Blogs

Confessons of a Freelancer- Part 4

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Kim Emson's latest blog on why you shouldn't shy away from networking events

Northern Lights: And The Winners Are...

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Northern Lighters have now finished their programme and had their final presentations on Friday 26th November 2010.

DCMS Select Committee Come To Town

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve just hosted a visit from the DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) Select Committee, and joking aside, it is great to see government getting out of Whitehall and talking to business.

In The City and MOBO Awards

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin McManus reflects on October's In The City (Manchester) and MOBO Awards (Liverpool)

Dilemmas of a Freelance Graphic Designer

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Freelancer Anthony Harding tells us of the impact budget cuts have had on the role of Graphic Designer.

A new approach to training in digital media

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Designer and industry trainer, Lucy Irvine discusses the ties between industry and education.

Radio in a Quandary, Time to Revisit Radio

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Russel Crewe, radio professional, looks at how audio producers can and need to look beyond the BBC for business

On Tour: Celine Ong visits Vision+Media

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Tickle hosts UKTI International Trade Adviser Karen Holden and Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Singapore representative Celine Ong to discuss market opportunities in Singapore.

Confessions of a Freelancer- Part 3

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kim Emson's blog continues as she discusses Tax & Finance

Your Country Needs You!

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reading conference speeches is, on the whole, a bad idea. The romance and drama of the live event are sadly absent and the big va va voom sentences lose their momentum over a cup of tea and a chocolate hob nob.

The Rich & Famous

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Apprentice Shaun Holsgrove describes his experiences on placement at BBC Radio Merseyside as part of Vision+Media's Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media scheme.

Tears, Fears and Frustrations

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Industry expert Chris Pyke discusses the struggle to stay ahead of the game in the media industry

Confessions of a Freelancer- Part 2

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kim Emson continues her blog with a few thoughts on marketing yourself as a freelancer

The importance of professional skills

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reina Yaidoo blogs on the importance of professional skills...

Another Northern Lights Success Story

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Melissa Power talks about how Vision+Media's 4 week multiplatform course Northern Lights helped her into the industry and develop her career.

What it Means to be another Northern Lights Trainee

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our second blog from a former Northern Lights trainee is from Tom Kinniburgh, who explains how the programme taught him new skills and helped to further his own career.

The things they say...

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Producer John Forrest muses on bits of media folklore

What it Means to be a Northern Lights Trainee

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Former Northern Lights trainee Hayley McCool Smith explains how the programme helped her learn new skills and her career.

How we can increase your salary by nearly 50%!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The real value of developing your professional skills

Confessions of a Freelancer

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Follow Kim Emson's blog on her freelance experience thus far..

Apprenticeships: 1st Placement

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our guest apprentice Blogger Thomas Lane recounts his impressions of his first placement at post production company Sumners on Vision+Media's Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media scheme.

Taking the pounds out of the Creative Economy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The TV Festival in Edinburgh felt subdued this year. Mark Thompson’s keynote, by necessity, was a political affair. Whereas, James Murdoch, can come out clad in gold satin with a big Sky on his chest and batter the BBC baddie at will, Mr Thompson, clad in a pair of staid plaid licence fee shorts, has to put the gloves up and take it, hoping that he’ll be able to land a sneaky punch.

Vision+Media's Vital Statistics!

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Contracts Liaison Manager Sally Withington takes us through some of Vision+Media's big successes of 2009-10.

Northern Lights: Never has a programme fulfilled a greater need

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew Thomas, Trainer on the Northern Lights project, talks a little about what it involves and how it works.

Project Canvas // The All*Stars Diary 3

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The development diary of the collaborative project between All Out Productions and Stardotstar for Project Canvas

Show me the Talent!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I echo Latitude CEO Richard Gregory’s call that more talent is needed in the digital sector.

A New Found Confidence

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How a little advice and an intro to multiplatform gave Alban Thomson the confidence to go freelance...

Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: Induction Week

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Current apprentice and guest blogger, Thomas Lane looks back at the Induction Week of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media. These are his own personal views of how it went and how he felt about starting on his own media careers path.

BBC Radio 5Live: Development Opportunities

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the announcement of a £40k Northern Production Fund from the BBC radio 5Live, Vision+Media identified this as a great opportunity to bring a selection of Northern Indies and Producers together with 5Live.

Alice's Blog: Have we got it right? Let us know

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If anyone else quotes the Chinese proverb about living in interesting times to me, I will not be responsible for my actions but they may involve a machete.

MFPS- Access Guaranteed!

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Memoirs of an MFPS trainee - by Chintu Suella, MFPS trainee Finance Assistant.

Visionary Session Evaluation: Changing Industry Models

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In order for companies to survive they must be in a position to allow them to diversify, react to and find new markets with a view of them enabling growth and sustainability.

Project Canvas // The All*Stars Diary 2

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The development diary of the collaborative project between All Out Productions and Stardotstar for Project Canvas

Alice's Blog: Murky waters

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It has been a Monday of changing news. Early in the morning we heard that Jeremy Hunt was to make an announcement at 2.30pm abolishing the UK Film Council as of 2012 as part of DCMS’ helping to shoulder the burden of budget cuts.

Project Canvas // The All*Stars Diary 1

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The development diary of the collaborative project between All Out Productions and Stardotstar for Project Canvas

Vision+Media Host Second Visionary Session

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our Visionary Sessions Programme continued with a look at 'New Business Models'

Visionary Session Evaluation Report: Giving you the tools to find new markets

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Evaluation report for our Developments & Opportunities in the Education Market Visionary Session, including evaluation background and methodology

BBC 6Music Saved!

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BBC Trust oppose plans to axe digital radio station 6Music

Plug In: helping companies and new talent find each other

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Read about our Plug In placement scheme

The Great British Comedy Event

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Media Foundation Placement Scheme participant, Aidan Belizaire tells us all about his Great British Comedy experience...

Vision+Media Training Fund now open for applications!

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

60% training subsidies available

On Tour Vlogs

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Tour is a series of video blogs by staff at Vision+Media recording visits to some of the digital and creative businesses in and around the Northwest.

Accidental Leader

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning Executive Producer Cat Lewis blogs about her Accidental Leader experience so far...

inFUZE multiplatform training for journalists

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How freelance print journalists are learning new skills in audio, video, online and mobile platforms

Northwest Companies Rewarded At Music Week Awards

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vision+Media's Head of Music, Kevin McManus, reports back from this year's Music Week Awards.

Inspirational Women

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The personal experiences of four women who have built hugely successful careers in the digital and creative industry

Sound Bite: Jo Meek, All Out Productions

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sound Bite a few words from people making radio in the North West

A digital future for all – except radio?

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Andy Carter, MD of GMG Radio North West

Crosslab Productions - On The Inside

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Crosslab's MD, Melanie Harris gives us the low down on her plug-in trainee's first week on the job...

Radio Production In The North

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Radio Production In The North Conference - The Great Radio Renaissance

What our trainees say

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Listen to what our trainees have to say about our programmes

Media Apprentices at Work

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Media Apprentice Daniel Orwin, 18 from Clifton, Manchester takes us through a week's filming as part of his Apprenticeship

Michael's Apprenticeship Journey

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Former Media Apprentice Michael Callaghan, from Wigan, recounts his apprenticeship experiences

Diversify or Die / Stick to the Knitting

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Do we zig or do we zag? as we can't stay static