

From A4e (Action for Employment Ltd)
"We gave CPL a clear brief - to come up with a magazine that we would be proud to display prominently on our stand during the party political conference season. That meant it needed to appeal to politicians, civil servants, the media and other key stakeholders in the public policy arena. It needed to be an interesting, informative and accessible magazine, while reflecting A4e's views and priorities in a subtle way.

"CPL has achieved all this and more with Blueprint; we are delighted with the result, both in terms of its journalistic and its design quality. Another unexpected bonus is that it has been extremely well received by our employees, even though they were not the main target audience. We are about to go to press with the second issue of the magazine and look forward to continuing to work with CPL on many more issues in the future."
Sara McKee
Group Commercial Director

From Coors Brewers
"We have worked with Mike Sewell and the team at CPL for more than a decade and have always been impressed by their commitment to producing a high-quality employee magazine that is enjoyed and respected by employees at every level of the business.

"From my perspective, I like the way that CPL manages the whole editorial and production process, liaising with us when required but being prepared to take responsibility for delivering the magazine on time and to budget. The design has developed over the years, in response to the changing needs of readers and our business, and I was delighted that all the hard work was recognised in the 2008 CIB awards."
Paul Hegarty
Head of Communications

From the Business Link team at BERR (formerly the DTI)
"After offering us the best strategy at the most competitive price for updating and refreshing a range of publications, Cambridge Publishers produced exactly what we wanted: a publication that was clearly written, with reader friendly layouts, plus a smart and attractive overall design. Cambridge also ensured that everything was completed within our budget to a tight deadline with no panics!

"The team at Cambridge Publishers were consistently friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with while ensuring the whole project ran on oiled wheels. We were particularly grateful for their experienced advice and suggestions along the way, which improved the end product. We would be very happy to work with them again."
The Business Link team

From the Chamber of Shipping
"I'd like to thank everybody at Cambridge Publishers for the continuing high standards you have brought to all of the communications projects we have asked you to carry out on our behalf. You have brought fresh designs, strong editorial support and first-class project management skills to our regular newsletter, our annual review and to our digital newsletter.

"Everyone at CPL is friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with. With CPL we can trust that our projects are in thoroughly professional hands. I believe that the greatest praise that can be given to external suppliers is to say that it feels like they have become a "part of the team", since this points to a willingness to "go the extra mile" and a recognition that the supplier has worked to understand your business and its challenges. I certainly feel that all at CPL are part of the team. We also like the fact that you always stick to deadlines and bring our publications in on budget!"
Jeremy Harrison
Head of Communications

From Interact Publishing
"Here's a note of thanks to all the team for the wonderful job done on the Match of the Day Football Annual.

"The warehouse was emptied of any copies of the annual a couple of weeks ago which means we have effectively sold out so clearly I didn't print enough.

"Everywhere I have taken soundings the feedback has been very positive. It came up in a meeting with Britain's most successful book publishers last week; they were frankly astonished first at the quality and work that went into the book and secondly at the fact that the information was so up to date."
Terry Pratt
Publishing Director

From the Government Office for the East of England
"Thank you for your help and assistance in the transformation of GO-EAST Update from being an in-house newsletter to a professionally produced publication. Your experience and skill with the design and production of our newsletter has been invaluable and your smooth project management has helped to ensure that deadlines have been met without undue stress!

"The response to the publication has been very positive; we have received complimentary comments from staff, stakeholders and the Regional Director, welcoming the new look and the easy to read format of the publication. We are very pleased with GO-EAST Update; it is fresh and yet also follows our corporate house style, allowing it to fit well with our other frontline publications."
Ian Barton
Communications Manager

From Phoenix International Publishing
"This is just a quick note to put on record our satisfaction with the work you've undertaken for us over the last three years. Cambridge Publishers are true professionals in their field, and you consistently deliver for us - on schedule - excellent design and production work. You are straight-talking, no-nonsense guys, who quite simply get the job done. We are very pleased with the relationship!"
Simon Todd
President

