Belfast, Northern Ireland -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2012 -- Belfast has made it onto the list of the top five most productive cities in the UK.The breakdown of figures across the UK for 2009 and 2010 has just been released. Topping the list of cities by a long stretch is Inner London West, followed by Edinburgh, then Inner London East, Berkshire, and Belfast. MSG Marketing is based in Belfast City centre and is delighted with this news with the Managing Director saying, ‘this is good news for the people of Belfast going into 2012. MSG Marketing moved from Cardiff to Belfast in June this year as we believe Belfast is a viable market for what we do, the growth we have achieved in Belfast has been astronomical!’

When you look at the figures for Northern Ireland as a whole the picture is very different.In 2009 Northern Ireland was the least productive region.In 2010 Northern Ireland rose just above Wales, but still lags far behind England and Scotland. MSG Marketing can see there is a lot of work that needs to be done in Belfast, but at least this research shows that the city is taking steps in the right direction. ‘Northern Ireland’s focus needs to be on improving the economy as this will have a ripple effect on everything else.’ continues the Managing Director of MSG Marketing.

MSG Marketing plans are to ensure that their business continues to expand and cover all parts of Northern Ireland. 2010 figures show that Wales now produces a little less than Northern Ireland per head of population, but Scotland and England are still considerably more productive at £20,220 and £20,974 per head respectively. MSG Marketing Director wraps up his thoughts on quite simply saying, ‘the more people are able to earn the more they are able to spend and put back into the economy.’