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		<title>Forum Events &#8211; iDigital is happy to welcome Hedgehog Lab a leading post-PC digital agency as a confirmed supplier to the event.</title>
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Hedgehog Lab architect, design, develop and market, apps &#38; digital solutions for phones, tablets, TV, kiosks &#38; and other post-PC devices.

iDigital is a B2B networking event bring together Digital  Marketing  Companies and decision makers of buyer companies actively  seekng digital  marketing services. The format is a series of 30min  meetings<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-is-happy-to-welcome-hedgehog-lab-a-leading-post-pc-digital-agency-as-a-confirmed-supplier-to-the-event/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-is-happy-to-welcome-hedgehog-lab-a-leading-post-pc-digital-agency-as-a-confirmed-supplier-to-the-event/</link>
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		<title>OPS London, May 15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[4 Killer Keynotes &#38; Expert Speakers, Networking, VIP dinner &#38; more!
Use BIMA20 coupon code &#38; register today!
BIMA proudly supports OPS London, a conference by our friends at AdMonsters whom you might have met at our ThirstDay events.
In the words of our Chair Justin Cooke, “BIMA partnered with AdMonsters to bring the communities of online ad<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/ops-london-may-15/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/ops-london-may-15/</link>
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		<title>Awards &#8216;12 &#8211; Judging, Apply Now!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Judging awards is REALLY difficult… Many of you will already know how hard we’ve worked over the last few years to ensure that we conduct the judging for the BIMA awards in the most open and transparent way possible and so we were very, very pleased to see that the results of our recent membership<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/awards_judging_12/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/awards_judging_12/</link>
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		<title>New Cookies Law: 5 Things Businesses Should Think About</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It doesn&#8217;t apply to just cookies, but other similar tools to e.g. web beacons, etc.
It doesn’t apply to all types of cookies, just the essential ones.
It requires you to look at what cookies you use and to obtain consent from the users of your site .
The new law will  start to be enforced on 26 May.
Look at practical<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/new-cookies-law-5-things-businesses-should-think-about/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/new-cookies-law-5-things-businesses-should-think-about/</link>
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		<title>FORUM EVENTS &#8211; iDigital is happy to announce award winning, full service, digital agency Adido confirmed as a supplier for iDigital</title>
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iDigital is a B2B networking event bring together Digital Marketing  Companies and decision makers of buyer companies actively seekng digital  marketing services. The format is a series of 30min meetings over a day  and a half with a pre-determined itinerary to ensure both suppliers and  buyers have the opportunity to speak<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-is-happy-to-announce-award-winning-full-service-digital-agency-adido-confirmed-as-a-supplier-for-idigital/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-is-happy-to-announce-award-winning-full-service-digital-agency-adido-confirmed-as-a-supplier-for-idigital/</link>
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		<title>Twitter journalism&#8230; and lessons for extending social reach</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tonight&#8217;s event on Twitter journalism and social reach, co-hosted by BIMA and the NUJ, is being filmed by VisiononTV with video footage populating the player below as it becomes available. Check back to see award-winning correspondent Paul Lewis sort the truth from the chatter and speak about his experiences  and views of real-time reporting,<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/twitter-journalism-and-lessons-for-extending-social-reach/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/twitter-journalism-and-lessons-for-extending-social-reach/</link>
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		<title>Pinterest: Top 5 Things Brands Should Be Aware Of</title>
		<description><![CDATA[- Be aware that there are no concrete brand guidelines in place yet. 
- Consider how users will be able to interact with your &#8216;pinned&#8217; content if rights have not been cleared for use. 
- Agencies  who manage campaigns on behalf of brands should make the potential issues clear to clients with brand pages. 
- Agencies should make sure<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/pinterest-top-5-things-brands-should-be-aware-of/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/pinterest-top-5-things-brands-should-be-aware-of/</link>
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		<title>AdMonsters and BIMA partner on OPS Week London</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BIMA members receive exclusive 20% discount to OPS Week London courtesy of our partnership with AdMonsters.
AdMonsters and BIMA share the common goals of supporting, promoting, and accelerating the growth of the British digital media industry. These two influential communities have united to bring OPS Week to London this May.
