Meet the 96 companies taking a stand against Trump February 6, 2017 In an unprecedented uniting of mainly technology companies, 96 have joined forces to fight Donald Trump's controversial ban on people from certain countries entering the US. From giants such as Apple and Google, to smaller firms such as TaskRabbit and Stripe, they have filed what's called an amicus brief in the court of appeals, meaning they are interested [...]
The irony of the filter bubble for advertisers is bittersweet February 6, 2017 "Algorithm" became a dirty word in 2016; few know what one is, fewer know how one actually works. Sure sounds scary though. “Filter bubble” can be added to that list, the latter a product of the former. The notion that social media algorithms nurture confirmation bias through reflecting self-affirming views, and therefore prejudice, is rife. [...]
Making his mark on Mediacom UK: Meet chief executive Josh Krichefski February 6, 2017 I’m waiting in the lobby of MediaCom’s home in Holborn to meet Josh Krichefski; a six storey hive, buzzing with the to-and-fro of a thousand-strong population, tied together by a dominating atrium. Expecting to head straight to the executive suite on the top floor, his assistant instead guides me to the second: “he likes to [...]
Boss of troubled newspaper group Johnston Press set for meeting with activist investor February 5, 2017 The under-pressure chief executive of newspaper group Johnston Press is preparing for talks with activist investor Crystal Amber, which recently became the company’s biggest shareholder. Ashley Highfield expects to meet the investor shortly, with chief financial officer David King, after a trading update at the end of last week. Read more: Why Brexit, Trump and [...]
Six Nations 2017: Selling jersey sponsorship for the first time is a controversial but lucrative move for France February 4, 2017 The end to a 98-year tradition was signalled last week when the French Rugby Federation (FFR) quietly slipped out that it was finally going to sell the front of the French national rugby team’s shirt to a sponsor – the last major rugby-playing nation to do so. When rugby union turned pro in the mid-1990s, [...]
Newspaper group Johnston Press hit by sterling fall, but Brexit, Trump and fake news could be a boost in 2017 February 3, 2017 Newspaper group Johnston Press has a complicated relationship with Brexit. The publisher of the i, Yorkshire Post and Scotsman today reported being hit by “Brexit-related uncertainty” in a trading update. In addition, the fall in the value of sterling that followed the vote has increased the cost of imported paper and ink, adding more pressure [...]
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard retires from football despite receiving “exciting offers” to keep playing February 2, 2017 Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired from professional football after a 21-year-career. The 38-year-old, who was capped for England 106 times and is Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 211 goals, said he had turned down "a number of exciting offers to keep playing". "At 38 I feel now is the time to begin [...]
For that reason, they’re out: Two Dragons are quitting the Den at the end of this series February 1, 2017 Two of Dragons Den's best-loved names will be roaring their last this series, after they announced plans to quit. Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins and Bombay Bicycle Club entrepreneur Sarah Willingham have both said they will step down at the end of the current series. With just four episodes left before the finale on 26 February, that [...]
Bosses should speak out on political events February 1, 2017 Business and their top executives are understandably nervous about jumping into political storms. Speaking out during times of unrest holds many risks. People disagreeing with your view are quick to encourage boycotts on social media, while an army of risk-averse corporate PR men and women will warn their bosses of potential harm to a company’s [...]
Som Saa review: Very likely to be the best Thai food in London January 31, 2017 A plucky Peckham-pop-up turned permanent E1 resident, Som Saa is a Thai restaurant specialising in creative regional dishes from the country’s north-eastern province. Enjoy sweet and sour comfort food from the grill or masterful curries so hot you’ll walk away feeling like you’ve just been punched in the face. In a nice way. WHERE? 43A [...]