Top radio ‘indie’ & PR company moves to The Pie Factory MediaCityUK

Made in Manchester have re-located from Manchester city centre to MediaCityUK becoming the first radio production company and first PR/marketing agency to move to the Peel Media development at Salford Quays.

Having built a name for producing award-winning radio, television and new media content across a wide range of sectors and genres, the company (established in May 2005 by world swimming champion, James Hickman, and broadcaster and journalist Ashley Byrne) also operate a successful PR and marketing division.

Sinead Greenaway, CEO of Peel Media said: “We have a diverse mix of companies in The Pie Factory and are very excited that Made in Manchester have decided to make their home here. They have built an enviable reputation in the radio sector and we hope they will benefit from being next to our anchor tenant the BBC and becoming part of the already bustling community at the heart of MediaCityUK”.

Made in Manchester Creative Director Ashley Byrne said: “We have become well known for leading the way in both areas of our business and we are delighted to be the first UK radio independent production company and PR/Marketing agency to make our home at 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.

Extra office accommodation was recently created within The Pie Factory to cope with the growing demand for space. To date there are 25 businesses located in The Pie Factory including Hive, Web Potential, TSL, Toasted Productions, Gallowglass, MK-V, Axon Birch and Purple Crew.

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 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, 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.” www.hivemanchester.co.uk

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.

We’ve recently developed some new office space at The Pie Factory. For more information please contact Suzie Facer (suzie@thepiefactory.co.uk) or Felicity Allan (felicity.allan@mediacityuk.co.uk).