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Inside this issue
• The biggest cluster of television and radio businesses outside London has shown its resilience
• The advertising and marketing industry is thriving, and had a hand in the creation of Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville - -
Content
Hub of talent goes beyond the Beatles
A growing cluster of world-class activities builds on a long tradition of success, writes Andrew Bounds
Television and radio: Picture remains bright as BBC gears up for move
The biggest cluster outside London has shown its resilience, says William Hall
MediaCityUK: Watch this space for move by ITV
Will Britain’s biggest commercial broadcaster follow the BBC into the huge Salford site, asks Ben Fenton
Profile: Alex Connock of Ten Alps
The north-west already has a Mancunian chief executive for a new kind of digital business, writes Ben Fenton
Advertising: Digital agencies add to region’s marketing mix
The industry is thriving, says William Hall
Infrastructure: High-speed networks help businesses make connections
Andrew Bounds logs on to a wide range of web-based projects
Profile: 2ergo dials into mobile services revolution
The company has invested significantly to capitalise on the boom in some of the fastest growing regions in the world, writes William Hall
Who’s Who: Cultural talent from across the region
Andrew Bounds profiles big names from film, TV, music, literature and radio
Music: From classical to rock, artistes strike a chord with audiences
Andrew Bounds tunes in to a production line of rhythm and talent
Games industry: Underground niche is now mainstream
The north-west has equally quietly become a leader in a sector that has become as ubiquitous as the film industry, writes Andrew Bounds
