Wednesday 27 June 2012

Flow to Turn On Technology Demos in Sam Sharpe Square this Saturday

Flow is going to Turn It On for consumers in western Jamaica this Saturday, June 30th when it’s summer road show arrives in Sam Sharpe Square. The broadband  service provider will fete members of the Montego Bay community with special summer deals, entertainment for the kids, giveaways, and demonstrations of the company’s Watch, Talk and Click products starting from 9:00am.
Turn It On is part of Flow’s wider programme of activities to commemorate Jamaica 50. The promotion pays homage to the historic milestone by giving new and existing customers a chance to win exciting prizes -  fifty (50) 32” Samsung LED televisions, 50 wireless routers and 50 cordless telephones. In addition, all new customers receive 50% off installation and 50% off 1 month’s bill. As a special bonus offer just for this weekend, customers who sign up on the spot in Sam Sharpe Square on Saturday will also get $1,000 off 1 month’s bill.  
“We know that Jamaicans are always looking for real value and services that enhance their lives. This road show event provides a great opportunity for us to engage with consumers in Montego Bay and enable them to experience Flow first hand when we demonstrate all our services, “ said Denise Williams, director of corporate and government affairs. 
Since launching service in Jamaica 6 years ago, Flow has consistently delivered the most affordable internet, cable and telephone services powered by its cutting edge technology.  As Flow’s Turn it On road show travels across the island, consumers will experience live demonstrations of Flow’s broadband technology which delivers the fastest internet speeds, interactive digital cable TV and digital landline telephone service.

Flow has been an integral part of the community in western Jamaica, demonstrating a firm commitment through its participation and support of a number of initiatives, many centered around Sam Sharpe Square.  Most recently, Flow employees joined the St. James Parish Council for the Parish Labour Day Project and last Christmas hosted a treat for the homeless in the Square. Flow provides free commercial grade internet to 13 primary and secondary schools in Montego Bay and is the title sponsor of the annual CUMI Fun Run, which raises funds to support the work of the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill.

Monday 25 June 2012

Janet Budall-Beckford fell in love with her new 32” Samsung LED TV which she won in the Flow Turn It On Summer Promotion. The winners were presented with their prizes at a surprise handover on Wednesday, June 13 at the Flow store in Sovereign Centre. Flow is giving both new and existing customers a chance to win  one of 50 television sets, 50 cordless phones and 50 wireless routers during the promotion period. 

Could you be next week’s winner?

Monday 11 June 2012

Columbus Business Solutions partners with PSOJ to honour 50 top nation builders

The achievements of 50 Jamaicans under 50 years of age who have made notable contributions to national development will be heralded in the PSOJ/Gleaner 50UnderFifty programme. The 50 awardees will be honoured for their achievements through thought leadership, innovation and philanthropy. Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited, operators of the Flow and Columbus Business Solutions brands, has teamed up with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica and the Gleaner Company to recognize the achievements of the group of awardees which will be comprised of those persons who are expected to make a significant impact on Jamaica’s civic and business landscape in the foreseeable future.
(l-r) Michele English, president of Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited, operators of Flow and Columbus Business Solutions brands, Joseph Matalon president of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), and Sandra Glasgow CEO of the PSOJ in conversation at the Launch of the Jamaica 50UnderFifty initiative held at the PSOJ offices on Tuesday June 5. 
“We are very pleased that Columbus Communications recognized the importance of PSOJ/Gleaner 50UnderFifty and agreed to partner with us on this initiative,” said Sandra Glasgow, CEO of PSOJ. “Having brought the world class technology to Jamaica that enables the innovation and leadership that 50UnderFifty seeks to recognize, it is fitting that they have partnered with us to help us highlight not only the tremendous individual achievements, but also the fact that as we work to achieve Vision 2030, it is the talents of this group that will be a fundamental force in strengthening the private sector and achieving sustained economic growth for Jamaica.”

Christopher Reckord, chairman, membership committee, PSOJ; Christopher Barnes, managing director at the Gleaner company Ltd.; Sandra Glasgow, ceo of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica PSOJ; Vernon James, vice president, sales and client services at NCB Capital Markets Ltd; Michele English, president of Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd, operators of Flow and Columbus Business Solutions brands and Joseph Matalon president, PSOJ met at the launch of PSOJ/Gleaner 50UnderFifty.
Columbus Communications will support the 50UnderFifty initiative by using it’s world class broadband communications technology to garner public engagement and support, and highlight the accomplishments of the awardees. Flow will showcase their stories of excellence and best practices via Flow TV, the internet and social media channels. A series of features profiling the awardees will be produced and broadcast on Flow TV Channel 100 in the weeks leading up to the Gala Awards to be held in November.

“Jamaica has been on the forefront of sport, culture, business and technology development throughout its history. There is no shortage of talent, commitment and enterprising spirit and we look forward to hearing the many positive stories that will inspire the next generation of top 50’s to continue the story of excellence that has been part of the island’s history,” said Michele English, president and coo of Columbus Communications. “We at Flow and CBS feel that our technology provides a critical component for growth and development for Jamaica. We look forward to working with all of Jamaica to shape the next 50 years of development and to enable the many “greats” that will no doubt emerge.”

50UnderFifty is part of Columbus Communications wider year-long programme of activities to commemorate Jamaica 50. In addition to 50UnderFifty the company has partnered with initiatives and events in the areas of culture and creative industries, literary arts and community development.

Monday 4 June 2012

Flow Celebrates Jamaica’s 50th with Special Summer Offer

As the island gears up for its celebrations of Jamaica 50, telecommunications provider, Flow, was one of the first companies to launch its summer promotion, ‘Turn It On’, which pays homage to the significant milestone.   Under the promotion, new and existing customers have a chance to win exciting weekly prizes including fifty (50) 32” Samsung LED televisions, over the course of the next thirteen weeks.
According to Denise Williams, director of government and corporate affairs at Columbus Communications Jamaica Ltd., operators of Flow and Columbus Business Solutions brands, this is a special promotion for Flow, given the significant milestone. “We wanted to do something really big for our customers.  We will utilize the promotion to give away 50 television sets, 50 cordless phones and 50 wireless routers to new customers who sign up for any Flow service, and to existing customers who pay their bills on time.  New customers will also benefit from 50% of installation and one month’s bill when they sign up for Flow’s services over the course of the promotion,” said Williams.
In addition, we have special activities planned, including road shows and live demonstrations, so that the public can experience first-hand how Flow services add value to their lives, with the fastest internet speeds, the most interactive cable features and the most affordable landline services, during the summer period.
The high-energy road shows kick-off on June 2 at the Courts Parking Lot in Portmore, St. Catherine. There will also be plenty of entertainment, prizes and surprises including on-the-spot giveaways that will not be available anywhere else and a special ‘kids zone’ for the children.
In speaking on the significance of the road shows, Yanique Forbes, brand marketing manager, Flow, said the organization is always seeking ways to give consumers more value and also to show appreciation for their loyalty.
"We are looking forward to meeting and interacting with our customers.  When they come to our road shows they will be exposed to the full Flow experience.  We want to show them exactly why Flow is the best provider of internet, cable and landline services in Jamaica. 
The Flow Road show rolls into Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Friday, June 29. The Prime Trust Cambio in Ocho Rios will play host on Saturday, July 28, followed by a two-day show, August 3 to 4, at the Location TBC in Kingston. The road show will conclude where it started, at the Courts Parking Lot in Portmore, on Saturday, August 18.
Flow celebrates its sixth anniversary in Jamaica this summer. Since its inception, the company has revolutionized broadband technology on the island, with the fastest Internet speed, digital cable television and landline services.