AI Global Media’s Annual Sports Day is a highly anticipated event filled with fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Recently, all the departments at AI Global Media took part in a company wide sports day, organised by operations manager, Sean Wilkins. Our annual sports day fosters team spirit, encourages employee wellness, and promotes a work-life balance and lets the employees of AI Global Media have some well-deserved competitive fun!

The day was a big success, full of laughs, wins, and falls! The sports day was designed to be inclusive, offering a wide range of activities that catered to all skill levels. From team-based events to individual challenges, there was something there for everyone. By providing a mix of competitive and light-hearted activities, the sports day created an atmosphere where every employee, regardless of fitness level, felt welcome and engaged. The main activities included inflatable football (foosball style), 5-legged race, inflatable pillow fight (gladiator style), 100 metres run, egg and spoon relay, bean bag balance and water balloon throw and catch. The event also included some smaller carnival style activities which included bean bag throw, welly wanging, bowls roll, and timed scooter racing. We had a variety of winners and lots of prizes and medals to be won!

Teams were put together in a fun mix of randomness and choice, making the day even more exciting. For events such as the inflatable football, the five-legged race, and the egg and spoon relay, teams were picked at random, encouraging employees to collaborate with colleagues they might not usually work with. For activities such as the water balloon throw and catch, employees got to pick their own partners, giving them the chance to team up with a close colleague or friends. This balance of random pairing and personal choice helped create a dynamic, inclusive environment, where teamwork and collaboration flourished, bringing everyone closer throughout the day!

One of the highlights of sports say was the hilarious inflatable pillow fight, where Stan and Elliot faced off in a friendly but fierce competition. The playful banter between the two had everyone laughing, as they swung their oversized pillows with determination, trying to knock each other off balance and hold onto the pole, until one was no longer able to hold on and fell off! Elliot put up a good fight and held on well, but it was Stan who emerged as the overall champion. The crowd cheered, and the light-hearted rivalry added an extra spark of fun to the day.

The day ended with individual winner’s being crowned and given medals, as well as the overall winning team. The sports day was enjoyed by all and did more than just offer a day of fun and games. It gave everyone involved a much-needed energy boost and made the gloomy day joyful and full of teamwork. Employees left the event feeling more connected, with shared laughs, victories, and even the occasional playful defeat helping to build stronger bonds across teams.

Thank you to Sean for organising the events, the food, Fajitas and chips from Super Nosh, and the bar and venue which was located at Washland’s Sports club. Thank you to everyone who took part in the sports day, and we hope you had a great afternoon – we can’t wait to see what next years, bigger and better, sports day holds!

View some of the photos from the sport day down below!

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AI Global Media Operations manager, Sean Wilkins, recently celebrated his 10-year milestone with AI Global Media! Sean joined AI Global Media team back in 2014 within the credit control department providing maternity cover. During his time at AI, Sean has worked in a number of areas of the business and has managed a variety of key projects. Sean was promoted to the Finance Manager and then to Operations Manager in 2017, later combining the two roles. Recently, Sean has added the production team to his managerial duties, bringing increased efficiencies and customer experience improvements to the department. Thank you for your commitment and hard work Sean!

Below, we asked Sean a few questions to learn more about him, his role, and his time at AI Global Media.

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you came to join AI Global Media?

My main career prior to AI Global Media was in accounts as a purchase ledger clerk for companies such as Holland and Barrett and Trent and Dove housing. I decided I wanted a career change and came for an interview as a sales rep at AI Global. During the interview I was advised that they had a job more suited to my background and offered me the job in accounts. It wasn’t an easy choice with wanting a change but really pleased I took the job.

Q. What is your current role and what are your main responsibilities?

I have a very varied role. I am the Operations manager, dealing with the day to day running of the office, maintenance, supplies and Health and Safety. Accounts manager, leading our credit control team to collect the revenue for the bookings we take in the magazines and finally the Production team manager, overseeing the team who deal directly with the customers to produce the high quality items and the shipping aspects of the company.

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at AI Global Media?

What I enjoy most is how varied each day is. Having a hand in many departments pulls me in different directions and ensures I always have a list of jobs to do. I always prefer to be busy.

Q: Can you share a few key achievements or projects you’re particularly proud of during your time here?

Taking on the production team with my other duties was a big challenge and learning curve. Self teaching myself all the design aspects and understanding where the improvements were needed while still handing the day to day was taxing. The department has shown massive improvements in efficiencies and workload which has lead it to have the best customer service time scales for some years. The company has also moved offices a couple of times and I have been responsible for planning the layout and seating for the company’s department’s as we grow. I enjoy the organisation aspect of planning and the outcome at the end.

Q: What are some common challenges you face in your role and how do you overcome them?

My main challenge is juggling my time between the teams, ensuring they receive the same attention while keeping them motivated at the same time. Having the right mixture, personable and professional interactions helps the team know that they can come to you with professional or personal issues that is affecting their day to day. Having regular check ins, gives the employees chance to raise issues but also receive praise and reassurance that they are doing a good job.

Q: How would you describe the team culture at AI Global Media?

It has always felt since I started, that AI Global Media and its directors have tried to make it “a 1 big team”. All the managers have risen up through the ranks and so share this outlook which spreads down to the team members. The work activities the company puts on through the year, clearly demonstrates the understanding that if you can enjoy where you work you will work hard for company. I gladly help with this by organising many events, sports days and quizzes.

Q: How does the company support your professional growth and development?

The company has always pushed me by giving opportunities. Opportunity to do new tasks, head projects and take on relative training where needed. My progression from credit controller to manager of multiple departments shows the trust the company has put in me to succeed. 

Q: What do you like to do in your free time outside of work?

