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July 22nd, 2009
3G Sauce Christmas e-card 2012
December 20th, 2012
We wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas after what has been an extremely eventful and successful year for 3G Communications and Sauce Consultancy, having joined forces in the summer.
2013 will bring many exciting developments including a complete rebrand – watch this space! – and we look forward to bringing you further news in due course.
In the meantime, we wish all our clients, contacts and company friends the very best for the festive season and every success for the New Year!
All @ 3G Sauce
Collect more recyclables, not more rubbish
December 3rd, 2012Schemes funded by ‘Pickles’ Pot’ are in line with findings and recommendations in 2011, says Icaro Consulting and Sauce Consultancy.
Launched on 1 December last year, the 2011 survey ‘Attitudes to waste and recycling in Great Britain’showed that people weren’t too worried about how often their bin was collected, it was how good the service is that really mattered. This conflicts directly with Eric Pickles’ recent comment that ‘Every Englishman has a basic right to have their household rubbish taken away each and every week.’ A statement that has caused much consternation amongst the industry. Read more »
Sauce Consultancy Newsletter – September 2012
October 4th, 2012
3G Sauce at RWM
Sauce Consultancy, now part of 3G Communications, had another successful three days at the RWM – in partnership with CIWM – exhibition in Birmingham. Delivered with SLR Consulting and the ASPRG, the Communications Hub hosted a packed schedule of one-to-ones, media sessions, seminars, discussions and debates on themes of Policy, Challenges, and Localism which all fed into the main theme of the week: ‘Communicating effectively’.
Bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners from across the industry, the Hub provided a space for visitors to enjoy a variety of topical discussions along with complimentary beverages and biscuits!
Over the course of the exhibition the Communications Hub proved to be one of the most popular destinations to visit.
The Hub
A successful week of discussions and debates saw members of both Houses of Parliament grace the stage, including, Baroness Jenkin of Kennington and Alan Whitehead MP, co-chairs of the APSRG. A whole host of issues were covered across the week, from engaging politicians, myth-busting science and fiction, proactive versus reactive communications, and the importance of engaging meaningfully.
3G Sauce welcomed colleagues and experts from across the sector to contribute towards the discussions. Leading thinkers from the likes of CIWM, WRAP, PSRG, FCC, Viridor, Bevan Brittan, The Consultation Institute, SLR Consulting, Somerset Waste Partnership and Derbyshire County Council all gave superb insights into the current landscape for recycling and waste management into 2012 and beyond.
With excellent feedback from attendees who listened and engaged in discussions, the 3G Sauce team were absolutely delighted with the quality and standard of the lively debate witnessed across the three days.
The Media
The hub hosted daily “Meet the Journalist” sessions with industry journalists and media specialists from MRW, Vada Media, Edie, Recycling & Waste World, Letsrecycle, and CIWM Journal. Discussions varied from how to engage the media, developing relationships with journalists, value for money, with a special emphasis on the effective use of social media.
Networking
One of the highlights of the week for all involved is the opportunity to network with professionals working in the industry or just being able to catch-up with old contacts. The Communications Hub provided the ideal space for networking with a coffee and tea on tap, and hosted over 500 visitors across the three days.
From the 3G Sauce team, thank you to all the speakers who took part and all the visitors that stopped by. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
www.sauceconsultancy.co.uk | www.3gc.co.uk | @SauceConsult
Sauce contributions to the CIWM Journal, July 2012
August 20th, 2012Mixed plastics: What’s left to sort? Recent plastics R&D led by WRAP and Nextek will make it possible to recycle a wider range of additional polymer types, and innovation in design will lead to even greater levels of material recovery, explains John Twitchen. View full article here: July_John.pdf
Communication? We’re doing it!
A straw poll of delegates at the recent CIWM Conference 2012 showed that, as an industry, we are making every effort to communicate. But are we doing it as well as we could? Sauce Consultancy’s Becky Borrow explains… View full article here: July_Becky.pdf
Sauce is recruiting!
August 15th, 2012Environmental communications specialist Sauce Consultancy, part of 3G Communications Ltd, is looking for a recent graduate or similar to join their London based team as a Project Consultant. This full time position is initially offered for a period of 6 months (September 2012 – March 2013) with a salary based on experience of £21-£24k per annum (pro-rata’d).
Applicants should have experience of working in the environmental sector (specifically in the fields of recycling and waste management and renewable energy) and a keen interest in/knowledge of politics, policy and media.
Key tasks for this role include:
- Political, stakeholder and media monitoring of relevant national, regional and industry activity.
- Researching, analysing, summarising and reporting on the above weekly or as required.
- Preparing briefing documents for Sauce directors, clients, MPs, Councillors, media and other key stakeholders.
