Elvis & Kresse’s Kresse Wesling on belts, brands and acid rain September 13, 2015 "Love at first sight”. That’s how Kresse Wesling, one half of Elvis & Kresse, describes the first time she saw old fire hoses – the product that underpins her company. The MBE recipient was on a “very dull” environment management course back in 2005. Two fellow course participants were from the London Fire Brigade. [...]
The entrepreneurial landscape of power – Investec Comment September 13, 2015 The British power and electricity landscape is changing, and the business of power is changing too. Partly this is down to the growth of renewables. Renewable energy generation had a record quarter this year, accounting for 22.3 per cent of total electricity generation. We’ve seen the emergence of a new wave of independent suppliers – [...]
Heineken’s UK boss David Forde on the everlasting link between rugby and beer as World Cup fever grips the nation September 13, 2015 Rugby and beer have long been bedfellows. Since time immemorial, gnarled and cauliflower-eared players have taken enormous pleasure in knocking seven bells out of each other on the pitch, before retiring to the bar to share a friendly pint. Even now, in the age of sporting professionalism, it is a rugby tradition kept alive with [...]
Rescuing brands from oblivion September 13, 2015 Havas Media’s Paul Frampton talks whisky and consumer apathy IN THE battle for customer loyalty, brands are realising that, to market a product, they must do more than thrust it in front of potential consumers. According to Paul Frampton, chief executive of Havas Media UK, curating interesting, even educational content, and delivering it in ways [...]
Marketers threaten to bring media work in-house September 13, 2015 AS MARKETING departments look for bang in every buck they spend, the relationship with brands and media agencies is set to change. A survey by MediaSense, ISBA and IPSOS Connect has shown that 60 per cent of brands anticipate moving their content development in-house, or going to alternative agencies, before 2020. So why are agencies [...]
Changing jobs: Cardinal sins to avoid – even leaving with a list of contact details poses a big risk September 13, 2015 September is a time for new beginnings. And as the nights draw in and kids go back to school or university, you may have decided to take the plunge and change jobs. It should be an exciting time, but there can be some legal pitfalls, which can make the move more stressful than it needs [...]
Leicester City loss plunges Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood to new depths September 13, 2015 Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood admitted that Aston Villa’s surrender from a position of strength at high-flying Leicester City yesterday was the most deflating blow of his career. Villa boasted a commanding two-goal lead heading into the final 20 minutes at the King Power Stadium courtesy of impressive strikes from midfield duo Jack Grealish and [...]
Tottenham end Emmanuel Adebayor’s career at White Hart Lane September 13, 2015 Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted that severing ties with Emmanuel Adebayor was inevitable and necessary after the misfit striker was released from his White Hart Lane contract by mutual consent yesterday. The 31-year-old has not played for Tottenham this season and had been training with the reserves, having been left out of both their Premier [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Richie McCaw shelves New Zealand retirement talk to avoid frenzy September 13, 2015 New Zealand captain Richie McCaw insists he is determined to prevent talk of his retirement from overshadowing the All Blacks’ bid to to become the first nation in history to defend their Rugby World Cup crown. The 34-year-old flanker, who has made 142 appearances for his country, was given an emotional send off last month [...]
Mo Farah sets sights on Great North Run hat-trick after retaining title September 13, 2015 Britain’s Mo Farah immediately targeted sealing a third Great North Run title after seeing off Kenya’s Stanley Biwott in a thrilling finish to retain his north-east crown yesterday. Double Olympic and world champion Farah’s time of 59 minutes and 43 seconds was the fastest half-marathon time ever posted by a British athlete, while the 32-year-old [...]
