Welcome to the Bristol Creative Industries’ network (formerly Bristol Media). Great ideas need company, so join us to make connections, raise your profile and get the work you want.

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What we do

We support the creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.

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Connecting Bristol’s creative sector

We forge collaborations – bringing together a community of like-minded creative businesses to promote opportunities and support sector growth.

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Business growth & opportunities

We support Bristol creatives – providing a digital platform to recruit talent, raise the profile of our members and showcase excellence.

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Events & skills development

We encourage learning through our programme of keynote talks, portfolio review nights, community initiatives and skills workshops.

New partnership between UWE Bristol and Bristol Creative Industries will develop student talent network

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New partnership between UWE Bristol and Bristol Creative Industries will develop student talent network
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Live surgery: make your website less boring

15th Apr 2025

1pm

2pm

Online

    • 10th
    • Apr 2025

    Future-proofing your agency: strategies for the next five years Group Created with Sketch.

    12:30pm

    2pm

    Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH

    BCI Talk

    He will share how agency models, team structures, and success metrics will change, the rise of agentic and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) approaches, and the biggest threats agencies must navigate.

    • 10th
    • Apr 2025

    Build to Sell: Unlocking the value in your business Group Created with Sketch.

    8:00

    11:00

    Square Works, 17 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB

    Talk

    Whether you are thinking of selling soon, or planning for the future, this event is for you if you want to gain the inspiration you need to grow your business.

    Experts from hgkc, GS Verde and Barclays Wealth Management will be exploring, and providing actionable insights into:

    – Succession Planning – how to prepare your business, your people and yourself, for a seamless transition.

    – Maximising Value – how you can maximise the value you take from your business.

    – Valuation Drivers – how to value a business, what buyers look for, and how to enhance the value of your business.

    Location: Abraham Room

    Time: 8:15am to 11:30am

    • 11th
    • Apr 2025

    Wake Up Call: Designing websites with SEO in mind Group Created with Sketch.

    8:30am

    9am

    Online

    BCI Webinar

    In this session, Rob Morrisby will share five simple ways to blend your creative vision with an SEO-boosting site build that will rank well and your clients will love.

Individual & Startup

Showcase your profile, earn more, gain recognition for your work and get up to 40% off industry events.

Select membership Pay monthly

Business membership

Flaunt your work, connect with Bristol’s creative network and save on recruitment fees with free job adverts.

Select membership Most popular

Student & Graduate

Get noticed by employers, see the latest jobs and launch your career in the South West’s creative industries.

Select membership Free

“Not only is membership a great medium for attracting new talent but it acts as an invaluable professional development resource for our team through the many varied events and seminars. The creative community in Bristol wouldn’t be the same without it.”

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Andy Barnes

Diva Agency