From the Trading Standards Institute
"You have clearly demonstrated already that our faith in CPL was well placed and we have all been exceptionally pleased with the notable improvements you have brought not only to TS Today but also to our wider communications and publications interests."
Ron Gainsford
Chief Executive

From the Federation of Small Businesses
"Congratulations on another excellent issue of First Voice. Under Cambridge Publishers it has certainly become the most professional publication that the FSB produces, and I know from my own experience as Chairman of Recruitment that our recruiting teams are for the first time in many years proud to offer the magazine to prospective members as a real benefit. Keep up the good work!"
John Emmins
Director

"I am writing to state how very pleased we all are... with the CD version of the [Private Sector Payment Performance] League Tables that you have put together for us.

"Your approach to the whole exercise was very professional and meticulous and the end product was absolutely spot on. I know that the CD has been very well received by other stakeholders keen to improve the payment culture in the UK, and that Ministers and officials at the DTI are equally impressed."
Stephen Alambritis
Head of Press and Parliamentary Affairs

From the publisher of Hip-Hop Connection
"The experience and professionalism of all at CPL was critical for the [news-stand] re-launch of Hip-Hop Connection. The title is run to very tight deadlines on a relatively small budget, but CPL proved more than accommodating in satisfying both demands, while delivering a consistent quality of work that surpassed both previous standards and expectations."
Andy Cowan
Editor and Publisher

From the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
"Cambridge Publishers produced the OECD Observer special Forum 2001 edition in May 2001. CPL produced a magazine for us in both English and French, keeping to strict deadlines... I was very quickly impressed by [the] company's professionalism and skill in terms of layout and artwork, as well as problem solving.

"CPL were at all times courteous in their dealings with us, were responsive to instructions, and yet were able to provide sound advice and take initiatives. Most of all, the end product was a transformation from previous editions of our magazine and to my mind was the best OECD Observer to date (the magazine was founded in 1962!). Indeed, it has set the pace for all OECD Observers since then.

"If we were dealing in contract publishing as before, I have no doubt that Cambridge Publishers would be our preferred candidate. I have no hesitation in recommending them for any publishing/communications projects."
Rory Clarke
Editor in Chief

From the Merchant Navy Training Board
"I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the speed and expertise with which you produced the MNTB Newsletter. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to others, and look forward to future working."
Glenys Jackson
Education, Training and Careers Manager

From the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
"I would like to express my gratitude for all the support you provided during the production of MS in Focus. Indeed, your staff went far beyond the call of duty in helping us ensure the first issue was a success.

"We have had much positive feedback from MSIF Board members, MS Societies, healthcare professionals and people with MS worldwide. Here are some of their comments, many of which relate to your excellent production:

"This is really handsome and well done..."
Diann Rohde, VP Communications, National MS Society USA

"I think the design of the magazine is excellent - clean, contemporary, cheerful and 'real'."

Martha King, Publications Manager, National MS Society USA

"Looks great. You have done a magnificent job."
Dr Elizabeth McDonald, Medical Director, MS Australia

"The first MS in Focus issue looks great. Congratulations."
Dr Pablo Villoslada, Unidad de Esclerosis Multiple, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra

"Thank you again..."
Chloe Neild
Information and Communications Manager

From The Cambridge Union Society
"Cambridge Publishers have consistently provided us with a high quality service, from impartial and useful advice, to making very last-minute changes and excellent design skills - an all-round publishing package which takes care of all publishing needs and does so in a friendly and affordable manner.

"The design team provide innovative ideas, as well as translating our ideas into a tangible reality and anticipating our requirements. It's a real pleasure to have you involved."
Tristan Pedelty
Director of Recruitment

From the Learning Support Team at the Government Office for the East of England
"I am writing to give some feedback on CPL's work for the GO-East Learning Support Team on our recent booklet Creating Change at 14-19. We were very satisfied with the result - both with the look of the publication and the working relationship with CPL during the production process.

