Archive for September, 2009:

FH Edinburgh
It was our regular autumn reception last week which brought together MSPs, journalists, policy thinkers and business leaders who made new contacts, renewed old acquaintances and chatted about what’s happening in Scotland right now.  In between drinks, canapés and lively chat, our hundred plus guests were also shown first-hand how digital tactics and online social networks can help them communicate their messages.
Our colleagues from the Digital team came up with a great way of showcasing how businesses as well as politicians and campaigners can get involved in online conv…

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FH Edinburgh
Results

Strong stakeholder relations in the community and at a national level.

Eligibility for the Renewables Obligation scheme, the main support scheme for renewable power projects in the UK.

Workable local implementation of major legislative and regulatory changes

Extensive, positive coverage around the decision for a major upgrade of the power station, securing the future of the plant for generations in the Highlands and a higher local profile within the community.

Challenge
The global mining giant Rio Tinto Alcan operates an aluminium smelter in the Scottish Highla…

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FH Edinburgh
Results

“The best coverage we’ve ever had” – with over 100 pieces of coverage across key markets and sectors last year.

Coverage in high quality titles including The Observer, The Telegraph, Euro Biopharma, UK Power, Les Echos, La Tribune and Elle Decor.

Excellent online visibility.

Four-page spread in the New Scientist focusing on Scotland as an investment location with a particular focus on the energy and life science sectors.

SDI met its inward investment targets for 2008.

Out of 181 inward investment agencies, SDI was ranked number 6 in the world and 1st in the UK in the World…

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