Tomato 2016 Credentials

// hello, we're tomato
a highly creative design & digital agency based in bahrain.

// tomato started fresh on january 1st 2012

tomato is an independent creative agency and events management company based in bahrain; operated by
a team of experienced, and dynamic talent. although tomato is an independent company, we are in a joint
venture with ali rashed al amin company, who provide us with great support and opportunities.

we at tomato achieve solutions for our diverse client portfolio by personally connecting with their needs and
ideas, and together creating unique creative solutions which are specifically tailored to always guarantee
success. we use whichever technology to provides our clients with the most effective and efficient solution to
their business problems.

our clients are as diverse as their requirements, which range from a corporate identity to a website, or an ad
campaign to event planning. as a result, we‘ve developed an enviable depth in skills and talent.

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we use whichever technology which provides our clients with the most effective & efficient solution to their
business problem and we apply it with our natural drive to succeed. this is the way we’ve been growing our
clients’ business - and our own since 2012 and our secret rests on a few things we believe in and stick to…

// creativity is a tool

creativity is the most effective tool for making emotional connections, sharing your vision and changing
behaviour. it’s the most powerful asset for a creative agency.

// we relish a challenge

hungry, passionate, committed. our people love making an impact with the work they do. knowing how
successful a project was, for us, is the most satisfying reward.

// diversity has given us depth

our clients are as diverse as their requirements, which range from a website to a corporate video or an ad
campaign to an event production.
as a result, we‘ve developed an enviable depth in skills and talent.

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and for good reasons. we believe anyone can come up with a good idea.
we’re small enough to avoid overbearing hierarchies and we’re proud of the fact
that we have grown every year.

// our capabilities & what we do

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// creative

brand development: we are primarily responsible for developing highly
effective marketing plans through a deep understanding of our clients and their brand’s target market,
which in turn, achieves profit and maximizes the brand’s long-term potential.

design: design is all about performance. design makes the complicated
simple, the messy elegant and the confusing clear. we apply design to create change, taking your product or
service from the ordinary status to your preferred status and spreading your corporate culture and values
along the way.

advertising: advertising a service or a product requires a well-planned strategy
which can immediately sets you apart from the market.

we possess the brains and resources to achieve all of the above.

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// printing and production

when it comes to banners, signage and displays, bigger is most definitely better.
we are the experts in large format printing, if you’re a print solutions provider, our range of large format
printing options will grow your businesses.

with tomato’s large format printing, you can take advantage of:
outstanding quality: we guarantee the highest resolution images, sharp text printing and rich six-colour
print outputs in widths up to 2.64 meters

fastest turnaround: our presses print at speeds of up to 70mph for outdoor prints and up to 35mph for
indoor prints at 1200x600 dpi resolution

longevity: our prints for outdoor displays are durable, waterproof, smudge-resistant and scratch-resistant.
these last up to one year without lamination and three years with lamination. indoor window display prints
last up to two years when unlaminated and five years with lamination

versatility: we can print indoor and outdoor banners on a variety of materials, from low-cost, uncoated,
low-solvent compatible media to self-adhesive vinyl, banner, film, paper, fabric, mesh and more.

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// event management

experts in the field, tomato has the experience, knowledge and resources to design, run, manage or assist
with your event, from corporate conferences and exhibitions to product launches and fashion shows.
our events team handles all your requirements from concept to execution, leaving you free to focus
completely on achieving your objectives. with proper planning and logistics management and the ability to
activate requisite resources, we have undertaken a wide variety of projects.
our professional operations team will manage every aspect of your event, from invitations and rsvps,
branding, sound, light and technical solutions, to local / international entertainment and event staff. with
dedicated suppliers in place we are able to handle any event requirement our clients may have.

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// event management services

event operations & logistics: event operations and logistics is where all the time spent planning the event
comes together in the execution of the event.
site layout, map designs, set up and tear down and overall event management

permits and city liaison: knowing where to we can help secure the proper permits needed to stage the event
along with working closely with city officials on the event logistics.

transportation: develop a plan to efficiently move participants and or spectators between venues, from
aiport to hotel along with securing the vehicles needed to handle the job.

budget management: establish a sound budget and accurately maintain it, help monitor all expenses and
help maximize all revenue streams

branding & signage planning: we create a cohesive identity for events using signage to highlight sponsors,
direct participants and spectators, and inform people of activities/events taking place.

vendor negotiations & relationships: with years of experience, we understand how to negotiate favorable
contracts for our clients along with building strong relationships with the vendors to help form great partner-
ships between the vendor and the client.

