Advertising watchdog bans Klarna Instagram ads December 23, 2020 The advertising watchdog has banned several Klarna shopping adverts that appeared on Instagram and encouraged consumers to use Klarna to shop and ‘boost their mood’. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned Klarna’s Instagram campaign from appearing again, and warned the influencers involved to not “irresponsibly” encourage the use of Klarna’s deferred payment service. The [...]
Frank Stephenson on the rights and wrongs of car design November 17, 2020 Frank Stephenson’s car design CV stretches from the modern Mini to the McLaren P1. We ask about his career and what BMW has been drinking.
In full: PM Boris Johnson’s Tory conference speech in full October 6, 2020 Boris Johnson took the stage Tuesday for the Tories’ virtual party conference, announcing policies on 1:1 teaching and low-deposit mortgages, but also promising to unleash the private sector. Here’s the text in full. Good morning conference, I want to begin by thanking you for everything you did at the election, pounding the streets in the [...]
UK retailers ramp up online operations but warn of further store closures September 3, 2020 UK retailers are ramping up their e-commerce operations to meet the increasing demand for online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, but warned of further physical store closures. The latest research showed that 15 per cent of UK retailers have created roles specifically to cater to the boom in digital sales and to boost online capacity, [...]
Londoners spark online shopping revolution during lockdown July 22, 2020 Londoners have catalysed an online shopping revolution, according to new research, after shoppers in the capital contributed the biggest spike in online sales in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new report by packaging firm DS Smith showed that 62 per cent of 2,000 Londoners surveyed increased their online shopping habits during lockdown, helping [...]
Lockdown eased: Boris Johnson cuts two-metre rule to ‘one metre-plus’ June 23, 2020 The Prime Minister has announced that the two-metre social distancing rule will be relaxed from 4 July, when pubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, museums, hotels and cinemas are set to reopen after months of closure. Boris Johnson today said a dramatic fall in the rate of infection means “we can now safely ease the lockdown [...]
Who do you think you are? A conscious AI workforce could lead to a world of slaves February 18, 2020 With artificial intelligence (AI) promising to make huge numbers of people redundant across a swathe of industries, there’s been much discussion of “the world without work”. Some see in that a utopia, in which automation provides us all with limitless free time; others, a nightmarish end to human dignity. But if the machines do take [...]
Crypto AM Awards 2020 January 10, 2020 Crypto AM Awards 2020 The inaugural Crypto AM Awards celebrated innovation and excellence, by awarding those recipients working within AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Impressions from the day Winners of the Crypto A.M. 2020 Awards Community Enhancement Award – CryptoCompare Service Provider Award – CMS Law Enterprise Blockchain Award – [...]
48 Hours In Tbilisi: How to get the most out of a trip to the capital of Georgia November 28, 2019 Things to do Tbilisi is easy to navigate on foot and by metro. Explore the old part of the city, from the museums on Rustavelli Avenue to the cobbled back streets of the old town, ducking into art galleries, churches, cafes or enjoying a scrub down in the sulphur baths. Head to Narikala Fortress for [...]
Men in Black – lessons for brands from the movie franchise July 1, 2019 Men in Black isn’t just a movie, a franchise, a former vehicle for Will Smith, or a shadowy organisation. It’s a hugely successful brand, and so contains learnings that other brands can use. The latest instalment in the series, Men in Black: International, was released last month and demonstrates these important qualities. For instance, MIB [...]