Creative/Media

Cash backing for Bristol creatives’ innovative projects

May 22, 2015
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Cash backing for Bristol creatives’ innovative projects

Three collaborations between University of Bristol researchers and creative businesses have received funding to take their ground-breaking ideas to market. Stand + Stare, Bristol-based creators of immersive theatre and interactive design, in collaboration with Prof  Tim Cole of the Department of History, have created the Mayfly Sound Journal, a...

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Studio HIVE marks first birthday by launching rhino colouring competition

May 22, 2015
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Studio HIVE marks first birthday by launching rhino colouring competition

Bristol-based property development and management company Studio HIVE has launched an innovative design competition to celebrate its first anniversary. It unveiled a life-size rhinoceros statue outside its new offices on Oakfield Road, Clifton, at its first birthday party last night – and it is now asking Bristol’s creative community...

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Poldark and Sherlock contribute to ‘excellent year’ for Bristol’s film and TV industry

May 22, 2015
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Poldark and Sherlock contribute to ‘excellent year’ for Bristol’s film and TV industry

Bristol’s burgeoning film and TV industry generated nearly £17.5m towards the local economy in 2014-15, figures out today show, as the city further grew its reputation as a hub for major drama production. Top BBC dramas filmed in the city included Poldark, Wolf Hall, The Casual Vacancy and Sherlock,...

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Firms urged to join delegation to gain insight into Chinese smart cities

May 22, 2015
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Firms urged to join delegation to gain insight into Chinese smart cities

Bristol businesses keen to learn more about how ‘smart’ cities are evolving are being encouraged to join a London-led fact-finding mission to the China in July. The delegation will visit Hong Kong and Macau – widely regarded as two of the world’s leading cities for urban innovation in areas...

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Former Bray Leino senior planner joins McCann Bristol’s growing team

May 21, 2015
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Former Bray Leino senior planner joins McCann Bristol’s growing team

Integrated communications agency McCann Bristol has appointed Kathryn Ellis as planning director. Kathryn, pictured, joins McCann Bristol’s growing team from Bristol agency Bray Leino, where she was senior planner. She brings with her an impressive track record going back 10 years and a wealth of big brand knowledge, having...

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New At-Bristol creative director will explore innovative ways to bring science and art closer together

May 20, 2015
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New At-Bristol creative director will explore innovative ways to bring science and art closer together

At-Bristol Science Centre has appointed former BBC producer and BAFTA-nominated writer Anna Starkey as creative director. In the newly created role – which aims to bring science and art closer together – Anna, pictured, will oversee At-Bristol’s learning and exhibitions teams. She brings a wealth of creative and scientific experience...

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Business Secretary draws on Bristol childhood to launch Government’s Enterprise Bill in city

May 19, 2015
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Business Secretary draws on Bristol childhood to launch Government’s Enterprise Bill in city

Business Secretary Sajid Javid drew on his childhood in Bristol to make his first major speech in the role – returning to the city to launch the Government’s new Enterprise Bill. Speaking to local business leaders and entrepreneurs, he used his experience helping out in his parents’ women’s clothing...

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First franchisees signed up by Bristol takeaway chain Hotcha as it launches national expansion

May 15, 2015
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First franchisees signed up by Bristol takeaway chain Hotcha as it launches national expansion

Bristol-based Hotcha, the UK’s fastest-growing Chinese takeaway chain, has recruited its first franchisees as part of its ambitious expansion plan to have 100-plus outlets across the UK in the next five years. The firm, which serves freshly made Chinese dishes for collection or delivery, was founded three years ago...

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Bristol agency Valuable Content wins Tech City UK online skills training contract

May 15, 2015
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Bristol agency Valuable Content wins Tech City UK online skills training contract

Pictured: Sonja and Sharon of Valuable Content Bristol-based digital marketing consultancy Valuable Content has been selected by Government-backed Tech City UK to create an online training course to help UK companies and employees do more business online. Valuable Content, launched by Sonja Jefferson and Sharon Tanton 15 years ago,...

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Believe in yourself to slay your own dragons, Levi Roots tells Business Showcase South West

May 14, 2015
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Believe in yourself to slay your own dragons, Levi Roots tells Business Showcase South West

Be the best you can be because you are the most important thing about your business, Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots told a captivated audience at Business Showcase South West. Levi drew on his own remarkable journey from youth offender to singer and then Dragons’ Den success story...

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Up, up and away today for Business Showcase South West 2015

May 14, 2015
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Up, up and away today for Business Showcase South West 2015

The South West’s biggest free business event gets underway today with organisers saying it looks set to be a flyaway success. Up to 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the Business Showcase South West 2015, which returns to returns to Bristol’s Colston Hall today and tomorrow. Star attractions include...

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Charity cyclists’ towering achievement as they go above and beyond to reach Paris in four days

May 8, 2015
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Charity cyclists’ towering achievement as they go above and beyond to reach Paris in four days

They did it! The 70-strong team of intrepid charity cyclists who set out from Bristol last Friday reached Paris on schedule four days later – tired, slightly sore but in convoy and extremely jubilant. The business people, medics and supporters are now hoping their feat will have earned more...

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Prestigious trade organisation membership secured by Bristol brand agency Workbrands

May 8, 2015
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Prestigious trade organisation membership secured by Bristol brand agency Workbrands

Bristol brand communications agency Workbrands has been granted membership of the trade organisation the Design Business Association (DBA) – joining a select group of 450 agencies nationwide of which 48% are based in London. The DBA focuses on promoting professional excellence and building productive partnerships between commerce and the...

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