BJL Group

BJL Group

Jan 1987

September 2000

‘Insightful planning, inspiring creative and a great bunch’, is how we were described by Typhoo when they appointed us to their multi-million pound integrated account. It’s best in class thinking and creative that has driven our agency since its inception in 1987 to the present day where we enjoy producing ground-breaking work for national and international brands. You will find our cross-discipline team interrogative, collaborative and enthusiastic to create work that not only looks great but really works to move people to choose your brand.

Charities
Clothing/Accessories
Home improvements/DIY goods
Drink
Entertainment/Leisure
Financial services
Food
Government departments
Pharmaceuticals
Business/Industrial
Telecoms
Property
Retail
Electrical goods
Travel/Transport
Domestic appliances
Health/Social Services
Heating/Cooling appliances

Asda.com
Bauer Radio
Baxi
British Airways
British Airways World Cargo
Buying Solutions
COI
Crown Paints
Halewood International (Lambrini, Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer)
Hilton Hotels
Kepak Convenience Foods
Love2Recycle
Manchester Airports Group
NHS
Pilkington Europe
Premierline Direct
Semmel Concerts
The Simplyhealth Group
The Lowry
The Office of Fair Trading
The Trafford Centre
Totesport
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Typhoo Tea
University of Central Lancashire
William Hill

DMA (Direct Marketing Association)
CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations)
IDM (Institute of Direct Marketing)

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Nicky Unsworth
Managing Director
Committees :
IPA Membership Committee


Tom Richards
Creative Director


Peter Bastiman
Creative Director


Jackie Holt
Director


Dave Robinson
Operations Director

Comvort Network.

