The Insider:
Philadelphia's Creative Industries still flourishing during tough economic
times
As the current economic climate is creating financial burdens
and eliminating thousands of jobs, many industries have taken a large hit.
However, the creative industries are weathering the storm during these tough
economic times.
The creative economy is an industry sector in and of itself,
which fuels all industries. From healthcare to real estate to finance
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because they all have professionals who are doing marketing and communication,
graphic design and Web site development and other creative industry jobs within
all industries.
As budgets are cut during this tough economy, businesses are
looking to effectively communicate with their consumers without spending a lot
of money. If businesses are providing more services electronically to cut
printing costs, they use creative industry workers in communications, marketing
and graphic design services to efficiently create and deliver their message to
a desired audience. The creative industry will help traditional businesses in
their cost-saving efforts and will be critical in bolstering the economy to
help the economy get through this transitional time.
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Innovation Spotlight:
Online Journalist creates Keystone Edge
Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative
industry entrepreneurs and young professionals making an impact on the
Philadelphia Region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous
innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.
February's spotlight on creativity is local young professional John Davidson,
Managing Editor of Keystone Edge. John got into print journalism just as
it jumped the shark and spent several years roaming around the country writing
about crime, politics and education for various newspapers. After a short stint
in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as a night reporter, he moved to Philadelphia and worked
for NBC Universal before becoming immersed in the world of online freelance
journalism, which he now does full-time as Managing Editor of Keystone Edge.
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Innovation
Philadelphia and PANMA host Resources for
Creative Professionals
On January 29, 2009, Innovation Philadelphia and Philadelphia Area New Media
Association (PANMA) hosted Resources for Creative Professionals: Make Philly Work
for You at the Painted Bride in Philadelphia.
Over 200 creative professionals attended to learn about the resources that will
help progress their creative careers in the Philadelphia Region.
» Learn about the resources and check out event photos
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Bright Ideas Business Workshop
Join the Empowerment Group for this free workshop designed for
entrepreneurs who need a business idea, need to decide between multiple ideas,
or whose ideas need more definition on February 18, 2009, from 6
to 8 p.m. The
two hour session will help you assess your strengths, find market
opportunities, and set goals for your new business.
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Your
Opinion Counts
When creative industry professionals and freelancers were asked
how they find creative jobs and projects, the results are in:
As a creative professional in the Philadelphia Region, how many networking
events do you attend on a monthly basis?
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None
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1-2
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3-4
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5 or more
» Vote Now
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