Appco Group Nederland has made a contribution of more than €44,000 to a special cause in India to improve the lives of homeless children.
Appco Group Nederland donated the money to charity group Cordaid Kinderstem during 2010 and 2011 enabling almost 1000 homeless children in Chennai to have shelter, medical care, education, and in some cases be reunited with their families.
Cordaid Kinderstorm, which is a branch of Cordaid, is working together with Chennai-based charity organisation, Don Bosco Anbu Illam, towards the betterment of homeless children. Chennai trains and buses bring in many orphans, runaways and homeless children to the city in the hope of security.
“With this year’s gift from Appco Group Nederland, almost 1000 homeless children in Chennai can now look forward to a brighter future. Thank you so much,” said Cordaid Kinderstem Project Leader Hilde Marbus.
Cordaid is actively involved with various philanthropic organisations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The charity, which operates worldwide through The Hague, in The Netherlands, fights poverty and exclusion in fragile states and areas of conflict and extreme inequality.
“We’ve also been fortunate enough to be able to send some of the team over to Chennai with Cordaid and see the projects in action,” Mr Murphy said. “The stories they came back with were both inspiring and moving. We’re very proud to have been able to support this project with Cordaid.
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Appco Group Poland invites more marketing companies into its network, so as to be on the growth trajectory
Appco Group Poland invited two new marketing companies to its network to help deliver their forecast for tremendous business growth in 2012.
The first marketing company to be a part of the Appco Group network is situated in Wrocław and will be led by a new manager, who has prior experience with both Appco Group Poland and the UK.
The second marketing company will be starting in Bydgoszcz, to give way for the existing team to shift to Gdansk where a new operation will be established to help client demand in the non-profit region of the business.
Poland Country Head Alan Telford said these developments further solidified Appco Group’s standing as a leading direct marketing provider for companies and fundraising organisations across Poland and in every region.
“We set ourselves goals to achieve at the beginning of 2012, which would enable us to deliver a more widespread reach for our current clients. Our approach will also allow us to diversify into new industries for clients who we are looking at cooperating with,” said Mr Telford.
“It is a testament to the many talented people within the organisation that we are realising those goals already. We certainly anticipate a very exciting year for Appco Group in Poland.”
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World Wildlife Fund CEO spends time in the field with Appco Group
The CEO of WWF Australia enjoyed the day ‘in the field’ observing Appco Group Support Division’s fundraising teams, in action.
Appco Group Support Division works inexhaustibly to generate much-required funds for the World Wildlife Fund – one of leading, independent conservation organisations, of the world.
On January 18, 2012, WWF CEO Dermott O’Gorman visited the Appco fundraising teams at three major shopping malls in Sydney, and New South Wales.
Mr O’Gorman had a word with the fundraising teams about the great work they do for WWF, and felicitated them on their hard work and enthusiasm.
“The WWF fundraising team at Bondi Junction shopping centre is an awesome group, they talk to the community passionately about WWF’s work,” Mr O’Gorman said.
“It’s great to hear from so many supporters who are passionate about wildlife. The WWF team are doing a great job.”
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The Appco Group Australia and New Zealand R&R has ended, on a high note.
Australia and New Zealand R&R conference ended on Sunday June 19 and the week gave the 250 delegates the chance to be inspired by several presentations, given by leaders and top performers in the organisation. The meet started on June 13 and by June 17 Friday, most delegates were familiar with one another after having the chance to mingle over the gala dinner, which was held in the Daintree rainforest the previous evening, and were geared up for their last day of meetings and workshops.
Chris Niarchos, the chairman and founder of Appco Group, reiterated the significance of forward thinking in an industry that is constantly evolving, and the importance of ensuring the fundamentals of each business are right. Said he, “In our industry and organisation it is crucial to establish a solid foundation for the future with effective business practices. This will enable you to have long term success for several years to come. Understanding how the business operates and showing dedication to the company and your clients is instrumental to being part of Appco Group”.
