Skignz in Brazil

Brazil conjures up some inspiring and romantic notions, strolling along the famous Copacabana Beach in your bikini or even 'speedo's, Pele scoring in the Maracana Stadium, or taking a cable car trip up to Sugarloaf Mountain for the magnificent view... not many would think that the exciting new skignz technology could be used there in the coming years to further enhance visitor experience?

One of the skignz directors has just returned from Brazil where skignz was showcased to a number of organisations and companies including FIFA World Cup 2016, 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games organisations.

The 10 day visit took in both Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro from which a number of other companies also have expressed an interest into how skignz can add value to their own offerings from both Brazil and the UK. 

The trip included VIP access to Beyonce live in Sao Paulo, Bruce Springstein Live at Rock in Rio, dancing with the Samba Schools, as well as receptions at the British Consulate, Maracana Stadium and the Rock in Rio venue through UKTi and British Excellence.

All in all a worthwhile trip, not only for the business side of things, but also involving some wonderful people we met along the way. The skignz team looks forward to working with them to see how we can give them the 'edge' in their sectors as well as exploring future development of our platform.

Copacabana Beach (Rio de Janeiro)

Trip to Favela Boxing Project

Bruce Springstein (The Boss) at Rock in Rio 2013

Rock in Rio World Stage

Crowds gathering for Beyonce in Sao Paulo

Sunset on Copacabana Beach

UKTi reception at Rock in Rio

Dance Stage at Rock in Rio

British Consulate in Sao Paulo

                                                       

Skignz at Christ the Reedemer!

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Having some fun around campus!

Having some fun around campus! Have you just started university or been there for a year or two now and want some new activities to try? Then let skignz give you some good ideas of what you can do. Just remember that skignz is not just a different take to a campus map. It can be used for many other activities socially that can provide you with a lot of help and fun at the same time. So want some good ideas as to what you can do? Then read on. If you have just moved into student accommodation with everyone and do not really know them, then you could invent a new drinking game or way to get everyone to interact. Say for instance if you wanted to hide something around the halls or flats then that person could place a skign above where that object is. Everyone could then download the app and the first one to find the skign above the hidden object wins, whoever loses has to drink the dirty pint or whatever is created! The hidden object could even be to find the free drink! You could also just have some joking fun with your friends. If youse are all on a night out in the student’s union bar or having a few casual drinks then you could place a skign above your friends or other people’s heads and get everyone else to look at it. Make some joking points or embarrassing facts about that person and they may not even know that everyone can see what it says on a skign above their head. Embarrassing!

Skignz is also useful for you to find out where you want to go on a night out or for you all to plan the best night and everyone can agree to it. You can all pre-prepare where you want to go, place a skign above each place so that everyone knows and even if someone got lost then all they would have to do is load skignz up on their phone and see where everyone is located that night. That way everyone can make the night out and not miss out! Also keep an eye out for any game offers that may be placed around campus. Keep scanning the students union and the local pubs around the campus so that you won’t miss out on any chances for drink offers or to get involved in some skignz themed night outs.

There are many more opportunities and social ways that you can use skignz, download it and have a go and then once you get the hang of it you can think of lots of ideas as to how it can be used for fun! Check out our Facebook and Twitter page for more updates. www.skignz.com #discoverskignz

Summer Placement at skignz

I am currently a BA (hons) Business Management Marketing stream student returning to Teesside University to complete my third year. I’ve recently completed one year’s industrial placement followed by a summer placement with Skignz. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in both establishments and feel I have grown both professionally and personally from the opportunities and experience I have obtained.

Skignz has allowed me to utilize and expand my knowledge of social media management, market analysis, product development and events management. My role required me to be creative in the ways in which we target a segmented market. I have tailored social media platforms to appeal to both corporate and social users i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogger, Flicker, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, Stumble Upon Pinterest and Pearl Tree. Establishing a brand identity and driving user figures were the two main areas of focus when using social media.

I have contributed in creating the brand guidelines for skignz and worked on various promotional materials including an article to be published in Contagious. Attending strategic meetings with the managing directors allowed me to participate in the development of the company by providing valuable input as to how the product will be perceived and what was needed to meet consumer expectation. Liaising with clients such as Teesside University has allowed me to gain experience of client relationships and rapport building. I have carried out various events management tasks by organising and delivering events to correspond with skignz promotional activity. 

As my time with skignz draws to a close, I am grateful for the opportunities I have had and will apply the skills I have gained to both my educational and professional career. I am now excited to return to University as a placement ambassador. I hope to share my industrial experience and express the importance of gaining working experience to differentiate yourself from your peers. I feel strongly that placements put students in great stead when joining the employment ladder.

Freshers is just a stone throw away! Eeeeeeeek!

We all know how exciting it is to get back to University – I for one cannot wait!

Back to sports teams, back to banter with your uni mates, back to freedom from your mam n dad nagging 24/7! Not forgetting sharing summer stories and hitting freshers weeks big time!

For new students there really is nothing to be nervous about! Get out and meet new people. Freshers weeks are the best ways to get involved with sports clubs and societies. Make friends and enjoy the best 2 weeks of uni. I say the best - there’s still massive events like festive fling and final fling to look forward too, not forgetting club nights throughout the year!

skignz is soooooo excited for freshers; for you Teesside University students to discover the app we’re crazy about! We can’t wait to see skignz on nights out, above house parties, guiding your way around uni and used socially with your mates.

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