@UNESCO x BOP report finds that digitisation of cultural institutions is a global priority. However, to support impactful transformation, governments need to focus on enhancing digital skills, competencies, and literacy. Read full report here: https://t.co/xioJhcfRMM

What makes a city culturally attractive? While assets and investment are important, it is specialisation that uniquely positions cities for success. Looking to shape a thriving cultural city? Get in touch: https://t.co/CIHRHq1cbg

Cultural tourism in global cities generates over $750 billion annually, underscoring the role of culture and creativity as powerful drivers of economic growth. At BOP Consulting we have identified top performers across 250 cities. Learn more here: https://t.co/EUKxh6CC42

We are pleased to share our most recent round of promotions at BOP. Congratulations to Nóra Ruzsiczky and Isabelle Taylor on your well-deserved positions. We look forward to this next phase of your careers with us. Learn more about the team here: https://t.co/YSx1GV3iH2

Our multi-year evaluation of @DCMS & @BFI's UK Global Screen Fund highlights how well-targeted public policy can support the UK screen industries' demand for international collaboration. Full report here: https://t.co/DtS608YlnO

We’re delighted to launch the Festivals Forward report, with the results of our Festivals Mean Business sector-wide research. The report from @BOP_Consulting reflects on a sector that is ‘surviving rather than thriving’, but still has much to celebrate. https://t.co/hqR3J7WXuE

New report: 'The BBC in the West Midlands' The report by @BOP_Consulting in partnership with @CityREDI estimates that the BBC's commitment to the West Midlands will deliver £282 million of investment by 2031:

A report by @BOP_Consulting in partnership with @CityREDI here at the University, estimates that the BBC investment in the West Midlands will deliver £282 million of investment by 2031. The study suggests the BBC's move will help create more than 900 jobs https://t.co/5X33AvNmPP

Our report with @CityREDI is out today, forecasting that the @BBC will contribute an additional £282 million in gross value added (GVA) to the West Midlands region by 2031. Full report here: https://t.co/AwwrTGjSsN

Freelancers make up 30% to 70% of the cultural workforce depending on subsector and geography. At BOP, we reviewed over 80 policy interventions across 9 cities. We identified 4 themes that demonstrate how creative cities are supporting cultural freelancers.

As a report published by @BOP_Consulting this week shows, the cultural sector is not a financial drain, it’s a driver of growth and opportunity, writes Matthew Cleaver @AnvilArts

BOP’s Co-founder Paul Owens will be moderating the panel “The Bilbao Effect” at the @wrldcty conference in #Bilbao next week. Joined by: Kate D. Levin, @BloombergAssoc Jason Schupbach, @DrexelUniv Asier Abaunza Robles, Bilbao City Council https://t.co/PQnB5fuOil

We've been commissioned by @DCMS to create the Government's new strategic vision for archives! We're working with @BOP_Consulting to consult the archives sector and its stakeholders to inform the new vision. Sign up for one of our roundtables starting 16 October below 👇 (1/2)

In Saudi Arabia, cultural infrastructure is booming, but content is the catalyst for impact. While rapid growth in buildings often outpaces sector development, we've seen that when artistic content leads the way, Saudi artists create work with global reach, shifting perception.

Our evaluation of the with Frontier Economics of the £61m Creative Industries Clusters Programme, (delivered by @ahrcpress) identified several key factors for stimulating regional creative industries R&D. Read the full report here: https://t.co/T0ISVKM6UY

"We believe that the cultural sector can help this government by thinking and acting more laterally and imaginatively about how it can contribute to the government’s ambitions for national renewal." Read full article here: https://t.co/CWemQYLxxz

There is no one size fits all when it comes to developing a public art approach. We mapped the public art provision in hashtag #Vancouver, #Melbourne and #Dublin. By studying these high-level approaches, cities can learn how to effectively create vibrant public spaces.

Our research for @FilmLondon found that London is set for up for a £9.5bn investment boost over next five years from Film London’s support for film and TV production. The @EveningStandard reports: https://t.co/DaUPw0Jfvc

This morning BOP’s Chief Economist, Jonathan Todd presented to the Society of Property Researchers, making a compelling case for the relationship between culture, economic strength and the liveability of cities alongside @JLL and @OxfordEconomics.