Hiver beers founder Hannah Rhodes is turning bees to money October 23, 2017 Even the most hardened City hack might consider turning down the offer of a drink at 11am. But for you, City A.M. readers, this reporter went the extra mile. The Bermondsey Beer Mile, that is. I’m here to meet Hannah Rhodes, founder of Hiver beers. Following a decade in the drinks industry, including a spell [...]
Billboards and out-of-home adverts are more relevant than ever in the digital age November 5, 2018 We all know that the digital age has revolutionised marketing. The spread of the internet into every aspect of our lives and the prevalence of big data means that consumers are now served more ads (both in quantity and in relevance to our actual tastes and interests) than ever before, while marketers have had to [...]
Editor’s notes: A Cornish hero on 9/11, vegans up the creek with no Padella, and policy is for the many, not the pew September 14, 2018 Everyone remembers where they were when they heard about the 9/11 attacks. For many City workers, the event remains a trauma. Michael Spencer, who had hundreds of staff in the World Trade Center, still turns pale when recalling how he sat in London, watching the news footage, trying to get through on the phones. Remarkably, [...]
Editor’s notes: A Cornish hero on 9/11, vegans up the creek with no Padella, and policy is for the many, not the pew September 14, 2018 Everyone remembers where they were when they heard about the 9/11 attacks. For many City workers, the event remains a trauma. Michael Spencer, who had hundreds of staff in the World Trade Center, still turns pale when recalling how he sat in London, watching the news footage, trying to get through on the phones. Remarkably, [...]
City Moves for 26 June 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Shop Direct, Eversheds Sutherland and Blippar? June 26, 2018 Today's City Moves cover retail, legal eagles and tech. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Shop Direct Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pureplay digital retailer, has appointed Emma Alexander as fashion director, heading up its branded and own brand clothing and footwear offerings. She will report to group product director and executive [...]
The GKN break-up is a test for Melrose, don’t bank on a tax cut and Marc Bolland is not just any NED June 29, 2018 Vultures. Asset-strippers. Corporate predators. The board of Melrose has had these perjorative labels and more thrown at it in the months since its initial bid approach for GKN. This week’s approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of the £8bn takeover removed the final obstacle to a deal that elicited greater [...]
US Election: Biden’s (almost certain) win: How it happened November 6, 2020 Live updates on the US Presidential Election 2020 as Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head to head. Rolling coverage as Americans vote.
World Cup 2018: Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane the biggest winners as England’s run in Russia boosts commercial appeal of key figures | City A.M. July 16, 2018 Even in defeat, there was an undeniable feel-good factor around England at the World Cup. Gareth Southgate and his team worked hard to cast aside the negativity of previous major tournaments and reach a first semi-final since 1990. And while their on-field exploits have seen them hailed as heroes, they could also lead to off-field [...]
John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, or M&S? Whose Christmas ad was best this year November 20, 2018 So this is Christmas. And what have you done? Another year over, and the festive ads just begun. Yes, ’tis the season for brands to splash the cash on fancy holiday-themed adverts in hope of attracting that sweet Christmas shopping revenue. Retailer John Lewis has been the reigning champion of the season for the past [...]
10 shares to generate £10,000 income in 2019 February 11, 2019 Four years ago, we asked how much an individual would need to invest in order to generate an annual income of £10,000 from corporate dividend payments. Rising yields have allowed us to reduce the amount each year and still meet the income objective, but 2018 proved a stiffer test and requires some explaining. First, big [...]