Unique Client Solutions’ Films for November

Customer acquisitions company Unique Client Solutions bring you the latest film news to keep you up-to-date with everything that’s happening on the big screen. Now we’ve got Skyfall out of our system we’re ready to look ahead to the other big films that are in the cinema this month. Unique Client Solutions has a run down of what’s on offer in November.

The World Premier of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2  was last night and Twihards around the UK will be flocking to see the film when it is released this weekend.

Synopsis:  The final instalment in The Twilight Saga, this film will see Bella (Kristen Stewart) successfully transformed into a vampire and creating a life with her incredible daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy) and husband Edward (Robert Pattinson). Will this marital bliss continue? Not if the Volturi coven has anything to do with it. The Cullen family must call on all of their friends from far and wide to help protect them from the impending attack.

What the reviews have to say:

''A perfect and exciting close which will not leave fans disappointed in the slightest,'' - Hypable.

Rust and Bone is led by Oscar winner Marion Cotillard and Unique Client Solutions will be the first to warn you that this is pretty heavy stuff. That said the film is well worth a watch and is beautifully told and the cinematography is incredible.

Synopsis: Homeless Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) arrives in northern France and finds work as a nightclub bouncer. There he meets Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) and after saving her from a brawl, slips her his telephone number. Stephanie works as trainer of killer whales at the local marine world and after a terrible accident she loses both of her legs. Ali pulls her out of the darkness she sinks into by treating her without any pity.

What the reviews have to say:

It’s an uplifting yet unsentimental story of two damaged people finding love in extraordinary circumstances. - Cineworld Magazine

Rust and Bone is an incredibly well crafted and intensely emotionally absorbing film worthy of serious attention. – Craig Skinner, Huffington Post

At Unique Client Solutions we’re not going for anything too light this month! The Master is another heavyweight with a cast to match. Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams all star in this unusual but gripping film. Is this based on Scientology leader L. Ron Hubbard? Let us know what you think after you’ve seen it.

Synopsis: The film centres around Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phonix) a navy veteran with a drink problem who stumbles onto a ship bound for New York. There he meets Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman) the charismatic leader of a religious cult called The Cause. Dodd provides Freddie with the guidance he is lacking and a powerful relationship develops. This is thrown into disarray when Dodd’s son tells Quell that his father is making up his teachings as he goes along.

What the reviews have to say:

With potent performers and poetic visuals, Anderson has made the boldest American picture of the year. Its strangeness can be hard to process, but this is a shattering study of the impossibility of recovering the past. - Emma Dibdin, Total Film

This is a film that aspires to brilliance and beauty from a most exceptionally talented director, a sometimes breathtaking work of true modern cinema that explores a very peculiar time and place with wit, humour and emotion. – Damon Wise, Empire

Unique Client Solutions on Giving your Campaign a Buzz on a Budget

Unique Client Solutions specialise in customer acquisitions for the entertainment industry and we pride ourselves on exceptional campaigns for our clients. But what if you're a small business trying to do it on a budget? Here are some tips on how to create a buzz around your campaign without spending too much money.

Find your target audience

If you’re looking to attract attention on a shoestring then you need to find your target audience, the most specific group of people who want your product, and tailor your campaign to them. Don’t waste time and money on the wider audience. The people who are going to love your product the most are going to be your best ambassadors.

When do customers use your product?

Recognising when your customers use your product is key to finding the time to target them. One of Unique Client Solutions' biggest clients is a home entertainment provider, so we target our campaigns around when their customers would be using home entertainment most. Have you ever noticed on TV that food companies put their adverts on just before lunch or dinner? They’ve got the idea, that’s when your most likely to be tempted to go out and buy their product or service. Make sure you’re reaching your customers at the right time.

Use social media

Social media has become a huge asset to marketing and direct sales companies. You can pop a little message, for free, in front of your target audience every single day. That said, make sure you don’t get caught up in the chaos. Your campaign should stand out from the crowd, and target the right audience at the right time, just as we’ve discussed above. Unique Client Solutions recommends that you think about which social network would be best for your audience, don’t bother putting it on every platform you have if you think that only Twitter will be effective.

Spread the word, in person

At Unique Client Solutions we specialise in face-to-face customer acquisitions campaigns. The reason for this is because we still think the human aspect pays off. Customers like to deal with a real person and be able to ask questions about the product or service they’re thinking of buying. If you’re there to answer them in real time, where they are, you’ve got the greatest chance of getting their custom. You’re greatest asset is yourself, if you’re excited about your product, service or campaign, that buzz is going to spread and you’ll be in business!