"You and your staff quickly grasped the brief that you had been given, helped us to firm up our ideas and contributed suggestions of your own that greatly improved the finished product. All this was done within a challenging timescale. I would be happy to use CPL again for a similar project."
Tim Whelehan
Learning Support Team

From Macmillan Cancer Relief
"I wanted to thank... all at Cambridge Publishers for the tremendous work you have undertaken in relation Directory of Complementary Therapy Services in UK Cancer Care. We have already had some wonderful feedback on how well the directory is presented and how easy it is to use and navigate.

"It has been wonderful to have had the opportunity to work with you in producing such a worthwhile publication."
Dame Gill Oliver
Director of Service Development

From the Medical Protection Society
"The magazine [Casebook] has never looked better and I'm extremely grateful for your sensitive handling of the re-design. You've taken our overall presentation up quite a few notches already and I'm confident that, in your hands, Casebook's image will continue to improve.

"It was also a pleasant surprise for me to discover that Casebook's production phase could be expedited so smoothly... in the past I've found it a frustrating experience communicating with designers, maintaining quality standards and keeping production on schedule. This time it was virtually hassle-free and all credit is due to you, not only for managing the process with such efficiency but for your intelligent and thoughtful approach to the job."
Sandy Anthony
Editor

From Pro Audio Asia
"When we [launched] Pro Audio Asia, it was important to us that, although it is a small, independent operation, it should have editorial and design standards appropriate to the professional, international market it serves. CPL has provided us with the support we have needed to achieve this.

"Professional, accommodating, attentive and friendly, the team has provided a design that has frequently attracted the praise of our readership and has helped us to build a healthy magazine."
Tim Goodyer
Co-founder

From the National Operatic & Dramatic Association
"We are extremely pleased with the quality of... NODA National News and with the hard work and dedication shown by the team at Cambridge Publishers Ltd... our Council are extremely pleased that the magazine of an association for amateurs should look so professional."
Mark Pemberton
Chief Executive

From Breakthrough Breast Cancer
"This is just a quick note to say how pleased I am with the Annual Review. Everyone at Breakthrough is delighted; visually it looks great and very much captures the essence of the charity.

"Thank you very much for all the hard work that the team has put into this publication. I am very pleased with both the speed and quality of the production, and your advice and solutions have been invaluable.

"I would not hesitate to consider you for other publications, or to recommend you to others."
Alison Conneller
Publications Co-ordinator

From the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
"On behalf of the Institute, I'd like to put on the record our thanks and appreciation for the great work... the CPL team have done on Recreation. The magazine is praised regularly by outsiders as well as by members, and is quite obviously a strong ambassador for ISRM. You have successfully evolved the design over the years, and its content is just what a professional organisation like ours needs to communicate effectively with the membership."
Ralph Riley
Chief Executive

From the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency
"I am writing...to thank you for the tremendous contribution Cambridge Publishers have made to the success of Tackling the Year 2000.

"Firstly, I would like to thank you for your 'editorial salvage' of the guides. As you well know, they were written at high speed. However, when I read the published guides I was surprised at how very readable they were...the finished product was excellent, and much of that was due in no small part to Cambridge Publishers.

"Secondly, I must mention the speed and flexibility with which the editing and printing was accomplished. We were working to a very tight deadline with little chance of succeeding. However, Cambridge Publishers responded magnificently to the challenge, and we met the deadline, albeit with little time to spare. We believe that this set of guides holds the CCTA record for speed of production and that was mainly due to Cambridge Publishers.

"Finally, I believe that the success of the guides is also partly due to the skilful marketing that has been conducted by Cambridge Publishers and its contractors...I certainly look forward to working with Cambridge Publishers again in the near future."
Mike Withey
CCTA Year 2000 Guidance Project Manager

From Guardian Newspapers Ltd
"This is just to thank Cambridge Publishers for the terrific consultancy work that you've done for The Observer this year. Managing the migration from Atex to QPS while at the same time completely revamping the way our sub-editing teams worked was a daunting task, but you managed it on schedule and with minimum fuss.

