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Mike Watts is the Digital Marketing Manager for Investment and Brand at West Midlands Growth Company, responsible for delivering digital content and campaigns that position the West Midlands as a premier location for investment, innovation and business growth. Mike leads the strategy and performance of Invest West Midlands and WMGC’s corporate digital channels, driving visibility, engagement and lead generation. With a strong background in B2B digital marketing and campaign delivery, Mike plays a key role in supporting regional economic priorities and stakeholder engagement through data-driven, always-on digital activity.
Britain must stop allowing its best ideas to generate jobs and wealth in Europe, America and China rather than at home, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker warned today, as he called for the region to…
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Birmingham Airport has unveiled a £2 billion draft Master Plan that could see the Airport handle close to 30 million passengers, strengthen the West Midlands’ international connectivity and generate…
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West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is celebrating a double success at the Midlands Marketing Awards, with its marketing team named Marketing Team of the Year and Head of Marketing Charlotte Ridley…
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The West Midlands Growth Company and Made Smarter West Midlands have been shortlisted in the Innovation Awards 2026, recognising their contribution to innovation and business growth across the region…
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The UK’s largest music school – Rocksteady – picks Birmingham for its new base, with plans to create 100 jobs in the next three years. The new facility at JQ Modern building in Birmingham’s Jewellery…
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Cisco invests in new workspace at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University’s flagship innovation centre, as part of regional presence commitment New regional hub will serve as collaboration space…
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West Midlands is UK’s leading regional location for FDI, performing strongly despite a challenging national backdrop During the 2024/25 financial year, the West Midlands represented the…
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Up to 300,000 culture, sport and food fans expected in the West Midlands at the start of July as eyes of the world fall on the region Events including Black Sabbath’s farewell festival and Test Match…
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A new tram route is to be built to East Birmingham, improving connections for local people and unlocking billions of pounds in private sector investment. Funding for the project – which will…
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Serco is a global service provider to Governments that operates in various sectors including justice, defence, space, health, transport and migration. The reappointment secures DWF's place as one of…
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