Unique Client Solutions Reviews Skyfall

We’ve been waiting long enough to write it so here it is, Unique Client Solutions’ review of Skyfall!

Normally before the release of big films with a lot of hype we’re a little apprehensive. Will it live up to our expectations? With Skyfall we had no such worry. The reviews were spectacular and a small group from Unique Client Solutions headed to the cinema this weekend with confidence and anticipation. We’re pretty good on our films, coming from a background of customer acquisitions for the entertainment industry, and the news coming out of the industry was that this film was good, very very good.

The opening sequence of Skyfall was as action packed as we’ve come to expect from Bond films, but the dying moments before the opening credits shocked us, and if it hadn’t been for the fact that there was still another 2 hours of film to go, we might have been worried! New bond girl Naomie Harris was slightly less slick and aloof than some of her predecessors but at Unique Client Solutions we warmed to her immediately. Adele’s fantastic new theme song rounded off a blistering opening sequence.

At Unique Client Solutions we’d read the rumours about the villains but nothing could have prepared us for the creepy wickedness of Javier Bardem, he almost stole the show from Mr. Bond himself. The film was beautifully shot  in fantastic locations and flowed well. The only hiccup was the storyline of Berenice Marlohe which at times felt a little incomplete and superfluous. The role that Ralph Fiennes was to play became clearer as the film went on and after the epic final sequence, beautiful in its simplicity, we’d already guessed what future he would have in the Bond franchise.

We said a sad goodbye to one of the best loved actors in the franchise, and welcomed back old friends to the reception desk of MI5, cough cough, we predicted that one! All of us at Unique Client Solutions enjoyed the return of the famous Bond one-liner. This was a special film, to mark the 50^th anniversary, and it felt so. Do we think that we’ll see a return to the Bond of Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace? Perhaps but we loved Casino Royale so much we wouldn’t be disappointed. It’s been a long wait, with the dud of Quantum of Solace in between making the wait seem even longer. Was it worth it? You bet it was, Bond is back, in style. 

Unique Client Solutions Chooses Books for Young Leaders

Unique Client Solutions picks out 4 books that every young leader should read.

At Unique Client Solutions we pride ourselves on being excellent students. We’ve picked out the best books to develop your leadership style and keep you ahead of the game. In our competitive field of direct sales, young leaders are always looking for a way develop their skills and stand out from the crowd. These experts have done the hard work for you. No matter what stage you’re at in your career there’s something to be learnt from these guys.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t

By Jim Collins

The book addresses what it takes to make a good company really great and the skills that young businesspeople need to lead them. Jim Collins reinvented the evaluation of business leadership with this book and his findings changed the face of modern business.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

By Robert Cialdini

Persuasion is the heart of the customer acquisitions industry that Unique Client Solutions works in. So this is a book that is a must for anyone in the sales industry. It teaches you how to reach your clients, customers, suppliers and your own team. This book is based on Cialdini’s own experiences and he interviews a whole host of people in the sales industry and beyond.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

By Stephen R. Covey

At Unique Client Solutions we think everyone should read this, no matter what industry you’re in. This insightful book offers advice on prioritisation and empathy amongst other topics. Easy to read and incredibly practical this is useful for personal and professional development.

True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

By Bill George

Ever feel that you’re fed up of being told how to lead and simply want to develop your own style? We hear you! Bill George interviews senior leaders who offer their advice on how to understand yourself better and use your strengths to their best possible advantage.

Unique Client Solutions Delighted by Skyfall Reviews

Unique Client Solutions are even more excited by the prospect of the new James Bond film after Skyfall gets rave reviews from critics.

Customer acquisitions company Unique Client Solutions have been preparing for Skyfall to hit the big screen for several months. If early critic reviews are to be trusted we could be in for a treat. The vast majority of judges have given the film 4 or 5 stars with some hailing it the best Bond film ever. Take a look at some of the comments so far...

Neil Smith Total Film

“Skyfall [boasts] all the glamour, excitement and exoticism we have come to expect and then some.”

