Dec 1, 2020

North East's Digital Union group moves to free membership moedel Body for the digital and creative sectors is aiming to provide better links for people working in the industry 17:35, 1 DEC 2020 Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive - North East Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email North East digital organisation Digital Union is relaunching as a free membership service. The body was formerly a subscription organisation for businesses, but hopes the move to free membership will create stronger connections across the North East digital creative community. Hannah Matterson, CEO of Generator, which facilitates Digital Union, said: “Our goal is to strengthen and promote the North East’s thriving digital and creative sectors to the rest of the UK, attracting and retaining talent and raising the profile of our expertise in this space. “We unite talent, from young graduates to experienced professionals, with digital creative businesses across the region, forming a varied network of individuals of all backgrounds and expertise. By taking a ground-up approach, we can support and empower the next generation of creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals to grow these industries to new heights. “By acting as a catalyst for collaboration and co-creation, we can match people to incredible opportunities, ideas and innovation right here in the North East. From taking your first steps as a graphic designer, to harnessing new talent as a CEO, Digital Union is here to support you.” Generator will next year celebrate its 30th anniversary and the switch to free membership is just one of the ‘big changes’ Ms Matterson has planned. She said: “We are very grateful to businesses who have been part of our paid membership plan over the past 12 months because our new service is largely down to the support they have shown. “We have received amazing support already from BlueSky, NBS, Tombola, Newcastle College as well as Sunderland and Teesside Universities and are incredibly thankful to our ambassador and long-time supporter Julian Leighton, founder of Orange Bus. We will shortly be launching a new sponsorships model for businesses to get involved with more details being announced very soon.” Most Recent Most Recent