Trust in the Trust?

The BBC has had a torrid time of late.

Almost everything it touches needs a full crisis PR plan standing by. The sacking of Arlene; asking the PM about pills and even Mr Big Breakfast taking over from the old TOGmeister has drawn fire.

Birmingham Hippodrome Rocks On!

Due to soaring demands, Birmingham Hippodrome has announced an extra week of performance for We Will Rock You, the hit Musical written by comedia and author Ben Elton.  The show kicked off with a bang on 2nd July as theatre goers were treated to a surprise performance from Queen Musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor.  To see photos of the evening, please click here.

And the winner is…

Suzie Branch, Client Services Director of BHMG Marketing, has been crowned BYPY 2009 at the award ceremy on Thursday 4th June at the ICC.  Alongside the announcement of this year’s BYPY, Alan Chathan of Birmingham Development Company won Inspiring Leader of the Year 2009.  Urban provides communications services to Birmingham Future, including media relations and speechwriting services.  Please click here for further information.

Hippodrome Raises Curtain on New Vision

Urban has been providing strategic communications support to Birmingham Hippodrome, the country’s most popular theatre, in preparation for the unveiling of a new vision at its Gala Dinner on Saturday 16th May 2009.  Urban has been working alongside the Birmingham Hippodrome Board and executive team on preparing the Prospectus, which highlights Birmingham Hippodrome’s vision to be an internationally recognised cultural enterprise.  Please click here for the full version of the Prospectus which has been designed by Urban Associate Soda Design.