May 18's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Sir Anthony Hopkins' latest big screen role has been under the critical gaze of the movie world at Cannes. He plays a wealthy 60-something in Woody Allen comedy You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Commercial – Even in tough times it's worth advertising, as Abta illustrate today. Against the latest ash cloud backdrop, the travel association urges holidaymakers to book with confidence through a member.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – South Wales Police are urging pubs and clubs to be on their guard against raiders who've been targeting gaming machines.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Ace Window Systems, Baglan; Neath Port Talbot Fostering; Sinclair VW, Swansea.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – A man who cooked up a story about being robbed in Neath town centre just so he could get a free lift home has been fined for wasting police time. Click
Commercial – Key home page ads include: HSBC, Welsh Assembly Government's Flexible Support for Business (FS4B), Capital One credit cards.
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Swansea Eye duo help build media empire

Two ambitious individuals from Swansea's newest magazine popped in to meet the Media Master for the first time.
Steve Sidebottom and Debbie Jenkins are amongst the driving forces behind Swansea Eye.
They have big plans for the Eye even though it's still very much in its infancy. Distribution tie-ups have already been secured with high footfall organisations such as the DVLA, golf clubs including Machynys, the Liberty Stadium, hotels, surgeries, Swansea Council and motor main dealers such as Bassetts Honda and Sinclair VW.
Being promoted in the community as a free lifestyle magazine, the A4 glossy has its roots in England's north where the rollout of a young publishing empire is being masterminded.
It is likely that the Swansea title - Wales' first Eye - will be a valuable testing ground for planned editions for other parts of the principality.
There are also plans for niche interest titles such as an A5-format eating out guide.
Now's not a bad time to get involved commercially - Steve and Debbie are eager to attract advertisers so there's room for negotiating good deals on added-value advertorial features, advice columns and press release use.
Issue one of Swansea Eye, dated February, featured an evocative dusk image of the Marina's Meridian Quay Tower. It was taken by Swansea's Athena Photography, fronted by press-hardened Dimitris Legakis.
Its editorial features included local news and entertainment, a fashion spread, food and drink, homes and gardens, health and fitness, motoring finance and a couple of kids' pages.
Swansea Bay advertisers included Burns Fitness, florist Robin Wayne, Cafe Remo's, Dream Doors and the Rock and Roll Boutique.
Issue two (March) carried similar editorial platforms and some fresh Swansea advertisers. They included the Grosvenor Casino, photographers All About the Image, the Liberty Stadium and Thornton's Executive Bathrooms.
For more info on Swansea Eye, give me a shout - 07758 745240.

March 10's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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See you there! Recent newspaper ads have been plugging a promising trade show which takes place at the Liberty Stadium today. Hosted by WAG’s supplier development service, it’s free and runs from 9.30am-3pm.
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Lead story – Fire crews were bracing themselves last night for another busy shift as grass fires threatened the region.
Key opinion – Swansea leads the way in St David’s Day celebrations ... now it should lead the way for a national holiday.
Promo power – Home page ads include ... VW Cardiff Sinclairs, BT Broadband, FlyBe, First Great Western.
Don’t miss – Mothers Day gift guide. Click
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Broadcast Swansea Sound Click
Key local story – There are calls for more short-break carers across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.
Publicity power – To have a chance of winning Simply Red’ new album, tune in to Swansea Sound on Sunday click here.
You heard it here - Swansea BID & Swansea Sound are preparing for free music event Swansea Live on May 30. Local bands wanted - closing date April 17. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
Welsh business news 1 - The economic recovery in Wales strengthened last month with latest figures showing the pace of private sector growth quickening over the period. Click
Welsh business news 2 - Improving attendances for Glamorgan matches is the cricket club’s priority after reporting record results for 2009. Click
Welsh business news 3 – Dismal trade figures have heaped more pressure on the pound. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - Chevron looks for Pembrokeshire oil refinery buyer.
Advice – Radio Tircoed finds out all about a new phone advice line in Wales from Citizens Advice.
DVD giveaway - Want to win 3 DVDs in one prize pack? To be in with a chance, just email giveaway@radiotircoed.com.
Online - New podcasts are up here.
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