Sub title
On business, politics, communities, markets and media
Our insights
News
How the US lost its stronghold on global culture and the new geographies of soft power
Popular culture shapes attraction, attraction shapes reputation, reputation shapes influence, and therein lies soft power – or so the theory goes. For...
Read more
News
Change is coming – what happens after the Makerfield by-election
“Change is coming.” These are the prophetic words with which Andy Burnham chose to address a campaign rally yesterday evening. No matter the outcome...
Read more
News
“Mitt lille land”: How Norway cut through on the World Cup stage
“Mitt lille land” or “my little country” is a phrase most Norwegians use to describe their homeland. It reflects the scale and humility of a nation...
Read more
News
Don’t underestimate the influence of “dead normal and relatable” Andy Burnham
Comedian Russell Kane has attracted quite a following for his Instagram parodies of politicians on the Makerfield campaign trail, not least his take...
Read more
News
Less than a week to go, and more excitement than ever: How to survive LCAW
With London Climate Action Week (LCAW) less than a week away, excitement is building amongst the city’s climate and business community. Now in its...
Read more
News
‘I want EU back’: UK rejoiners are pining for the reunion of their dreams
This spring, UK rejoiners had their most fervent wishes granted: we now have a party in government whose senior members (or at least some of them) are...
Read more
News
Banning social media: Safety net or overstep?
Next week, the UK government plans to announce a new restriction on children’s access to social media. There are several options being considered, but...
Read more
News
Why the language around DEI matters
In recent years, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become one of the most politically charged topics in global corporate culture. In the US...
Read more
RESEARCH & REPORTS
Related materials
Read the latest longer reads and in-depth research and analysis.
