The Register · Volume IV
News
964 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.
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Nº 0363
Edinburgh agency acquired by former MediaCom duo
Two former MediaCom executives have acquired an Edinburgh agency, according to Prolific North, signalling…
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Nº 0371
Reach titles fall for AI-generated police hoax that made Daily Star front page
Reach plc's titles fell victim to AI-generated content in a police hoax story, raising concerns about…
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Nº 0358
Squire Group joins BFA as franchise sector growth continues
Squire Group joins the British Franchise Association, signalling continued growth in the franchise sector…
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Nº 0365
Two more series as Balamory’s return attracts new generation of viewers
Balamory secures two more series following renewed audience interest across generations, boosting…
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Nº 0369
UK’s fastest-rising tech ecosystem revealed in new global rankings – and it’s not London or Manchester
Prolific North reports on global rankings revealing the UK's fastest-rising tech ecosystem, challenging…
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Nº 0351
Big Weekend, big plans for the North East – BBC Northern chief on what happens now the party’s over
The BBC's Northern leadership has revealed post-Big Weekend plans to drive media development across the…
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Nº 0345
Bizarre Salford neighbour dispute revealed as immersive marketing campaign for Channel 4 thriller from Russell T Davies
A Salford neighbour dispute was revealed to be an immersive marketing campaign for Channel 4's Russell T…
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Nº 0344
Caroola Accountancy Launches New Apprentice Intake Amid Rising UK Unemployment and Strong 80% Pass Rate
Caroola Accountancy launches new apprentice intake with an 80% pass rate amid UK unemployment concerns…
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Nº 0355
Double hire for newly rebranded Manchester agency
A rebranded Manchester agency has recruited two new senior staff members, marking a key phase in its…
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Nº 0361
JVR Consultancy highlights the operational complexity of rail supplier compliance requirements
JVR Consultancy advises UK rail sector organisations on implementing structured supplier compliance…
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Nº 0357
Manchester’s oldest brewery makes PR appointment following successful Boddingtons relaunch partnership
Manchester's oldest brewery has secured a PR appointment following a successful Boddingtons relaunch…
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Nº 0360
Medium‑Sized Businesses Reassess SharePoint as Governance Gaps Emerge
Medium-sized organisations in Greater Manchester are reassessing SharePoint governance following emerging…
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Nº 0343
Orbit Spaces Reveals First Look at New Floor of 55 King Street Flexible Workspace
Orbit Spaces has revealed a new floor at its 55 King Street site in Manchester, expanding its flexible…
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Nº 0349
Prolific North Marketing Awards return for 2026 with new categories celebrating the North’s marketing impact
Prolific North's Marketing Awards return in 2026 with new categories highlighting the North's marketing…
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Nº 0354
Real implications” for brands as UK takes global lead for video podcast viewing, smart TVs surge
Prolific North reports that the UK leads globally in video podcast viewing, with smart TV consumption…
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Nº 0350
Revealed: Prolific North’s 2026 Tech Companies to Watch – scale-up edition
Prolific North has published its 2026 list of technology scale-ups to watch, identifying promising growth…
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Nº 0347
Salter owner holds steady as Manchester homewares giant prepares for CEO shake-up
Salter's owner is holding steady as the Manchester homewares giant prepares for a CEO change, according to…
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Nº 0348
SEO is dead” panic dismissed as agency leaders react to Google’s biggest search overhaul in 25 years
Prolific North reports that Greater Manchester agency leaders dispute claims that SEO is dead following…
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Nº 0359
The Signal Crisis Is Why Your Online Ads Feel So Weird — and Manchester Businesses Are Feeling It Too
Business Manchester highlights how the decline of digital signals is affecting online advertising…
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Nº 0331
Agency adds Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition to growing people-first accreditation list
Prolific North has earned Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition, strengthening its credentials as a…
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Nº 0326
All going swimmingly as Sheffield SEO agency dives into pool brief
A Sheffield SEO agency has won a major contract with a swimming pool operator, showcasing digital marketing…
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Nº 0323
Chinese ecommerce titan eyes £2bn Very Group takeover
A Chinese ecommerce giant is pursuing a £2bn takeover of the Very Group, a major retail and financial…
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Nº 0341
Computer says no – chatbots are ruining your personal banking with just an 11% success rate
Research reveals chatbots used by financial institutions achieve only 11% success rate in resolving customer…
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Nº 0317
Enviro Waste Management Boosts Efficiency with Fleet Changes to Reduce Fuel Use
Enviro Waste Management has introduced fleet and operational changes to cut fuel consumption and boost…
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