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Website helps schools create new apps

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:49:00 GMT

A new website has been launched that enables sixth form schools in Birmingham to build their very own iPhone application online in as little as 20 minutes.

Ad award for JLR

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Jaguar Land Rover has won a third award for its multi-platform recruitment campaign Ultimate Destination.

Hidden City website celebrates

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMT

A new website called The Hidden City has been launched to celebrate the diverse cultures and communities living in the West Midlands.

PR firm Whitefoot-Forward expands to meet expectations

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:42:00 GMT

Worcestershire-based Whitefoot-Forward PR has added a new member to its team.

Facebook hoping to raise £3bn through public shares offer

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:05:00 GMT

Facebook could be heading for a record stock flotation after unveiling plans to sell shares to the public.

2nd phase for Aspire4u youth initiative

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Digbeth-based community interest company Aspire4u CIC has launched the second phase of a campaign to showcase talented youth in Birmingham.

Danks Cockburn chosen for LEP media contract

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:57:00 GMT

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has appointed a Black Country PR firm to deliver a high profile communications campaign.

Traffic creates e-learning portal

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Birmingham digital agency Traffic has partnered with Staffordshire and West Midlands (SWM) Probation Trust to deliver an e-learning portal for regional sentencers.

Top accolade for WAA

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:35:00 GMT

A Sutton Coldfield based creative agency has been identified as being one of the best creative agencies outside of London - putting it in the top one per cent of creative companies in the regions.

BBC Birmingham staff to walk out in protest at cuts

Birmingham Post — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT

About 90 BBC staff in Birmingham are to walk out for 24 hours this week to protest cuts in the city.

SSC Learning and Passionate Media join forces for apprenticeship initiative

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:32:00 GMT

A PR agency has joined forces with a Midland-based work-based learning firm in a scheme to create much-needed employment for young people.

Citigate Dewe Rogerson closes Birmingham office

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:35:00 GMT

PR firm Citigate has shut its Birmingham base and clients will now be looked after from London.

Ed Doolan labels BRMB name change as backwards step or publicity stunt

Birmingham Post — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:59:00 GMT

Birmingham broadcasting veteran Ed Doolan, one of the first presenters on BRMB, has spoken of his surprise at the radio station’s change of name.

Renaming BRMB as Free Radio Birmingham a 'sad day' says ex-station chief

Birmingham Post — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:08:00 GMT

The former chief of BRMB has described the renaming of the radio station to Free Radio Birmingham as a "sad day".

Birmingham radio station BRMB to be renamed Free Radio Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

A part of Birmingham’s history is set to vanish following a re-brand of city radio station BRMB after nearly 38 years.

PR firm lands two new clients

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Two Staffordshire companies involved in international design and fit out for the leisure industry have appointed Lichfield-based Ian Strachan Communications to handle their press relations.

Thousands of clicks for new network

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:34:00 GMT

A company set up by three West Midland graduates has launched a new social network where users can share their hobbies.

Agency launches host of new sites after Lovie win

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:33:00 GMT

A Birmingham digital agency that won a national award for its work for one of the country’s top arts venues has launched a host of new websites in its busiest ever month.

Zombies Ate My Phone game played by 2 million people

Birmingham Post — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT

A new game created in the West Midlands to promote Phones4U has been played more than two million times in the fortnight since its launch.

Aston firm designs trainers for X-Factor winners Little Mix

Birmingham Post — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:38:00 GMT

An online design company based in Aston was approached by X Factor stylists to design three pairs of exclusive trainers for the all-girl group Little Mix before the band went on to win the show.