Award	Award Category	Year	Client Campaign
MAA Best Awards	Best Communications Campaign	2011	'Lambrini Lady'
MAA Best Awards	Best Photography	2011	NHS 'Drink a Little Less, See a Better You'
MAA Best Awards	Best Typography	2011	NHS 'Drink a Little Less, See a Better You'
MAA Best Awards	Best Illustration	2011	NHS 'Drink a Little Less, See a Better You'
MAA Best Awards	Merit- Best Use of Ambient Media	2011	NHS 'Drink a Little Less, See a Better You'
Roses Award	Bronze - Retail press ad	2011	Immortal Sole
Roses Award	Bronze - Press campaign	2011	Immortal Sole
Roses Award	Silver - Charity	2011	Versus Cancer
Roses Award	Silver - Copywriting	2011	The Lowry Art in Advertising
Roses Award	Gold - Typography	2011	The Lowry Art in Advertising
Roses Award	Gold - Copywriting	2011	The Lowry Art in Advertising
Fresh PR Award	Freshest Community Relations	2010	Manchester PCT ‘Be Cotsafe’
Fresh PR Award	Freshest Not for Profit Campaign	2010	Hull PCT ‘Strength to Change’
Roses Award	Gold – Press Advert	2010	The Lowry ‘An Evening with Ricky Hatton’
Roses Award	Gold – TV Commercial of 21-30 Seconds	2010	Lancashire Blues Festival ‘The Blues’
Roses Award	Gold – Use of Typography	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Gold – Outdoor Campaign	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Gold – Unusual Size or Special Build	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Silver – Ambient Media / Stunts	2010	Versus Cancer ‘Spot Cancer’
Roses Award	Silver – 6, 4 or smaller sheet poster	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Silver – 48 or 96 Sheet Poster	2010	The Lowry ‘An Evening With’
Roses Award	Silver – TV Commercial Produced for 20k or Less	2010	Lancashire Blues Festival ‘The Blues’
Roses Award	Silver – Press Campaign	2010	The Lowry ‘An Evening With’
Roses Award	Silver – Art Direction	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Silver – Consumer Direct Mail	2010	The Lowry ‘ Hatton Gum Sheild’
Roses Award	Bronze – Radio Commercial Over 30 Seconds	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Roses Award	Bronze - Viral	2010	Rustlers ‘One Finger Food’
Roses Award	Bronze – Press Advert	2010	The Lowry ‘An Evening With’
CIPR Excellence Award	Public Sector	2010	Hull PCT ‘Strength to Change’
IPA best of Health Award	Bronze – Consumer Out of Home	2010	NHS ‘See a Better You’
Gramia Award	Winner – Consumer Public Relations	2010	Lambrini ‘Lambrini Lady’
Fresh Awards	Gold – Consumer Advertising	2010	The Lowry ‘An evening with...’
Fresh Awards	Gold- Low Budget	2010	Versus Cancer ‘Spot Cancer’
Fresh Awards	Gold – Ambient	2010	Versus Cancer ‘Spot Cancer’
Fresh Awards	Silver – Poster	2010	The Lowry ‘An evening with...’
Fresh Awards	Silver – Ambient	2010	Versus Cancer ‘Not always on display’
Fresh Awards	Silver – Ambient	2010	NHS ‘Mirrors’
Fresh Awards	Silver – Radio Ad	2010	Sandtex ‘Your walls deserve it (Female)’
Fresh Awards	Bronze – TV or cinema commercial including low budget	2010	The Lancashire Blues Festival ‘The North West Blues Festival’
Fresh Awards	Bronze – Direct Mail	2010	BJL ‘Ricky Hatton speaks’
Marketing Industry Network Award	Advertising Agency of the Year	2009	Agency Award
Marketing Industry Network Award	North West Company of the Year	2009	Agency Award
How-Do Public Service Communications Award	Best Local Community Initiative	2009	NHS Manchester ‘Be Cotsafe’
DADI	Best viral campaign	2009	Kepak ‘Rustlers: One Finger Food’
DADI	Chairman’s Award	2009	Kepak ‘Rustlers: One Finger Food’
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Outdoor Poster	2009	Eurocamp 'Dogs'
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Outdoor Poster Campaign	2009	The Lowry ‘Tin Manc’
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Cinema Commercial	2009	Kepak ‘Rustlers: One Finger Food’
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Regional Newspaper Campaign	2009	The Lowry ‘Tin Manc’
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Consumer Magazine Ad	2009	Eurocamp 'Dogs'
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Best Use of Photography	2009	Eurocamp 'Dogs'
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Best Use of Illustration	2009	The Lowry ‘Tin Manc’
Fresh Creative Award	Gold – Ambient Execution	2009	Versus Cancer 'Lucky Balls'
Fresh Creative Award	Silver - Outdoor Poster Campaign	2009	Eurocamp 'Dogs'
Fresh Creative Award	Silver – TV Commercial	2009	Kepak ‘Rustlers: One Finger Food’
CIPR Pride Award	Gold – Public Sector	2009	Hull PCT ‘Strength to Change’
CIPR Pride Award	Gold – Community Relations	2009	Manchester PCT ‘Be Cotsafe’
CIPR Pride Award	Silver – Best Campaign 10k and under	2009	Manchester PCT ‘Be Cotsafe’
CIPR Pride Award	Silver – Public Sector	2009	Manchester PCT ‘Be Cotsafe’
Crain’s Award	Best Place to Work	2009	Agency Award – voted for by staff

Number : 2007/27
Year : 2007
Title : Johnny Nash & his crystal ball
Client : Pilkington


Number : 2007/31
Year : 2007
Title : Crystal clear thinking
Client : Strix Ltd


Number : 2005/42
Year : 2005
Title : Bringing the wolves to the door - and over the threshold!
Client : Wolverhampton Museums And Art Galleries


Number : A2003/08
Year : 2003
Title : ROTHERHAM’S REVOLUTION
Client : Magna Science Adventure Centre


Number : A2003/09
Year : 2003
Title : THE INGENUITY THAT LAUNCHED ENGINUITY
Client : Ironbridge Gorge Museum


Number : A2001/05
Year : 2001
Title : HOW ADVERTISING TRIUMPHED OVER CYNICISM
Client : Dynamic Earth Trust

To keep up with all our latest news, why not check out the BJL blog at blog.bjl.co.uk

Postal Address :
Sunlight House
Quay Street
Manchester
Lancashire
M3 3JZ

Phone : 0161 831 7141
Fax : 0161 832 1289
Website : http://www.bjl.co.uk