Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026This should now be fixed. Thanks for letting us know! 010
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026💡 Between 2015 and 2025, restrictions on digital services trade increased and there is variation in how digital restrictions impact individual sectors. 👉 The findings will be unveiled live in an online launch event today at 11am: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/88a22c...events.teams.microsoft.comMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by TeamsMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The findings will be unveiled live in an online launch event today at 11am. 👉 Watch live online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/88a22c... 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026💡 Trade restrictions vary across sub-sectors and markets. Restrictions on foreign entry is the biggest barrier. This includes restrictions such as limitations on foreign equity, quotas on broadcasts and limitations on downloading or streaming. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026💡 Barriers to creative services exporting have increased in several sectors, yet the creative industries have seen their share of UK services exports increase over time, indicating their potential for further growth if these barriers are addressed. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Key findings: 💡 The opportunity for creative services export growth is large in future growth markets such as Singapore, South Korea and Brazil, and varies by sub-sector. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The creative industries present a huge opportunity for export growth, according to our latest State of the Nations report published today Download ‘Trade restrictions and UK creative services’ by Jonathan Jones, Daniel Simandjuntak, Sara Maioli and Giorgio Fazio @newcastleuni.bsky.social 👇pec.ac.ukTrade restrictions and UK creative services - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreRead the latest State of the Nations report from Newcastle University on recent export trends and features of creative MSME exporters. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 16/07/2026What might the UK Government's new 'priority pathways' measure mean for the creative industries talent pipeline? In this new blog, Policy Director Bernard Hay reflects on the need for a more nuanced approach to creative higher education, drawing on Creative PEC and wider research. 👇pec.ac.ukMeasure what matters: Priority pathways and Creative Higher Education - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreBernard Hay, Creative PEC's Policy Director, investigates the surprising absence of creative subjects from the DfE and DWP's new 'priority pathways'. 002
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 10/07/2026🌍 Join us online for the launch of our upcoming State of the Nations report, 'Trade restrictions and UK creative services', 22 July at 11am UK time. Report co-authors from @newcastleuni.bsky.social will present the findings, joined by our expert panel. 👉 Book now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...pec.ac.ukTrade Restrictions and UK Creative Services - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre24 June, online 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 02/07/2026There's still time to join us for this seminar, today at 3PM BST, looking at the impact of tourist taxes. Sign up at the link below 👇 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Join us this Thursday for the last seminar in the Creative PEC Seminar Series, as Valentina Montalto answers the question: do tourist taxes help strengthen local cultural provision, or do they mainly reinforce tourism spending? 👉 Book now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...pec.ac.ukDo Tourist Taxes Finance Culture or Tourism? Evidence from Italian Municipalities - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreThis seminar looks at evidence from Italian municipalities to address whether tourist taxes finance culture or tourism. 012
Reposted by Creative PECArts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 24/06/2026“Persistent” inequalities in arts and culture participation across Scotland, including by disability, ethnic group, gender and geographical location, require more than “isolated policy actions alone”, new research from Creative PEC shows.artsprofessional.co.ukScottish arts participation inequalities 'persistent' and 'ingrained', report warns - Arts Professional"Persistent" inequalities in arts and culture participation across Scotland, including by disability, ethnic group, gender and geographical location, require 024
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Download the report, 'Audiences and workforce in arts, culture and heritage sectors: Recent trends and evidence for Scotland' by @drdaveobrien.bsky.social, @markrt.co.uk and Dr Ruoxi Wang. 👉 pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...pec.ac.ukAudiences and workforce in arts, culture and heritage sectors: Recent trends and evidence for Scotland - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreNew research on Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage finds persistent inequalities in participation. 022
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The launch event took place at the University of @glasgow.ac.uk in partnership with the @ukri.org AHRC Place-based Research Programme. Watch the replay to hear the report's key findings and insights from our expert panel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpUa... 101
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 26/06/2026📊 The report is accompanied by 3 new interactive data dashboards, showing engagement and employment data for Scotland, and engagement data for England. These give local and regional policymakers access to data in their locality to support cultural strategies and effective policy interventions. 101
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 26/06/2026🆕 New research on Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage sectors finds persistent inequalities in participation, including by disability, ethnic group, gender, and geographical location. The latest report in our State of the Nations research series is available to download now: shorturl.at/IIt4s 211
Reposted by Creative PECProf Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 24/06/2026New @creativepec.bsky.social report on Audiences and workforce in arts, culture and heritage sectors, with a deep dive on Scotland pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...pec.ac.ukAudiences and workforce in arts, culture and heritage sectors: Recent trends and evidence for Scotland - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreDownload the State of the Nations report from Creative PEC on Arts, Culture and Heritage uses census data to provide, for the first time, a comprehensive analysis of audiences and workforce. 034
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Join us this week for the launch of a major new report exploring audiences and workforce across Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage sectors. Wednesday 24 June, 12:00-13:30pm BST 👉 Watch live online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4de49f... 011
