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John Forkin MBE
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Inward investment. Cities. Regeneration. DCFC.
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John Forkin, managing director of Marketing Derby, the city’s award-winning investment promotion agency, explains how the city is planning to build on this “credible investment momentum”, in @investinderby.bsky.social's latest 'Talking Investment' article.

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'Building on Derby’s credible investment momentum and confidence in the city’ - Marketing Derby
Derby has made a positive start to 2025, despite the challenging global economic climate – not to mention geopolitical uncertainties...
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February 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Always a brilliant photography festival & we are delighted to be supporting...
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Launch programme confirmed for international photography festival - Marketing Derby
The launch programme for this year’s FORMAT International Photography Festival, which will take place at venues across Derby..
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February 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Friday thoughts on the power of Team Derby : www.marketingderby.co.uk/news/why-uni...
Why ‘unity’ is Derby’s superpower - Marketing Derby
How many of you remember Steve Austin? And no, I’m not talking about the former professional wrestler...
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February 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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This is simply going to be mega!
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Derby train-maker set to host UK’s biggest rail celebration - Marketing Derby
Derby train-maker Alstom has announced it will host the UK’s largest ever gathering of historic rail vehicles as part of celebrations to...
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February 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The @marketingderby.bsky.social City Lab has exceeded all expectations. I'm told that its 15,000 visitors makes it the most participative community engagement initiative in the city's history! Come & visit us soon...
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Derby City Lab welcomes its 15,000th visitor - Derby City Lab
The Derby City Lab is celebrating after welcoming its 15,000th visitor...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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This is a great move for @derbyuni.bsky.social
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University and Rolls-Royce collaborate on innovative new AI degree - Marketing Derby
A new ‘first of its kind’ degree equipping students with the skills needed for a career in international business and artificial intelligence
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January 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Exhibition was pretty busy after the ABE… pop down to the Lab till Feb 4th…
January 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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A new mural at Derby Market Hall inspired by community workshops hosted by Artcore has been unveiled.

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Mural adds colour to Market Hall revamp - Marketing Derby
A new mural at Derby Market Hall inspired by community workshops hosted by Artcore has been unveiled...
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January 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Why the ABE is the perfect solution to banishing the January blues..

Here, in his latest monthly column, our Press and PR Executive @robinjohnson74.bsky.social, speaks about the upcoming Marketing Derby Annual Business Event.

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January 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Landing today 👌
Innovate magazine &
2025 Food & Drink guide…
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January 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Derby has been named as a top 20 UK city for foreign investment attractiveness by a new report 📈

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Derby’s attractiveness to overseas investors increases - Marketing Derby
Derby has been named as a top 20 UK city for foreign investment attractiveness by a new report...
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January 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Hello Bluesky. Why not start with this?
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My glass is half full for 2025 – is yours? - Marketing Derby
As we come to the end of the first quarter of the 21st Century, maybe it’s an opportune time to consider whether our glass is half full or half empty...
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January 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM