This morning it’s a bit less sunny in Cannes, but the show is now in full swing. Security seems a bit tighter – my conference pass was scanned twice on the jetty! Breakfast on the yacht was a good start to my day; looking at my diary the next food stop might be this evening!

A couple of weeks ago I was discussing with John Forkin at Marketing Derby the changing face of technology – it was primarily that I knew he had commissioned a new film to celebrate Derby (to be shown at MIPIM) and I had seen the really excellent New York film I blogged about here.

John asked me if I would meet up with him, Adam Wilkinson & Hilary Jones – to discuss this and also the schemes which my firm are involved in currently in Derby.

We spoke about Friar Gate and Sadler Square. Both schemes have the ability to change the face of Derby. Friar Gate Square is a scheme being promoted by developers Lowbridge and comprises 75,500 sq ft of offices in 2 building. Our PR on the scheme is here. Sadler Square is being promoted by Blueprint. Nick Ebbs CEO of Blueprint is here and is upbeat about the scheme, which is much needed in this part of town.

Adam is really upbeat and will be announcing some significant changes for Derby tomorrow.

My next stop was an interview for Radio Nottingham – apparently we are on the news. Justifying the cost seems to be the theme! If Nottingham want to play on the world stage – and have the accompanying benefits – jobs, great shopping and a vibrant city – the costs pale into insignificance!