Venue, Bristol’s once trailblazing what’s-on guide, is to disappear completely in a move described as a “sad day” for the city by its founder and former owner. Local World, the London-based media group which now owns the digital-only title along with the Bristol Post and Western Daily Press, is...
A sketch of Bristol’s Oscar-winners Wallace and Gromit by their creator Nick Park is among works from more than 70 renowned artists to be auctioned for youth charity The Prince’s Trust. An Evening of Art, which is being staged at The Assembly Rooms in Bath on December 5, will...
Labour can win the next general election with business-friendly policies but will probably find itself in a Lib-Lab coalition, the party’s former spin doctor Alastair Campbell told West business leaders last night. The election battleground will be the economy, he said in his keynote speech to the CBI South...
Marketing and design agency Synergy Creative has been appointed by Wales and West Utilities to support its communications team with brand engagement, marketing and internal communications. The client win is the latest for the Westbury-on-Trym agency, which has enjoyed impressive growth since its launch in 2006. It now boasts...
Bristol Business News, the city’s fastest-growing business news service, is delighted to have teamed up with Only Connect, the region’s premium business and social networking company, to offer readers an exclusive discount on tickets for the next Only Connect red-carpet event. Only Connect’s prestigious events have become must-attend dates...
Former Labour Downing Street spokesman-turned political commentator Alastair Campbell is proving to be a popular draw for the West’s leading business figures – more than 500 of them have signed up to attend this year’s CBI’s regional annual dinner where he will be guest speaker. Mr Campbell, pictured, best...
Marketing agency McCann Bristol has been appointed by upmarket conservatory manufacturer David Salisbury as it prepares for a period of strong growth. McCann, part of the McCann Worldwide group, will provide the Highbridge-based firm with fully-integrated marketing support including a new brand strategy to attract affluent and discerning homeowners,...
The cream of Bristol’s public relations industry will go head to head later this month at this year’s hotly-contested 2013 CIPR South West PRide Awards. The awards, which this year celebrate their 10th anniversary, showcase the best work from the region’s public relations agencies, in-house teams, individuals and campaigns....
Bristol-based film maker Simon Bright, whose award-winning documentary Robert Mugabe, What Happened? won critical acclaim, has turned the spotlight on another autocratic southern African leader in his latest production. The King and the People, which has its world premiere at Bristol’s Afrika Eye film festival on November 9, explores...
Some of the South West’s most illustrious chefs cooked together to produce a Michelin star-studded celebration in recognition of a successful second year for industry charity Hospitality Action. The six culinary superstars, all members of the Chef’s Forum, came together to conjure up the six-course lunch to showcase the...
Archery GB, the sport’s national governing body, has appointed McCann Bristol’s PR team to raise its profile ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. McCann will specifically promote the performance and development aspects of Archery GB across the UK with the main aim for its athletes to reach...
Synergy Creative, the Bristol-based design and marketing communications agency, has further expanded its creative team with the appointment of Zoe Grimes as creative manager and James Jenson as senior designer. Zoe, who has more than 10 years’ experience in branding, product launches and advertising, joins as creative manager from...
Bristol-based Mubaloo has claimed the title of App Developer of the Year for the second year running. The fast-growing firm, launched by Bristol serial entrepreneur Mark Mason, won the accolade at the Appsters, the national awards for the burgeoning UK app industry. Mubaloo was also highly commended in the...
