Rachael Hesno

Deputy editor at Prolific North

manchester, england, united kingdom

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Driven journalist with experience across a range of national and local newspapers, magazines, and websites. Awarded the Daily Echo prize for outstanding newspaper journalist in 2013.Achieved a distinction in MA News Journalism and NCTJ qualified (University of Salford).Currently specialising on the tech, digital, broadcast and creative sectors in the North and Scotland.Feel free to send me a message with any tech/creative/agency news stories if it covers the North of England or Scotland (and for any tip-offs which will be handled in confidence) or email rachael@prolificnorth.co.uk!

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From ambition to action: new strategy marks a turning point for Liverpool's creative economy

A week-long spotlight on Liverpool City Region’s creative industries has revealed a sector full of potential, with growing investment, top talent and a renewed focus on collaboration across the North. Delivered in partnership with Growth Platform, the foc... See more

prolificnorth.co.uk•Rachael Hesno•Dec 5, 2025

Liverpool City Region's creative industries unite behind a shared ambition for growth

Liverpool City Region’s creative industries are entering a period of significant opportunity, with industry leaders identifying collaboration, targeted investment and scale-up support as key to driving the next phase of growth. These themes took centre st... See more

prolificnorth.co.uk•Rachael Hesno•Dec 2, 2025

Lancashire must strengthen its skills and talent pipeline to drive future growth, say tech and digital leaders

Lancashire is home to a thriving mix of digital, tech, and creative businesses, with a growing number of companies scaling up and innovating across the county. But ensuring the region’s workforce is ready to meet the demands of tomorrow remains a core foc... See more

prolificnorth.co.uk•Rachael Hesno•Nov 19, 2025

Effectiveness Well Told: Prolific North launches focus week with McCann

The marketing world is in flux. AI is here to stay, budgets are under scrutiny, and attention is becoming harder than ever to earn. Amid all the noise, one truth is cutting through: creativity only drives growth when it’s grounded in effectiveness. And th... See more

prolificnorth.co.uk•Rachael Hesno•Oct 13, 2025

Welcome to the Conversion Era: Traffic isn't enough. This is the age of booked, stayed, and returned

The measure of success in modern tourism and travel marketing appeared simple in previous years: reach as many people as possible, keep the impressions climbing, and the website traffic high in the hope that a chunk of that audience will eventually book a... See more

prolificnorth.co.uk•Rachael Hesno•Oct 9, 2025

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From ambition to action: new strategy marks a turning point for Liverpool's creative economy

Liverpool City Region's creative industries unite behind a shared ambition for growth

Lancashire must strengthen its skills and talent pipeline to drive future growth, say tech and digital leaders

Effectiveness Well Told: Prolific North launches focus week with McCann

Welcome to the Conversion Era: Traffic isn't enough. This is the age of booked, stayed, and returned

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From ambition to action: new strategy marks a turning point for Liverpool's creative economy

Liverpool City Region's creative industries unite behind a shared ambition for growth

Lancashire must strengthen its skills and talent pipeline to drive future growth, say tech and digital leaders

Effectiveness Well Told: Prolific North launches focus week with McCann

Welcome to the Conversion Era: Traffic isn't enough. This is the age of booked, stayed, and returned