Small and micro businesses: the force for good the UK depends on

Small and micro businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, creating jobs, strengthening communities and driving innovation in ways the country depends on every day. Liz Barclay, co-founder of Business 111, IoD Adviser on Small and Micro Businesses, and former UK Small Business Commissioner discusses

Bravery is the wrong word 

Lisa Story is a senior brand, reputation and communications strategist with over 25 years’ experience at the top of the industry.  Here she argues that the marketing industry’s obsession with “bravery” is often a symptom of weak strategic foundations.  Truly bold creative work depends less on courage than on rigour, judgement and organisational confidence. 

Third wave digital disruption, and what it means for communicators

For decades, search engines have been our gatekeepers to the online world. Today, social and AI matter more and more. Alex Pearmain, Co-Founder of OneFifty Consultancy, explores how this “third wave” of digital disruption is reshaping how brands are found, trusted and understood.

Behaviour change: why finger-wagging doesn’t work with youth vaping

Millions of young people in England vape regularly. How can public health bodies and other organisations encourage them to act differently? Ed Gyde, CEO of Audience Social Marketing, discusses.