Media Office — Press Releases

Copies of our press releases are always available, providing updates on our activities and campaigns.

Talksport Breakfast Show comes to the city
18 December 2009

The award-winning Alan Brazil’s Sport Breakfast show on national radio station Talksport was broadcast live from City Inn, Brindleyplace, this December in an action-packed four hours of......

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Birmingham one step closer to World Cup glory
17 December 2009

City Council Leader Mike Whitby today spoke of his delight as Birmingham secured a coveted place in England’s 2018 World Cup bid. After a competitive process, and detailed inspections by the......

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Birmingham reaches for the stars as it beats Madrid to secure top chefs
17 December 2009

Birmingham City Council and Marketing Birmingham announce that following an intense period of lobbying, the Délice network of Good Food Cities, has voted to select Birmingham as its culinary......

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World Cup Stadium Managers
16 December 2009

Stadium managers who will be hosting future World Cups in South Africa and Brazil were taken on a tour of the multi-purpose Ricoh Arena in Coventry.Fifteen stadium managers from 12 countries were led......

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Employers Welcomed to the Hive
10 December 2009

The roll-call of employers for B-Hive 2010 is growing by the day, with 20 of Birmingham’s leading creative agencies and brands lining up to offer paid work experience placements for students......

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City chief calls for stronger partnership links to promote Birmingham
03 December 2009

It is more important than ever for Birmingham to demonstrate a collective effort in promoting and selling the city, according to Marketing Birmingham’s new chairman.In a speech at the......

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Visit Birmingham
02 December 2009

The Visit Birmingham Christmas advertising campaign, sponsored by train operator London Midland, launched on 16th November 2009. This year’s campaign is targeted specifically to reach residents......

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Meet Birmingham
02 December 2009

Birmingham Convention Bureau is giving visitors a taste of the city at Visit Britain’s stand at EIBTM this month. Birmingham Convention Bureau (BCB) is at the global meetings and incentive......

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