Author Archives: BDB

BDB shortlisted in 2013 PRCA DARE Awards

BDB is thrilled to be shortlisted in the inaugural PRCA DARE Awards North for 2013. The judges selected BDB’s campaign for leading ingredient innovator and formulation expert, Glanbia Nutritionals in the Technical and Trade category. BDB’s brief was to reposition …
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René chairs On The Edge digital conference in Manchester

Digital director René is resuming his chairing duties at the On the Edge digital conference in Manchester on 23rd May. With an impressive speaker line-up including Dr Dave Chaffey, one of the world’s pre-eminent digital marketers, the conference offers key …
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BDB runs the 2013 Manchester 10k for Macmillan and The Christie

BDB is excited to once again take part in the Business Challenge at this year’s Great Manchester 10k Run on 26th May. The runners represent the whole business, with participants from account handling, production and administration departments. BDB has decided …
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Louise recognised at Insider North West Young Professional Awards

BDB’s client services director, Louise Reid, came runner up in the young marketing and media professional category at Insider’s North West Young Professional Awards 2013. Extended for the first year beyond Manchester to the whole of the North West, the …
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See us at IFIA Japan

BDB Asia is providing press support for one of its food industry clients at this year’s IFIA Japan 2013 – The 18th International Food Ingredients and Additives Exhibition and Conference. The exhibition, the largest trade show in Japan for the …
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Alison mentors Dragons’ Den winner for London final

BDB’s head of PR and judge for the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)’s Dragons’ Den style business start-up competition, Alison is proud to mentor the regional winners in preparation for the Goldman Sachs Young Innovators Awards national final. Alison said: “Well …
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Alison sharpens claws for the MMU Dragons’ Den final

Member of the expert judging panel for the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)’s Dragons’ Den style Business Start-Up competition, Alison is looking forward to the final next Friday. Inspired by the popular BBC TV series, the MMU Business School’s Dragons’ Den …
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BDB returns to OTC Houston for 2013 show

BDB will be returning to Houston for the 2013 OTC show, 6 – 9 May 2013. 70,000+ offshore professionals descend on Houston every year and the event is a staple in the energy calendar. After a successful first visit in 2012, BDB …
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Triple award nomination for BDB in the RAR Awards

BDB is delighted to be listed as a finalist in three categories of the RAR Awards 2013 – the marketing services awards based entirely on regular, independently sourced client feedback. RAR (Recommended Agencies Register) recommends marketing suppliers to brand owners …
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BDB at Food Ingredients China

Running from 26-28 March 2013, Food Ingredients China (FIC) is the largest international food industry event in Asia and takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre. With over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, FIC …
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Demystifying social media at Pro2Pac 2013

BDB will be in London next week for Pro2Pac, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging for the food and drink industry. Account director and packaging communications expert Zoë Wilkins will host workshops on Monday and Tuesday to …
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Meet up with BDB at Arablab 2013

Held between 10-13 March 2013, the region’s largest gathering for laboratory technology sees 10,000 visitors from 95 countries descend on Dubai for four days. With a record 750 exhibitors this year promises to exceed previous shows. Get in touch to …
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Vitafoods / NBT awards judging begins

Now the Vitafoods / NBT Awards have closed for entries, BDB’s head of public relations Alison Owen, a member of the judging panel, is looking forward to evaluating the latest developments in the world of functional food and beverages. Now in their …
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Public relations – hot right now

The future of public relations looks bright, if a recent PRCA careers event is anything to go by. At the “Breaking into public relations” conference attended by nearly 200 undergraduate and post-graduate students from across the UK at Manchester Metropolitan …
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BDB at Gulfood 2013

Meet up with BDB at Gulfood 2013. Held in Dubai on 25-28 February 2013, the world’s biggest annual food and hospitality tradeshow plays host to renowned experts and companies in the industry. This year promises to exceed previous shows, with …
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BDB secures new brief in inspiring design

BDB is delighted to be awarded an exciting new brief from global textiles innovator, Milliken.  Milliken is one of the world’s leading textiles and floor-coverings manufacturers, producing design led, technically advanced and sustainably sound products. With the aim of inspiring …
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Alison joins MMU Dragons

Account Director Alison Owen has been invited to join the panel of experts from successful North West businesses for the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)’s Dragons’ Den style event. Now in its tenth year, the MMU Business School Business Start-Up competition …
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BDB expands digital portfolio with chemicals leader

BDB has secured a brief to design and build a new website for international chemicals manufacturer Pentagon Chemicals.  From its North West of England base, Pentagon provides innovative chemical and contract manufacturing solutions to the life sciences, petrochemical and speciality …
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Meet BDB at Valve World Conference 2012

BDB will be at the leading valve and actuator technologies tradeshow from 27-19 November in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Expo will see valve manufacturers, suppliers, end-users, EPC contractors and other experts in the global flow control industry come together to discuss …
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BDB named a UKTI North West inaugural Export Champion for 2013

BDB has been named as one of the UKTI North West region’s inaugural Export Champions in 2013. This group of select exporters spread across the North West will promote the benefits of international trade and share their knowledge and experience. …
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Meet BDB at HiE 2012

BDB will be out in force at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany, 13-15 November. The leading ingredients exhibition for health and wellness has recently partnered with Nutrition & Wellness Solutions (NuW) and offers solutions for developing new …
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PACK EXPO International 2012: In Review

Jennifer LaDuke, Associate Editor, Food and Beverage Packaging, reviews the recent PACK EXPO. As I am new to the packaging industry, this year was my first PACK EXPO. PMMI advertised 2012’s show as the biggest in 10 years, making me …
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Meet BDB at in-cosmetics Asia 2012

BDB will be at in-cosmetics Asia, Bangkok, 6-8 November. The leading personal care ingredient show in Asia sees cosmetics manufacturers from all over Asia and beyond converging to find out about the latest ingredient innovations and technologies. Get in touch …
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Let’s talk growth at PACK EXPO!

BDB will be at Pack Expo, which takes place in Chicago from October 28th – 31st. Pack Expo is a highlight of the processing and packaging industry calendar, where more than 46,000 buyers from all over the world will have …
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BDB achieves 3 star rating in client service assessment

BDB has been awarded a 3 star rating by Investor in Customers (IIC) – an independent assessor of the strength of companies’ customer relationships. Reserved for organisations that consistently exceed customer expectations, the coveted 3 star award is the highest …
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