BID's May 12 Swansea Bay Media Highlights – Midweek Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
All change – Labour politicians across South Wales salute former PM Gordon Brown. Click
Commercial – Nice Evening Post hook-up with leisure centre the LC, a competition offering the winners 12 months of free gym membership. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
All change – US President Barack Obama is thought to have congratulated David Cameron by telephone, while Downing Street staff showed Mr Cameron's wife Samantha around Number 10. Click
Commercial – Decent promo for garden centre Fforestmill with a Swansea in Bloom/Swansea Sound competition offering winners £250 worth of vouchers. Click
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BBC Wales Click
All change – Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones says he wants a "constructive relationship" with the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat UK government. Click
Local news lead - Police detective arrested on underage girl sex claim. Click
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BID's April 28 Swansea Bay Media Highlights – Midweek Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
New look – The Evening Post website has had a welcome overhaul, with news given a stronger profile, a little more order and quicker navigation. Check out the lead story here.
Feedback – Tell the Evening Post web bosses what you think of their new-look site. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial - Welsh researchers have spent three months looking at whether omega 3 supplements really improve the behaviour and learning of children. Click
Commercial – Steve Dewitt's Brainteaser prizes this week include a John Barrowman CD, a Jack Johnson DVD, an Island Records CD set, a James May DVD, a Kylie CD, Spandau Ballet CD and Vue Cinema tickets. A healthy promotional link-up for all involved. Click
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial - Objectors to a beach festival proposed at Carmarthenshire's Pembrey Country Park, featuring chart acts Calvin Harris and Plan B, have told a licensing hearing that plans for the event appear "shambolic." Click
Recommended - Female singers and musicians are to headline this year's four-day blues and jazz festival in Mumbles. It runs from 30 April to 3 May. Click
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BID's April 26 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - Comic star Eddie Izzard will be backing Labour with a guest appearance at Swansea University today.
Commercial – The Evening Post has joined BreakFree Holidays to offer readers weeks away for as little as £15 per person. Locations include Riviere Sands Holiday Park in Hayle, Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay and Perran Sands Holiday Park in Perranporth. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial - The countdown is on for Wednesday's Local Hero Awards night being hosted by The Wave and sister station Swansea Sound. Wales rugby skipper Ryan Jones is one of the judges.
Commercial - Typical ad break: Trade Centre Wales, webuyanycar.com, caravansinwales.com, FRF Vauxhall Swansea & Bridgend.
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sport - Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley insists the Championship play-off pressure has shifted to Blackpool. Click
Video fun - A machine that carries British hopes of shattering the world land speed record for a lawnmower has been unveiled at a beach in Carmarthenshire. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - A man has died following a fire at a house in Port Tennant.
Charity - The station is supporting a new fund-raising push for children's hospice Ty Hafan. Click
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BID's April 23 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Local top story - A ready meals plant is set to close, putting 234 jobs at risk in Swansea after it fails to reach a deal with a supermarket chain. Click
Bumpy ride - Traders in Burry Port are demanding some of its 72 speed bumps are removed claiming they are driving customers away. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial - Swansea Council has helped overcome the social worker shortage by recruiting from Germany and Sweden.
General Election - Plaid's Ieuan Wyn Jones remains angry that his party were left out of last night's televised prime ministerial debate.
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial - Wales needs to back calls for St George's Day to be recognised as a bank holiday in England if it too is to succeed in getting a public holiday for St David's Day, campaigners claim.
Commercial - The Magners League promotional folk are cranking up excitement for the competition's first grand final, to be played on May 29. Savvy Swansea Bay businesses should back the Ospreys on this one and start looking at commercial hook-ups.
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BID's April 21 Swansea Bay Media Highlights – Midweek Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Check out the Evening Post's Olympics countdown, including: New legislation has been put in place to ensure football banning orders will be automatically recognised during London 2012. Click
Commercial – Today's big home page ads include: heartburn soother Gaviscon, music festival Mumbles Mostly Blues & Jazz, eating out guide Top Table and BT.
