The combined pre-media business will become a leader in orchestrated media and represents an exciting new chapter in content management, production and creative agency services, says the company.
Rhapsody will focus on leveraging its proprietary software Emagine, a proven workflow system for publishing applications that enables users to plan, populate and deliver creative content anywhere, in any language.
Emagine has been developed over the last two years to seamlessly integrate with in-house publishing systems. The software facilitates 24/7 access and control so while advertising space can be booked, any number of creatives and managers can input from anywhere in the world, from any device. Transparency and precision control is maintained at every stage. Rhapsody is also launching two, new Emagine services: a production reporting service to maximise process and budget efficiencies and a new InDesign plug-in to control the look and feel of content prior to commissioning and production.
With key clients such as IPC, one of the UK's leading consumer magazine publishers and leading mail order business Boden, Rhapsody has delivered proven consultancy and software tools to provide precision control across multiple channels. Rhapsody supports these solutions with top class partners, including YUDU for e-magazine solutions. Rhapsody's other premedia services include artwork and design, photography, creative re-touching, page assembly and PDF creation, high spec colour management, content translation, distribution and syndication on and off line, including iPad, iPhone and Android applications.
Les Pipe (pictured), Managing Director of Rhapsody, said: "It's been a challenging time for the publishing and print industry. However, there is a burgeoning need for amazing content and multi-channel experiences. Our expertise, track record and capabilities position us at the forefront of digital pre-media, where growth opportunities are expediential. We will assist clients to achieve genuine savings without compromising on their demand for beautifully executed print or digital output".
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About Rhapsody
Rhapsody says: Rhapsody Limited, a subsidiary of Walstead Investments Limited, was created by the merger of Wyndeham Pre-Press Limited and Masterpiece Limited. Rhapsody is a sister company of Wyndeham Group - also owned by Walstead.
Rhapsody began its journey in 2005 when two of London's pre-media groups, Argent Colour and Graphic Facilities, were merged to form Wyndeham Pre-Press. Masterpiece was founded in 2001 as the creative wing of Graphic Facilities.
Rhapsody's clients include IPC Media (eg Wallpaper and Marie Claire), Boden, De Beers and many of the UK's leading contract publishers. The company also provides creative origination, content development and production - such as advertising, POS and catalogues to high profile brand owners, including Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Key facts on Rhapsody
• Employs 40 people
• Partners around the world in three countries
• Processes more than 10,000 PDFs each week
• Emagine has over 2,500 daily users
• Emagine's e-magazine partner YUDU produces 1,000 e-magazines in 76 countries
• Sister company Wyndeham Group prints over 800 magazine titles and catalogues for many of the UK's leading publishers and large corporates
