BID retailer meeting 19 September 2018

- BID renewal -

The future of the BID Our current BID ends in October 2018 Main priorities for a future BID are: - Cleansing & maintenance - Addressing anti-social issues - Marketing - Business Support The voting period ends on 26 September If successful the next BID will run: 1 Nov 2018 – 31 Oct 2023

BID 3 projects (i) @bristolshopping

BID 3 projects (iii)

BID 3 projects (ii)

A ‘No’ vote would mean losing all this… Enhanced levels of cleansing Resources to address rough sleeping and anti-social issues Marketing & promotion of BID area Christmas lights Social media The Bristol Shopping Quarter website Events in the BID area The BID team Free training courses The BID mystery shopping programme

Unlock the Box Competition - one lucky person won a giant container full of prizes from BSQ Partnered with Heart FM Promoted by Bristol Post & B24/7 Thank you to all who donated prizes

Taste Buds guide Pull-out guide in Bristol Post Weekend magazine advertising cafes and restaurants in BSQ 1,000 copies were given out in Broadmead Advertised on bristolpost.co.uk & features e.g. 10 best breakfasts

Destination Bristol / Visitbristol Bristol Shopping Quarter ad in Summer leaflet 80,000 copies – leaflet lists all major Bristol summer events Distributed via stands - around Bristol - motorway services on M4/M5 - sites in and around Somerset, Gloucestershire & Bath - Paddington & Victoria stations in London

Gromit Unleashed II

Made in Bristol TV Sponsorship package - to promote Bristol Shopping Quarter - to promote the BID Interviews with retailers & the BID team Coverage of summer events, launches etc. Social media opportunities

Indie shopping guide New booklet – each independent business has an entry Promote the independent shops in Bristol Shopping Quarter 5,000 copies Distributed via the stores, Tourist Information Centre, city centre hotels and cafés Bristol Post gave out 2,000 copies

Social Media @bristolshopping Statistics 1 August 2018 vs 1 August 2017 - Facebook: +19% - Twitter: +15% - Instagram: +21% Consumer e-newsletter: 3502 subscribers Share your Instagram stories @bristolshopping

Outside in Broadmead… Hanging baskets (June - October) BID pays for a higher standard of cleansing Continual focus on problem issues (chewing gum removal, graffiti removal) Weekly meetings with cleansing contractor Maintenance issues addressed promptly – bin locks to be fixed later this month

Christmas is coming Christmas lights switch-on event: - Friday 9 November, Cabot Circus Bristol Christmas market: - Friday 9 November – Saturday 23 December - Broadmead East Local Christmas market: - Friday 30 November – Saturday 23 December - Broadmead West

Christmas Market

Metro Bank Grand opening on 28 & 29 September – all invited!

Half Marathon Sunday 23 September Road closures starting at 4am at Anchor Road 10,000 runners

Thank you – any questions? jo@broadmeadbid.co.uk broadmeadbristolbid.co.uk