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial - Four people have been arrested in Swansea following an investigation into a mobile phone insurance scam. Click
Commercial – Main home page ads include: Castle Bingo, Justin Harris Photography and cleaners Chem-Dry.
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial - Hundreds of young people, teachers and parents plan to parade through Swansea city centre on Saturday to celebrate the one-year run-up to the national Urdd Eisteddfod. Click
Recommended - A volunteer rescue team of 4x4 drivers - Response Wales - is to recruit new members at a meeting in the Amman Valley on 27 April. Click
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BID's April 19 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Key news - A Gower man whose conviction for attempted rape has been quashed says his life will never be the same again following the ordeal.
Pride Awards – Strong coverage of the Evening Post's first Pride Awards from the Brangwyn Hall ... featuring actress Ruth Madoc, Swansea Sound's Kevin Johns, Swansea Lord Mayor Alan Lloyd and top prize winner Leigh Davies.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Commercial - Typical ad break ... Ffos Las Racecourse, Travel Code Wales, Toyota, Dawsons Lettings Swansea, webuyanycar.com.
Editorial - Two men charged with the murder of a Cardiff 17-year-old are due to appear in court today.
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Cardiff Airport will stay shut until at least 7pm today despite British Airways successfully landing a test flight to the airport from Heathrow to gauge safety in the light of the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Click
Sport - Glamorgan secured a 76-run victory and their first County Championship win at Lord's in 56 years after mopping up the Middlesex tail. Click
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BID's April 14 Swansea Bay Media Highlights – Midweek Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – How many times have we been told it's better in HD? Well, now even S4C's in on the act ... and a GwendraethValley mum has named it Clirlun, or clear picture. Click
Commercial – Another email shot went out this week as the Evening Post builds anticipation of its April 29 business show in Swansea city centre. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial - A £25m urban village for one of Swansea's rundown areas has been given the go ahead. Planning permission's been granted for the redevelopment of High Street, The Strand and Kings Lane. Click
Commercial – Another nice tie-up for Swansea's Norton House Hotel and Restaurant. The first heat of Swansea Sound's Search for A Star 2010 takes place there on May 9. Click
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial - A man was airlifted to hospital after falling 15m down cliffs in Gower. He was on an organised cliff climbing expedition when he slipped and fell at Rhossili. Click
Tasty - Leading chefs Bryn Williams, Stephen Terry, Dudley Newbery, Angela Gray and Nerys Howell are to attend the second West Wales Food Festival on May 2 and 3 at Llanarthne's National Botanic Garden of Wales. Click
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BID's April 7 Swansea Bay Media Highlights – Midweek Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Lots of reader comment on the General Election announcement, including “People can change things themselves; they don't need politicians,” from Anon, Neath. Click
Commercial – Best home page banner ad for a while ... The Football Pools people have gone for some splendid retro-style photography. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Station bosses thank listeners for donating to the station’s Easter Egg Appeal, aided by Corus, Tesco and the NSPCC. Click
Commercial – Well done to the lovely Norton House Hotel for getting some promotional kick-back from playing a key role in the station’s Local Heroes campaign. Click
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial - Thousands turned up to a three-day Doctor Who roadshow at the Swansea Big Screen. Click
Recommended - A women studying in Swansea to become a teacher has been chosen as a coach for the French sailing team in the London 2012 Olympics. Click
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BID's March 31 Local Media Highlights – Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - Former workers at the Visteon plant in Jersey Marine are heading to London to take part in a march and rally as part of their campaign to save their pensions. Click
Commercial – Useful publicity for eating out venues. To find out more, scroll to the foot of the paper’s home page and click on the Dine Out button. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial – Top photo today shows station execs Steve Barnes and Helen Bowden collecting a ChildLine award from Esther Rantzen. Congrats, Swansea Sound and The Wave! Click
Commercial – Plenty of excitement as Paul McCartney prepares to rock the Millennium Stadium this summer. Click
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BBC Wales Click
News - A Swansea Valley seven-year-old who has undergone 33 radiotherapy treatments for a brain tumour has been given an award. Click
Sport - Paulo Sousa hopes Swansea City will be fresh for their South Wales derby with Championship play-off rivals Cardiff City on Saturday. Click
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BID's March 26 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - An independent review into the funding and management of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is to take place, the Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed. Click
Time travel - Fans of Doctor Who will be able to catch exclusive footage of the latest series when a roadshow visits the Swansea Castle Square Big Screen on 1 April. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – New figures reveal that Swansea’s recycling habits are helping Wales to get ever nearer its 2010 waste reduction target.
