Sponsors

 

We are grateful to the following sponsors of the 2011 conference Sponsors 

 

 

 
Creative Industries iNet
The Media & Innovation Awards 2011 are part-funded by the Creative Industries iNet (Innovation Network), a programme of support designed to help the South West's creative businesses thrive and advance the area's growing reputation as a global creative centre of excellence. The Creative industries iNet is part of the Government's Solutions for Business portfolio, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and led by South West Screen
 
School of Art & Media, University of Plymouth
As the enterprise university we enjoy a reputation for innovation and creativity and offer one of the country’s top three new media design courses, BA/BSc Digital Art &Technology. With cutting-edge facilities and a research-rich learning environment, our expertise spans technology, science, business and arts disciplines.  We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding economic, social and cultural return for business and our community. www.plymouth.ac.uk
 
National Marine Aquarium
 
Pyramid Presentation
Established in 1996, Pyramid’s provides a range of presentation services for seminars and meetings, to large scale Conference Production and Event Management across Europe. Our Audio Visual Division provides specialist services designing and installing presentation equipment into Commercial premises, luxury yachts and private homes. Based in two locations in Plymouth, we employ 10 full time and 20 part time staff.www.pyramid-presentations.co.uk
 
Sony
Sony Professional Solutions Europe (PSE) is a global leader whose mission is to create and supply products, systems, services and solutions to the business market that draw on Sony’s AV heritage. Sony PSE tailors products for the Video Security CCTV, 4K & 3D Digital Cinema, Business Projectors, Public Displays & Digital Signage healthcare, media & broadcast, network video monitoring, videoconferencing and retail, transport & venue industries. http://www.sony.co.uk/biz
 
4 Talent
4 Talent is all about supporting people like you to build great futures in the media industry. People from different backgrounds and walks of life. People at different stages of their careers. People who want to be part of this evolving multi-platform business. For more about 4 Talent click here
 
Silverstream TV
Silverstream TV are leaders in the development of web video. With a pedigree in award winning   broadcast TV, they are developing bespoke applications and production techniques. Silverstream TV's state of the art web broadcasting truck extends the reach of internet broadcasting and is helping to establish the South West as a centre of excellence in multiplatform production. www.silverstream.tv
 
Tellonline
Tell have been creating online solutions since 1995. Tell build systems including ecommerce solutions, online training, assessment tools and content management systems for a range of sectors. Web-based media continues to be one of the most exciting environments to work in and Tell meet these challenges through technical innovation and engaging design. www.tellonline.com
 
Business West
Free programmes to benefit High Growth businesses
If your business can demonstrate ambition, innovation and high growth potential, Business West now offers three high impact business growth programmes to drive your success – and as they’re funded by European Region Development Fund, there is no charge.
·         Starting a High Growth Business
·         Coaching for High Growth
·         Understanding Finance for Business
To find out more visit www.growthsouthwest.co.uk
 
Plymouth College Of Art
Plymouth College of Art, providing a wide range of high quality educational and learning opportunities from Saturday Arts Club to degree and postgraduate level study as well as CPD and networking provision for the creative industries from it’s creative practitioner network, Arts Matrix.   www.plymouthart.ac.uk
 
The Design Programme
The Design Programme provided direct access to a wide range of design expertise, advice and practical support, as well as providing a fresh and independent perspective. The service – supported by the South West RDA and the European Development Fund – helps businesses identify opportunities to develop new products and services, source new markets, cut environmental impact and boost sales. Whatever stage a small business is at, The Design Programme’s expert design advice will move it forward and deliver measurable results. www.thedesignprogramme.co.uk
 
ICCI
ICCI recognises the considerable expertise in creative and cultural education, research and practice at the University of Plymouth and is closely linked to the university's 'Enterprise' agenda. ICCI provides a central point for collaborative creative and cultural activities, external projects, creative sector business engagement, including the development and support of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, placement opportunities and related academic and creative activities. www.plymouth.ac.uk/icci
 
Out of Hand
Out of Hand Ltd has a cutting edge graphic design studio, a publishing department, a nationwide distribution network and an extremely economic printing service. We design and print corporate identities, brochures and other promotional materials, including printing some 30+ million flyers a year! And also write, design, print and distribute 30,000 copies of our street culture and listings magazine each month. www.outofhand.co.uk
 
 
 
McCann Erickson
At McCann Erickson Communications House that's exactly what we do. In today's economy where production has out stripped demand for virtually every product or service, the time has come to start focusing hard on creating more demand. At our Bristol office, our team of industry experts works in a way that goes beyond simply talking about integration, it's automatically integrated and we put our planning process at the core of everything we do.
As the leading channel-neutral advertising and marketing agency the South West of England, we are able to create demand for our clients in all markets and all sectors: Brand Response, Brand & Business Communications, Media, Public Relations, Direct Marketing and Interactive.