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026As Westminster reacts to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, our latest Political Monitor rounds up the week's key developments for the creative industries. 📬 Read more and subscribe: creativepec.substack.com/p/political-...creativepec.substack.comPolitical Monitor: Keir Starmer resignsPlus: Join us for this week's Arts, Culture and Heritage report launch 001
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This research featured in @economist.com was the focus of the latest Creative PEC seminar. Hear Joel Waldfogel unpack the findings and their implications here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=ztc... 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/06/2026New research shows that decarbonising the UK's cultural buildings delivers financial as well as environmental benefits, presenting a clear opportunity to attract new funding into the sector. Download 'The Path to Net Zero' 👇 @figurative-org.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.socialpec.ac.ukThe Path to Net Zero: Exploring Funding Options for Retrofitting Cultural Buildings - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreExamining the real world energy and cost savings and ROI from cultural retrofitting projects. 011
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 15/06/2026From AI adoption and workforce skills to online safety and digital regulation, the Creative PEC Political Monitor explores the key policy developments shaping the UK's creative industries this week. Read more and subscribe: creativepec.substack.com/p/political-...creativepec.substack.comPolitical Monitor: New Annual Skills ReportPlus: AI Adoption Plan for the Creative Industries and more 011
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 15/06/2026The UK’s creative industries are full of ambition, innovation and growth potential. So why are employers struggling to fill key roles? This article in @theconversation.com explores key findings and opportunities for change from the Creative Industries Skills Audits. Read more: shorturl.at/fLmqztheconversation.comCreative employers are struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skills – here’s how we can fix thatA new skills report reveals how we can future-proof the UK’s creative industries. 001
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Join us on 24 June for the launch of our latest State of the Nations report on audiences and the workforce in Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage sectors. Hear the key findings and what they mean for cultural policy, placemaking and investment. Register online: shorturl.at/e8A8Kshorturl.atMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by TeamsMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams 011
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/06/2026"The study further finds that authors entering the market since the rise of LLMs tend to produce predominantly lower-quality work, while the output quality of pre-LLM authors has increased." Our next online seminar investigates the impact of AI on book releases. pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...pec.ac.ukThe impact of AI on the quality and quantity of book releases - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreThis seminar presents new research on the impact of AI on the quality and quantity of book releases. 001
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 01/06/2026The Political Monitor is back with a bumper edition focusing on data, evidence and strategy updates across the creative industries. Featuring updated DCMS data and Areas of Research Interest, the ACE Strategic Framework plus key dates for the week ahead. Read and subscribe: shorturl.at/6KFtIshorturl.atPolitical Monitor: DCMS Statistical Releases and Areas of Research InterestPlus: ACE Strategic Framework, heritage funds, Great British Summer Savings 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/05/2026In yesterday's Creative PEC Seminar, Luis Aguiar explores how music reuse in film and TV helps audiences discover older music in the digital era, and what this means for policy debates on copyright, fair use and licensing. 👉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V9o...youtube.comWhat happens when a new movie or TV show showcases an older song?YouTube video by Creative PEC 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Join us today at 3PM UK time for the next seminar in our Seminar Series. Luis Aguiar uses Netflix and Shazam data to explore how reuse of music in films helps audiences discover older songs, and how this can impact demand in the digital era. Book now to receive the link: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...pec.ac.ukHow Music Reuse in Films Boosts Song Discovery - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreThis seminar presents new research on the effect of music synchronisation on the discovery of reused songs. 010
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Thank you to everyone who joined us at RSA House and online last week for the launch of the Creative Industries Skills Audits. Missed it? Catch up on YouTube to hear the presentation of key findings, policy panel discussion, and audience Q&A. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu7x...youtube.comThe future skills agenda of the creative industries I RSA REPLAYYouTube video by The RSA 000
Reposted by Creative PECThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 12/05/2026Almost three quarters of performing arts companies suffering from skills shortages have reported problems including higher costs and lost business as a result, a "watershed" audit of the creative industries has revealed. Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ski... 041
Reposted by Creative PECArts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 12/05/2026Nearly 50% of creative employers are looking to expand their workforce, though they are hampered by an outdated skills pipeline, a new report by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) has found.artsprofessional.co.ukSkills shortages impeding growing creative sector, research says - Arts ProfessionalNearly 50% of creative employers are looking to expand their workforce, though they are hampered by an outdated skills pipeline, a new report by the Creative 021
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Today also sees the publication of eleven accompanying audits detailing the skills landscape in each of the creative industries sub-sectors, from museums and music, to publishing and performing arts. 👉 Download the reports: pec.ac.uk/research_rep...pec.ac.ukCreative Industries Skills Audits - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreThis sector-wide study by Creative PEC and Work Advance unveils the current and future skills needs of the creative industries. 001
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026🆕 Creative employers are ambitious for growth but hampered by an outdated skills system. Creative PEC and Work Advance today launch the Creative Industries Skills Audits, a new sector-wide study assessing the current and future skills needs across creative industries sub-sectors. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Don't miss The Future Skills Agenda of the Creative Industries, streaming live from RSA House in London at 2pm today, for the launch of Creative PEC and Work Advance's major new Skills Audits study. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu7x...youtube.comThe future skills agenda of the creative industries I RSA EVENTYouTube video by The RSA 010
