MediaCityUK announces new ‘Greenhouse’ offices for start-ups and small companies
Development News Wed 06th Oct, 2010
Peel Media have submitted plans to convert the current Bovis site office into a range of suites aimed at small creative companies.
The Greenhouse will offer more cost effective and flexible office space for start-ups and companies looking to be close to the action - next to the Pie Factory and behind the new Salford Uni Building.
Media City Fry-Up, bumber July edition: Breakfast in Salford and yet more jobs…
Round-Up Thu 15th Jul, 2010
If you haven't been following us on twitter or facebook (and why not?) you may have missed a busy week for MediaCityUK news.
First off, the BBC has announced it's intention to relocate BBC Breakfast to MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. The story began as a strong rumour we picked up on twitter, followed by much speculation and generally negative responses from the national media.
Salford Uni’s Media City Director leaving for London
Salford Uni Wed 16th Jun, 2010
Salford University have announced that John Holland, Director of MediaCityUK, is leaving Salford Uni to run a media consultancy business in London.
Holland joined the University back in December 08, and was a former head of interactive tv and digital text services at the BBC.
Speaking about his contribution, Salford Uni said, "[John] played a pivotal role in preparing the University for the opening of its new state-of-the-art building in the heart of the MediaCityUK development at Salford Quays."
MediaCityUK got Rick Rolled
Random Thu 10th Jun, 2010
MediaCityUK plays a supporting role in Rick Astley's latest video.
The video for his new single 'Lights Out' was filmed on location at Salford Quays (and at the MEN arena) - and MediaCity can clearly be seen in the background.
The video was directed by none other than Peter Kay, and produced by Manchester based Lion Eyes.
You can see Rick talk about his new single and tour on BBC Breakfast this morning, or watch the video below.
Urban Explorers strike again at MediaCityUK
Media City News Wed 26th May, 2010
A group of urban explorers have once again infiltrated the MediaCityUK construction site at Salford Quays.
The group of five managed to beat security and take more fantastic pictures - this time from the highest point of MediaCity - 300 feet up at the top of the South Tower of the Studio Block (also known as the Media Enterprise Centre).
One of the team - known by his alias 'Rookie' - describes the visit on his blog;
ITV move to Salford Quays imminent, is MediaCityUK full? (Update: No.)
Media City News Mon 24th May, 2010
Crain's today reports that ITV is expected to take all remaining space at MediaCityUK in a long expected move from their city centre home to Salford Quays.
There has been no official announcement, but Crain's quotes unnamed individuals close to the situation as suggesting a deal is almost done. The deal would apparently include the relocation of Coronation Street to the earmarked site opposite MediaCity, next to the Imperial War Museum.
WHSmith planned for MediaCityUK
Media City News Fri 21st May, 2010
WHSmith will set up shop within the open centre at MediaCityUK's new studio facility - answering the hugely important question of where BBC staff will be able to get a copy of Heat.
The 1,000 sq ft. unit will open in 2011 selling all manner of typical Smith's goodies, and joins supermarket chain Booths as the second confirmed retailer on site at MediaCity.
MediaCityUK Round-Up: Jason Legget leaves Peel, plus new MediaCity buses en route
Round-Up Thu 20th May, 2010
It's been a while since our last update, but we've managed to harvest some MediaCity news that you might find interesting...
- MediaCity's head of business development Jason Legget has left the project, after Peel Media apparently made his role redundant. The Salford Star was first to break the news, highlighting that Legget has been in the job for little over a year (Similar to what previous managing director Brian Greasley held his position for).
What’s powering MediaCityUK? this bad boy
Development News Thu 15th Apr, 2010
Vital Energi have posted a video detailing their energy efficient 'Tri-generation' scheme, which is responsible for powering, heating and cooling MediaCity.
The BREEAM approved Tri-Gen scheme sits underneath the MediaCityUK car park, uses water from the Manchester Ship Canal and promises to reduce Co2 emissions through the use of a combined heat and power system.
