Oct
2008
Articles from 26th Oct 2008
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Lucy Hooberman to head digital team at WMG
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
WMG, the international research and education group at the University of Warwick, has appointed a top media innovator to head its new digital media team. Read
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Birmingham wi-fi restrictions slammed by online expert
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
An international online media expert has expressed dismay that Birmingham’s wireless internet service restricts the web pages people can access for free. Read
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Central TV's Joanne Malin to join BBC radio
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Central News presenter Joanne Malin is to join the BBC as a radio presenter just weeks after ITV announced plans for a major shake-up of its regional news programme. Read
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Film producer claims Birmingham neglected in BBC shake-up
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
The head of a Midland film company has accused the BBC of giving the region “the scraps from the BBC’s plate” in its recently-announced plans to increase out-of-London spending to 50 per cent. Read
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PR firms celebrate at CIPR Midlands Awards
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
The Midland PR community turned out in force to celebrate the winners of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Midlands PRide Awards 2008. Read
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Haslimann Taylor lands contract with Villa ex-players
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Midland PR agency Haslimann Taylor is celebrating becoming the official agency for Aston Villa Former Players Association (AVFPA). Read
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Media revolution in the spotlight at Hello Digital festival
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Mike Whitby has promised that Birmingham City Council will back the growth of the city's digital industries through partnerships and innovation. Read
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Animation festival for Wolverhampton
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
The fifth Flip Animation Festival, described as accessible, eclectic mix of all things animation, is being held at Light House in Wolverhampton. Read
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Plans for Birmingham to get its own TV station
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Birmingham could have its own TV channel if an ambitious bid to launch a digital station for the city next year is successful. Read
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Creative Republic to host networking event in Coventry
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Networking organisation Creative Republic is set to launch the next phase of its strategy to connect people working in the creative and cultural industries in the West Midlands. Read
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New directors at Screen WM unveiled
Oct 26 2008 | Creative industries
Regional screen agency Screen WM has announced new non-executive additions to its board as it gears up for the next chapter in its history, including the appointment of industry heavyweight Dr Samir Shah as non-executive chair. Read