Commercial – Typical ad break: WAG/Fire service fire safety/arson reduction; Tile & Bath Co; Abba tribute night at Blanco’s, Port Talbot.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - The grieving mum of an epilepsy sufferer is urging others not to risk their lives by ignoring their condition.
Commercial – One of Wales’ hidden gems should be a little more visible now thanks to it winning the Camra Carmarthenshire Pub of the Year award for a second time. Well done to the Prince of Wales, Mynyddygarreg.
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March 24's BID Local Media Brief – Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - An industrial park that could create 1,500 jobs is on the cards for a site in Carmarthenshire or Neath thanks to Halal Industries UK. Click
Commercial – Congrats to media students from Swansea University for their splendid video of the Evening Post Fashion Addict event at the National Waterfront Museum. Click here and tap on the video panel to the right
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Swansea Sound Click
Downloads – You can now buy music via Swansea Sound. Top of the tree this week are Changes by Will Young, Coming up Easy by Paulo Nutini and Cry Me Out by Pixie Lott. http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/music Click
Commercial – Swansea Sound is backing a new homes show at Parc y Scarlets on March 27/28 fronted by Charles Church and Persimmon Homes. Click
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BBC Wales Click
News - Outside experts will continue to oversee the work of Swansea Council's social services department a year after they were first appointed. Click
Sport – The Swans have taken Burnley's Canada U20 defender David Edgar on loan until the end of the season. Click
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March 17 BID media spotlight: online special - South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Soiund, BBC Wales

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - The original plans for South Wales’ Valleywood film studio complex were "over-ambitious", First Minister Carwyn Jones has said. WAG is working with administrators to promote the Bridgend venue. Click
Commercial – Nice tie-up between the Odeon and the Post ... write a movie review and you could win a pair of cinema tickets. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial - Details on the tragic drug death of Llanelli teenager Carly Townsend will be made public when a Serious Case Review report is released this Friday. Click
Commercial – Publicity is available for Swansea musicians ... Swansea Live returns on May 30 and the hunt’s on for local bands play the city centre. Demo CDs to Derricks by April 17. Click
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial – A 17th Century ghost story centred on Aberglasney, near Llandeilo, has inspired a new novel by Swansea romantic writer Iris Gower. Click
The annual Small Nations Festival, going since 2003, returns to the Carmarthenshire village of Cilycwm this July after a spell in Llandovery. Numbers limited to 1,500. Click
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Radio Tircoed Click
Live music – Celtic roots outfit Henry Marten's Ghost (live in the studio from 9.30am today) can later be heard in podcast form here.
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March 12's BID media spotlight ... BBC Wales online, Bay Radio, Llanelli Star

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See you there – The Swansea Business Show takes place at the LC today – well done to blog radio star Mike Leahy for arranging it. Click
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - Guitarist and singer Micky Jones, one of the founders of Welsh prog rock band, Man, has died aged 63 in Swansea. Click
New life - A Swansea University scheme plans to bring back to life the now dilapidated Hafod copper works which were founded 200 years ago. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – The people of Swansea have been thanked for giving such a warm homecoming this week to the Welsh Guards.
