The West of England is experiencing a creative boom. From its trailblazing animators and filmmakers to its innovative marketing agencies, brand consultancies and graphic designers, the rich pool of talent in the region is going from strength to strength. To celebrate and showcase the world-leading work of this sector, Bristol...
The highly experienced judging panel for one of this year’s prestigious PwC West of England Business of the Year Awards has been announced. Among the judges are former winners of the award – widely regarded as the region’s top business accolade – as well as respected figures from the...
Bristol-based Greenhouse PR, which works exclusively with entrepreneurs and organisations committed to social and environmental change, has joined an exclusive global group of businesses striving for a more inclusive economy. The agency has been certified as a B Corporation – the latest in Bristol to be accepted into the...
Accountancy group Smith & Williamson and law firm Ashfords are to jointly sponsor this year’s Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival – one of the city’s largest music events. The highly-acclaimed festival, now in its fifth year, has a packed and diverse programme of concerts and workshops between March 16...
Bristol’s Bottle Yard film and TV studios has revealed its latest starring role - as the base for the third and final series of TV crime drama Broadchurch. The high-profile show, which returns to ITV next week, was filmed at the studios and in and around Bristol last year. Staff...
Two Bristol-based creative agencies have developed a new national TV ad campaign for trade retail giant Toolstation, which first aired earlier this month. Happy Hour Productions and Flourish collaborated on the ‘Helping Hand’ campaign, creating a TV ad featuring a floating Toolstation-branded workman’s glove. The glove acts as an...
The West of England is experiencing a creative boom. From its trailblazing animators and filmmakers to its innovative marketing agencies, brand consultancies and graphic designers, the rich pool of talent in the region is going from strength to strength. To celebrate and showcase the world-leading work of this sector, Bristol...
The West of England’s creative industry is very broad-based – from TV, film and animation to design, branding and marketing. Each month Creative Business News will focus on a different part of the sector to highlight the latest trends and innovations coming out of the region and champion those...
We all know the West of England is chock-full of incredibly talented agencies and individuals. To showcase the cream of their work, we’ll feature the very best creative campaigns coming out of the region in a special section each month. We need you to tell us about the work...
Fashion designer and retailer FatFace has chosen a young designer from Bristol, who was once homeless, from among hundreds of hopefuls to create a new accessories collection. Sally Darby, 30, who now runs her own business Sally Darby Illustration, was selected by FatFace as part of a collaboration with The Prince’s...
Nowadays there are awards for every size, shape and style of business. So, no matter the scale or type of your business, there will be something which fits the bill. With so many awards – regional, national and industry-based options – on offer, finding a relevant opportunity for your...
Each fortnight Creative Business News gives a prominent member of the region’s creative sector the chance to reflect on their career, their work and their ambitions by answering 10 questions about themselves. Name: Ruth Clarke Job title: Deputy managing director Current company: Six Age: 43 My big break I...
A recent MA Wildlife Filmmaking graduate from UWE Bristol – described as a “cross between Tinkerbell and the Terminator” – has been awarded a special accolade by the university after starring in BBC Two series Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. Katy Parrott, pictured above, was named Arts, Creative Industries and...