Matt O&#8217;Neill, President of AdMonsters said: “I<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/admonsters-and-bima-partner-on-ops-week-london/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/admonsters-and-bima-partner-on-ops-week-london/</link>
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		<title>Hall of Fame &#8211; call for nominations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In September, at ad:tech, 20 people who've contributed to the greatness of Britain's digital industry will be inducted into the brand new Digital Hall of Fame. Just imagine how indignant you're going to feel if your hero has been overlooked!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/hall-of-fame-call-for-nominations/</link>
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		<title>Social Media Results Conference partners with BIMA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A quick reminder that BIMA members can attend the Social Media Results Conference at £150 off the normal price – and you also have the opportunity to nominate your client to speak alongside the likes of Sainsbury’s, Boots, Nokia, Yorkshire Tea, Channel 4, O2 and Play.com.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/social-media-results-conference-partners-with-bima/</link>
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		<title>iDigital 2012 Seminar Launch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[iDigital is a B2B networking event bring together Digital Marketing Companies and decision makers of buyer companies actively seeking digital marketing services. iDigital 2012 is not going to disappoint. With industry professionals talking about specific area of interest and focus, you will find the latest thinking from the brightest minds at iDigital. We are pleased<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/idigital-2012-seminar-launch/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/idigital-2012-seminar-launch/</link>
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		<title>Best of British at the Digital Marketing Forum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BIMA&#8217;s chairman, Justin Cooke, presented the best of British digital media at the Digital Marketing Forum today, using BIMA Award-winning projects to illustrate key trends over the past year. These included: gamification; rich content experiences; convergence and dual-screening; digital-lead campaigns; and mobile – with every major campaign possessing an iOS element.
Justin said: “It&#8217;s a privilege<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/best-of-british-at-the-digital-marketing-forum/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/best-of-british-at-the-digital-marketing-forum/</link>
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		<title>BIMA announces unique partnership with key industry bodies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We are delighted to announce that BIMA is part of ConnectedUK &#8211; a unique partnership of professional bodies which also includes UKIE (interactive entertainment), PACT (TV production), and the IPA (advertising). ConnectedUK aims to forge commercial and creative links between the UK’s key creative industries, and demonstrate thought leadership to policy makers.
As the worlds<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/creative-industries-to-connect-over-converging-world/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/creative-industries-to-connect-over-converging-world/</link>
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		<title>Creating the first ever National Occupational Standards for Marketing Communications and Advertising</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BIMA is involved on your behalf in industry-wide efforts to address the skills gap and I am delighted to tell you about our work with the UK Government and other trade bodies in the sector, including the IPA, IAB and MAA, to help develop the first ever National Occupational Standards for Marketing Communications (Advertising).
These Standards<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/creating-the-first-ever-national-occupational-standards-for-marketing-communications-and-advertising/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/creating-the-first-ever-national-occupational-standards-for-marketing-communications-and-advertising/</link>
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		<title>Forum Events &#8211; iDigital Summit welcomes a new supplier &#8211; Netcel a &#8216;Premium Solution Partner&#8217; to EpiServer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[iDigital is a B2B networking event bring together Digital Marketing Companies and decision makers of buyer companies actively seekng digital marketing services. The format is a series of 30min meetings over a day and a half with a pre-determined itinerary to ensure both suppliers and buyers have the opportunity to speak with relevant parties and<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-summit-welcomes-a-new-supplier-netcel/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/forum-events-idigital-summit-welcomes-a-new-supplier-netcel/</link>
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		<title>Traffic LIVE V5.0 Release at Wired March 7th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join Traffic LIVE for an exclusive preview of the new features of Traffic LIVE V5.0
When: Wednesday 7 March, 2012, 6.00PM – 8.30PM GMT
Where: Wired Associates, 76 – 78 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QW, UK
This event is free to attend so If you would like to come along – please register here
About Traffic LIVE V5.0
You can already<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/traffic-live-v5-0-release-at-wired-march-7th/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/traffic-live-v5-0-release-at-wired-march-7th/</link>
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		<title>Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: BIMA response</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re concerned at the news that the UK was among the recent signatories of ACTA, you may be interested in the views of BIMA&#8217;s Chairman Justin Cooke &#8211; set out in context here.
He commented that: “The internet impacts the lives and livelihoods of millions. Any regulation needs to be a very consultative process and<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/bima-response-to-acta/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/bima-response-to-acta/</link>
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		<title>Hot tips for digital in 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To combat the mid-January blues, we&#8217;re bringing you a little extra inspiration in the form of hot tips for 2012 from BIMA Award-winning agency stars. Watch our short video below for insights into the year ahead and comments on the development of gamification, next steps for social media and the maturity of the tablet space.
Featuring<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/hot-tips-for-2012/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/hot-tips-for-2012/</link>
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		<title>BIMA Ski</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An opportunity to network with the whole industry on the slopes of Courmayer.
This is by invite only but please contact Henry Carroll for more information.
Merry Christmas!
The BIMA team
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		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/bima-ski/</link>
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		<title>Merry Christmas from BIMA!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas seems to approach quicker and quicker every year and 2011 is certainly no exception!
From everyone at BIMA we’d like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and we hope you all get lots of lovely presents!
