Brumbassadors Ep.3 | Birmingham’s media landscape: Telling the city’s story

How well does the media tell Birmingham’s story, and how can the city’s businesses make better use of it? In this episode of Brumbassadors: Why Birmingham Means Business, BBC Radio WM presenter Ed James and broadcaster and journalist Marverine Cole join Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's head of media and communications Dan Harrison to take a look at the state of Birmingham’s media sector. They discuss how the media landscape has changed during their careers, the roles of local journalism, independent producers and digital creators, and what key investments from organisations such as the BBC mean for the future. They also assess whether Birmingham is fairly represented by the national media, how the city can promote itself with confidence without ignoring its challenges, and how it can attract, develop and keep media talent. In this episode: • Ed and Marverine on how the city has shaped their careers • Their routes into broadcasting and how the opportunities compare with today • The challenges and opportunities within the city's media sector • BBC's new headquarters and partnership with Birmingham City University • Is Birmingham represented fairly by the national media? • How the city can tell its story better • Advice for building a media career in Birmingham 'Brumbassadors: Why Birmingham Means Business' is also available to listen to on all the major podcast apps: https://brumbassadors.captivate.fm/li... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) works to connect, support, and grow local businesses. Accredited by the British Chamber of Commerce, we have acted as the voice of local businesses since 1813. Strongly influenced by our mission, vision and values, which is understanding what the Chambers stand for and what we can offer our members, clients, stakeholders and employees alike, which is crucial in ensuring our success and long-term sustainability. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ With a wide range of membership types on offer, there’s something to accommodate all business sizes and budgets. But what are the features and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce membership? • Exclusive offers and discounts • Entry to a wide range of networking events across the region • Business support and advice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ► To learn more about the Chamber of Commerce, check our website ➡️ https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers... ► Subscribe:    / bhamchambergroup   to see more videos. ► Join the professional community on LinkedIn:   / grbhamchambers   ► Find us on Facebook:   / grbhamchambers