OPEN STUDIOS WEEK
24^th - 28^th SEPTEMBER 2012
PART OF
BRIGHTON DIGITAL FESTIVAL

For 5 days this September, as part of Brighton Digital Festival 2012 many Brighton based Wired Sussex member companies will open their doors so you can see what they do, where they do it, who does what and how. There will be talks, workshops and the unique opportunity to find out what goes on behind the scenes.

There’s nothing like seeing behind the curtain to help demystify what companies actually do. Find out who is taking part and what’s going on below. For more information about each Open Studio event and for details of how to sign up for your free place, just click through to each participating company’s registration link.

Spaces at each event are very limited so please register asap if there’s an event that you would like to attend.

	At NixonMcInnes we work with clients to help them adapt to the wave of disruption sweeping through business culture. Together, we are shaping new ways of working in the 21st century. By harnessing the technologies and principles of social media and social business, we help organisations to become more flexible, more transparent and more agile than ever before. And we don’t just talk about it: we experiment with these innovations ourselves, so we can use our experience to help our clients. Come and meet some of the team and find out more about what we do over a spot of lunch. You'll also hear our Head of Applied Technology, Steve Winton, give an interactive presentation of all kinds of weird and wonderful, and mostly previously unheard of, and sometimes useful things you can do with the social web, APIs, and the Internet of Things. Prepare to be amazed, occasionally amused, and to have your brains given a good old whisking! We look forward to seeing you :) Date: Monday 24^th September Register here: http://nixonmcinnesopenstudio2012.eventbrite.com/
	Cardens Accountants - Professional service: Individual attention: Specialist advice: Plain English: Timely service: Fixed fees: A sense of humour? Cardens is a vibrant firm of accountants based in Brighton & Hove. Our aim is simple, to supply clear understandable advice with no hidden charges. Since 2006 we have helped our clients ensure they are getting the most out of their business by supplying more than just general accountancy services. We can also assist you with business development, specialist tax services and can help. More at Twitter:@countoncardens During the last week of September Cardens will throw open its doors to the digital world in Brighton with 5 days of specially prepared topics: Day 1 - Starting your own business? – What you need to know! Day 2 - Stress-free record keeping and the technology that will save you time - Day 3 - How using a Limited company can save you money - Day 4 - How to win at the VAT game Day 5 - Making a claim for Research & and Development tax credits in the digital world Date: Monday 24^th - Friday 28^th September Register here: Day 1- http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4153471144 Day 2- http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4153747972 Day 3- http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4153768032 Day 4- http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4153796116 Day 5- http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4153818182
	iCrossing is a global digital marketing agency building search, social and creative digital strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands including Coca Cola, LG Electronics & Virgin. We’ve over 700 staff globally across 13 offices. Open Studios - Tour of the iCrossing UK Brighton office followed by afternoon tea on the terrace Nestled in the heart of the south lanes, our Black Lion Street office is our UK headquarters and home to members of our PPC, SEO, social, creative, strategy, user experience and content teams so you'll be able to get a good understanding of a full service digital marketing agency, and what it's like to work in one. We'll be conducting a tour of our office to give you a chance to have a look around and see the different teams in action! We'll then have some afternoon tea on the terrace where our Recruitment Strategist will be on hand to chat through your career options. We're always looking for talented graduates so if you're interested in a career in digital it's a great opportunity to come and introduce yourself. We'd love for you to join us! Date: Tuesday, 25^th September Register here: http://icrossing-open-studio.eventbrite.com/
	Persistent Peril is an independent animation and design studio based in the heart of Brighton’s north lanes. The studio was set up by directors Garth & Ginny and producer Sam Bourner, and specialise in character animation and design. With a strong ‘design for purpose’ approach to work, each job is truly bespoke. We make things move. We are offering an opportunity for potential collaborators, studios, agencies, coders, and fellow creatives to pop into our humble studio and meet with Persistent Peril producer and partner Sam Bourner. There are six thirty minute time slots between 10 and 4.30, with a maximum of two places per time slot. Date: Tuesday, 25^th September Register here: http://persistentperilopenstudio-eorg.eventbrite.com
	Spook Studio are a product innovation studio by the sea. We help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into digital products that people love. Lightbulb to launch How do you take an idea from that eureka moment to a fully working product and scalable web business? We'll talk a bit about the work we do, how we help startups get started and design great products faster. Date: Tuesday 25^th September – Thursday 27^th September Register here: http://lightbulbtolaunch.eventbrite.com
	Cogapp helps organisations use digital media to create long-term value. Current projects include web sites, interactive installations, mobile applications and electronic publications for clients such as The National Portrait Gallery, Dorling Kindersley and MoMa. Cogapp will be throwing open its doors to the public over lunchtime on Wednesday 26th September and invites you to come along, meet the team, hear more about some of our latest projects, ask us questions, and have a chat. We’ll also throw in some nice food and if you’re lucky, a game of ping pong or table football. Date: Wednesday, 26^th September Register here: http://cogapp-open-studios.eventbrite.com/
	Propellernet is a specialist Travel & Fashion search agency. We work with businesses to develop online strategies that encompass everything from SEO and PPC to online PR, link-building, conversion optimisation and social advocacy. Find out what it’s like to work for Propellernet and how what we do impacts on our client’s revenues. We will be holding two events, one for students who will be new to professional life and a second for those who are looking for a new role and have some experience of a professional workplace. For more information about each event email Stefan@propellernet.co.uk Date: Wednesday, 26^th September & Thursday, 27^th September Register here: Wednesday, 26^th http://propellernet26sept.eventbrite.com/ Thursday, 27 ^th http://propellernet27sept.eventbrite.com/
