Wired Sussex News
Digital Media Awards: South: 3 weeks to enter
Fri, 3 Oct 2008
Just a reminder that entries to the Digital Media Awards: South are now open - and will be until Weds 22nd Oct. The awards are a new venture aiming to recognise and reward creativity and business genius in the digital media sector in the south of England.If you work for or run a web agency or a games studio, or are engaged in social networking, e-learning, write a blog, or are an animation ... Read More
Jo Roberts
Women in Media - just two days left on early bird offer
Mon, 29 Sep 2008
Early bird offer for the Women in Media conference runs out tomorrow - so make sure you get your tickets while they're still a tenner. This year’s focus is on digital media, with fantastic speakers from games, TV, music and the web. If you are a woman in media or trying to get into media, then this is the conference for you.
Confirmed speakers include:
Divinia Knowles, Head of Operations ... Read More
Jo Roberts
Come and see us at Flash on the Beach
Tue, 23 Sep 2008
Flash on the Beach is now sold out! If you're lucky enough to have a ticket come and say 'hello' to us on the Wired Sussex stand. We'll be on hand to talk about job vacancies, upcoming events and other initiatives we're running. See you there! Read More
Luke Hay
Barcamp this weekend
Fri, 5 Sep 2008
Brighton Barcamp is returning for the third time this weekend and it promises to be a great event for anyone with an interest in the web.Barcamp is sold out again this year but if you're lucky enough to get a ticket then you can see a map of the venue to make sure you don't get lost.Happy Camping! Read More
Luke Hay
Discounted tickets for Microsoft Remix
Fri, 5 Sep 2008
ReMix UK 08 is a 48 hr conversation all about the ‘Next Web’, what it means today and the potential impact of technologies, tools and techniques for the future. Inspiring designers and developers to take the media they love to new levels of user experience.
Held in Brighton at the Brighton Centre, 18-19 September this 2 day experience will ensure you experience the latest and ... Read More
Luke Hay
dConstruct - sold out but we'll see you there
Wed, 3 Sep 2008
Now in it's fourth year, dConstruct is a web conference aimed at people designing and building the latest generation of social web applications.
With a great line-up of speakers it's no surprise that the event is a sell out. If you're one of the lucky people who got a ticket then come and see us on our stand in the Founders room. Read More
Luke Hay
Drinks and networking in the sun (we hope)
Wed, 3 Sep 2008
E-consultancy are organising an informal networking get together for all Brighton digital folks on September 11th from 4pm. No agenda just a chance to catch some sun (we hope), meet other digital folks living/working in Brighton and enjoy a cold beer on them.
The beer will only be on E-consultancy for the first hour or so, so make sure you come early. Venue is Oh So Social on the seafront, ... Read More
Luke Hay
Whuffie Club at The Werks
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
There's a couple of great looking events coming up at The Werks in September focusing on Wikis.
First up there's Grow your Wiki where Stewart Mader, Wiki Evangelist, adaptation expert and author of Wikipatterns and Grow Your Own Wiki will be exploring the business value of wikis.
