Birmingham Post - Business - The Big Debate

The Big Debate: Develop solutions online to city’s problems, says Charles Leadbeater

Birmingham Post — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Birmingham’s problems like youth unemployment, low education levels and social inclusion could be a catalyst to drive its creative economy, according to innovation expert Charles Leadbeater.

Big Debate's ideas for supporting creative economy

Birmingham Post — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Inspired by Charles Leadbeater’s keynote speech and addresses by Toby Barnes of Mudlark and David Harris of Wunderman, those attending The Big Debate came up with their own ideas on how the West Midland creative economy can best be supported.

Live coverage from The Big Debate

Birmingham Post — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:13:00 GMT

This year's Big Debate will see some of the big hitters from the country's digital sector brought together in Birmingham to discuss whether the creative industries can revolutionise the struggling UK economy and how best the West Midlands can tap into this.

The Big Debate looks at the importance of creative industries

Birmingham Post — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Creative industries representatives from around the West Midlands will gather at the ICC today to discuss how the sector can reach its full potential in the UK economy.

Time to be brave with creativity

Birmingham Post — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:02:00 GMT

David Harris asks: Has the Midlands got the bottle for the Big Debate?

Creative industries' major role in Birmingham economy

Birmingham Post — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:00 GMT

The size of the creative industries in Birmingham is often a matter for debate itself, but early figures from a new report profiling the creative economy should provide a snapshot of the sector ahead of the Big Debate next week.

The Big Debate: Call for one voice to speak for Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:01:00 GMT

The question of whether the West Midlands needs a trade body to represent its digital marketing sector is among the issues being raised ahead of The Big Debate taking place next month.

Why creative industries are making Birmingham a City of purpose

Birmingham Post — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mario Minichiello, of Birmingham City Universty, looks at the power of the creative industries sector in the West Midlands.

Create or die, business guru Charles Leadbeater tells Birmingham bosses

Birmingham Post — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Creative industries and innovation expert Charles Leadbeater is to deliver the keynote speech at The Big Debate in November. He explains to ANNA BLACKABY why Birmingham needs to prioritise creativity in order to stimulate its flagging economy

Birmingham's Big Debate focuses on digital sector

Birmingham Post — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Today sees the launch of The Big Debate which this year focuses on how the digital sector in the West Midlands can take a leading role in returning the UK economy to growth.

Can the Midlands creative industries revolutionise the UK economy?

Birmingham Post — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Can the Midlands Creative Industries revolutionise the UK economy? Joanna Birch reports ahead of this year's Big Debate in Birmingham