We’ve just completed work on a festive flash-promotion for energy giants SSE. The interactive experience, which forms part of a competition to win an iPad 2, launched on November 18th.
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Milky Tea recently finished work on an interactive flash game for brand leaders Fairy to promote their new Platinum washing-up liquid.
The game, which launched on Fairy‘s Facebook page last month, took the form of a classic pinball game with a twist. Players were invited to battle against washing-up perils such as burnt on casserole and left over lasagna in their quest for the top spot. The game formed part of a competition to win a meal prepared by Michelin starred chef Michael Cainnes at the Fairy Platinum ‘Clean Your Own’ pop-up restaurant in London’s iconic Oxo Tower. The cheery and highly-addictive creation was a hit with users, with more than 16,000 people entering.
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A children’s drama series featuring illustrations from Milky Tea will enjoy its radio debut this month. Made in Manchester’s ‘Suzie Pugh and a Monster Too’ has been commissioned by Fun Kids, theUK’s only radio station dedicated solely to children.
Featuring the talents of Coronation Street actress Vicky Binns as the heroine, the acclaimed radio-drama follows the adventures of Suzie and Smert, a purple alien who lives in her garden shed. The 10-episode series will kick-off on 24th September, just in time for half-term!
Milky Tea had the pleasure of working with the award-winning production company last year after being granted the task of bringing the characters to life.
With ‘Suzie Pugh’ now scheduled alongside the likes of Thomas the Tank Engine and Angelina Ballerina, Made in Manchester producer Phil Collinge is delighted with the radio medium. “This is radio for young kids – and they love it! he explains. “They like using their imaginations and the silly stories and daft noises never fail to amuse them.
Speaking about her new role Vicky Binns says: “Playing Suzie Pugh is a joy. We have as much fun doing it as children do listening to it.”
Children can now interact with Suzie and Smert via their Facebook page as well as listening to the show.
For more information, go to: http://www.madeinmanchester.tv
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Milky Tea Studios helps Clarks deliver a value-for-money school shoes message to parents
Milky Tea Studios, the Liverpool-based 3D illustration and animation studio and Clarks, the leading name in children’s school shoes have collaborated to deliverClarksbrand proposition in an engaging way to parents eager to bag an early back-to-school bargain.
When Nick Reeve, head ofClarksin-house creative department approached Milky Tea to design a fully motorized 1768mm x 1950mm model of a fantasy wear test lab for its shop windows, the brief was to create eye-catching and fun artwork to support a serious underlying message.
“There are cheaper school shoes out there,” explained Reeve, “but buying them really is a false economy. The fact isClarksschool shoes are thoroughly wear-tested and proven to last longer. So mum’s and dad’s money goes further. And that’s an important message in the current economic climate.”
Building on Reeve’s vision, the team at Milky Tea put together the creative concept for approval. Working closely withClarksto create an impactful and impressive piece of artwork, Milky Tea needed to ensure that the design was fit for purpose. Each template had to be created with precision so that when printed, each piece slotted together perfectly to form a fully working model.
“There are great benefits to working directly with the end client,” says Jon Holmes, Milky Tea’s managing director. “If we are involved in a project right at the start then we gain a good understanding of what needs to be achieved and we can add value as an external studio. Direct contact and clear communication with the client also helps the project to progress faster, with fewer artwork amendments. Good relationships and building trust are crucial to successful projects.”
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A great opportunity is currently available for an experienced Business Development Manager to join Milky Tea at a pivotal stage in their growth. The primary purpose of the role is to drive the growth of new and existing business in order to secure a robust and continuous sales pipeline.
You’ll be based in London and will be willing to travel extensively in the South of England to meet clients/potential clients. You will need to have a clean driving licence and be a car owner. Business mileage/travel expenses will be paid. You will also be required to spend a minimum of 1 day per month in Milky Tea’s Liverpool-based studio. Our working week is 37 hours, however the nature of the business means this isn’t a 9 – 5 job.
It is essential that you have a proven track record of growing new and existing sales in the creative sector. Experience of selling an illustration and animation portfolio is a distinct advantage.
In return, you will receive a competitve base salary with sales related bonus (£50K OTE).
For more information about Milky Tea, its renowned client base and creative portfolio, visit www.milkytea.com
If you are interested in this exciting new role, please send your CV along with a letter of application outlining your suitability to jobs@milkytea.com by Wednesday 27th July.
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Role: Financial Administrator.
Part time 15-22.5 hrs a week. (Flexi Time)
Location: Liverpool City Centre.
Start Date: Immediate.
Salary: £18k Pro Rata.
We are currently seeking a part time financial administrator. The role involves supporting our creative team producing invoices, making/chasing payments and managing day to day office sales and order paper work. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and have at least 1 years experience in an equivalent or similar role.
The person must also be able to hit the ground running, be able to work on there own initiative, be highly motivated and have the personality to work in a fast paced creative studio.
For more information or if you wish to apply for the position please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@milkytea.com. Applications close Friday 8th July 2011.
With many exciting projects in the pipeline, the unveiling of the Lloyds TSB London 2012 campaign is set to blast you away!
The first of which will be the launch of the Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week. (In partnership with the Youth Sport Trust) This event saw 14,000 schools and 5 million young people taking part last year alone!
There is the chance to have the incredible honour of carrying the Olympic Flame in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, which we are currently creating in CGI complete with an interactive game, available to view next summer!
http://www.schoolsportweek.org/
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Junior Digital Producer (Full Time 6 month contract initially)
Milky Tea is currently seeking a junior digital producer to work at our studio in Liverpool. As producer you will be expected to run creative game and interactive projects for the children’s and Entertainment industry from concept idea through to delivery. Reporting to the Managing Director it will be your responsibility to work with teams of artist, writers and technical developers to bring in-house ideas to market.
The ideal candidate must be a highly organized self-starter and as comfortable working on their own as they are within a team. The person must be highly creative and understand the production methods that go into developing content for a variety of digital platforms including iphone/ipad, android and online web browser interactive experiences.
The candidate must have a passion for games and the children’s entertainment industry. The person must also possess Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Adobe Flash or other programming skills are a distinct advantage. Having a background in Games or Digital Multimedia/Graphics is also useful.
If you are interested in this position please contact jobs@milkytea.com with an up to date CV, link to your portfolio and a letter to support your application which introduces yourself, explains why you feel you are perfect for this role and what your salary expectations are. (Please note, we will not accept emails any larger than 4MB in size).
Application close: 28th June 2011
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The Milky Tea team will be heading up to Sheffield to catch up on what’s hot ‘n’ what’s not in all things Children’s Media. From Broadcast to Interactive games, the UK’s leading professionals will be bashing ideas out in this creative space on July 6-8th.
Guest speakers include:
Joe Godwin, Director, BBC Children’s
Rory Sutherland, Executive Creative Director, OgilvyOne
Emma Tennant, Controller of Digital Channels, ITV
Michael Acton Smith, CEO, Moshi Monsters
Orion Ross, Vice President, Original Series, Disney Channels, EMEA
Jamie Rix, Author, Screenwriter and Producer
Michael Carrington, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting, EMEA
…and many more.
See you there!
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Our exceptionally talented creatives here at Milky Tea Studios have produced this delightful little character series for the Australian department of fair trading.
The Consumer rights advertising campaign is to be executed by cutting edge communication specialists Marmalade Melbourne, experts in Television, Print and Digital Media.
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