Update 103, 23 July 2010

Featured News

Help MD plan the autumn events programme

If there are events you would like to see Manchester Digital put on or you've got an idea for an event that would be useful for members, then we'd like to know. The Manchester Digital events working group will be meeting soon to plan the autumn schedule and we're inviting anyone who would like to get involved or could have something to contribute. If you're interested or just want to email us your ideas, then contact info@manchesterdigital.com

Manchester Digital Barbecue - let us know if you can't make it

If you're booked on the Manchester Digital barbecue and you won't be able to make it, please do let us know - there are plenty of people waiting who would like your place. Email r.hudson@manchesterdigital.com

Thanks again to  Fudge, and Creative Times for their support and to sponsors CTI Digital and Melbourne Server Hosting.

Featured Event

BVCA Finance & Funding the Digital Age - 16 September.

Conference organised by BVCA at the Lowry Hotel -  in association with Manchester Digital

The central theme of the conference is "Seizing the Opportunity" – an extremely relevant and hot subject at a time when both our industry and government are focusing on issues around real business, growth, innovation and funding.

This conference will be the first of its kind to focus on funding and access in the digital media space.  We expect the event to bring together 400 private equity and venture capital practitioners, investors, advisers, digital media companies, journalists and government officials for a full day of debate, discussion and thought leadership.

There's room for a limited number of complimentary spaces for digital businesses.

Get in touch with us if you're interested: info@manchesterdigital.com

News

Broadband Britain rollout delayed by three years - A lack of funds blamed for the government's decision to delay the roll out of 2MB broadband in the UK.

Nokia profits slump 40% in second quarter - Nokia warned last month that it expected its sales and profits figures to fall short of earlier forecasts.

Sky confirms Easynet sell-off - Sky has announced it will sell Easynet to private equity house Lloyds Development Capital.

Events

Manchester Digital barbecue - 28 July - Sold Out

Social Media. Sorted. 28 July - from theEword and Juice Digital

PHPNW10 Conference - 9th October 2010 - Third edition of the PHP North West Conference

Hubbub - 13th, 14th October 2010. Hubbub is a new conference and exhibition for the marketing, creative and media industry in the North West. Sign up now for early bird discounts at www.hubbubevent.co.uk/manchesterdigital.

The Media Festival - 17th November - 19th November 2010. Special discounts will be available for MD members.

Vacancies

Got a vacancy? Log in to the Manchester Digital site and record the details and it will appear in the mailout on the site.

Looking for a job? Keep an eye on www.manchesterdigital.com/recruitment.asp.

Web designer, SEO Account Manager - Marketing & Design Agency, Online Content Executive - Spanish - Leisure Travel (CJSM10970), Online Content Executive - French - Leisure Travel (CJSM10967), Digital Developer, eCommerce Marketing Manager (MHSM10950).

Business Opportunities

UKTI mission to Tokyo Games Show - supported spaces available - apply by 30 July

Software partner sought for GIS project - working with MMU on a climate project

Metadata: increasing the value of digital content (mainstream projects) - We have allocated up to £5m to invest in collaborative R&D projects that will demonstrate how businesses may increase revenues from the metadata relating to their digital content.

Econsultancy Training

SEO Public Relations Training - 9th September - Delegates will learn how online PR and social media marketing can be integrated into a search marketing strategy.

Remember that Manchester Digital members get a discount on the listed price.

Get involved in Manchester Digital

Working groups

Council members leading on the working groups that make MD tick are looking for people to help:

Website and collaboration group - works collaboratively to launch new web-based services for members

Education group - works with educational instaitutions and others to improve the skills available to member businesses

Events group - comes up with the ideas for Manchester Digital events that will be valuable to members

Marketing, Promotion and PR - a new group that will look at how MD can communicate more effectively with members and the wider world.

If you would like to get involved in one of these groups then please get in touch by emailing info@manchesterdigital.com

What do you think?

Why not write a short article for MD's weekly Update? Just 150 words on a topical digital issue. If you are interested then send your details and topic idea to info@manchesterdigital.com.

Big Chip Awards 2010

Full details of the winners, photos from the event and the animation prepared by MI, winners of last year's Best Use of Animation award, all at the Big Chip site.

Winners page * Photo gallery * Animation