"Nearly six months on, both the new system and the pooling arrangement are firmly bedded in and we're able to fully appreciate your achievement in shepherding all this through. We really couldn't have done it without you."
Lucy Heller
Managing Editor

From the Higher Education Careers Service Unit
"From the outset, [CPL's] smooth project management left me with complete confidence in your ability to deliver all...items on time. I was particularly impressed with your ability to take a rough verbal brief and turn it into a design which neatly fitted the project requirements.

"Your staff were a delight to work with and your customer service skills second to none. We shall certainly be working with you again."
Julie Ingham
Marketing Communications Manager, CSU

From the iPledge Group
"I've just received the first printed copies of Issue Two and it looks fantastic! I'd like to thank everyone at CPL who ensured the efficient delivery of this latest issue of My Child. It's been a refreshing experience to work with a team of plain-speaking and proactive professionals - and even more staggering to think you've done it for half the price and in half the time that it took to produce Issue One."
Abbie Gadd
Marketing Manager

From the Department for International Development
"You came highly recommended to us by CCTA... nevertheless, we did invite tenders for the Handbook from other concerns as well as you. You won, not only on price, but because you were more helpful, giving us a lot of advice and ideas on how best to proceed... we needed a product that would withstand not just the tea stains of Whitehall but monsoons, dust storms, termites and tropical mildews...

"We were very pleased with the Handbook, and although we have had no reports I am sure that the termites... found it a grave disappointment. On the basis of that experience we asked you to do the Supporting Guides for us... again we found your advice very helpful, and you were able to produce for us a single manageable volume instead of the 13 separate ones... that we had been thinking of earlier. You were also very good at meeting our deadlines - much better, in fact, than we were.

"You led us to a practical and useful design, at reasonable cost; you made sure the work was done on time, and you gave us a handsome product."
Colin Roth
Government and Institutions Department, DFID

From The Conservation Foundation
"Network 21 has now been distributed around the world and I am delighted to report that I am getting excellent responses from readers. I am sure when I get a comment referring to our 'gorgeous' magazine from the Ukraine, that this refers very much to the quality of design and colour which is thanks to you and your team.

"Thank you for your... support and enthusiasm for this project, which I believe can become a major element of the Foundation."
David Shreeve
Executive Director

From National Westminster Bank
"I just wanted to thank... your team for the excellent work you have delivered on the latest edition of the Small Business Guide to External Communications. I am very pleased with what you have given us and I am sure that it will be of considerable benefit to our people in the front line.

"The writing is as strong as usual, but it is the technically innovative side of this project which particularly appeals to me. The functionality you have created, whereby the reader is guided from one relevant section to another in a most user-friendly way... sets this CD aside.

"[I am aware] of the very long hours you were all prepared to put in to help us overcome the challenges we faced. It also pleases me that this ground-breaking piece of work was delivered on time and to budget."
Peter Ibbetson
Head of Small Business Services

From the Association of Business Executives
"I would like to say how pleased I am with the ABE Prospectus produced by Cambridge Publishers. It is beyond my expectations. I am proud to see that ABE now has a high-quality marketing tool... which we can use for exhibitions and enquiries for attracting prospective students, business partners and colleges."
John Towers
Executive Secretary

From the Genetic Interest Group
"Many thanks for your help in the design, production and publication of the resource pack for siblings of people with genetic disorders. At GIG, we are very pleased with the final product.

"The service offered by Cambridge Publishers has been excellent, from the initial discussions to delivery of the packs. Congratulations on getting them to our offices even earlier than scheduled!

"I was particularly impressed by the... interest you took to understand all aspects of the project. The constructive criticism, offered with humour, was much appreciated.

"As you know, this was my first attempt at producing a booklet - your involvement made it pleasurable and a good learning experience. I will certainly get back to you on future projects and would recommend your services highly to anyone else."
Aamra Darr
Research and Development Officer

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