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/05/2026🚨 In the second Global Agenda, the GCEC draws on lessons from contexts including Hurricane Melissa and the Covid-19 pandemic to propose a framework for strengthening creative resilience in times of crisis. Read the blog by Andrea Dempster Chung: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...pec.ac.ukCreative Resilience in Times of Crisis - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreIntroducing A Global Agenda for Creative Resilience, an 11-point strategic framework for strengthening cultural and creative sectors from the GCEC. 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/05/2026💻 The first Global Agenda sets out 11 key actions to help policymakers, cultural leaders and practitioners respond to the rapid transformation driven by generative AI. Read the blog by Octavio Kulesz: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...pec.ac.uk11 actions for the cultural and creative industries in the age of AI - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreA guide to help the cultural and creative industries address the rise of AI, from the GCEC. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC), convened by Creative PEC and @britishcouncil.bsky.social, has published two new Global Agendas in response to some of the most pressing challenges facing the creative industries today. 👉 Find out more: pec.ac.uk/people/globa...pec.ac.ukGlobal Creative Economy Council - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreThe GCEC brings together academics, practitioners, policy professionals and investors from five continents 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 01/05/2026@soniailie.bsky.social and Pamela Burnard introduce their new research: "The study of creative subjects matters. It allows people to express ideas, shape how we see the world...Yet for all their value, creative pathways are not equally open to everyone." pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...pec.ac.ukKeeping creative options open for everyone - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreHow does creative study allow us to express ideas, shape how we see the world, and contribute to vibrant cultural and creative industries? 010
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Over the past two days, the Creative PEC Research Symposium brought together over 150 delegates from more than 10 countries to the North East for a forum on the creative economy. Thank you to all presenters, panellists and attendees for contributing to such constructive and insightful exchanges! 030
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The report points to areas with significant room for improvement and suggests that investing in management capacity could have positive, far-reaching consequences for individual firms and UK productivity overall. 👉 Download the report: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...pec.ac.ukManagement Practices in the Creative Industries - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreNew research shows that training for managers in the creative industries is 11% lower than across the wider UK economy. 000
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🔹 Creative firms with the weakest management scores are the least likely to be taking action to improve the running of their business, such as seeking expert advice from training consultants or engaging with government-funded training programmes. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🔹 SMEs in the creative industries with stronger management practices perform better across the board of business indicators. 210
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🔹 Managers in the creative industries are amongst the least likely staff to receive training compared to other occupations. 🔹 Training for managers in the creative industries firms is significantly lower than the wider UK economy average (33% vs 44%). 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🔹 There is scope to strengthen formal management practices, such as the use of KPIs, mechanisms for employee consultation and adoption of accredited management standards. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🔹 Overall management practices in the creative industries exceed those of the wider economy. In 2023, the average management score for creative firms with 10 or more employees was 0.60 compared to 0.55 across all industries. 100
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🆕 Training for managers in the creative industries is 11% lower than across the wider UK economy, according to the latest State of the Nations report launched today, ‘Management practices in the creative industries’, by Lesley Giles and Heather Carey (Work Advance). Key findings below 👇 110
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Creative PEC's flagship State of the Nations research series has been shortlisted for the @artsprofessional.co.uk Awards, in the category Excellent Research or Policy Intervention. View the full shortlist: shorturl.at/mbN7x And find out more about the State of the Nations series: shorturl.at/lnOeqshorturl.atArts Professional Awards 2026: The Shortlist - Business of the Arts SummitThe shortlist for the Arts Professional Awards 2026 is here, with winners to be announced at the Business of the Arts Summit on 13 May at the Conway Hall, 033
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Everything you need to know for this week in the creative industries: - SIC codes final update - Local community funding - Calls for a Music Fans Association - Future of AI in the UK Plus all the latest consultations and dates for your diary: open.substack.com/pub/creative...open.substack.comPolitical Monitor: SIC codes update and community fundsPlus: Creative Content Exchange, future of tech in the UK 021
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Coworking spaces have become increasingly important to the creative economy, bringing together freelancers, remote workers and 'digital nomads'. In this new blog, @zihanwang96.bsky.social explores the impact of coworking spaces on sector skills: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...pec.ac.ukCoworking spaces as informal skill ecosystems for the creative workforce - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence CentreHow coworking spaces have become an increasingly important component of the creative economy. 021
Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 15/04/2026What can culture and creativity deliver for places, people and growth? Creative PEC's Policy Director @bernardhay.bsky.social is speaking at UKREiiF 2026 in May on 'Placemaking for Impact: Culture, Heritage, and Creative Investment'. Take a look at the full programme: 2026.ukreiif.com/programme2026.ukreiif.comUKREiiF Programme 2026Explore the UKREiiF 2026 programme, May 19th – 21st 2026 in Leeds. Discover key events, speakers & networking opportunities for transformative investments. 000