Ocean Media Group, organiser of National Stationery Week, is thrilled to announce that its first official sponsor is stationery manufacturer Maped Helix, who will start the week off colourfully with #CreativityDay on Monday May 15.
National Stationery Week takes place between May 15 and May 21 and celebrates stationery in all forms. Launched in 2011, the initiative engages the whole pencil case of the stationery industry, from stationery brands to retailers and the customers they serve.
Maped Helix Head of Marketing Lianne Fletcher said: “National Stationery Week is a fun but meaningful campaign that encourages the nation to put pen to paper. With Maped Helix known for the quality of its stationery products that have lasted the test of time, we were keen to be involved with this fantastic event and celebrate all things stationery!
“As well as traditional stationery, Maped Helix will be championing #CreativityDay and encouraging people of all ages to put down their screens and get creative. Maped Helix has a vast range of innovative colouring and craft products that inspire creativity, and we can’t wait to see everyone get involved.”
Sarah Laker, founder and owner of award-winning Cheshire stationery and gift retailer Stationery Supplies, which operates two branches in Marple and Wilmslow, is Head of National Stationery Week.
She commented: “Maped Helix products have been a staple part of my product range for over 10 years at Stationery Supplies. Their high quality, colourful and innovative products are a huge hit with my customers, so I’m really excited to be collaborating with them as a headline sponsor. I’m sure it will be a creative and fun experience for stationery lovers of all ages.”
With more exciting announcements expected over the following weeks, availability is increasingly limited. To discuss sponsorship opportunities and how to get involved in this year’s National Stationery Week, contact Sarah Laker at sarah@nationalstationeryweek.com.
National Stationery Week runs alongside London Stationery Show – the only trade event dedicated to the stationery industry – which will be held on May 16 and May 17 at the Business Design Centre in London.
Registration is now open for the show. Head to www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk/london-stationery-show to sign up.
