YouGov shares soar as market researcher snaps up Yabble in £4.5m deal and raises guidance August 6, 2024 Polling and market research company YouGov has acquired New Zealand-based generative AI company Yabble in a £4.5m cash deal as it slightly notches up its full-year guidance.
With Ted Baker stores set to close across the UK, what did consumers make of the brand? August 1, 2024 Yougov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business.
Even as sales slump, Jonathan Akeroyd leaves Burberry a stronger brand July 18, 2024 As Akeroyd leaves the famous fashion brand, Steve Hatch unpacks the data asking: Is Burberry throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
As a bidding war for Evri heats up, there are signs the brand is delivering June 27, 2024 Yougov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business. Recent reports have shown that multiple buyers are interested in buying Evri – withSky News putting the firm’s value at £2bn. If you’ve followed some of the headlinesaround the brand, you might find this valuation surprising (especially [...]
Skoda Fabia review: Czech, mate June 7, 2024 John Redfern spends a week with the Skoda Fabia, a sensible small car that majors on comfort, refinement and value for money.
What to do in London for the May Day bank holiday weekend May 2, 2024 The top five things to do in London this May Day bank holiday weekend, from traditional festivities to urban festivals and unmissable theatre. 1: SEE SHERIDAN SMITH IN OPENING NIGHT This ill-fated musical about a star having a mental breakdown in the lead-up to the opening of a musical has been forced to close two months ahead [...]
Drifting for beginners: we go sideways in a Caterham Seven April 19, 2024 What’s the most fun you can have at 20mph? I’ll give you a clue: it isn’t stop-starting across most of south London on a Tuesday morning. Thankfully, things are about to get considerably more exciting. The venue is Brands Hatch, the car is a Caterham Seven and today’s ‘work’ involves skids, spins and generally going sideways. [...]
The Post Office is struggling to recover from ITV’s dramatic Mr Bates knockout blow April 18, 2024 Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, four months on – exactly how damaging was the TV show to the brand? CEO of YouGov, Steve Hatch, explains.
Kia Ceed review: Still sensible after all these years April 15, 2024 Tim Pitt drives the Kia Ceed: an easygoing family hatchback that majors on value for money. But should you pick one up for the school run?
How has opinion of John Lewis’ brand image changed over Sharon White’s tenure? April 12, 2024 Steve Hatch, the chief executive of YouGov explains how the high-street favourite's image has changed under Sharon White's tenure.