Media mix: Social Chain; Creative Kitchen; Character World & more
SOCIAL Chain, a team of aspiring social media entrepreneurs, has moved into Manchester.
It has taken space at 127 Portland Street, part of Bruntwood’s ‘West Village’ community of creatively-driven businesses.
The company, founded by Manchester University drop outs, 22-year-old Steve Bartlett and 21-year old Dominic McGregor in 2013, claims to be one of the UK’s largest influencer marketing agencies.
The team has worked with the likes of Disney, Spotify, BBC, Smirnoff and Kripsy Kreme.
After initially taking desks in the’Together co-working space at 127 Portland Street, Social Chain and Bruntwood worked together to create a new home for the business in 3,500sq ft on the first floor; the perfect office to suit the personalities of its new occupiers.
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LIVERPOOL-based digital and creative events organisers Creative Kitchen has released the details of its next series of knowledge sharing events entitled ‘Made Here: This is Liverpool’.
Made Here: This is Liverpool is a showcase of the city’s digital and creative talent. The new will be look at the stories from the people who make things happen.
The first event will be held at the recently opened Launch 22 co-working space on Thursday September 17 at 5.30pm featuring PH Creative, Mocha and Well Made Studio.
The Creative Kitchen team already have Uniform, Apposing, So Mo Co and Studio Mashbo confirmed for the future Made Here: This is Liverpool events on October 15 and November 19.
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GREATER Manchester licensed home textiles provider Character World has launched a new website to showcase its product range and creative brand ethos.
The overhaul follows a strong year of growth for the business, which counts global brands such as Disney, Lego, Mattel and Hasbro among its portfolio of licensors.
Joint managing director of Cheadle Hulme-based Character World, Danny Schweiger, said: “We wanted a digital platform that was more closely aligned to our strategy and vision for the future – something that reflects our passion and dedication, as well as our plans for growth. We’re incredibly pleased with how the website has turned out, and excited to get it live.”
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UP to six new jobs are being created at Brand Imaging Solutions as part of its move to a new building in Trafford Park.
Brand Imaging Solutions, an independent packaging design and marketing agency which specialises in brand and packaging solutions, has won support for its move from NatWest with a six-figure loan.
Clients include international brands, national retailers and start-ups.
The firm offers a range of services including creative, photography, illustration, artwork and pre-press. Brand Imaging Solutions also delivers flexographic platemaking – which allows for images to be printed on specialist items such as corrugated packaging materials or wide web film.
Mark Bent and Justin Jenkins started the business in 2005 and moved operations from Stockport to Manchester in 2009, operating from rented premises at Trafford Park.
The new unit at Avocado Court includes a 3,250sq ft studio area and new platemaking machinery in which the business has recently invested. Brand Imaging Solutions employs 28 people and the business is planning to create up to six new jobs over the next year.
Bent said: “We are continuing to grow and wanted to have our own space to develop the business as we need to. We are also developing our operations in Dubai so having our own space in Manchester will give us the resource we need to deliver in that region as well to our clients based in the North West, the UK and around the world.”
When the time came to obtain funding for the purchase, he turned to NatWest relationship director Guy Boxall for support.
Boxall said: “I was delighted to support Brand Imaging Solutions on its move to new premises. The business continues to grow and its strong leadership has a clear vision for its future. I wish them every success in achieving their future business aspirations.”
