Z/Yen Projects Are Just Kids Stuff

Z/Yen is delighted to announce that it has won yet another substantial assignment with a major charity, this time to help Barnardo’s with its IT strategy. Barnardo’s is dedicated to giving children a chance by providing services to children and young people in greatest need. It is one of the largest charities in the UK. A/Yen has won this work in the face of stiff competition. Ian Harris’ use of superlatives and grandiose ;phrases was so sickening that we have chosen not to quote any of them in Now and z/Yen. Suffice it to say that Michael Mainelli and Mike Smith are looking forward to their key roles as ball boys at Wimbledon ’97.

News Of Financial Laboratory Goes Global

Last month’s press launch of the Financial Laboratory drew press attention ranging from the highly desirable (Financial Times, Companies and Markets, front Page Headline) through to the hardly decipherably (Oriental Daily News in Mandarin – Michael, please get that sister of yours to tell us whether Z/Yen is actually mentioned or not).

In a rare two page special, we have used the reverse side of Now and Z/Yen to show you the breadth of coverage.

Z/Yen Is Going Soft

Z/Yen has recently undertaken a systems review for Macaw Soft Drinks, a major manufacturer of carbonated , alcohol free beverages. Despite the radical departure from Z/Yen people’s knowledge of the drinks market (mainly spirits, wines and beers)and the resulting huge shift in paradigms and mind sets required for the work, the team seemed able to adapt their skills to the task in deliver excellent work. No one seems to have tried any of the client’s products, however.

Cabin Fever Breaks Out At Head Office

Just before Christmas, Roxane Recordon announced her engagement to a delightful gentleman named Mike. They have not yet set the day, but the clever sweepstake money is on early 1998.

Not wishing to be upstaged, Rachel Christgau married a delightful gentleman named Mike (no relation) last weekend.

Many congratulations to both couples.

Comments on Now and Z/Yen, as always, are welcomed. Please fax articles and ideas through for the next issue (copy date 31 April 1997). See you all, Z/Yen!