NORTHERN INSIGHT
FOREWORD Welcome to the August edition of Northern Insight With the new football season upon us we are delighted to bring you another ‘Premier’ issue full of content, features and event photography. Our cover star is Brett Jacobson, Managing Director of award winning digital marketing agency Mediaworks who tells their exciting story so far. The subject of our Staying Power feature is John Dias of Silver Bullet who reflects on over 25 years in the PR industry. Look out for some fantastic corporate Golf Day coverage also including the recent ITPS/Cellular Solutions event at Close House.
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All in all much to enjoy as Northern Insight enters an exciting new phase in its development.
Thank you for your continued support. Till next month...
Michael Grahamslaw, Publisher
CONTENTS AUGUST ‘17 Business News 6-7 Cover Story 8-9 Brett Jacobson - Mediaworks
Recent Appointments 17 Entrepreneurs Interview 32-33 Ian Humpish - The Roundhouse
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Media News 79 Staying Power 82-83 John Dias - Silver Bullet
Technology News 92 Arts News 106-107 Out & About 112 Travel 114-115
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