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comment posting problems

I've just fixed the commenting system on the blog, which appears to have been malfunctioning for the past month or so. Apologies to anyone who has posted recently without any success, please do post again if you can be bothered!

CBBC MediaCityUK writers

CBBC are looking for new drama writers - if you fancy a future job at MediaCityUK check it out - http://bit.ly/10wvA0

FT article about MediaCity UK

Not a lot of MediaCityUK news to report since the ITV bombshell, except perhaps this article from the FT about the positive impact MediaCityUK is likely to have on Salford and the surrounding areas. The article also provides a quick introduction to the local housing market - useful if you're looking at relocating to Salford.

BBC relcoation incentives debate continues..

Debate about the BBC's staff relocation packages continues to rumble on and on - Liz Hunt at the Telegraph says, "I can't be the only taxpayer with northern credentials who feels insulted by the implication that having to up sticks from the South East is akin to an enforced relocation to Mogadishu or Harare." (full article here). Meanwhile, Andy Spinoza at How-Do offers some relocation advice to BBC staff - "Some media people will find the value, community, and friendliness on offer in the likes of Monton and Eccles more appealing than the fancy nick-nack shops of Didsbury..." (full article here).

Manyoo towers will go ahead

The Manyoo apartment towers in Salford Quays will be built, despite one of the developers behind it going into administration, reports the MEN. Manyoo will have 1,036 apartments over four towers that will `quite literally change the skyline of Salford Quays'.

ITV nears D-day

Interesting article over at The Life of Wylie about the problems piling up for ITV; chief amongst them the need to make a decision about selling the Manchester site in Quay Street and moving to MediaCityUK, Salford. (via SalfordQuays.org)

Aziz Rashid has been announced as the new head of BBC North West

Former journalist Aziz Rashid has been announced as the new head of BBC North West - "we have an exciting future ahead with our move to Salford Quays in 2011." (full article at the MEN)

MediaCityUK lending contributes to HBOS trouble

The Guardian has a short article about some of the problems facing HBOS, one of which (according to the Guardian) is their £350m backing of MediaCityUK. (via SalfordQuays.org)

Pharos latest to make MediaCityUK move

Media management software company Pharos are the latest to announce a move to MediaCityUK. The move will allow Pharos to “be close to the operations at MediaCity where many new workflows in acquisition, production, post-production and publishing are sure to be pioneered.” Pharos already works with the BBC, and fellow rumoured MediaCityUK tenants, MTV. (via How-Do)

MediaCityUK appoint Code Computerlove and Drumbeat Creative for new marketing push

MediaCityUK has appointed Manchester-based agencies Code Computerlove and Drumbeat Creative for new marketing campaigns. Code Computerlove will be MediaCityUK's new digital agency, and will soon begin work on an overhaul of the (disappointing) MediaCity website, while Drumbeat are apparently working on a property brochure to attract tenants. Full story at How-Do.

Alex Connock defends MediaCityUK against the naysayers

Alex Connock has written to How-Do to suggest that top talent will eventually make the move to MediaCityUK, despite the recent negative stories. It's not the first time Connock (chief executive of Ten Alps) has voiced his opinion about the challenges facing MediaCityUK. (you can read the full letter at How-Do).

MediaCityUK eco-friendly car park

MediaCityUK's eco-friendly car park is going to be kitted out with the same aluminum cladding as the critical acclaimed New York Museum of Contemporary Art. Full story at Buildingtalk.

Salford Uni Building Promotional Photo

Fantastic new image of the Salford Uni building, from Andrew Brooks (via SkyScraperCity).

XFM moves to the Quays

Radio station XFM Manchester is now broadcasting from Exchange Quay at the northern gateway to Salford Quays. The Station is the latest media occupier to make a move to the Quays ahead of the BBC relocation.

Trafford Park getting in on the mediacityuk action

Trafford Park could be transformed into a new hub for the professional and creative industries, reports Crain's. The plans would affect 3,000 acres that lie within the boundaries of Salford Quays, Old Trafford and The Trafford Centre.

New Design and improvements!

As you may have noticed we have spruced up the site design, to make it that little bit more user friendly. We have also made improvements to our main RSS feed, so it now includes any images, and the full text content in a more readable fashion. check it out!

Ferris Wheel for Salford?

Crain's Manchester Business reports that a Bolton based fairground operator is trying to sell the idea of a giant ferris wheel to two Greater Manchester councils, including Salford. Hill has suggested Victoria Square in Bolton and Salford Quays as possible sites where he believes the £2m wheel would become a tourist attraction and rival the ferris wheel in Manchester city centre which is 60 metres tall.

Apprenticeships for mediacity:uk

The government has announced that thousands of new apprenticeships are to be created to boost the UK's creativity. The BBC at mediacity:uk are one of the first groups to have signed up for the training scheme. The announcement came as part of a government report into the creative industries in Britain, entitled Creative Britain: New Talents for the New Economy. You can read more about the apprenticeships here, download the report here or read a rather satirical 'digested review' of the report here.

Worried staff attack BBC jobs plan

Some Manchester staff under threat of redundancy are angry that the BBC controller of entertainment commissioning, Jon Beazley, sent them an email last week saying he would be advertising for more executive producers because his London-based department had so much work on. read the full story at the guardian.

The Heart Of Media City - New Flats Announced

Following last weeks announcement about planning permission for various aspects of the MediaCity development, Peel have announced a new set of apartments called 'The Heart'. A billboard has gone up next to the building site, advertising 178 state of the art apartments, and you can see more information at theheartofmediacity.co.uk

BBC3 re-launch doesn’t impress

BBC3 re-launched this week, with new shows including Lily Allen and Friends and Phoo Action. Viewer ratings were less than excellent, and the coverage in the national press has been mixed, but despite the generally negative reaction, a full series of Phoo Action has been comissioned. In other BBC3 related news, a mighty boosh movie is apparently in the works.

XFM Manchester dropped by GCap

Xfm Manchester, which is based at Salford Quays, is set to be sold off or closed down by it's owners GCap Media, reports how-do.co.uk. The announcement came as a surprise to almost everyone, including the station MD. An industry observer describes it as "a great shame and a regional snub."

Poor Sound issues damage BAFTAS 08

The BBC's coverage of the Baftas went a bit pear-shaped last night, with an almost unlistenable microphone echo that lasted for 10 minutes, amongst other minor issues.

Yahoo rejects Microsoft Bid, talking to AOL

Yahoo today rejected Microsoft's takeover bid, saying the bid didn't take into account the full value of Yahoo. it seems like Yahoo may just be holding out for a higher bid, but there are rumours that Yahoo now wish to restart talks with AOL about a possible merger.

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