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// social media

better conversations through social media at tomato, social media marketing services are to put your
company in a position to integrate two-way conversation naturally happening between you and your
clientele.

our services are designed to show you where people are talking about you,
the areas where you can best get involved, and the tactics you should use to help increase brand awareness.

through our social media audit, competitive analysis, and custom-built interactive
strategies, we share your content (blog posts, tips, resources, articles, videos, etc.) across multiple social
media networks including facebook, twitter, linkedin, google plus and instagram. in addition, we offer an
array of related content marketing services.

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// web design & interactive solutions

at tomato, we are more focused on the look and feel of a website and its effect on the target audience.

we'll make sure your online presence is targeted, engaging, responsive and measurable, and makes the most
of the latest digital tools.

we believe that the launch of your new website is just the start of the process and, as such, we work with
our clients to improve and evolve their websites on an on-going basis.

interactive: with markets being fragmented over many touchpoints, it is important that brands leverage new
and emerging technologies to engage the consumer to tell their story. interactive design includes electronic
signs and displays, dvd, and mobile content such as phone devices and ipad.

most importantly, understanding how to combine the functionality of custom built technology applications
with engaging usability design to ensure that your objectives are achieved and that your commercial expecta-
tions are fulfilled.

tomato works with technology partners to implement strategies to provide integrated solutions.

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// support services

tomato is almost totally self-sufficient.
we have our own resources and assets: a diverse and talented team, copywriting and art direction services,
photography and retouching services,

videography and sound production services: we work with our sister production company to offer award
winning short films, feature films, documentaries for television & corporate use, television commercials
(tvcs), internal communications and content for online & social media use.

in addition to creating our own content, we offer the following facility services:
video production, video post-production, televisions commercials, training videos, internal communications,
corporate videos, audio recording, sound design, and sound dubbing

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how can we work with you ?

listen explore create define transform

Listen. It sounds so simple After having After brainstorming, ideas are sorted This next stage is Design is a method,
really, but we actually do it. listened to on the premise that ‘the patient is the about defining which transformational
We give you our undivided you, we use arbiter of the best solution.’ prototype will best design is a strategic
attention so we can fully these insights We then begin the process of serve to meet the response.
understand your business to start prototyping concepts that are client’s challenges, Transformational
challenges and understand exploring based on sound strategies that that will lead to a design is about
the scope of the issue and ways to unlock complex problems to deliver change in customer creating fundamental
define the right problem to deliver an outcome that will result in perception, give new change, that gives a
tackle. strategic transformational design. insights to your brand return on investment
outcomes by and change purchasing through increase of
placing your behaviour. purchasing behaviour
target market and elevates your
– the ‘user’ – at brand in the market
the heart of a place above competitor
solution. brands.

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// our team

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zayed al amin mohd. hussein

managing director managing partner

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

asma mazen Mayas S. Baluch mohammed islam

graphic designer senior creative designer graphic designer / studio & production

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

mohd. a. aziz Fadi Tannous Chaker Ben Yahmed

production manager video director Film producer

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Lara Semaan hamad majed al amin Anaccsouantanrt 15
e-mail: [email protected]
clients service & social media specialist clients service

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

// our work

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OUR WORK: Annual Reports

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OUR WORK: Corporate identity

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OUR WORK: *PRESS INSERTS

* sample work done tomato tem members over the past years

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motorsport creative portfolio I ‘08 print material I ‘08
project I Drag Championship Promo material

OUR WORK: Branding

* sample work done tomato tem members over the past years

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OUR WORK: Events

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OUR WORK: Events

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OUR WORK: Events

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OUR WORK: Events

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OUR WORK: Events

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OUR WORK: Car Livery Design

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OUR WORK: Web sites

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// you would be in good company

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// we’d love to hear from you

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