After what has been an amazing year for us we’re giving ourselves a well-deserved break. BIMA will be closed from<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-bima/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-bima/</link>
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		<title>Free UK Employment Law Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve just launched our latest UK Employment guide. To request a copy please email  events@kemplittle.com and we’ll send you one. The guide is intended to help you navigate the myriad of rules and regulations which can so easily trip you up. It covers everything you need to know from what needs to be in<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/free-uk-employment-law-guide/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/free-uk-employment-law-guide/</link>
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		<title>Online, real-time studio management from Traffic LIVE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard about it, or seen it around? But have you tried it yet? Traffic LIVE is the sleekest online studio management system you’ve ever seen….period.
It solves the problem of studio management and scheduling for creative businesses. It’s visual so you can see the information and it’s the only system that lets you<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/online-real-time-studio-management-from-traffic-live/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/online-real-time-studio-management-from-traffic-live/</link>
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		<title>The Autumn Statement &#8211; Main points for entrepreneurs and the tech industry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Autumn Statement this week which contained some anticipated measures to encourage new investment in start-up companies and research and development activities, but also a couple of surprises.
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
The so-called Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (“SEIS”) is designed to encourage investment in new start-up companies by offering generous<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/the-autumn-statement-main-points-for-entrepreneurs-and-the-tech-industry/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/the-autumn-statement-main-points-for-entrepreneurs-and-the-tech-industry/</link>
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		<title>The long tail of the BIMA Awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We held the inaugural BIMA Award Winners’ Lunch yesterday and had a great time celebrating with our winners, sponsors and media partners.
BIMA’s chair Justin Cooke welcomed guests with his vision of the event, saying: “It’s about giving our winners the platform to tell their stories as well as giving the Awards a long tail. We’re<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/the-long-tail-of-the-bima-awards/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/the-long-tail-of-the-bima-awards/</link>
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		<title>BIMA Awards 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We had so much fun last night!
The Book of the Night is live, photos from SoAmpd and Danny Higgins Photography are available here and you can relive the awards as they happened with The Drum’s live blog and our buzz aggregator, courtesy of the team at SoAmpd.
Congratulations to the winners – we hope your lovely<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/bima-awards-2011/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/bima-awards-2011/</link>
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		<title>Introducing the sponsors of The 2011 BIMA Awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re getting very excited about The 2011 BIMA Awards which are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. We&#8217;ve got the best in interactive entertainment, live music and DJs for you including U-Touch screens,  a performance from Alice Russell and a DJ set from Guilty Pleasures to keep you dancing past your bedtime.<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/introducing-the-sponsors-of-the-2011-bima-awards/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/introducing-the-sponsors-of-the-2011-bima-awards/</link>
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		<title>And the Premium Award nominees are&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With only a few days to go until the BIMA Awards on Thursday night, we&#8217;ve just announced the nominees in three of the Premium Award categories &#8211; Creativity, Effectiveness and Innovation. Huge congratulations go to:
Creativity &#8211; sponsored by Digital Gurus: Can You Draw The Internet? (Saint@RKCR/Y&#38;R), F-Secure (1,000 Heads), Mini World Record Attempt (Profero), Vodafone:<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/and-the-premium-award-nominees-are/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/and-the-premium-award-nominees-are/</link>
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		<title>Don’t miss out on the best of digital Britain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The BIMAs are next week – can you believe how fast this year is going?! If it’s whizzing past at the same blinding pace for you as it is here at BIMA HQ, you may have neglected to book your tickets for the BIMA Awards. Make sure you get them as soon as possible though<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/don%e2%80%99t-miss-out-on-the-best-of-digital-britain/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/don%e2%80%99t-miss-out-on-the-best-of-digital-britain/</link>
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		<title>Protect Your Brand And Name From The Online Red Light District</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new adult–only TLD suffix (.xxx) has been added to the domain name system, alongside the usual suspects: .com, .gov, .net, and .uk, in an initiative intended to sign-post adult internet sites more appropriately and to prevent children accidentally accessing unsuitable content.
However, the launch of what many are calling the “online red light district” has a caused new wave of concerns over cyber-squatting, branding<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/protect-your-brand-and-name-from-the-online-red-light-district/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/protect-your-brand-and-name-from-the-online-red-light-district/</link>
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		<title>Is your company ready for the workplace of the future?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Date: 4th November 2011
Time: 0900 – 1130 (registration and breakfast from 0830)
Location: The Hatton, 51-53 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8HN
To register: http://www.kemplittle.com/event.html?action=view_event_new&#38;id=2279
Cost: FREE

Is your HR function ready for the workplace of the future?
How will technology change the way we work?
What will the next generation demand from their careers and employers?
Are today’s employment laws fit for<a href="http://blog.bima.co.uk/is-your-company-ready-for-the-workplace-of-the-future/"><br />More Info</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.bima.co.uk/is-your-company-ready-for-the-workplace-of-the-future/</link>
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