Front page North West media headlines from How-do.co.uk http://www.how-do.co.uk Sat, 17 May 2008 04:49:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2600&Itemid=26 Manchester and Liverpool will be two of the settings for new ITV-commissioned drama, Wired which has just started filming. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2596&Itemid=26 The Trafford Centre is trialling multimedia marketing to shoppers via their mobile devices. Using Bluetooth it allows operators to transmit or “ping” messages direct to potential customers’ phones, providing that they choose to receive them. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2582&Itemid=26 How-Do is delighted to present several leading communications experts from across the UK who will address the issue of ‘Managing Reputations Online’ at a seminar on Wednesday 4 June. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2585&Itemid=26 Bell Pottinger North director John Butters has been signed up to help smooth relations between Dr Thaksin Shinawatra and the media. In a short interview with How-Do he found himself suddenly acting as the mouthpiece for an ex-Prime Minister, global businessman and entire premiership football club. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2584&Itemid=49 Despite only being in the position for ten weeks Cindy Simmons, the marketing director of the Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group, has already taken the knife to the market leading brand and unwrapped an approach that’s more confident, bolder and a just a little more uplifted than it was before. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2586&Itemid=26 The Big Chip Awards, now celebrating its tenth anniversary (north-west-media-news/north-west-digital-media/big-chip-marks-10th-birthday-with-tony-wilson-award-and-new-categories-200802141913/), has released the shortlists for its final two categories and revealed that the ceremony will be run simultaneously in Second Life for the second consecutive year… this time hosted by a virtual Terry Christian. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2583&Itemid=26 Flash pioneer Brendan Dawes from Magnetic North lets rip on brand values, bullshit and 'advertising gits' in this week's instalment of How-DoTV. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2571&Itemid=26 The founder of Word of Mouth says that demand for the North Wales title has led her to circulate the magazine in Dublin for the first time, while shifting its frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2561&Itemid=26 Following on from last month’s story that The Bolton News was suspending its online comment facility (north-west-media-news/north-west-publishing/the-bolton-news-suspends-its-comments-facility-“indefinitely”-200804222411/) due to abusive posts, comes the announcement that it has now been shelved for good, with users being re-directed to the site’s forum area. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2566&Itemid=26 Visual effects and animation company Sparkle Media has unveiled new work for a major film starring Cate Blanchett and Joseph Fiennes, while stating its intention to open an office in Australia before the end of the year. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2557&Itemid=26 Long time Hollyoaks actor Matt Littler (Max Cunningham) is leaving the Cheshire soap, but as you’d expect, it’s not going to be an easy departure. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2554&Itemid=26 Cheadle based Vision Media Group has signed a deal with Match Day Media to provide local advertising on the group’s network of television screens at visitor attractions across the country. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2551&Itemid=26 Cheshire’s Promotion Space Group has bought out its main competitor to become the largest commercialisation agency in the country. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2548&Itemid=26 Ofcom has imposed a multimillion pound fine on ITV plc for serious breaches in the regulator’s Broadcasting Code on premium rate services. A report into Granada Television’s Soapstar Superstar singled out senior production staff. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2543&Itemid=26 The Mob Film Company (http://www.mobfilm.com/) is moving its northern headquarters to Manchester from Yorkshire this summer. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2546&Itemid=26 Wayne Rooney’s fiancée has turned down the opportunity for paid work experience at the Crewe Chronicle. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2532&Itemid=26 Hirst, Kidd and Rennie, the independently-owned publisher of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, has acquired an equity stake in Rochdale Online. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2536&Itemid=26 Stuart Wilson, one of the co-founders (along with his brother Simon) and owner of Creative Lynx, one of the region’s leading design agencies, has sold the agency to a management team led by finance director Neil Martin and five of his colleagues. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2530&Itemid=26 GMG Radio, which runs its UK news operation from Manchester, has axed as of this week its two daily 15 minute news programmes which ran across its network of 12 stations broadcasting under the Real, Century, Smooth and Rock brands. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.how-do.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2529&Itemid=26 This week How-Do sits down for a natter with Clare Francis, the site editor of moneysupermarket.com. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100