Shepherds Friendly, the UK financial mutual with a legacy spanning almost two centuries, has released its first TV advertisement, marking a significant evolution in its marketing approach. This launch coincides with the Greater Manchester mutual recently surpassing 150,000 in-force policies, marking an important moment in its history. The advert, broadcast through Sky on Demand and […]
Virgin Media O2 has signed a commitment to invest in a new office space in central Manchester, agreeing a contract with Island that will see the new, net zero carbon workspace become the company’s central Manchester office location from late 2025. The lease of its Wythenshawe office due to expire in early 2026. Island, a […]
This August, the City of Manchester will welcome SCENE, a new LGBTQ+ Film and TV festival. The weeklong event will kick off with an exclusive opening night featuring a celebration panel and after-party to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the influential drama Queer as Folk. The series, which spotlighted Manchester’s Canal Street, will be celebrated with […]
A man has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for advertising and selling specially configured STBs. These devices allowed unlawful access to subscription services from Sky, BT, and Virgin Media, as well as thousands of on-demand films and pay-per-view content. Additionally, Michael Hornung of Hyde, Greater Manchester, received a 12-week jail sentence […]
Residents, visitors and businesses in Manchester city centre and surrounding areas will soon be access enhanced mobile connectivity from Virgin Media O2 thanks to a new agreement between Freshwave and Manchester City Council. Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave will be deploying more than 20 outdoor small cells on behalf of Virgin Media O2 in busy areas […]
Global Academy, a media school founded by Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, has launched a new alternative to University for young creatives in Manchester who want to pursue a career in the creative industries. The course is based in Global’s North West broadcast centre and is free for school and college leavers aged 18. […]
Lyca Radio – Greater Manchester has officially launched, marking a significant milestone in the North West England’s broadcasting landscape. The station, which replaces the Asian Sound Radio brand, is now available on 963AM, 1377AM, DAB, and various digital platforms, offering listeners a diverse range of content tailored to their interests and preferences. With its launch, […]
North AI, a new Manchester-based AI startup for the media sector, has received £280,000 grant funding from Innovate UK, the UK’s Innovation Agency, with further £300,000 funding led by SFC Capital, as well as private angel investors from the media industry. North AI has been co-founded by the team from ‘Paus’, a VC-backed tech start-up […]
IP protection body FACT has reported that, on January 10th, Jordan Longbottom, a 42-year-old man from Manchester, received a 22-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to charges of advertising and selling unauthorised decoders. The decoders were designed for fraudulent use, allowing users to access pay-TV services without remunerating legitimate providers, significantly undermining their commercial interests. […]
Yeti Television has announced that AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has commissioned the second season of the hit true crime series The Truth About My Murder (10×60’), which is set to air on top factual entertainment channel True Crime – formerly known as CBS Reality – in early 2024. True Crime is a joint […]