Then there's Effective Project Management using a Wiki where Stewart will look at using a Wiki to critical documents ... Read More
Luke Hay
Win Tickets to iDesign 08
Wed, 13 Aug 2008
Win a ticket to the UK's leading interactive design conference - idesign 08.NMK and Dynamo London is delighted to offer Wired Sussex members the opportunity to win one of two free tickets (worth £70 each) to this year's idesign conference which takes place on the 17th September at the South Bank Centre. Just register on the Dynamo London website by 29 August for your chance to win. Winners ... Read More
Luke Hay
Using WordPress as a CMS
Fri, 8 Aug 2008
I went to an excellent workshop last night at The Werks by Mark Kirby on how to use WordPress as a CMS. We've used WordPress for a couple of sites here so it was really useful to get together with other WordPress users and discuss the Pros and Cons. Mark's presentation can be seen on his website along with some other useful WordPress tutorials.This was one of several events coming ... Read More
Luke Hay
Last week's BBC event - feedback and suggestions
Mon, 28 Jul 2008
Big thank you to the 150-odd of you who turned up for the Doing Business with the BBC event last week. They (Auntie) are v. keen to hear your feedback, as they'd like to do similar events throughout the uk over the coming months - so let me know your thoughts if you were there.For those interested, we'll be running two events off the back of last week's in the next few months: ... Read More
Jo Roberts
Wired Sussex at Develop
Fri, 25 Jul 2008
We're exhibiting at the Develop Conference on July 30 and 31 talking about the thriving games industry in Brighton. Entry to the Expo part of the conference is free.So if you're interested in the games industry or just want to come and say hello to us (on stand B20) then register and we'll see you there. Read More
Luke Hay
Culture Geeks
Fri, 25 Jul 2008
A new group is starting up in Brighton for geeks with an interest in culture, museums and heritage. The idea is to run free events and encourage online and offline discussion to try and intergrate the IT and cultural sectors. The group are looking for people to help out so if this sounds like something you're interested in then check out their website. At the moment they are looking a logo ... Read More
Luke Hay
London Road redevelopment proposals - a missed opportunity?
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
As you may know, Wired Sussex has an office in New England House which would disappear under the developer St James’ current proposals for the area. We have member companies in the building and member companies who would like to be in this building. So, to represent those interests, we have had meetings with St James (the developers) and with the property and planning departments ... Read More
Phil Jones
Happy Birthday OpenCoffee
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
The business and Tech networking group OpenCoffee Sussex celebrates it's first birthday tomorrow (July 16th). During this time it's provided a great way for industry to meet academia and for Brighton based businesses to meet companies working at the Sussex Innovation Centre. I often attend myself and always end up meeting useful contacts. If you've not been to one of their meetings before ... Read More
Luke Hay
Sussex Designers Competition winner
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Wired Sussex Members Preview recently ran a competition for young designers (16 to 21 year olds) to design a poster for the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The competition winner was Andy Baumann of City College who design was described by Martyn Reading, Creative Director of Preview as "an aesthetically striking composition". It's great that Preview ran this competition ... Read More
Luke Hay
Linden Lab event
Fri, 11 Jul 2008
Linden Lab is hot on the trail of the very best minds. they're hosting a special event after Develop Online in Brighton on the evening of July 29th, and it's all about meeting you.
They're providing the food and drink; you bring yourself, and a friend. Talk virtual worlds with key Linden personnel and find out about the real opportunities in Boston, San Francisco, Mountain View, Davis, Seattle ... Read More
Phil Jones
Brighton Barcamp sponsors needed
Wed, 9 Jul 2008
BarCampBrighton3, the non-profit, free-to-attend, community-based web conference takes place in September at the University of Sussex. This will be attended by 180 Digital Media types and offers a great sponsorship opportunity.
BarCamps are run all over the world and everyone that attends is supposed to speak or run an activity. The last BarCampBrighton, in March 2008, attracted 150 technologists ... Read More
Luke Hay
Work Experience with Wired Sussex
Wed, 9 Jul 2008
Wired Sussex are looking for a budding journalist to research and write up content for our new Women in Media website. It is a two/ three week work experience that will include; research, interviewing and creating podcasts.
If you are interested, please send CV, cover letter and examples of your work to: nish@wiredsussex.com
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Nish Dhaliwal
Last chance to win dConstruct tickets
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
dConstruct is the affordable one day conference for people designing and building the latest generation of social web applications.
Simply grab one of the customisable buttons, add your own image and upload it to your website. Take a screen grab of your button and post it to the Flickr group.
