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Chris Tomlinson: Paywall looks a dead end

Our old friend the Murdochosaurus has been at it again. Read

Archie Norman named new ITV chairman

Former Conservative MP Archie Norman was today named as the new chairman of ITV following the broadcaster’s protracted search to replace Michael Grade.Read

Technology firms’ directory goes online

A new Midland online ICT directory has been launched which will better connect local SMEs with opportunities at local councils and other organisations.Read

Complaints over Cadbury adverts being racist rejected by watchdog

Chocolate giant Cadbury will not face a watchdog probe for its adverts for fair trade Dairy Milk bars which attracted complaints about racist stereotyping of African people.Read

Games industry divided over government piracy crackdown

The games industry is divided on the government’s plans to tackle piracy through a “three strikes and you’re out” rule targeting serial illegal downloaders, according to new research.Read

Birmingham Post and PRCA to deliver digital insights

The Birmingham Post and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) are joining forces to help the region’s PR and marketing professionals understand digital developments in the region.Read

MP Tom Watson defends gamers on Facebook

Labour MP Tom Watson has set up a Facebook page for gamers frustrated with how the sector is portrayed in the media.Read

Wolverhampton's Connect PR to promote DIY favourite WD-40

Connect PR has been appointed by WD-40 to handle its PR across the UK.Read

Fullrange and 383 Project bag Christmas shopping ad contract

Two Birmingham media firms have been selected to create the advert for Style Birmingham’s Christmas shopping campaign.Read

Canadian contracts boost West Midland ICT firms

Two West Midland hi-tech companies are celebrating new business wins in Canada following a trade visit to the country.Read

Punch takes its message to the streets

People are on the streets, doing it for themselves. They’re making things happen without waiting for permission, creating demand, evaluating supply and talking. Read

Lord Burns facing challenges as Channel 4’s new chairman

Lord Burns, a former chief economic adviser and permanent secretary to the Treasury, has been appointed as the next chairman of Channel 4.Read

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

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.Read

Big Debate's ideas for supporting creative economy

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.Read

Live coverage from The Big Debate

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.Read

The Big Debate looks at the importance of creative industries

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.Read

Birmingham jewellers put work on display at Symphony Hall

Centrepiece Jewellery will be setting up the display in Birmingham city centre running from November 19 to December 23.Read

Redditch jewellery designer in Birmingham Palladium hallmarking presentation

A stunning new “badge of office” created by Redditch-based jewellery designer Martyn Pugh has been presented to the Assay Master at The Birmingham Assay Office.Read

Embarrassing Bodies wins gongs at Royal Television Society Midlands awards

Maverick Television’s Embarrassing Bodies took two awards at the annual Royal Television Society Midlands awards hosted by Myleene Klass and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.Read