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Wyndeham Pre-Press and Masterpiece merge to form Rhapsody

15th November 2011

Wyndeham Pre-Press has merged with its sister company Masterpiece to form Rhapsody. 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.

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, the UK's no. 1 consumer magazine publisher 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 best in class partners, including YUDU for e-magazine solutions. Rhapsody's other pre-media 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, 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".

For further information visit: http://content.yudu.com/A1ul2o/Rhapsody/ or www.rhapsodymedia.co.uk.