MediaCityUK essays from the BBC: Salmon describes move as ‘part of the rebirth of the BBC’
posted May 25, 2009 - 11:24 PM
BBC North Director Peter Salmon has said the move to MediaCityUK represents "an entire new way of rewiring the BBC"..."designed to bring about a shift in the gene-pool of broadcasting" in an essay published today.
There are also new essays from Ten Alps Chief executive Alex Connock on BBC North's relationship with the wider media scene in Manchester, and from Prof. Ron Cook (University of Salford) on collaborative opportunities between MediaCityUK and the education and training sector.
Salmon's essay is the most interesting and encouraging, as it outlines an ambitious vision to "revitalise and invigorate the creative industries in the region". Salmon exhibits a promising commitment to the future of the north-west's media sector, and to the MediaCityUK project in particular - which he describes as "radical and exciting...[I am personally] committed to its success."
Alex Connock describes himself in his essay as a 'fanatical proponent' of MediaCityUK, and complains again about moaning BBC staff (although he does later admit he 'loves the BBC'). Connock is equally committed to the cause, and wants to personally help attract more venture capital to make Manchester "a finance hub for people who want to invest in the media and tech industries."
Here are the direct links to all 3 essays (pdf), to read at your leisure;
- Peter Salmon - The Northern Renaissance: a Personal View
- Alex Connock - Manchester Media Scene.
- Ron Cook - MediaCityUK
There are a number of further articles about the BBC's plans to grow production across the 'nations and regions' on the Made in the UK page.
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