Manchester Creative Agency Cast a Spell over Scarborough

Visitors of Scarborough Museum will be left spellbound by MediaCityUK-based advertising agency, Hive Manchester, following the launch of the museum’s new Fears, Foes and Faeries exhibition.  Hive won the opportunity to design the weird and wonderful exhibition space after enchanting the curators at Scarborough with their inspired designs.

Fears, Foes & Faeries opened its doors to the public on Friday 23^rd March, and is the culmination of a three-year project as part of ‘Precious Cargos, Stories of the World’, one of the key projects of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.  The exhibition features part of a large collection of charms and amulets assembled in the early part of the 20th century by Scarborough naturalist, collector and amateur folklorist, William James Clarke.

Hive Manchester have been involved in the conceptualisation and design of this project in its entirety, from the exhibition logo to the display graphics and cabinets.  Their final design features full-height wall graphics, which create an immersive environment and provide an impressive backdrop to Scarborough’s fascinating collection, as well as a range of interactive display units designed to enhance the learning experience.

Karen Snowden, Head of Collections at Scarborough Museums Trust, said, “My experience of working with Hive was extremely easy; they are creative but very efficient, and were more than capable of maximising on budget without compromising on quality.  Most importantly, they provided practical solutions to any concerns, whilst still delivering the impact that we wanted.”

Hive Manchester is based at the Pie Factory, MediaCityUK, and was founded in 2006 by Creative Director Edwin Jones, who said of the agency’s collaboration with Scarborough, “it has been wonderful for us to get involved in such an fascinating project.  Designing this exhibition space was unlike anything that Hive have taken on before, but has been fantastic in terms of the creative license it allowed us, and the experience that we have gained as an agency.  Knowing that the client and everyone that we worked with are so happy with what we have achieved, and so appreciative of all our hard work is really pleasing.”

 

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Photography by Tony Bartholomew

 

 

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Hive featured in Business Week

CASE STUDY: Move is paying dividends for smaller neighbours

Established in Ardwick in 2006, Hive advertising and marketing agency moved to The Pie factory at MediaCityUK in order to take advantage of the opportunities which might come from being a close neighbour to the BBC.

It’s a move which is already paying off, with the Hive having recently completed it’s first project for the corporation, designing a new logo and idents for Songs of Praise. Owned by Edwin Jones, Hive employs four people and also uses the services of freelancer staff.

He said: “With the BBC moving into the area and Hive looking to move, we thought that the move to MediaCityUK might create some new opportunities for us.

It’s been very good for us location wise and we’ve already been able to make the most of working along side other companies with similar interests.”

Published by Business Week

Press Release: Top Chef at Lewis Street Primary School

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Top Chef trains pupils at Lewis Street Primary

Award winning chef Noel Goudling, who built his career cooking for celebrities and stars including the Queen and Princess Diana, is spearheading a drive for healthy eating at Lewis Street Primary School in Eccles, Greater Manchester.

The leading primary school is running a six week healthy lifestyles programme for all its pupils, which includes the top chef teaching school children about healthy living and cooking. The programme will be running throughout March and April.

His Fun Time Friday session will see teachers and pupils work together to develop a greater understanding of the importance of a balanced diet.

Originally from Prestwich, Noel started his career working in elite European hotels before heading up the kitchens at the Britannia Hotel in Manchester. Noel is now Chief Executive of the successful Food is Fun Programme, a social enterprise dedicated to healthy eating on a small budget.

Noel Goulding said “I want to help Lewis Street Primary work with the local community – and communicate that healthy meals are compatible with tight budgets. I will run a bespoke course for parents and carers focusing on five tips to save money on food and eat healthily – I will show the pupils that healthy food can be fun food”.

It will be the first time a school in the region has dedicated a full six weeks to developing a teaching programme for encouraging healthy lifestyles. The intensive programme will cover topics including Keeping Clean, Dental Hygiene and Exercise. The school will also teach Tai Chi and promote exercise through cycling.

The six week healthy eating drive also includes training sessions with the Manchester United Foundation and a visit for the whole school to have lunch at the Hilton Hotel. The healthy lifestyle initiative aims to broaden the understanding of a balanced diet on a budget across the community.

Dr Tom Manion, Chief Executive Irwell Valley Housing Association, who recently spent time at the school, said “This truly was an inspirational morning. The school is doing a great job giving opportunities to people who otherwise wouldn’t have them”. Dr Manion is working with the school by supporting parent and carers workshops and providing financial incentives to improve behaviour and attendance including funding to help set up a bank account for every child at the school.

Wendy McCormack, Head Teacher at Lewis Street Primary said “We are dedicated to experiential learning through innovation and aspiration and we firmly recognise the link between a healthy lifestyle and higher academic achievement. We will be proving to families that healthy food and exercise needn’t break the bank.”

Lewis Street Primary has recently been awarded the Enhanced Healthy School accreditation and is a Leadership Development School.

