Making global local: Maxus’s Lindsay Pattison talks India, inequality and the long term April 18, 2016 "Media is the fastest growing area of marketing. We are the link now between advertising and sale, and everyone wants a piece of the action,” says Lindsay Pattison, global chief executive of Maxus. The fourth arm of WPP’s Group M – the world’s largest advertising media company, which buys one in every three adverts sold – [...]
Treasury to weigh in on debate over economic cost of Brexit April 17, 2016 The Treasury will weigh in on the debate over the economic cost of a Brexit tomorrow, with chancellor George Osborne expected to use its report to trumpet the campaign to stay. Its analysis regarding the economic impact of Britain's exit from the European Union is set to be followed by a speech from Osborne, according to media reports. The report will [...]
British police bail one of five linked to Paris, Brussels attacks April 17, 2016 British police have bailed one of the five people arrested as part of an investigation which is reportedly linked to the terror attacks in Paris and Brussels. It comes after four were arrested in Birmingham and one at London's Gatwick Airport last week. Read more: Why over-estimating the risk of terror just hands victory to the terrorists West Midlands [...]
One month after the legal row died down, Wenworth still can’t see eye to eye with its mining boss tennis captain Kirill Klip April 15, 2016 We thought it was all over. Surrey's stockbroker belt made national headlines recently as members of the prestigious Wentworth Golf Club revolted against its owner Reignwood, after the billion pound property firm wanted to enforce a re-joining fee which would've seen current members shell out £100,000 to keep their golfing privileges. After months of to-ing and fro-ing, [...]
FTSE clings on to 2016 high, despite poor results from Burberry and Persimmon April 14, 2016 It went down, then up, then did it all again, but the FTSE 100 managed to cling on to its 2016 high day in a confusing day of trading, closing at 6,363 – up 0.01 per cent. Despite the tiny move higher, the biggest stories came from the losers. Housebuilder Persimmon was on shaky foundations at its [...]
Is the V&A’s Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear wunderbra or a load of pants? April 14, 2016 V&A | ★★☆☆☆ After the blockbuster success of David Bowie Is and Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, the V&A returns with another exhibition that’s sure to draw in the punters. Because it’s about underwear and includes the word “undressed”. But while the title hints towards something a little salacious, the delivery is an exhaustive, often dry, slightly repetitive [...]
Tate Modern unveils its plans for a brave new art world but admits it still has £30m financial black hole April 14, 2016 A group of more than 500 singers will greet the first visitors to the new Tate Modern gallery when it opens in June, underlining its new focus on live and performance art. Following that visitors can look forward to being corralled by horseback police in the Turbine Hall courtesy of Tania Bruguera's Tatlin's Whisper, as well as experiencing experimental sculpture from Tokyo, social [...]
Traditional grad roles are losing their allure for university leavers April 14, 2016 Traditional graduate roles in safe positions such as law, accountancy and banking are losing their allure for this generation of university leavers. Over fifty per cent of recent graduates surveyed said they want to join start-up companies, according to graduate recruitment technology company TalentPool. Other popular industries such as technology and media (49 per cent) [...]
Alexa Chung for Marks & Spencer has dropped – but what’s the verdict? April 14, 2016 Marks & Spencer's latest attempt to win over the fashionistas (and presumably also the people that actually shop in M&S) landed in shops yesterday. The retailer needs all the help it can get to boost its bottom line – but will this be the collection to swing it? Here's our verdict… What is it? Archive by Alexa [...]
Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One denies ITV takeover approach, but sees share price jump April 14, 2016 Shares in Entertainment One leapt this morning following claims ITV is considering a takeover bid for the Peppa Pig owner. But the Canadian film distributor, which has a market valuation of $964m (£683m), denied reports of the approach. It told shareholders this morning: "Entertainment One notes the press speculation regarding a potential offer. No approach has been received by [...]