- Drafting and developing materials such as newsletters, exhibition boards and websites.
- Managing stakeholder relations including database work, enquiry management and community liaison activities.
- Assisting with other project tasks including event organisation and office administration.
The job requires working to demanding deadlines and impressive presentation, communication and inter-personal skills. Excellent written communication skills are imperative. The individual should be enthusiastic, able to work on their own initiative and prepared to assist the rest of the team as required. They must be able to work intelligently and be highly organised with good time management skills.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to get involved in the environmental industry, which is experiencing significant growth, and to be part of, and help develop, a rapidly expanding business.
Please click here to view a full job description: ProjectConsultantJobDescriptionAug2012.pdf
To apply:
Please send your CV, with a separate covering letter to beckyborrow@sauceconsultancy.co.uk. Closing date for applications: 31 August 2012
3G Communications and Sauce Consultancy to merge
July 2nd, 2012
3G Communications and Sauce Consultancy have announced a merger which brings together two leading specialists in infrastructure and planning communications and consultation.
Together the companies will provide public consultation, community and stakeholder engagement, media relations, public affairs, project and corporate communications and project marketing. 3G’s focus is on large development projects and stakeholder engagement, whilst Sauce is a specialist in recycling, waste management and local planning, concentrating on local development and behavior change programmes.
The merger will combine 3G’s major project communications skills with Sauce’s specialist knowledge of working with infrastructure and waste management companies, and local authorities. For the first year Sauce will trade as a part of 3G. The consultancy plans to relaunch its combined business in summer 2013.
Claire Gordon, 3G’s founder and MD, said: “3G and Sauce is an exciting meeting of minds, and joining forces will provide considerable enhancements for our clients, staff and services. 3G has an unrivalled knowledge of major projects, particularly in the transport and energy sectors. Sauce will supplement this expertise with their creative energy and engaging approach to community involvement. These skills will be particularly important as the energy sector develops and is required to meet the challenges presented by smaller-scale community-sized facilities, smart grids and energy efficiency targets.”
John Twitchen, Sauce’s founder and MD, said: “We’re delighted to be able to draw on 3G’s expertise and professional reputation within the industry to expand the joint portfolio. This partnership reflects the growing significance of resource efficiency, the green economy and the role of community involvement in infrastructure planning.”
The companies’ combined client list includes National Grid, Western Power Distribution, RWE npower renewables, South West Housing Initiative, Bovis Homes, Crossrail, Wavegarden, Skanska, FCC Environment, Urbaser, Balfour Beatty, Amec and Vale.
The company’s head office is in London’s Manchester Square, with regional offices in Bristol, Ipswich, and Cumbria.
3G and Sauce have each been awarded partnership status with The Consultation Institute, which recognises best practice in public consultation. Claire Gordon is a Board Director of the Major Projects Association and 3G is a member of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).
Sauce is a member of the Renewable Energy Association, and works closely with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management to offer communications training, and will again deliver the Communications Hub in partnership with SLR Consulting at the annual Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition in Birmingham (11-13 September 2012). John Twitchen is vice-chair of the Consultation Institute’s Advisory Board.
For further information contact:
Ross Hayman at 3G Communications on 020 7935 1222 or ross.hayman@3gc.co.uk
Becky Borrow at Sauce Consultancy on 07894 515874 or beckyborrow@sauceconsultancy.co.uk
Charitable Sauce – we need your help!
May 31st, 2012 
Sauce Consultancy is supporting two very different but equally important charity events currently and this is a plea for a little bit of help from you, our valued Sauce friends!
Tour de Force 2012
Sauce MD and cycling enthusiast, John Twitchen, has, in a moment of madness, committed to riding over 900km of the infamous Tour de France route as part of the Tour de Force 2012 team. John’s week’s worth of stages will see him head up and down the Pyrenees, even reaching 2115m at the peak of the Col du Tourmalet, cruise through the beautiful French countryside and complete the final victory leg into Paris.
The Tour de Force 2012 follows the official Tour de France route from start to finish, one week ahead of the professionals, to raise money for The William Wates Memorial Trust. This worthy charity helps disadvantaged young people fulfil their potential through sports, art and education. The Trust exists to celebrate the life of William Wates (1977-1996) who was tragically killed when travelling in South America. More information can be found at www.wwmt.org
Donating a few £££s couldn’t be simpler – just follow this link and give whatever you can, every penny counts! http://www.bmycharity.com/johntwitchenTdF2012
Calling all unloved and disused mobile phones!
