By: Will Railton

I'm deputy money editor at City A.M. I focus on personal finance and investing. I'm particularly interested in macroeconomics, pensions and politics. Contact me at william.railton@cityam.com.

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The Underground adland: After winning TfL’s £1.1bn advertising contract, Exterion Media boss Jason Cotterrell lays out his subterranean vision

March 22, 2016

City A.M. may thoroughly engross commuters during their morning Tube journey. But once you’ve alighted, navigating the bustling corridors and escalators of the Underground requires your undivided attention. For the brands and companies which advertise on its billboards, London’s transport network presents a rare opportunity. “In the main, users are younger, affluent, in work, and [...]
After the government’s volte-face on the sugar tax, will marketeers be left with a crashing low?

March 18, 2016

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The Underground adland: Having won TfL’s £1.1bn advertising contract, Exterion Media’s Jason Cotterrell lays out his subterranean vision

March 18, 2016

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How to grow your company without killing your culture

March 17, 2016

When a company first starts out, it often takes on the personality and values of the founder. Your company culture reflects you, and the people you hire early on often unintentionally fit into this culture, and help to build it. But what happens when you start to grow? If you open a new office or [...]
What are ETFs and why could they be useful for your Isa?

March 15, 2016

In today's environment of volatile equities and low bond yields, achieving strong returns is a tall order. So many investors have sought to mitigate the impact of lower returns by cutting out the fees and charges associated with active fund management. With $3 trillion invested in ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, by the end of last year, [...]
Know your audience: Quantcast CEO Konrad Feldman talks starting out in Silicon Valley and IPO

March 14, 2016

Over the last decade, the marketing industry has laid down its scatter-gun and embraced big data, creating a virtuous circle which promises to make the ecosystem more efficient. Extant viewability issues aside, marketers can reach those likely to buy their products, publishers can monetise better, and consumers, in theory, are served ads they are likely [...]
Lessons from Chelsea: With Eva Carneiro suing the club, when can bosses demote their staff?

March 10, 2016

Before we look at when an employer does have grounds to demote their staff, we should first ask: when can’t they do so? Eva Carneiro, Chelsea’s former team doctor, who is suing Chelsea in an employment tribunal, may think she knows the answer. She would probably argue that going onto the pitch to treat an [...]
Forgotten Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts: Now’s the time to clear your social media cobwebs

March 9, 2016

Online social networks now connect 2bn people and millions of businesses across the world. Email, by comparison, cannot keep up. But while we tend to feel comfortable sending sensitive content via email, most social networks are designed to be broadcasting platforms for sharing as much information as you like with friends, acquaintances or just about anyone. [...]
Godiva is galloping into growth markets: Chief executive Mohamed Elsarky talks managing growth and high quality

March 7, 2016

As Godiva celebrates its 90th anniversary, few would contest the heritage of the Belgian chocolatier. But since Turkish food manufacturer Yildiz Holding acquired the firm from Campbell Soup in 2007, it has been given a new lease of life. Now, chief executive Mohamed Elsarky has his sights on Asia. Since entering the Chinese market in late 2009, nearly 70 stores [...]
As culture secretary John Whittingdale enters the ad blocking debate, will regulation help?

March 7, 2016

Last week, culture secretary John Whittingdale branded ad blocking companies as a “modern day protection racket”, recognising the existential threat which the tech poses to the music and publishing industries. Whitelisting, which sees ad blocking firms approve the advertising of those willing to pay them for the privilege, came in for particular criticism. “My natural political [...]

UK fintech Zempler Bank gets snapped up for less than half its previous valuation

Why KKR-Arctos is not just about private equity getting bigger

The unlikely City florist that once served the royals

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