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Birmingham's pressing problemOur city has had a weak brand and perceived negative image, and is vulnerable to bashing by the press in its pursuit of selling papers and clicks based on the tactics of sensationalism and fear. This problem is growing at a time when Birmingham has great potential and London is trying to retain political and financial control over the regions. The severity and pervasiveness of the issue can be illustrated by articles including:Birmingham, UK Schools Cited for Islamic Radicalization, Jewish Press, 11 Jun 2014 plus over a thousand similar articles Shock report: 84,000 Birmingham children living in poverty, Birmingham Mail, 9 Jun 2014 What future for Birmingham children's services? BBC News, 23 May 2014 Birmingham sluttiest city in the UK ... according to Miley Cyrus, Birmingham Mail, 17 May 2014 Birmingham children's services 'image' needs to change, BBC News, 14 Nov 2013 Birmingham is 'national disgrace' says Ofsted chief inspector, The Telegraph, 16 Oct 2013 Are the children of Birmingham safe tonight? BBC News, 3 Oct 2013 "I hate the Library of Birmingham, it's monstrous", Birmingham Mail, 3 Oct 2013 It’s time to sign off a logo that’s bad for the brand - I really do hate the Birmingham City Council logo. Birmingham Post, 8 Aug 2013 Birmingham is second rate says rest of UK as city comes bottom for accent, nightlife, architecture and culture, Birmingham Post, 28 Jul 2013 Second city, second class; BIRMINGHAM, Britain's largest city outside London, is falling behind. It is a case study in the effects of over-centralisation and poor management, The Economist, 13 Nov 2012 Our second city is in urgent need of first aid, The Times, 15 Mar 2011 Brum branded the unfriendly capital, Birmingham Mail, 12 Aug 2008 |
Our solutionWe object to biased negative protrayals of Birmingham in the press.We feel that balanced views about the root problems should be presented along with the genuine progress being made. We are working with like-minded organisations including Birmingham City Council, small local companies and self-employed experts. Together we want to build a positive and strong image for our City that focuses on its great people, places and products, and seeks to employ objective understanding to identify and address real issues. Our team members start non-profit organisations to help the diverse communities of Greater Birmingham to help build a better future for our City. We need to pull together under one banner to make a lasting difference. Do contact us if you are interested in joining. |