The favorite button, chosen by the organisers of dConstruct ,added to the group by the end of 30th ... Read More
Luke Hay
Most outstanding use of Digital Media
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
This year's Brighton and Hove Business Awards are now open for nominations with 14 awards up for grabs. The category that should interest some of our members is The Most Awesome Use of Digital Media. Have you raised the bar and enhanced Brighton's reputation for delivering digital goodness on a global scale? If so, and if you fancy picking up a shiny award later on this year then you ... Read More
Luke Hay
Brighton animators website launches
Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Brighton Animators Networking Group (BANG) have launched a website aimed at all types of animators; casual hobbyists, students, freelancers and hardened professionals. Animators can keep up to date with the latest news and events as well as posting their own animations. Join the BANG group today.The group still meet up regularly so keep an eye on the site for updates on the next networking ... Read More
Luke Hay
Looking to work in digital media in Brighton?
Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Brighton Internship programme is an unbeatable opportunity to get invaluable paid work experience with one of 23 digital media companies, including web, games, tv and virtual worlds businesses, based in Brighton.
Details on this year's internships are now live: read the jobs specs and apply. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2008.
The programme places graduate interns with ... Read More
Nish Dhaliwal
Parlez-Vous Français?
Mon, 23 Jun 2008
Club Penguin are putting together a French team for their Brighton office and as a result are seeking French speaking types for various roles.All roles require French speakers with good customer support skills. So if you're a French speaker yourself or know anyone who is then have a look at the jobs on offer. Read More
Luke Hay
Beer and Pizza Membership Feedback
Wed, 18 Jun 2008
On Tuesday 10th June we held the first of four Membership feedback sessions. Billed as ‘Beer and Pizza’ sessions (pizza is always a draw and the beer helped the conversation flow), the intention is to give our members the opportunity to tell us what they like about membership and recommendations for improvement. Ultimately, the feedback we will have gleaned from ... Read More
Nick Dannheimer
Do you want to do business with the BBC?
Mon, 16 Jun 2008
The BBC is one of the largest commissioners of digital content in the UK. Ever wondered how your company can get work from them? Want to know what they are looking for, who you should be talking to and how? Here is your chance to find out.
Wired Sussex has teamed up with the BBC to bring some of their top executives to Brighton to tell our members what their digital strategy is, what they ... Read More
Jo Roberts
South Coast Design Forum - Brighton
Mon, 9 Jun 2008
The SCDF (South Coast Design Forum) is a non-profit organisation run for and by designers and creatives from all disciplines and aims to to provide support, awareness and network channels for the South Coast as an area rich in designers and creatives.The first get-together for the Brighton branch will be Thursday 26th June. Meet up with the groups organisers to discuss how the group can ... Read More
Luke Hay
Free Freelance Advice
Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Brighton based entrepreneur Darren Fell launched freelanceadvisor.co.uk a couple of months back now and the site is fast becoming an excellent resource for both people looking to go freelance for the first time and more experienced freelance types. The site offers a wide range of advice from making money to running marathons and is a must for all freelancers. Its experienced contributors ... Read More
Luke Hay
The Value of Intern$
Mon, 12 May 2008
We all know the value of an intern in the office, to help to fill in the ever growing company database or complete the web research tasks on your endless to- do list. Time is precious and an extra pair of hands is priceless. So with that understanding, are we stuck with the notion that interns come for free to do the crap jobs?Wired Sussex are organising the Brighton Internship Programme, ... Read More
Nish Dhaliwal
That's the way to do it!
Thu, 8 May 2008
I popped along to the May BANG event after work yesterday. The talk was by Punch and Judy experts Glyn and Mary Edwards who told us the history of Punch and Judy as well as showing us their suitcase full of puppets! It was a really interesting event and a good way to see how 'analogue' animation has influenced more modern animation of all types. If you have an interest in animation then ... Read More
Luke Hay
Digital Media Debate in Brighton
Wed, 7 May 2008
We're all heading to the Digital Media Debate tonight at the Pavilion Theatre - an excellent panel - comprising of Emily Bell, Matt Locke and Beth Appleton, and chaired by Bill Thompson - are set to discuss something called the 'digital zeitgeist'... Apparently this is now a sell-out, with over 200 attending. Look forward to seeing some of you there! Read More
Jo Roberts
More Projects Board Feedback...