Another charity close to Sauce’s heart is Jo’s Trust, www.jostrust.org.uk, which supports the fight against cervical cancer. We are collecting old mobile phones which will be used to raise money for the charity. So please search your drawers at home and at the office and see if you have any old handsets lying around. Drop us a line @SauceConsult or via info@sauceconsultancy.co.uk and we will send you a freepost envelope so your handsets can join the pile and raise some cash for a good cause!
Thank you to everyone in advance for your generosity – we really do appreciate it!
Got something to shout about?
April 26th, 2012
Want to get your company’s name in print? Won a contract you’d like to tell everyone about? Need to raise your profile within your industry?
Sauce Consultancy, in partnership with CIWM and ESA, is running a ‘DIY PR’ course on 17 May in Northampton to help businesses and organisations increase their in-house PR skills without blowing the budget, to understand what the media are looking for and to learn how to write a press release that will get snapped up, maximising your chances of coverage.
We are delighted to be able to offer a special 10% discount to Sauce clients and contacts – just quote ‘SAUCE12’ when booking.
The one day of the course will cover:
- Why you should undertake PR and what it can do for your organisation
- How to write a press release (and you’ll finish the day with a draft press release to go away and use)
- Using images and case studies
- Interview do’s and don’ts
- Tools for boosting media exposure
- Building a long term PR strategy.
By the end of the training you will:
- Have an understanding of how the media and journalists work
- Know how to identify the potential stories within your organisation
- Understand how and when to engage with the media
- Know how to write and pitch a press release, and have the chance to write a basic press release before the end of the first session
- Gain an understanding of how to build on coverage to maintain a media presence using various specialist PR tools.
To book, please use the following link and don’t forget to quote ‘SAUCE12’ to get your special 10% discount: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/rEvent/DIYPR-Gettingyournameinthepapers-1000225
Other CIWM/ESA certified communications training courses coming up (please note discount does not apply to these courses):
Social media: Getting started and using it effectively
4 July 2012, Northampton
Social media is an essential part of any communication campaign and many businesses and organisations are seeing huge benefits from engaging with it. This course ensures you won’t get left behind and provide you with an understanding of what social media can do for your organisation.
read more…
Getting your message across: communicating with the media and the public
12 July 2012, Northampton
Whether it’s speaking to a trade body, at a public consultation meeting or to a journalist and microphone, you need to be able to get your message across succinctly and effectively. This course will give you the skills to define and refine your message and deliver it effectively to any audience.
read more…
E-news from Sauce Consultancy April 2012
April 12th, 2012Dates for your diary…
Institution of Civil Engineers Energy from Waste Conference 2012
Manchester, 25 – 26 April 2012
Focussed on the challenges and solutions within the energy from waste industry for 2012 and beyond, this year’s event will:
- Provide delegates with key information to understand the full range of opportunities to ensure the greatest return on investment
- Attract 200 senior decision makers from across the supply chain for networking and business opportunities
- Be expertly chaired by Peter Jones OBE
- Offer attendees the chance to go on a technical visit to a local energy from waste plant
- Offer best value for money.
The two day conference will consist of case studies , presentations and focussed, solution driven roundtable discussions to air the main problems plaguing the industry. Delegates will hear from and get the opportunity to pose questions to the top flight speaker line up. Read more »
E-news from Sauce Consultancy February 2012
February 10th, 2012
New! Communications training in partnership with CIWM and ESA
Why is my competitor always in the media?
How often have you found yourself reading about, listening to or watching one of your competitors in the media, thinking ‘why are they having their say (and getting the publicity) and not me?’
Chances are, they’re working hard at PR. They’re actively and regularly engaging with the media to boost their profile and reputation, using social media to communicate their key messages and if they’re a business, increase sales.
Sauce Consultancy is delighted to have team up with CIWM and ESA to provide a series of accredited communications training courses to help boost your profile and to get your messages across.
The first two courses to be launched are:
Getting your message across: communicating with the media and the public
28 February 2012, Northampton
Communication is now one of the most important elements of running any business in the waste management sector. Whether it’s speaking to a trade body, at a public consultation meeting or to a journalist and microphone, you need to be able to get your message across succinctly and effectively. This course will give you the skills to define and refine your message and deliver it effectively to any audience.
Read more…
Social media: Getting started and using it effectively
8 March 2012, Northampton
Social media is more than just a fad, trend or a teenager tool for chatting to friends. It’s an essential part of any communication campaign and many businesses and organisations are seeing huge benefits from engaging with social media. It’s also a good way to know what your competitors or detractors are doing and saying about you. This course ensures you won’t get left behind and by the end of the session you’ll have a Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profile ready to use and an understanding of what social media can do for your organisation.
For course dates and fees please visit www.ciwm.co.uk/training or email training@ciwm.co.uk