Prolific North

The Oxford Road Corridor generates up to £5bn in economic output annually. We explore why the UK's most concentrated innovation district - where much of the property is operated by Bruntwood SciTech - is attracting life science pioneers, tech disruptors and the professional services firms that support them. https://lnkd.in/eSJspiUu

The deadline for the Prolific North Creative Awards is fast approaching - but did you know there are several free-to-enter categories this year? Worth a try?! 🌟 Creative Rising Star 🔥 Creative Trailblazer Award 💚 Creative for Good Award 🏡 Best Brand (In-House) Team 💪 Challenger Brand Let me know if you're applying! I'll look out for your entry when I put my judging hat on later this month... Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eQi5tMDi

Leadership shakeup at Leeds indie agency BOUTIQUE Leeds indie agency Boutique has strengthened its leadership team with a view to “scale capability, internal integration and drive even greater effectiveness for clients.” More below #agency #team #indie #leadership #boutique

Tuesday's news wrap... ✳️ Sad news for fans of late-night heated debate as James Stannage, a legend of the Manchester radio scene, passes away after a year-long battle with cancer: https://lnkd.in/ek96Xmgn ✳️ Hefty returns for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, which has more than doubled its million-pound investment in Manchester fintech AccessPay after a sell-off announced this morning: https://lnkd.in/exm-vdgf ✳️ Those numbers look tiny next to Irn-Bru maker AG Barr Group however, which is closing in on half-billion revenues in its latest set of annual results: https://lnkd.in/eW56Yb2x ✳️ If you saw one-third of Sugababes at Manchester Pride the other year, Liverpool will see your Mutya Buena and raise – the full band is opening this year's Liverpool Pride: https://lnkd.in/e7MSghxN ✳️ And what's that? You want to know who's judging this year's Prolific North Creative Awards? Well, we have good news: https://lnkd.in/eFMpBF5E #radio #fintech #brand #events #creative

🤩 Meet the 2026 Creative Awards judges - Deadline to enter 13th April ⏳ With an exceptional judging panel now confirmed, this year’s entries will be reviewed by some of the most respected names across the creative, media and marketing industries. If you’ve got standout Creative work, now’s the time to put it forward. Don’t miss your chance to have your work seen by the people shaping the future of the industry and to get the recognition it deserves. 📅 13th April 🔗 In comments

Tributes paid to Manchester radio legend James Stannage Darren Stannage, the son of Manchester radio legend James Stannage, has confirmed that the presenter died following a year-long battle with cancer on Monday morning, describing him as “someone who meant so much to so many people in Manchester”. Stannage was 76 years old More below #radio #jamesstannage #piccadillyradio #key103

BD Network and Publicis vet is Manchester agency’s new MD Manchester lead generation agency for the creative industries Future Factory has appointed Carolyn Laing as managing director More below #agency #creative #design #leads

Monday's news wrap from the North's media and digital world... ✳️ Things keep getting better for rebranded boohoo, which seems to be getting one over on majority shareholder Mike Ashley's attempts to scupper its Debenhams Group rebrand with a third positive trading update of the year so far, this time predicting £53m EBITDA and rapidly dwindling expenditure. ✳️ There's a new face at the top for Screen Yorkshire, as well as a glut of new board appointments, as True Northerner Andrew Sheldon takes the helm. ✳️ Manchester law firm Blackmont Legal has urged calm as it notes a rush of tech founders seeking to sell up ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' April 6 Capital Gains Tax rise. ✳️ And if you think you're funny, the BBC wants to hear from you. And possibly give you money, ahead of this year's BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool. #ecommerce #fashion #tech #film #TV #comedy

Some of the big stories this lunchtime: 🔴 Autotrader responds as Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into fake and misleading reviews at 5 companies https://lnkd.in/eREUUJfx 🔴 The BBC warns of “tough choices” as it publishes its Annual Plan ahead of what could be a pivotal year for the corporation. https://lnkd.in/eXPJcTF3 🔴Greater Manchester, Edinburgh and Newcastle react to being shortlisted for Edinburgh TV Festival - Supported by Screen Scotland 2027. North East Screen, Quay Street Productions https://lnkd.in/ebrJHDNn 🔴 The end of an era as Karen Meechan to step down after 20+ years at ScotlandIS. https://lnkd.in/eKAAincs 🔴 Global hires the former UK MD of Twitter https://lnkd.in/e5Ft5QeH All that and much more… #Media #Marketing #CMA #Online #Ecommerce #BBC #Scotland #Edinburgh #Leeds #Manchester

Tall order as leading Leeds retail destination appoints local agency Victoria Leeds has appointed Tall as its new creative partner, bringing together two organisations deeply rooted in the city More below #retail #agency #creative #leisure #victorialeeds