MCIN wins tender in Salford to develop Social Media

MCIN has been successful in its tender to develop SocialMedia and a community reporter’s programme in Charlestown and Lower Kersal. The tender was lead by MCIN but was in partnership with the University of Salford and Salford College. The activity will take place at the new Salford Innovation Forum and will involve the establishment of a Salford Media Centre in this building. Gary Copitch the Director of MCIN said, ” This is a fantastic project that will enable local residents to have there say using social media. The partnership with the University and the College allows us to provide key skills and training into this area and a community partnership with the BBC will further develop content and skills for this community.” The new Social Media Centre will also work with the Manchester Digital Development Agency to support content for One Manchester.