ROLAND Dransfield has been appointed by high-end fashion brand MANCUB to provide PR for the UK launch of the new fashion label.

In the wise words of everyone who works in the marketing sector – content is king.

In the Spring Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond has appointed his first wave of funding to help roll out high-speed broadband across the UK in a bid to upgrade the country’s digital infrastructure. Greater Manchester is one of the key regions that will feel the benefit of this.

Manchester Life is the joint venture between Manchester Council and the Abu Dhabi United Group, who own Manchester City FC, which is driving forward the development of Ancoats, New Islington and east Manchester.

A MIPIM first, Manchester and London will be partnering on an event to close out the week.

Manchester has always been years ahead of its time regarding technology. Without the exceptional Mancunians that have paved the way, we mightn’t have the resources we have today – from Google to Network Rail.

Networking at any major event can be a daunting and intricate affair – and MIPIM 2018 will be no different. You’re going to be surrounded by people who are after the exact same leads and new business contacts as you, so you have to bring your A game.

We’re not quite sure how, but MIPIM 2018 is back next month. Now you may already be setting up your meetings, putting together pitches and deciding which conferences to attend – but have you selected what MIPIM essentials you’ll need on your trip?

What a difference a year makes. Just one year ago, the MIPIM Manchester delegation was out in force with exciting and hopeful plans to change the way we provide accommodation in Manchester, do business and socialise.

The hashtag is one of the great phenomena of our decade.