After this, each Division – Sports, Support, Pay TV, Prosales and Energy – held separate meetings and covered points relevant to their particular industry. The Support Division discussed about the correct way to approach customers in the field with effective role-playing with Vice President Spencer Galbally. Prosales held a Q&A style meeting and Vice President Steve Sapsford covered the benefits of training your sales force in all areas of the business including B2B, residential and events.
The formal part of the of the Appco Group Australia and New Zealand R&R concluded on Friday afternoon and then the delegates spent the weekend at the Great Barrier Reef, fishing, relaxing on the beach, or taking part in a competition at the resorts award-winning golf course.
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The conference, launched on June 13, 2011 and concluded on June 19, 2011, had many interesting things going on as part of it. There were insightful presentations from Senior Leaders within Appco Group. It was as part of this that Chris Niarchos said, “The growth we’ve seen in Australia and internationally over the last year if very positive. We’re constantly reviewing our business structure to see how we can assist the broader group. This includes developing new support systems and avenues for new business. We’re noticing the increasing cost of energy in Australia, and the world for that matter, and believe there is a real opportunity to assist businesses and home owners in this area with our expertise”.
“We want to empower those who work within Appco Group, and reward those that achieve success and produce great results for clients. The R&R is an opportunity for us to celebrate progress and recognise high achievers,” added Niarchos.
More updates on the Appco Group Australia and New Zealand R&R Conference 2011 are to come, in the days to come; stay tuned…
More than 250 delegates- Marketing Company Owners, Assistant Owners, Team Leaders, Administration support and key head office staff- would be part of the Appco Group R&R Conference. The event would provide them opportunity to learn and develop techniques that are crucial to the direct marketing industry. There would be insightful sessions from senior leaders. The delegates would also get ample time to network with influential members of the team to gain crucial pointers on how they can progress. Some of the events that would be the part of the R&R meet include a welcome function with all delegates; informative and educational presentations from VPs and senior management; senior meetings; and a group dinner on the final evening.
The Appco Group R&R Conference 2010, it might be remembered, was an invaluable experience for delegates as it gave them an opportunity to hear from management including Chairman and Founder Chris Niarchos, Vice Presidents, and Country Heads.
“As an organisation we look forward to contributing to their vital life saving work around the world. We look forward to sharing stories of our successes over the next few months”, says a very hopeful Sarah Cauchi, Appco Group US Country Manager.
The visits were beneficial for those who were part of it. “The tour was very beneficial for the independent contractors. They got a broader understanding and now feel as though they are part of the team. It’s great for them to know that when they do experience challenging days in the field, the hard work they are putting in really makes a difference”, says Appco Group Sports Product Owner Josh Jochheim.
Other members of Appco Group team, like Team Leader Mark Hoolihan, Independent Contractor Dan Katuke, Assistant Owner Kate McKay also shared their experiences during the visit and were thrilled at what they saw and learnt.
Recently, on March 26, when people all the world over observed Earth Hour, Appco Group had played a key role in making it all happen. The company’s fundraisers had gone all over raising awareness about Earth Hour and its importance. The company has been encouraging the public to take part in the event.
Earth Hour, which was started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, aims at urging global leaders to tackle climate changes. Millions of people all the world over switch off their lights for one hour on that day to support the cause. When Earth Hour 2011 became the biggest Earth Hour ever and 135 countries took part in it, Appco Group was proud to have contributed a lot to the noble cause.
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It was after a detailed and successful test of the Belgian market, done in 2010, that Appco Group Belgique was launched, as part of an aggressive global expansion plan that the leading sales and marketing company is undertaking.
The beginnings will be with the Energy Division, the client being a prominent company which is being represented in the Netherlands too.
Appco Group Belgique General Manager Jess Leeson sees an extremely promising future for the company. His words betray his confidence, “We expect to open a second location with a new client by the end of this year. The growth opportunities are promising.”
On day one itself, Independent Contractors went into the field, led by UK’s and Ireland’s best leaders, who have seized the opportunity to move to Belgium and gain valuable international experience.
“We are incredibly excited about our venture into the first French speaking country within the Group in 2011. This is an amazing opportunity for French speakers within the Group worldwide”, says Simon Murphy, Appco Group Vice President and Country Head of Belgium.