Over the last few years I have taken up crown green bowls. Since I stopped playing and coaching football, I needed a competitive sport that caused less harm to my body, and fell into bowls after it was recommended by a friend. I really enjoy the competitive side of the sport and joining a club, and meeting new people has filled the gap that football left behind. I also love to go to the cinema and spend time with my partner and son. Each year we try to visit a new country and experience new things.

Q: What has been your favourite part of working here for a decade, and what are you looking forward to in the future?

I have always enjoyed the variety the job brings, the company has changed and grown in many directions over the decade. I have been hands on throughout. This will not change and I look forward to what the future will bring for me and the company.

Q: What advice would you give to someone new joining the finance team AI Global Media?

Get involved. Learn as much as you can about the different departments and processes. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and present ideas for improvements.

Q: What skills or qualities do you think are essential for success in a finance role?

A drive to succeed and hit targets will keep you coming back for more. Attention to detail is important and a “get it right first time” should always be in the forefront of your mind to make your life easier and ensure you are efficient in what you do.

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Congratulations to Laura on being voted Manager’s Employee of the Month! Despite facing significant personal challenges recently, you have consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and an unwavering work ethic. Your resilience and dedication are truly inspiring, and we’re proud to have you on our team. Thank you for your outstanding contributions!

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Congratulations to Josh, our Employee of the Month! Your dedication over the bank holiday weekend, working tirelessly to get our network running smoothly, is truly commendable. We also want to thank you for giving up your free time to ensure everything was in perfect order, and for bringing a touch of joy to the office with Classic FM last Friday. Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed—thank you, Josh!

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When speaking to Rich about his experience and also his drive for committing to this challenge he mentioned that he enjoys doing things for charity whether it is an MMA fight, travelling through Europe or in this case, cycling across England. He continues, “I got swept up in the hype that I’m seeing online from people doing long distance exercise challenges, like Russ Cook. (the Hardest Geezer), the fella that ran the length of Africa. While I knew I couldn’t quite make it that far, I knew I could put my body through a cycle across England, after all its only 1,200km.”

He speaks passionately about the charity he did it for, Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue – Midlands, which he has worked with countless times in the past from taking helpless animals there for aid. His most memorable experience being bringing a pigeon all the way from Leeds to aid his broken wing. His passion for the cause is reflected deeply in his actions as well as his words when he tells us that although it may sound pretentious “but that’s why I’m vegan, I would just like to help animals in any way I can, one meal at a time.”

After completing the bike ride, Rich says he was filled with pride but was equally in disbelief to know that he managed to achieve something so big. “Even now, I can’t believe I did it. It’s amazing to know that I can push my body and mind to complete extreme tasks as it was definitely more mentally challenging than physically. At the risk of sounding like a melt, I’ve always felt like a bit of a loser. I can’t express that enough. For example, I lost my charity MMA fight, and I remember saying to my girlfriend Linsey that “maybe people like me aren’t meant to win stuff like this”, that maybe I’m always meant to be second place because I don’t deserve it. So, to complete this really helped make me feel whole and erase that feeling a bit. Although I’m not sure it will ever go, I do use it as a driving force, so maybe it needs to stick around.”

The business and Rich’s colleagues are immensely proud of his remarkable achievement. His dedication and perseverance in completing this 1,200km charity bike ride is very inspiring and it also exemplifies the values that AI holds dear. Rich’s incredible effort has raised an impressive £2048 for Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue – Midlands. This generous contribution will significantly help the charity’s ongoing missions to rescue and care for the animals in need.

AI Global Media’s commitment to voluntary charity days reflects the values of the business and by enabling employees like Rich to support causes close their hearts, we are fostering a culture of philanthropy and giving back. By aligning our corporate values with meaningful actions, we are reinforcing our dedication to making a positive impact both locally and globally.

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Ryan and Josh are our joint managers’ choice employees of the month! They have shown remarkable dedication improving our email infrastructure for the business to improve our current systems! Thank you, Ryan and Josh, for your hard work and commitment.

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It’s a pleasure working with Sofi, whose quick responses and helpfulness make a real difference. Her passion for her role, our company, and our customers is truly inspiring. Thank you, Sofi, for your unwavering commitment and dedication to delivering exceptional service.

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We want to recognise and thank Liam for being chosen as the Manager’s Choice Employee of the Month! Your support in recruiting our new junior developer and your outstanding work in managing the recent web server changes have been truly exceptional. Your dedication and expertise have made a significant impact, and we greatly appreciate your contributions. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Kaven has been an exceptional team player this July, not only managing his own workload but also stepping up to cover for various members of the sales team while they were on holiday. He took charge, tackled every task with enthusiasm, and brought positivity and encouragement to the team. Kaven’s willingness to go above and beyond, especially in helping with additional responsibilities while Laura is away, has made a huge difference. His positive attitude and problem-solving skills have been invaluable. Thank you, Kaven – we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Dan has been incredibly helpful with data-sending analysis and CRM lately, offering invaluable support across multiple departments to enhance reporting and drive efficiencies. Despite never having won the A.I. Premier League Fantasy Football before, Dan’s unmatched football knowledge has finally earned him the victory this year—by an impressive 2 points! It’s an incredible achievement and well-deserved recognition. Great job, Dan! Your contributions are truly appreciated.

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Congratulations to Auguste for being selected as the Manager’s Choice Employee of the Month! You’ve exceeded all expectations by achieving the lowest average proofing time in the past two years, a truly remarkable accomplishment. Beyond your outstanding performance, your positive, polite, and upbeat attitude has made you an absolute joy to have in the office. Thank you for your exceptional contributions and for brightening our workplace every day!

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