David was a guest speaker at a creative clusters conference in Cluj-Napoca in the Transilvanian region of Romania. The Transylvanian Clusters International Conference (TCIC) was organised by the Northern Transylvanian Clusters Consortium and held in the city of Cluj in September 2019. David pictured with Ania Pascalau and Laura Suteu, who led the conference organising […]
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Business Inspiration for Travel Agencies in Colombia (videos)
Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Current News, Development Strategies, Digital Economy, Orange Economy, Speeches and Presentations, Strategy, Travel, Videos
These videos are excerpts from David’s speech for travel agencies in Colombia, when he spoke at the National Congress of ANATO in Medellin, with his speech entitled “Inspiration for Travel Agencies from Creativity, Innovation and the Orange Economy”. Opening section in which David invites delegates to join him on “a trip around the world” to […]
Travel Industry Speaker on the Orange Economy
Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Cultural Economy, Current News, Digital Economy, International Business, Leadership, Marketing, Speeches and Presentations, Strategy, Travel
David was a travel industry speaker on the Orange Economy at the national Congress of ANATO in Medellin, Colombia. His speech title was: “Inspiration for Travel Agencies from Creativity, Innovation and the Orange Economy Worldwide”. “At the ANATO Congress, David inspired us with useful business techniques for travel agencies. His speech included interesting examples and stories about creativity […]
No “job for life” – creative industries interview
There is no longer a job for life was the message from David Parrish when interviewed for the Italian magazine Il Giornale dell’ Architettura. David was interviewed by Ubaldo Spina following an initial meeting in Spain. The full interview is published online here in English and is it is also published in Italian. As well […]
Creative Business Speech in Spain (video)
Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Current News, Development Strategies, Digital Economy, Intellectual Property, International Business, Marketing, Popular, Speeches and Presentations, Strategy, T-Shirts and Suits, Videos
David gave a creative business speech in Spain at a creative industries conference for fashion designers, organised by the WORTH Partnership Project. His keynote speech “How to be a Successful Creative Entrepreneur” was billed as a Masterclass at the beginning of the WORTH Partnership Project Weekend which was held at Ciudad de las Artes y […]
Strategic Planning Event for Theatre Team
Creative Entrepreneurship, Cultural Economy, Current News, Development Strategies, Organisations, Strategy
David facilitated a strategic planning event for the team at Wired Aerial Theatre, to devise a new strategic vision and innovative strategy for the company. The purpose of the ‘team away day’ was to outline a strategic way forward that combines the company’s artistic excellence with an innovative business model. The interactive event used the […]
European Creative Hubs Network in Athens
Arts and Culture, Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Creative Hubs, Creativity, Cultural Economy, Current News, International Business
David participated in the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN) events in Athens in April 2019. As an international creative industries specialist, David often works with creative hubs to help them and their creative enterprises to become even more successful. Because of his work with creative hubs in Europe and beyond, David was invited to participate […]
Creative Business Cup Namibia presentation
Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Current News, Speeches and Presentations, T-Shirts and Suits
David Parrish made a presentation to participants in the Creative Business Cup Namibia when they met for the national finals in Windhoek on Friday 08 March 2019. His online presentation focused on creativity in business, including creative business models and international examples of entrepreneurship in the creative industry. David also answered questions from participants about […]
Creative Business Masterclass in Valencia, Spain
Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Current News, Development Strategies, Speeches and Presentations, Strategy, Training
David Parrish opened an international event for fashion designers with a creative business masterclass. The Masterclass “How to be a Successful Creative Entrepreneur” drew on examples from David’s international experience, his creative business books, and his Business Formula for creative enterprises. Watch the video of David’s masterclass, plus his answers to questions from the audience, […]
Creative Business Development Workshop in Kazakhstan
Arts and Culture, Creative Economy, Creative Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Cultural Economy, Current News, Development Strategies, Strategy, Training
David designed and delivered a creative business development workshop for the Art2B Entrepreneurs in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The entrepreneurs who participated in the creative business development workshop are growing their businesses strategically, with the help of the Art2B project at Impact Hub in Almaty. David was invited to Kazakhstan to help these and other creative entrepreneurs […]