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The problems with injunctions
April 20, 2016
Holly Rouse, Director in our Corporate team takes a look at the problem with media injunctions in today’s connected world. Barring a Supreme Court Appeal being upheld, you and I will know by the end of the week (if you don’t already) who the celebrity is behind the injunction fiasco which has dominated the papers for the last month or so. Unless you’ve been in hiding, you’ll know that the media has been up in...
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TechMunch: 4 Technology Predictions for 2016
December 16, 2015
Are you ready for 2016’s big technology trends? If you’ve been giving more thought to your office Christmas party than the world of technology, then we’ve got you covered. From wearables to big data we’ve got all you need to know about the big four trends that are set to shake up 2016. Wearables break in to enterprise Prepare yourself for an influx of wearable technology – it’s coming from every direction. IDTechEX have estimated...
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The Authenticity Gap 2015
November 30, 2015
We have just released our 2015 Authenticity Gap report which explores the importance of authentic communications and measures the performance of different sectors against our Nine Drivers of Authenticity. You can read the full executive summary here. Visit CenterOnReputation.com for different industry category studies, insights from leaders in the industries and the opportunity to pull additional industry or company-specific reports. You’ll also find other information from across the industry on topics related to brand and reputation. You can engage with...
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Abstract Digest #18
November 20, 2015
Welcome to the highlights of this week's news! Future Pop-up sensor would give robot surgeons a sense of touch. A site tracking the Canadian PM's promises. Welsh government in drive to recruit junior doctors from England. Google reportedly working on a new wearable device that isn’t Glass. Coming soon: Temporarily freckle yourself LED implants could ease your pain. Ralph Lauren starts testing interactive fitting rooms in NYC. Are ingestible sensors the future of healthtech?...
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Cybercrime: not a case of ‘if’ but ‘when’
November 19, 2015
As UK online shoppers brace themselves for what experts are dubbing ‘the biggest cybercrime Christmas of all time’, it seems almost inevitable that as a consumer, your online personal details will be hacked at some point. In the past year alone, TalkTalk, Vodafone, Experian, Mumsnet, Moonpig and Morrison’s are just a few of the big names that have fallen victim to cyber criminals. In fact, the actual scale of the problem spans much wider than...
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Abstract Digest #16
November 6, 2015
Welcome to Abstract Digest, the best in this week's news, fun and design. Let us know on Twitter if we missed out on something awesome! Future Google's self-driving cars will be aware of children. How VR in sports advertising could change the creative industry. Slack plans a mass-media advertising push to boost growth. Facebook is dabbling in a ‘teleportation’ station set to launch by 2025. Osborne can find £4.4bn without cutting tax credits, says...
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Are Regulators Embroiled in a Reputational Crisis?
November 3, 2015
Are regulators embroiled in a reputational crisis, or have they become a scapegoat for companies caught cheating? In the wake of the VW emissions scandal, accusations are flying. Last Tuesday, British technology company Dyson announced that they will be taking legal action against both Siemens and Bosch, the latter of whom, as hardware and software developers for VW, are already under scrutiny. Company founder Sir James Dyson has accused his rivals of attaining their ‘A’...
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Product Placement: Has it Gone too Far?
October 30, 2015
With the release of Spectre on the 26th October the same buzz that accompanies all Bond films has permeated news outlets everywhere. James Bond is arguably one of the most iconic movie franchises ever, and with that comes the opportunity for MGM and Columbia Pictures to capitalize on the chance to place brands and products in their film. The financial benifits generated from these product partnerships is undeniable. For example, BMW spent a reported $3...
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Is Your Business Prepared to Meet the New Transparency in Supply Chains Provisions?
October 28, 2015
New provisions on transparency in supply chains, which will place reporting obligations on thousands of businesses, are due to come into force in just a matter of days. Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act otherwise known as the TiSC provisions will soon require all commercial organisations with a turnover of more than £36 million to produce slavery and human trafficking statements each year to increase transparency about what business are doing to tackle modern...
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TechMunch: Safe Harbour – what is it and should you care?
October 15, 2015
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the transatlantic Safe Harbour framework is invalid, but what does that really mean for business? Hang on, what is Safe Harbour? For businesses of all shapes and sizes, data and analytics are arriving from multiple sources at a startling velocity, volume and variety. Businesses are required to capture, understand and store a gigantic amount of data on a day-to-day basis. The storage part is where Safe...