Research finds taking exercise beats going to the pub by a mile May 31, 2015 IF YOU thought most of the nation was overweight or obese, and that taking exercise was far less popular than going to the pub, think again. Research conducted on 2,005 British adults for Breast Cancer Care found that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of us indulge in weekly exercise, while just a third (34 per [...]
Sepp Blatter’s reign as Fifa president is four times longer than FTSE bosses May 30, 2015 Sepp Blatter's reign as Fifa president will be four times as long as the average tenure of bosses at FTSE 100 companies. Securing a fifth term as the leader of the world's football federation will take his time in charge to 21 years. That's exactly four times the average time spent at the top by [...]
These are the most valuable brands in the world: Apple, Google, Microsft and IBM dominate in BrandZ 2015 ranking as tech triumphs May 27, 2015 Apple has overtaken Google as the most valuable brand in the world, reassuming the top spot in an annual ranking in which technology dominates. The value of the Apple brand grew 67 per cent, with an estimated worth of more than $245bn. The stellar performance of Apple over the past year pushed Google into second [...]
WPP buys stake in Ascot and Liverpool FC sports marketers Two Circles May 19, 2015 WPP has gained a majority stake in Two Circles Limited, a London-based, data-driven sports marketing agency. After the deal, Two Circles will become part of ESP Properties, GroupM’s newly launched company serving rightsholders in the worlds of sports and entertainment. Founded in 2011, Two Circles has become the market leader for a data-driven approach to [...]
Business backs Mark Carney’s push for in/out EU referendum vote May 14, 2015 Business leaders welcomed Bank of England governor Mark Carney’s comments yesterday, calling for the government to act with “appropriate speed” in pushing through an in/out referendum on Britain’s EU membership. In a radio interview with the BBC, Carney said it was “in the interests of everybody” to answer questions surrounding the UK’s relationship with the EU, adding [...]
Tesco’s Dunnhumby could fetch over £2bn as new suitors Nielsen and WPP mull bid May 11, 2015 US data giant Nielsen is reportedly eyeing a bid for Tesco’s Dunnhumby amid a flurry of interest that could push the price tag for the company above the mooted £2bn mark. Tesco boss Dave Lewis hired Goldman Sachs earlier this year to explore a sale or partial sale of the business – which analyses the [...]
General Election 2015: What our business leaders want from the next government May 6, 2015 City leaders want the next government to back new businesses in a big way, supporting start-ups and promoting financial education in schools, according to a survey by City A.M. For the last three weeks, City A.M. has asked leaders of FTSE 100 companies and Tech City start-ups alike what policies would entice them to [...]
I would definitely vote for you if… What our panel said over the last three weeks May 6, 2015 NICK HUNGERFORD CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NUTMEG “Our future leaders could come from anywhere and entrepreneurial flair and spirit should be encouraged and nurtured at all levels of education.” MARTIN CLARKE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AA “Get rid of the anomaly presented by wealthy foreigners (and those who are not so foreign) of using their non-dom status to enjoy a different [...]
General Election 2015: WPP founder Sir Martin Sorrell wants a UK version of the Chinese Five Year Plan and an acknowledgement that immigration benefits the economy May 5, 2015 ELECTION COUNTDOWN: 1 DAY TO GO We have been asking a business leader each day to say what policies would entice them to vote for a particular party. SIR MARTIN SORRELL: FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF WPP 1. Articulate a practical overall economic plan covering, among other things, education, infrastructure investment (hard [...]
Martin Sorrell is best paid FTSE boss pocketing £43m but WPP braces for fresh shareholder row April 30, 2015 Global advertising giant WPP hiked chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell’s pay by 43 per cent for 2014, taking his awards to £43m and making him the best paid boss in the FTSE 100. The payout comes after years of shareholder rebellions at the firm’s annual general meetings. In 2012, a majority of shareholders voted against [...]