Thursday, December 22, 2011

Opus Energy shortlisted for Utility of the Year


Opus Energy is a provider of gas and electricity to businesses across the UK. The company has been shortlisted by The European Smart Metering Awards for the “Utility of the Year” award. The honour is given to businesses that show market leading behaviour or bring fresh ideas to their sector.
Oliver Kinross run the European Smart Metering Awards to showcase excellence in the energy sector. The awards acknowledge companies that are playing pivotal roles in moving the industry forward. The honours will be decided by a panel of judges and announced at a gala awards dinner on 26th January 2012.
Opus Energy’s Managing Director, Charlie Crossley Cooke has stated that the company is very proud to be nominated for the award and he feels the recognition is deserved for the progress and success they have had throughout the year.
In the last year the company have launched Opus Renewables – a scheme which allows businesses generating renewable or clean energy to sell their excess power and generate extra revenue. The aim was to engage with small and medium companies and increase the amount of renewable and cleaner energy Opus provides to their customers.
Opus Energy’s competitive power purchase agreement combined with a wealth of expert market knowledge allows businesses to get the best price for their energy. Opus Energy contract power from wind, solar, anaerobic digestion and hydro generators. The business’ team of professionals guide customers through the process from the planning stages through to connection.
The organisation has also rolled out a free smart meters initiative to many more sites and seen growth in the flexible purchasing products; Opus Evolution and Extra.

The company currently sponsor British gymnast Daniel Keatings. Opus has recently recorded the following footage with the gold medal winner.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

The History of Santa Claus, Christmas and Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognisable brands in the world. Their main product, Coca-Cola or Coke soda is available anywhere in the world, even in countries where food is sparse and bread’s a luxury. Even so, Coca-Cola and their complimentary products are available in almost every country.
Since its establishment, Coca-Cola continues to create products for consumers while maintaining their original soda drink that made them one of the biggest companies in history.
But aside from the company’s impressive rise to become a leading brand name, Coca-Cola is also known for their Christmas commercials particularly their commercials that involve Santa Claus. Coca-Cola may be a soda manufacturing company but their influence in the image of Santa Claus should never be over-looked.
Santa Claus first appeared in Coca-Cola posters and commercials during Christmas season in 1920 although the current image was first introduced in 1931. The image of Santa Claus continues to this day as he is depicted as a happy man that just want to make sure everyone will have a great Christmas. Coca-Cola is very influential to the current image of Santa Claus with the red suit since they were among the very first to depict Santa Claus in the traditional suit of red. The first person to portray Santa Claus in this suit was Thomas Nast for the magazine “Harper’s Weekly”.
The image of Santa Claus as part of the Christmas advertisement of Coca-Cola has become so important that people take a careful look at this costume every year. In fact, people started writing letters to Coca-Cola asking about Mrs. Claus when they noticed that the Santa Claus did not wear his wedding ring.