28 February 2013

Media Market Place attracting international attention

Media Market Place attracting international attention

With a flurry of returning exhibitors and a host of new companies - a fresh dimension for the Leeds event. The speaker programme and list of exhibitors has attracted the attention of Teresa Presas, director general of CEPI, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, in Brussels. She will attend MMP to investigate the reality of integrated media at the show.

MMP organiser Robert McClements says," We have been delighted by the level of interest in this unique opportunity to see the Creative Digital Industries presented under one roof. We have created an event that provides the full range".

UKTI are promoting the event across Europe and Scandinavia through the British Embassies and the showcase for printable electronics is now boasting a first sighting of the latest demonstrators of interactive graphics - labels that self-illuminate, posters that behave like touch screens and packaging that gives instructions!

Paper suppliers including Antalis and Fedrigoni will be promoting their exotic papers along with award winning Celloglas whose amazing finishing processes can add texture, fragrances and shining metallic.

Returning exhibitor Distant Future Animation Studio has another award winning display from its winning team specialising in 2D, 3D and stereoscopic animation.

Creative England will also be on the lookout for talent and projects to fund - from supporting the development of full-length feature films through iFeatures2 to seed-funding the most exciting new digital SMEs. This is in addition to the funding available from long - time supporters Screen Yorkshire who are investing in production through the innovative £15m Yorkshire content Fund.

To get the whole show off to a flying start Dee Marshall, Head of Communications at Welcome to Yorkshire will reveal what it takes to run an integrated marketing campaign that gets results like winning the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in international competition.

MMP promises to be a kaleidoscope of innovation, technology and design all brought into focus for an accessible presentation with 'take away' samples, examples and great debate.

There are still a few exhibition spaces available, to book please contact David Loughlin of Exact Exhibitions on 07436 272267 or [email protected]

For more information visit mediamarketplace2.org or email [email protected]

The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)

The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry. It is one of the country's leading trade associations. The federation strives to ensure their members' requirements come first.

Through listening to their needs they have developed an unrivalled range of products and services that go well beyond those provided by a traditional trade association.

They provide the highest standard of support for printers to grow and develop healthy, sustainable and profitable businesses, aiming to provide an environment geared towards their businesses success.  The BPIF offer practical, value-adding solutions for all areas of a print organisation, ranging from Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality issues; with the implementation of HR requirements; provide resolutions of technical or legal issues; as well as advice and support on marketing, sales and finance. This is all delivered by individuals and teams of highly skilled and experienced print industry specialists.

They also offer a wide range of opportunities for networking both regionally and nationally, including prestigious events, special interest groups and popular short courses on a wide range of topics.

For more information on the BPIF, visit: www.britishprint.com