“The Daniel Craig era comes of age with a ballsy Bond that takes brave chances and bold risks. Guess what? Turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks”

Kim Newman Empire

“Skyfall is pretty much all you could want from a 21^st Century Bond: cool but not camp, respectful of tradition but up to the moment, serious in its thrills and relatively complex in its characters but with the sense of fun that hasn’t always be evident lately. One thing’s certain: James Bond will return…”

Todd McCarthy Hollywood Reporter

“Dramatically gripping while still brandishing a droll undercurrent of humour, this beautifully made film will certainly be embraced as one of the best Bonds by loyal fans worldwide and leaves you wanting the next one to turn up sooner than four years from now.”

Kate Muir The Times

“A return to classic form and a great British bulldog of a movie

Robbie Collin The Telegraph

“Mendes is unafraid to let the quieter dramatic moments breathe…and ace cinematographer Roger Deakins makes the wildly ambitious action sequences the most beautiful in Bond’s 50-year career.”

Unique Client Solutions couldn’t be more excited. Keep an eye out for our review after the film goes on general release. Send us your views and reviews as well, we’ll share our favourite comments on our Facebook page.

Unique Client Solutions Impressed at Nottingham Business School

Unique Client Solutions were delighted to learn that The University of Nottingham Business School is climbing the latest world rankings.

Customer acquisitions company Unique Client Solutions places a heavy interest on business development programmes and consequently they were impressed to learn that an educational institution in their city is providing world-class qualifications to business students. The Economist top 100 includes institutes from around the world and The University of Nottingham’s MBA is ranked 86^th in the world.

The University of Nottingham should be proud of their achievements as the rankings focus on whether programmes are able to offer their students opportunities like personal development, career opportunities and the potential to network. The school has risen up the ranks from last year and will be looking to do the same in the years to come through their forward thinking approach.

Dr John Colley, director of MBA programmes said, “We believe that creativity and entrepreneurial thinking can be taught. Our students benefit from our worldwide reputation for research in this area and our close links with entrepreneurs who contribute extensively to our teaching.”

The director of Unique Client Solutions Nottingham, Simon Tomlinson, thinks that this approach to business education is important. “Since the recession started we’ve seen more and more people starting their own businesses. It’s been an effective way for many people to take their careers into their own hands. We try and foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our team at Unique Client Solutions and we believe that education institutions must do the same.”

Mr. Tomlinson continued, “Nottingham has proven time and time again that it is able to thrive as a city and there are exciting business prospects for entrepreneurs. There is a fantastic support network for businesses as well and with The University of Nottingham providing a world-class business education, at Unique Client Solutions we’re confident of the future of this wonderful city.”

Unique Client Solutions on Networking

Looking to improve your business contacts or find new people to mentor and inspire you? Unique Client Solutions specialises in customer acquisitions and marketing and whether we’re learning from people in our industry, or looking to make new business contacts we love to network! Here are a few tips to become the best networker in the room.

1. Pick your venue

Firstly make sure you’re going to the right events. If you’re looking to get to know people beyond your office or company then pick a larger meeting or networking event. If you're looking for a more intimate setting where you'll get to spend quality time with people then find something more suitable.

2. Dress appropriately

That doesn’t mean necessarily mean dress flashily. You want to come across as smart and professional. You should wear the same thing to networking events that you would wear to an interview.

3. Arrive early and stay late!

Unique Client Solutions recommends that you prepare yourself for a long day. It’s never easy to get chatting during meetings so you’re going to have to allocate time before or after the meeting. Don’t plan your return travel for immediately after the meeting is scheduled to end!

4. Pinpoint who you want to approach

Are you looking to find a support network at your own level, or are you looking to make an impression on someone more senior? Is there someone who you know is having a fantastic year and you want to learn from them? At Unique Client Solutions we like to do our research before we go and have a few specific people in mind that we want to spend time with.

5. Make contact with key figures before events

If at all possible, particularly with more senior people, it’s worth getting in contact with them beforehand. You can mention that you’d love to chat to them for a few minutes to discuss some specific points. That way you put yourself ahead of the crowd before the meeting even starts.

6. Plan what you’re going to say

At networking events time is tight so it’s always a good idea to have an idea of what you want to say. It’s easy to waste the few precious minutes with idle chit-chat and before you know it they’ve moved onto someone else. Unique Client Solutions would suggest that you jot down a few questions you want to ask.

7. Don’t forget your business card!

You’re definitely going to want to keep in touch with people you meet so make life easy for them and you. Have plenty of business cards with you to hand out.