Manchester Digital is an association of people and organisations working with digital media and digital technology based in and around Manchester, UK. It acts as a trade association and collaboration network. Its stated aims are to foster cooperation and promote the work done by its members to other businesses and outside the city and its region.
Members include companies, freelancers, public and third sector organisations, individuals and students working in areas including 'new media', web development, digital marketing, SEO, software development, internet services provision, Internet hosting and games development. Members agree to abide by a code of practice.Manchester Digital Code of Practice on the Manchester Digital website
Manchester Digital organises events including The Big Chip AwardsBig Chip Awards website for digital work in Northern England. It recently co-launched the IBZL programmeInfinite Bandwidth, Zero Latency (IBZL) project website with The Open University.
Manchester Digital is structured as a not-for profit association and is funded by member subscription. It works closely with other organisations such as the Manchester Digital Development Agency,Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA)website part of Manchester City Council, and the One Digital Alliance.
History Manchester Digital was formed in 2001Manchester launches a united digital voice Manchester Evening News by a small group of individuals and companies working in the internet industry, including broadcaster Tony Wilson and Internet service provider (ISP) Poptel. It had initial support from the inward investment agency for ManchesterMIDAS inward investment agency website and Manchester City Council. It took responsibility for the Big Chip AwardsLightbox triumph in 2010 Big Chip Awards Manchester Evening News in 2002.
One Digital,Manchester, Bristol and The South East collaborate to form onedigital Crain's Manchester Business a national alliance of organisations with similar aims and objectives was launched in 2009 by Manchester Digital, Bristol Media and South East Media Network. One Digital now includes Wired Sussex.
Structure The association was initially governed by an informal voluntary board. In 2003 it adopted a new two-tier structure with a formal constitution.
Manchester Digital Association is now governed by an elected 12-person councilManchester Digital council members listNew Manchester Digital Council elected How-Do news website and is the sole member of Manchester Digital Limited, a not-for-profit company that runs events and other activities.
References
External links Manchester Digital website