 

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Notes to editors:

 

Lewis Street Primary School is a well established mixed primary school and welcomes children from the age of three until they leave at the age of eleven. Lewis Street is a ‘hub’ school for EAL (English as an Additional Language) as well as an NCSL (National College of School Leadership) Leadership Development School.

www.lewisstreetprimary.co.uk

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Media Business Briefing in the MEN

Hive advertising and design is the latest company to move into The Pie factory at Salford Quays MediaCityUK, taking advantage of the extra office accommodation that has been created at the complex. Hive was founded in 2006 by Edwin Jones.

Article published by Manchester Evening News

Hive aim to create an even bigger buzz at The Pie Factory, MediaCityUK

Advertising and design agency Hive, is the latest company to move into The Pie Factory at MediaCityUK in Salford taking advantage of the extra office accommodation that has been created within the former ‘freshbake’ factory.

Founded in 2006 by Manchester advertising man, Edwin Jones, Hive has gone from strength to strength and the move to MediaCityUK is the next stage in the agency’s development.

Having worked in some of the north’s leading advertising agencies, including TBWA and Poulter’s, Ed’s experience has enabled Hive to produce work across all media for a diverse range of clients both large and small.

Hive believes the move will help raise its profile as well as putting the team at the heart of the creative community.

Edwin Jones said: ‘We had a great 2009 which saw us shoot our first TV commercial, in South Africa of all places, for a major consumer brand. We are determined to build on that success and being in The Pie Factory, with its prestigious location will allow us to do that.”

Sinead Greenaway, CEO of Peel Media said: “We are delighted that Hive has decided to make its new home The Pie Factory. We hope the agency benefits from being part of the thriving creative community at the heart of MediaCityUK”.

Formerly a food production line, The Pie Factory now accommodates three sound stages ranging from 3,000sq ft to 6,800 sq ft and a choice of office accommodation. It also incorporates a costume department, make-up rooms, dressing rooms and green rooms together with 24/7 security and parking.

Over the past six months Web Potential, TSL, Toasted Productions and MK-V have opened offices at The Pie Factory.

Article published by www.creativeboom.co.uk

Hive on the Move to MediaCityUK

Advertising and design agency Hive is the latest company to move into The Pie Factory at MediaCity. Founded in 2006 by ex-TBWA and Poulter’s man, Edwin Jones, Hive is ready to take the next step, Jones said. “We had a great 2009, which saw us shoot our first TV commercial, in South Africa, for a major consumer brand. We are determined to build on that success and being in The Pie Factory will allow us to do that.”

Article published by www.insidermedia.com

Hive gets busy at The Pie Factory

Creative agency Hive has become the latest firm to open its doors at The Pie Factory in MediaCityUK.

Following in the footsteps of other recently signed tenants – including Web Potential, TSL and Toasted Productions – the ad and design agency is looking to take advantage of the former ‘freshbake’ factory’s facilities.

Founder Edwin Jones, who has worked with agencies such as TBWA and Poulter’s, commented: “We had a great 2009 which saw us shoot our first TV commercial, in South Africa of all places, for a major consumer brand (our crack research team believes it to be the Simoniz ad below, Ed) .

“We are determined to build on that success and being in The Pie Factory, with its prestigious location, will allow us to do that.”

Jones formed the company in 2006.

Sinead Greenaway, CEO of Peel Media, added: “We hope the agency benefits from being part of the thriving creative community at the heart of MediaCityUK”.

www.hivemanchester.co.uk

Article published by How Do www.how-do.co.uk

Hive join Salford Pie Factory

Advertising and design agency Hive, is the latest company to move into The Pie Factory at MediaCityUK on Salford Quays.

Founded in 2006 by Manchester advertising man, Edwin Jones, Hive has gone from strength to strength and the move to MediaCityUK is the next stage in the agency’s development.

Having worked in some of the north’s leading advertising agencies, including TBWA and Poulter’s, Edwin’s experience has enabled Hive to produce work across all media for a diverse range of clients both large and small.

Hive believes the move will help raise its profile as well as putting the team at the heart of the creative community.

Edwin Jones said: ‘We had a great 2009 which saw us shoot our first TV commercial, in South Africa of all places, for a major consumer brand. We are determined to build on that success and being in The Pie Factory, with its prestigious location will allow us to do that.”

Sinead Greenaway, CEO of Peel Media said: “We are delighted that Hive has decided to make its new home The Pie Factory. We hope the agency benefits from being part of the thriving creative community at the heart of MediaCityUK”.

Formerly a food production line, The Pie Factory now accommodates three sound stages ranging from 3,000sq ft to 6,800 sq ft and a choice of office accommodation. It also incorporates a costume department, make-up rooms, dressing rooms and green rooms together with 24/7 security and parking.

Over the past six months Web Potential, TSL, Toasted Productions and MK-V have opened offices at The Pie Factory.

Article published by www.salfordonline.com