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Arch-survivor Tony Butler has advice for BRMB exile Elliott Webb Oct 12 2009

As he prepared to pack his bags ready to leave BRMB for the last time three days ago, high-profile DJ Elliott Webb vowed not to be bitter.Read

Cadbury plays down ‘racism’ claims over cocoa advert Oct 12 2009

Cadbury has brushed off accusations of racial stereotyping in its new advert to promote fair trade Dairy Milk bars featuring a giant African tribal head.Read

Sir Crispin Davis drops out of ITV chairman race Oct 09 2009

ITV’s long-running succession drama has encountered fresh troubles after Sir Crispin Davis bowed out of chairmanship negotiations.Read

Birmingham Press Club's annual ball to be held at Macdonald Burlington Hotel Oct 06 2009

‘A night of elegance’ will be the theme for this year’s Birmingham Press Club ball.Read

Creative industries: How to make sure you voice is heard - regardless of size Oct 05 2009

The creative sector is home to a relatively large proportion of small firms, many of which have only come into being in the last few years. As part of a series of articles leading up to The Big Debate in November, Anna Blackaby explores the ups-and-downs of being a newly-established small firm when it comes to pitching for work.Read

Games developers call on Government to introduce tax relief Oct 05 2009

Games developers are optimistic about the next six months but many still feel the British Government’s policy towards the industry is unfavourable.Read

Why creative industries are making Birmingham a City of purpose Oct 05 2009

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

Kidderminster arts firm Reeves lands super Spiderman deal with Marvel Comics Oct 05 2009

A Kidderminster-based art products manufacturer has joined forces with comic giant Marvel to produce a new Spider-Man-themed paint-by-numbers range.Read

Stickee goes multimedia to promote Conn Iggulden's new book Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children Oct 05 2009

Digital agency Stickee has created a campaign for the new book by best-selling author Conn Iggulden.Read

Creative agency Fluid commissioned to work on campaign for GB team at 2012 London Paralympic Games Oct 05 2009

Creative agency Fluid has been commissioned to work on a campaign for the British Paralympics team. Read

Fused Magazine and UKTI run music mission to SXSW 2010 Oct 05 2009

Birmingham-based Fused Magazine and UKTI are running a music mission to next year’s SXSW, the world’s biggest festival for new media, film and music. The mission aims to take companies representing the region’s music scene to help them network, increase international trade and meet companies interested in developing opportunities and investment in the West Midlands.Read

Advertising spend on internet pips that for television Oct 01 2009

A new report shows advertising spending on the internet has overtaken television expenditure in the UK for the first time.Read

Coventry-based Serious Games Institute could help firms through the recession Sep 30 2009

Built on the site of a former Rolls-Royce factory in Coventry, the Serious Games Institute is carrying out pioneering work which could help recession-hit industries find new ways to reach customers. Read

Four to look out for at the Serious Games Institute Sep 30 2009

The West Midlands has long been a hub for the video games industry with companies like Codemasters and Blitz Studios earning Leamington Spa the nickname Silicon Spa. Read

Creativity brings innovation to the UK economy Sep 28 2009

Can the creative industries revolutionise the UK economy? Toby Barnes looks for the answers.Read

New film portrays life on mean streets of Birmingham Sep 28 2009

Two artists have launched a production company to make a film that reflects the reality of life in urban Birmingham.Read

Green Room Retail sign up for Lacoste vintage tennis campaign Sep 28 2009

Pentland Chaussures, the global footwear licensee for sports and lifestyle brand Lacoste, has appointed Birmingham-based retail design agency Green Room Retail to deliver a series of creative retail executions for its forthcoming vintage tennis campaign.Read

TAMBA's innovation means game is up for Sock Shop website Sep 28 2009

Staffordshire viral games expert TAMBA has launched a new game for retailer Sock Shop.Read

Birmingham agency BigCat to support funfair at NEC Sep 28 2009

Birmingham agency BigCat has been hired to provide creative design and marketing support for the new Funworld indoor funfair at the NEC.Read

Twitter valued at $1 billion by investors Sep 25 2009

Social media sensation Twitter is to secure a cash injection from investors valuing the business at one billion dollars, according to reports.Read

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