Commercial – Typical ad break ... Chic Blinds Swansea, DVLA driving licences, Trade Centre Wales Neath Abbey, MobilesMeanMoney.Com.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - A Llanelli mum who fought leukaemia has spoken of her life-or-death struggle.
Commercial – Great promo for a new Kidwelly retailer ... The Original Factory Shop is offering one Star competition winner a free £250 shopping spree.
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BID spotlight on ... BBC Wales, Real Radio, Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal

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Special mention Carmarthen Journal Click
Why – Because it’s 200 years old this week. Congratulations to all who’ve helped in creating such a remarkable media heritage. Media Master salutes you.
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Key local story - A businessman jailed for not fully paying £200,000 for falsely claiming benefits is being charged 8% compound interest on £166,000 he still owes. He was given a suspended prison term at Swansea Crown Court last year. Click
Publicity power – Healthy, pictorial plug for the 30 April-3 May Mumbles blues and jazz festival. They hope to link up with Brittany and Ireland soon. Click
Don’t miss – Volunteers at a bird sanctuary have started cleaning 23 swans covered in cooking oil at a lake in Swansea. The birds were rescued by the RSPCA and taken to the Tinker's Hill Rescue Centre in Amroth, Pembs. Click
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Broadcast Real Radio Click
Key local story - Swansea City manager Paulo Sousa says the club may not sign any more Welsh players due to the treatment of defender Ashley Williams by Wales during this week's Sweden friendly against Sweden.
Typical ad break – Millennium Centre: Mamma Mia, Vauxhall UK, Barratt Homes, British Gas, The Times.  You heard it here - Pop star Lady Gaga has developed a taste for fish and chips; after a Cardiff gig, her entourage ordered 35 portions.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Promo power – The Mothers Day publicity’s kicked in good and proper; this week Monks health club offers a £59 day of pampering bliss. If your business needs a promotional boost in the build-up to March 14, call Media Master, 07758 745240.
Lead story - The family of a Burry Port nurse who died after an overdose have blamed her death on the Hywel Dda Health Board.
Key opinion – The transformation of Llanelli’s North Dock appears to be gathering pace, brining the promise of development and jobs. Such moves are to be welcomed.
Don’t miss – An ongoing Domino’s Pizza publicity campaign – a free pizza with two Llanelli Star tokens. It’s the sort of campaign that could work for other businesses too.
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BID spotlight on ... South Wales Evening Post online, Swansea Life, BBC Radio Wales

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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Key local story - A Port Talbot McDonald's could have its licence reviewed after local residents protested about litter attracting rats "the size of foxes.” Click
Publicity power - Llandeilo’s Huw Rees boutique, Swansea’s Rhapsody design and the city’s Debenham’s are among the early winners in a video on the Liberty Stadium’s recent Wedding Planner event. Click here & hit the video button downpage on the right
Don’t miss – Images of a Cessna plane which crash landed near Gorseinon. The two occupants incredibly suffered only minor injuries. Click
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Print Swansea Life Click
Cover story – Two young Welsh women discuss their place as finalists in the Miss Photogenic UK contest. Click
Key opinion – Editor Wyn Jenkins: This might be the time to start thinking like the city girl with attitude again: the premier of the new Sex & the City film is approaching.
Promo power – Could your business be an attractive or quirky location for a Swansea Life fashion shoot? If so, give me a shout to discuss - 07758 745 240. This issue features five pages of images taken at Mumbles’ newish Jones Bar & Kitchen – great publicity.
Don’t miss – A feature by Dai Blatchford on how a new Mumbles community radio project is building momentum. Click
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales Click
Key Welsh story – The family of former Labour leader and South Wales MP Michael Foot are moved by tributes following his death yesterday.
Promo power – Even though Wales’ soccer team lost to Sweden last night, it’s still healthy for Swansea to get a Liberty Stadium namecheck in media such as BBC Radio Wales.
You heard it here – The Welsh Assembly Government is today due to publish long-awaited new plans to strengthen the Welsh language, including new laws.
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