John Henty

Summary:

John Henty partnered with Gemini Print Solutions to print all four of his books, including his latest charity publication celebrating Brighton's local radio history, with every project finished to a high standard and faithful to his personal archives.

Background

John Henty is a former BBC Radio Sussex broadcaster who became a familiar and trusted voice for Brighton audiences, from reporting atop Sussex Heights to hosting football coverage as sports editor at the Goldstone Ground. His "Early Bird Show," which ran until 1987, remains a highlight of local radio history.

John has continued to celebrate Brighton's story through a series of books documenting the city's local radio history, returning to Gemini Print Solutions for every release. His latest, recounting the first twenty years of local radio in Brighton from 1968 to 1988, was launched at the Pavilion Gardens Café and included a CD of his final "Early Bird Show" alongside a foreword by TV presenter Des Lynam.

The Challenge

The key requirements for John's books included:

• Maintaining consistent quality across four separate publications produced over time
• Remaining faithful to John's personal archives and photographs throughout
• Earning enough trust that John chose to return to the same supplier for every book
• Supporting a project with a charitable purpose for his latest release, with all proceeds going to the Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans

John needed a print partner he could rely on time and again, one who understood the personal and historical significance of his work and could deliver a finished product worthy of the stories it preserved.

Gemini’s Solution

Gemini Print Solutions has been proud to serve as John's trusted printer across all four of his books, including his latest charity release:

📌 A Trusted, Repeat Partnership John returned to Gemini Print Solutions for every one of his four books, a reflection of his continued satisfaction with the quality and service provided.

📌 Faithful Reproduction Every page was printed to ensure John's personal archives and photographs were reproduced crisply and accurately.

📌 High-Quality Finishing The 30-page latest publication was finished to the highest standard, reflecting the care John puts into each release.

Results and Benefits

• Continued Customer Satisfaction: John chose Gemini Print Solutions for all four of his books, a clear sign of his trust and satisfaction with the partnership
• Pride in a Charitable Cause: Gemini Print Solutions was proud to play a part in a release that raised over £500 for the Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans
• Community Recognition: The publication was celebrated at a launch event at the Pavilion Gardens Café, drawing friends, colleagues and supporters
• Preserved Local History: The books helped document and preserve twenty years of Brighton's local radio history for current and future generations
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Why This Matters

For personal and community-driven projects like John Henty's books, repeat business is the clearest measure of trust. By choosing Gemini Print Solutions for all four publications, John gave us the opportunity to:

• Be part of his storytelling journey from the very first book to the most recent
• Support a meaningful local charity through a self-funded release
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across his body of work
• Build a lasting relationship grounded in continued satisfaction and trust

This demonstrates how a trusted, long-term print partnership can earn repeat business while giving us the privilege of supporting the causes our customers care about.