Business Huddersfield media buying agency grows turnover by 60% Huddersfield-based media planning and buying agency, Media Performance, has doubled its headcount to eight, grown turnover by 60% to £7m+ and relocated to a luxurious business centre in 2021, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The firm, which had been based at The Media Centre since its formation in 2014, By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Marsden Jazz Festival seeking Crowdfunding support In 2020, the global pandemic brought about the first ever cancellation of Marsden Jazz Festival (MJF) since it began in 1992. Whilst the Pennine village fell quiet last year, the festival organisers are doing all they can to fill the streets of Marsden with live music, excitement, and a sense By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture First Bus and The Piece Hall bring staycation 'seaside' to Halifax First Bus is partnering with The Piece Hall to bring an annual family summer attraction to the famous Grade 1 listed leisure and tourism venue in Halifax, which they plan to become a regular date in the region’s event calendar. For the launch in July, its giant courtyard will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Beanie Media appointed by Rishworth School for global SEO project Beanie Media have been appointed by Rishworth School to implement a 6 month SEO strategy to increase their rankings on google and increase traffic to their site. Lydia Horbury, director of external relations at Rishworth School commented: Rishworth School have recently been upgrading our website, as part of the build By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield is back and better than ever Wakefield Business Week was historically an annual event, delivered in a partnership capacity by stakeholders including Wakefield Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Wakefield First. This year, the hosts, WF4 Recovery changed the theme up to be Wakefield Bounce Back Week! With attendees having the opportunity to hear from national By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Moda Living tops out at New York Square, SOYO Leeds * Moda Living’s New York Square neighbourhood officially tops out in Leeds * Moda will deliver 515 high quality rental homes with state-of-the-art amenities in Leeds city centre * Topping out is celebrated with local band, Talkboy, filming a video at the top of the Moda development * The project forms the first By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Elland estate agent relocates to prominent new office Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley’s Elland office has expanded into new premises in the heart of the town centre. The new office is still on Victoria Road, but in a much more prominent position, in the town centre and surrounded by several other well-established By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bubble scientists aim to pop the plastic pollution problem during Plastic Free July With Plastic Free July now underway, a Leeds-based business is continuing to use its unique insight and expertise to help drinks manufacturers tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. CO2 Sustain LTD, makers of patented liquid foam control and carbonation aid, CO2Sustain, is stepping up production at its Leeds research By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman MAC Construction Consultants welcomes new senior building surveyor Leading construction consultants MAC has announced the expansion of its Building and Surveying team with the appointment of senior building surveyor Terri Houghton. With more than 23 years’ experience in maintenance management, Terri joins the business with immediate effect having previously worked in alterations and improvement programs for Metropolitan Police By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire firm’s research reveals ticking time bomb for workplace pensions Britain faces a ticking timebomb when it comes to inadequate retirement provisioning – that’s the opinion of Leeds-headquartered Workplace Pensions Direct following research conducted in association with YouGov. The study found that only half (50%) of businesses across Britain are leveraging the salary sacrifice benefits available for workplace pensions. This By The Editor • 3 min read
Health Mental health duo launch clinic for film and TV industry Two mental health professionals have joined together to launch a new psychological care clinic dedicated to providing psychological duty of care support to the Film and TV industry. Founded by Psychologist and psychotherapist Charlotte Armitage and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Mo Qadri, Cast Care Clinic will provide pre-production, production, and post-production By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm hosts free webinar Anyone working in the professional services sector, including accountants, estate agents and independent financial advisers, can attend a free webinar run by Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law, that will focus on protecting the family home and keeping assets within the family. The webinar will take place at 9.30am on By The Editor • 2 min read