Thu, 1 May 2008
This time it's feedback from the Project posters. It seems that despite the fact the board has only been live for a couple of months it's already proving to be a success...
"We had about 18 expressions of further interest from our posting on the Projects Board, and eventually received 5 firm quotes. We shortlisted 2 of these and, after demonstrations of their CMS software solutions, ... Read More
Luke Hay
Thoughts from MIp / Milia...
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Went to MIp / Milia the large media content market in Cannes a few weeks ago. Its where media comanies, digital and otherwise, go to buy and sell content piled high and deep like squashy tomatoes in the open market. Was joined there by a number of local companies including Little Loud, Cogapp and iCrossing
I have been attending this market for over 10 years now and for most of them its imminent ... Read More
Phil Jones
Projects Board Feedback
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
We had a feedback session on our Projects Board yesterday, thanks to everyone for coming along and making it a success. We got some really useful ideas on how to improve the board and we'll be making changes over the coming weeks. If you've got any suggestions in the meantime feel free to email me. Read More
Luke Hay
Members news
| Last Call for Marketing & Sales Peer-to-Peer Learning/Networking
Brighton-based telemarketing consultancy Nido Marketing ... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 |
| "A great opportunity for aspiring programmers" - Cogapp launches the Codeo competition
Cogapp has launched a new coding competition for students ... Thu, 2 Oct 2008 |
| MBC delivers oustanding telemarketing results for leading Sussex e-commerce provider EROL Online
Originally one of the UK's leading web design agencies, ... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 |
| Kineo delivers ‘world-class’ blend and e-learning design for BP
Kineo and BP have partnered to create a comprehensive ... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 |
| SiteVisibility secures SEO contract with Air Partner and QMJ Publishing
SiteVisibility, the dedicated search engine marketing ... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 |
| CIM event - What’s new in online marketing? Beyond the basics, Brighton 25/09/08
Digital marketing is changing and it’s getting harder ... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 |
| SiteVisibility secures SEO contract with Air Partner and QMJ Publishing
SiteVisibility, the dedicated search engine marketing ... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 |
| Entrepreneur Darren Fell to speak about successful business strategy at Brighton and Hove’s first Growing Business event
Award-winning entrepreneur Darren Fell will be speaking ... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 |
| Little Empire Design Re-launch
Yes thats right, the new and shiny Little Empire Design ... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 |
| Kineo Shortlisted for Elearning Company of the Year
Kineo is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted ... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 |
| Flashy vs. Simplicity
What works best on travel websites? New research ... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 |
| VGroup wins AeroMobile global integrated account
World first in-flight mobile connectivity provider ... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 |
| AnimNation are off to Cartoon Forum!
Brighton-based director and animator, Sarah Bird, ... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 |
| Worth launches Green Web Awards on behalf of Nigel’s Eco Store
Worth, the Brighton-based digital communications agency ... Mon, 8 Sep 2008 |
| Looking for Some Meaningful Interaction?
If interactive and immersive design floats your creative ... Mon, 8 Sep 2008 |
| Worth wins digital ACT ON CO2 brief
Worth, the Brighton based full service digital communications ... Wed, 3 Sep 2008 |
| New Drama - A Twisted Tale!
Cameraman Mark Snashall, a Wired Sussex member based ... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 |
| Chinese avoid Google
Oban Multilingual and EyeforTravel have rounded up ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 |
| Fresh Egg Holding SEO Workshop
This workshop is titled - SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 |
| So TV in online talent venture
So Television is preparing to launch an online talent ... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 |
| Digital Marketing Agency Leapfrogg hop onboard the shortlist for three BAHBAs
Leapfrogg search-led digital marketing company have ... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 |
| Hove College a Moving Success Story
Hove College has gone from strength to strength over ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 |
| Pete Burden / Non-Executive Chairman at NixonMcinnes
NixonMcInnes, the UK’s largest social media agency, ... Fri, 1 Aug 2008 |
| Stockashop Designer Tools for website design
Stockashop license enables designers to brand their ... Fri, 1 Aug 2008 |
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