	Zero G Media is a growing full service digital media agency based in the heart of the bustling North Laine in Brighton. We specialise in digital marketing strategy, email marketing, social media, SEO, branding, web design and web apps. The principles of effective email marketing We've recently been named MailChimp experts, so it makes sense that we share some of our knowledge and teach you the basics of email marketing, creating campaigns and helping you to map out your first email. Bring your ideas, a laptop/tablet/notepad and be prepared to get stuck in.. Date: Wednesday 26^th September Register here: http://zero-g-media-digital-open-studios-2012.eventbrite.co.uk/
	Create: Design. Edit. Sell. Easy. Create enables anyone, regardless of their technical skills or experience, to quickly and easily build the website they want, using expertly-designed browser-based software. We hand you the power to design and maintain your own website and online shop, and we're always adding new features and tools to the Create platform. Known for our outstanding customer service and supportive Create Community, we work tirelessly to help you to make your business an online success. Create Events connect inspirational speakers and the business community through monthly informal talks and networking opportunities held at Create's eco-offices off Lewes Road in Brighton. We'll soon be able to share with you the speaker for the second Create Event. In the meantime, grab yourself a ticket and save the date. You're sure to come away inspired and with lots of ideas that could benefit yourself and your company. Date: Thursday, 27^th September Register here: http://createeventseptember.eventbrite.co.uk/
	DC Storm powers high-performance data driven digital marketing providing digital marketing technology and service to over 1,000 websites worldwide. We help marketers understand the value of the data that is available to them and how to mobilise it to power better online and offline decision-making. Our consultants tailor Storm technology solutions to propel business trading through tracking, tag management, reporting, attribution and PPC optimisation We would like to give ambitious graduates the chance to come to our offices, have a look around and learn more about DC Storm and where we fit in the digital marketing mix. For more information please visit www.dc-storm.com. or contact jonjo@dc-storm.com. Date: Thursday, 27^th September & Friday, 28^th September Register here: http://dcstorm.eventbrite.co.uk/
	IT Works Brighton Ltd is a new technology company specialising in Managed IT Services, Server Farms & setups, Network Installations and a variety of IT support needs. We are going to work with businesses to make IT easy, simple and cost effective, whilst taking the jargon out of IT. With us: IT Works! IT Works Brighton plan to hold a workshop and skills session for our visitors as well as showcasing one or two technologies that are currently making big waves in the industry. Date: Thursday 27^th & Friday 28^th September Register here: http://itworksbrighton.eventbrite.com/
	Online Creative is a post production company, established in 1999, specialising in colour grading for television, commercials and film. We regularly colour grade HD programming for the BBC on our high spec DaVinci grading suite. Darren Mostyn offers Davinci Resolve training and is regularly asked by the industry to talk at events and shows all over the world. An insight into colour grading for television Darren Mostyn will demonstrate grading techniques on a real broadcast project. It would be ideal for those who have an interest in online grading and finishing techniques for television. Some basic understanding of colour grading would be an advantage but not essential. Date: Thursday, 27^th September Register here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/2099671173/
	Site Visibility brings a team of SEO, PPC, social media, strategy, technical and R&D boffins together to create flexible, bespoke, future-proof and truly integrated digital marketing campaigns that deliver better results from sensible budgets. “Introduction to Creative Content: What to produce and how to use it” Site Visibility will be hosting two 50 minute content workshops, which will provide attendees a background in creative content including, defining objectives, identifying the best kinds of content, figuring out what, exactly to write or design, doing research, pitching your content. Date: Thursday, 27^th September Register here: http://openstudioscreativecontentworkshop2012.eventbrite.co.uk/
	BozBoz is a full service digital agency based in Hove. We’ll be celebrating the Brighton Digital Festival in typical Bozboz style by holding an office party for our clients and friends.. Look out for chances to get on the VIP guest list on our Facebook and Twitter pages throughout September. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and meet the team and learn more about all things digital, Bozboz style. Date: Friday, 28^th September Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4275341662/es2?rank=1
	Digi Cave & Scribble work together to create innovative, immersive and engaging digital solutions for clients such as Bosch and Land Securities. Digicave specialise in Augmented Reality and pioneering 3D capture techniques and work with clients like Burberry, The Science Museum and Hello! magazine whilst Scribble are mobile app and web developers for clients like Coca-Cola and O2. Together they are creating some of the most cutting edge solutions in the market. Come along and meet the teams from Scribble and Digicave, hear about what the future holds for Mobile and Augmented Reality and get hands on with some of their projects. Date: Friday, 28^th September Register here: http://scribbledigicaveos.eventbrite.com
	Miggle is an Internet agency which provides design/development, consultancy, content management and media services to a range of clients including Yahoo!, Sky and AOL. Millions of UK Internet users will engage with miggle created content every day. We will be opening up our studio to present a few informal sessions on why and how we use Drupal. This workshop would be ideal for people who are looking to get started with Drupal from either a design or development perspective, or for agencies and site owners who want to learn more about the software. Date: Friday 28^th September Register here: http://migglewsopenstudio.eventbrite.co.uk/