Creative/Media

St George’s transformative £6.3m ‘Sound Future’ appeal builds towards its finale

August 4, 2017
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St George’s transformative £6.3m ‘Sound Future’ appeal builds towards its finale

Bristol businesswoman and award-winning society hairdresser Egidia Bonomini has become one of the latest major donors to support St George’s Bristol and its Building a Sound Future Appeal as it draws towards a successful conclusion. Ms Bonomini is among 97 major donors and corporates who have agreed to help...

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Budding photographers urged to ‘get smart’ as 24 Hours in Bristol contest returns with new format

August 4, 2017
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Budding photographers urged to ‘get smart’ as 24 Hours in Bristol contest returns with new format

The popular 24 Hours in Bristol photo competition returns in September with a new format – all entries must be taken on smartphones or tablets.  The contest, now in its fifth year, is a unique photo-marathon event attracting hundreds of photographers who are given a designated hour-long time slot...

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Devolution brings £3.9m from Westminster to the West for innovative skills project

August 3, 2017
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Devolution brings £3.9m from Westminster to the West for innovative skills project

Up to 3,000 people across the West of England will get help to increase their skills and opportunities as a result of £3.9m government devolution funding. The investment, from the Department of Work and Pensions, will pay for a two-and-a-half-year Innovation Pilot starting next January which aims to support...

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Bristol firms urged to join roll call of UK’s fastest-growing tech firms

August 3, 2017
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Bristol firms urged to join roll call of UK’s fastest-growing tech firms

Bristol’s best tech businesses are being invited to enter a national awards scheme that celebrates innovation and growth among the sector’s fastest-growing firms. The 2017 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 Awards showcase the country’s dynamic technology ecosystem and the most exciting hi-tech companies.   Now in their 20th year,...

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‘Stop dithering and think big’ plea to West bosses as Metro Mayor launches draft economic blueprint

July 28, 2017
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‘Stop dithering and think big’ plea to West bosses as Metro Mayor launches draft economic blueprint

West of England business and local authority leaders have been urged to “stop dithering” and help develop a stronger regional economy that builds on its position as one of the UK’s leading centres for innovation and creativity. The recently formed West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is drawing up...

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‘Bigger and bolder’ Bristol Doors Open Days festival returns promising a feast for the senses

July 28, 2017
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‘Bigger and bolder’ Bristol Doors Open Days festival returns promising a feast for the senses

Bristol’s highly successful annual Doors Open Days festival returns in September with organisers promising it will be bigger and bolder as it works closer with many of the city’s businesses. The free festival, the first of its kind when it was launched 24 years ago, unlocks the doors of...

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Boost for Bristol’s economy as city grows into role as major film and TV production hub

July 27, 2017
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Boost for Bristol’s economy as city grows into role as major film and TV production hub

Bristol’s growing reputation as a ‘film-friendly’ location has helped boost its economy by more than £18m over the past year as an increasing number of TV shows and movies are shot the city. The £18.3m contribution to the city’s coffers from the industry during the 2016/17 financial year was...

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Business West blames ‘political uncertainty’ over Brexit as survey reveals shock slump in confidence

July 27, 2017
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Business West blames ‘political uncertainty’ over Brexit as survey reveals shock slump in confidence

Confidence among West of England firms has plummeted to its lowest level since the depths of the recession in 2009, according to the latest survey of its members by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. The number of businesses describing themselves as confident about their future slumped by...

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High-quality refurb at office scheme proves recipe for success in attracting Japanese food firm

July 21, 2017
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High-quality refurb at office scheme proves recipe for success in attracting Japanese food firm

Japanese food tech firm Cookpad is to open its first UK base in Bristol, taking space in the high-quality Silversmiths office scheme that forms part of the largescale Glassfields development on Temple Way. Cookpad is Japan’s largest recipe sharing service which allows visitors to upload and search through original,...

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Be HERE now. Rebrand brings future of former HTV studio building into focus as creative hub

July 21, 2017
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Be HERE now. Rebrand brings future of former HTV studio building into focus as creative hub

The new branding for one of Bristol’s most iconic commercial buildings – the former HTV West studio and HQ on Bath Road – was unveiled today as its owners continue to repurpose it for a new generation of creatives. The 60s-built landmark started life as a studio complex in...

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Market launch for Bristol-made gaming robot within reach as inventors receive £5.8m investment

July 21, 2017
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Market launch for Bristol-made gaming robot within reach as inventors receive £5.8m investment

Reach Robotics, the Bristol-based robotics, augmented reality and mobile gaming firm, has secured a £5.8m investment as its first robots prepare to take part in a global test programme. The funding will help Reach take its MekaMon intelligent gaming robot to market as well as strengthening its team. Reach...

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Marketing agency recruits eighth staff member as it marks its eighth birthday

July 21, 2017
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Marketing agency recruits eighth staff member as it marks its eighth birthday

Bristol digital marketing agency Digirank has celebrated its eighth birthday by growing its team to eight members. Rapid growth and an increasing client base means the agency, based in Temple Studios at Temple Gate, has been able to hire three more digital experts over the past year.  Victoria Hockley...

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Lack of suitable office space in Bath forces fast-growing creative agency to relocate to Bristol

July 21, 2017
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Lack of suitable office space in Bath forces fast-growing creative agency to relocate to Bristol

Fast-growing brand, creative and digital agency Mr B and Friends is to move from Bath to Bristol after failing to find a suitable office in its home city to meet its expansion plans. The firm was formed in a bedroom 11 years ago by CEO Simon Barbato, pictured, and...

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