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Why US tech giant NetApp’s move for this Manchester AI start-up ‘puts the city on the map’

Why getting noticed isn’t enough for challenger brands

CTO Debrief: Northern tech leaders tackle AI, difficult conversations and the realities of leading change

Inside Greater Manchester’s changing tech investment landscape and where it heads next

Features Spotlight

“I genuinely thought I was done”: How AI pulled this founder out of semi-retirement

‘We’re making a bet on the North East’: Why confidence is growing across the region’s tech sector

“It has been instrumental in helping us grow fast”: How Northern female founders are using AI to grow their tech businesses

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Locked out or left behind? The very different barriers facing two Northern film and TV freelancers

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Agency News

North West agency vet takes growth lead as MediaCity B2B agency makes double hire

Treble top-tastic as PHA hits world’s biggest darts manufacturer press office brief

SocialChain owner makes £53m “final offer” for marketing effectiveness research giant

Croft platform agency lands ISO 42001 AI management certification

Manchester agency takes on Bottled Medication with online pharmacy brief

Storyboard serves up bite-size Gaelic horror to headline BBC Alba’s Halloween menu

North West agency vet takes growth lead as MediaCity B2B agency makes double hire

Former Barclays senior takes seat in vacant GC Business Finance chair

Co-operatives UK chief exec and Beyond the Music co-founder calls for more shared ownership and fairer creative economy at event’s 2026 opening

Treble top-tastic as PHA hits world’s biggest darts manufacturer press office brief

Olivia Rodrigo is latest celeb to contribute to Leeds heart charity’s annual art auction

Manchester to host official launch of UK Women in Tech Week next week

SocialChain owner makes £53m “final offer” for marketing effectiveness research giant

Brand News

Co-operatives UK chief exec and Beyond the Music co-founder calls for more shared ownership and fairer creative economy at event’s 2026 opening

Treble top-tastic as PHA hits world’s biggest darts manufacturer press office brief

Olivia Rodrigo is latest celeb to contribute to Leeds heart charity’s annual art auction

Slowdown? What slowdown? UK’s top brands outpace global rivals to hit record $321bn valuation

Nothing beats a Jet2 PR brief, and right now one Manchester agency’s taking over

Croft platform agency lands ISO 42001 AI management certification

Audio

BBC Radio Orkney announces end of annual Children in Need telephone auction, promises to “go out with a bang”

Slowdown? What slowdown? UK’s top brands outpace global rivals to hit record $321bn valuation

Manchester agency takes on Bottled Medication with online pharmacy brief

Nothing beats a Jet2 PR brief, and right now one Manchester agency’s taking over

Opening of “crucial” Sheffield events space delayed (again) as power plans cut off

Built environment comms consultancy expands Northern reach with Manchester opening

Leeds supply chain data specialist launches AI-driven platform backed by former Morrisons logistics chief

Tech News

Former Barclays senior takes seat in vacant GC Business Finance chair

Manchester to host official launch of UK Women in Tech Week next week

Croft platform agency lands ISO 42001 AI management certification

Leeds supply chain data specialist launches AI-driven platform backed by former Morrisons logistics chief

Revenues up 33% at Oldham medtech after GM Business Growth Hub helps fund new AI platform

Marketing and PR appointment at storied North East law firm

New brand ID for Manchester-based creative industries social enterprise

MediaCity studio delivers stark 28-minute AI warning film alongside California-based tech advocacy non-profit

Revenues up 33% at Oldham medtech after GM Business Growth Hub helps fund new AI platform

Michelle Keegan takes The Blame as ITVX hits 3bn streams for 2026

Data centre giant makes neighbourly £140k donation to Alan Shearer Foundation

Sky Media announces Amazon Ads Agent integration for Sky streaming inventory and audiences

Manchester fintech poised for record year of growth as revenues jump 25% and 18-month total clears £100m

Media News

Storyboard serves up bite-size Gaelic horror to headline BBC Alba’s Halloween menu

BBC Radio Orkney announces end of annual Children in Need telephone auction, promises to “go out with a bang”

MediaCity studio delivers stark 28-minute AI warning film alongside California-based tech advocacy non-profit

Michelle Keegan takes The Blame as ITVX hits 3bn streams for 2026

Sky Media announces Amazon Ads Agent integration for Sky streaming inventory and audiences

Exited Musiio founder among double advisory appointment at Lancashire’s Fhunded Angels

Awards and Events

BEYOND 2026: what to expect from this year’s programme

Former Panorama editor is new BBC news and current affairs chief

Yorkshire pet protection specialist keeps it local for extensive rebrand and new app launch

Creative industries to the fore at new one-day Aviva Studios event

TalkTalk collapse – what does it mean for customers?

Host of new and returning BBC Children’s and Education commissions promises “big laughs, bold adventures and engaging stories”