About Us.
Director of The Riverview Group
Ajaz Rathore
CiM (formerly Colour In Media) is an independent Production House and Marketing House based in Stockport.
We make original formats, factual entertainment and branded content. Big ideas, properly executed, with a clear sense of where they live and why they matter.
We’re part of the Riverview Group, a diverse, independently owned collective spanning tech, healthcare, recruitment and now media. The group is led by entrepreneur Ajaz Rathore. That influence shows up in how we think. Creative, but commercially sharp. Ideas need to work.
What sets CiM apart is how joined up we are. We don’t separate the idea from the outcome. Our team blends broadcast, production and new media talent, developing work with scale in mind and delivering it without compromise.
We’re proudly regional and diverse-led. That perspective isn’t an add-on. It shapes the stories we tell, the people we work with and the way we approach every project.
From original formats in development with UK broadcasters to branded series for global clients, we make work that cuts through and holds its own.
CARLY | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Carly Brooks brings 20 years of award-winning experience in television and digital content to CiM. Her career stretches across genres, from the RTS-winning lifestyle series Big Money Munch for BET to Big Proud Party Agency for BBC Three, nominated for a Rose d’Or in Best Multiplatform Series. She created the true crime series Unbreakable for A+E Networks, which went on to win at the True Crime Awards. More recently, Carly has been behind State of Systems, a premium tech series funded by some of the world’s biggest technology companies, including Broadcom, Omnissa and IGEL. And she rounded it off with the BAFTA-winning entertainment format Armchair Detectives for the BBC.
Over two decades, Carly has built a huge network of contacts across comedy, entertainment, factual, lifestyle and true crime. She’s known for bringing the right people together and getting the best out of talent, comedians, writers and creative teams. At CiM, that same energy drives everything we do: ambitious ideas, broadcast-level delivery, and a proud base in Greater Manchester.
Throughout her career, Carly has cultivated a strong track record of collaborating effectively with talent, comedians, writers, and creative teams, successfully developing and delivering numerous projects across television, digital platforms, and audio. Her understanding of diverse content forms and audience engagement is now the driving force behind CIM, a creative content agency founded with the vision of bringing this level of expertise to brands and businesses, while also championing the rich talent pool within the Greater Manchester region.
Danny | head of development
Danny Moody has worked in TV development in a career spanning 19 years, specialising in Entertainment, Quiz and Fact-Ent formats.
His credits include Channel 4’s A Lake District Farm Shop, BBC Three’s ‘dancing meets dating’ reality series I Like The Way U Move, the star-studded BBC special Children In Need: Got It Covered, ITV’s Saturday night gameshow Bang On The Money, ITV’s daytime quiz Rebound, the primetime ITV gameshow The Colour Of Money and BBC’s National Lottery quiz, Who Dares Wins.
Across his extensive career Danny has worked as a development executive and producer for the in-house development teams at BBC Studios, TalkbackThames, Purple Productions, 12 Yard, Tiger Aspect and RDF.
DEEPS | SOCIAL & DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Gurdeep Singh aka 'Deeps' is a designer-first marketing exec with a great eye and a calm approach.
He works across social, content and brand, looking after our clients who need socials, design and day-to-day marketing support, making sure everything is handled properly and turned around to a high standard.
He’s done this both agency-side and in-house, including managing large-scale social channels and supporting multi-brand teams. His design work is strong, clean and consistent.
XARA RATHORE | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
A highly creative and skilled Multimedia Producer with a strong passion for visual storytelling and digital content creation. Xara brings a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end production process, specialising in both long and short-form video for a variety of online platforms. Her expertise covers all stages from concept and scripting to filming, editing, motion graphics and final delivery.
Beyond video, Xara also has experience in producing other engaging multimedia content, including audio and graphic design. Proficient in industry-standard software, she has a keen eye for detail and delivers high-quality, impactful content that resonates with audiences.
Our Mission.
We make brand storytelling braver, creating work that entertains, influences and delivers a measurable return on investment. By uniting creative ambition with commercial intelligence, we can be trusted to deliver impactful and meaningful stories that stick.
Our Vision.
CiM will set the new standard for honest, intelligent and influential storytelling, that partners trust and audiences remember. In three years, we’ll be the preferred creative partner in the North West, bringing bold ideas and measurable impact through projects that move audiences and deliver exceptional results.
Ideas worth copying. Stories worth sharing
Our Values.
Foresight: We look ahead- spotting opportunities before they appear and shaping ideas that last.
Agility: We move fast and stay fluid, adjusting to challenges without compromising quality.
Creative Discipline: We treat creativity as a craft - structured, strategic, and delivered with precision.
Boldness: We lead with courage. We push for ideas that challenge convention and move people.
Integrity: We do what we say we’ll do. Honesty and clarity sit at the centre of every collaboration.
Our Location.
We're proud to be based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, a vital part of the North West's dynamic creative landscape. We are deeply committed to championing regional voices and talent and fostering a thriving creative community.