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The feel-good PR agency reveals consumer sales are up by 4.5%

Lem-uhn, the feel-good PR agency, reveals that sales are up by 4.5% as consumer spending power continues to be felt despite the cost of living crisis. The latest Office for National Statistics retail sales data from March also shows that this figure has increased by 15.7% compared to February 2020. Lem-uhn believes the data suggests that UK consumers are still looking to shop however they are prioritising products that add value to their lives.

Signs an employee is struggling with their mental health

We’re currently living through challenging times and, at Ben, we’re seeing more and more of our automotive family turning to us for support.

The Business Book Awards: a night for celebration

On the evening of Tuesday 16th May, the winners of The Business Book Awards 2023 were announced at The Drum, Wembley, London.

Startups Magazine at Dublin Tech Summit 2023

Startups Magazine will be exhibiting at Dublin Tech Summit from 31st May to 1st June in Dublin. You can say hi to the team and grab the latest issue of Startups Magazine at booth E27.

Attracting talent is the biggest challenge

Dufrain, the data consultancy, has released new research from its State of Data report, exposing a significant ‘talent shortage’ in the data and analytics sector that could result in substantial losses for firms worldwide. 60% of data and analytics leaders said the biggest challenge to their business was recruiting individuals with the necessary skills and talents.

AI and the metaverse are transforming creative marketing

With World Telecommunication and Information Day taking place today (17 May), and more and more brands recognising the potential of artificial intelligence, entrepreneur and marketing expert Pete Sayburn says that technological innovations are creating a new wave of creative marketing. With the rise of technological innovations, 2023 will see traditional marketing methods overturned, says marketing expert Pete Sayburn.

Investors, businesses and policymakers unite to democratise sustainability action at ‘Reset Connect London’

On the 27th and 28th of June, businesses including Google, eBay, Nestle, Microsoft, GSK, Phoenix Group, M&G Investments, Starling Bank, and other FTSE100 companies and the investment community will unite at Reset Connect London, the UK’s sustainability and net zero event, the flagship of London Climate Action Week at  ExCeL London.

How to leverage influencer marketing as a tech startup

DUO: Dates Unlike Others is a mobile application designed to add excitement and adventure to couples’ dating lives. Created by Arie and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk, who found love on season 22 of The Bachelor, DUO offers a range of features, date ideas, and date planning, to help couples break out of their dating rut and improve their relationship.

TidalSense raises £7.5M

Healthtech company TidalSense has closed a £7.5m fundraising round.

Clu targets enterprise growth with new investment round

Clu, a skills based inclusive hiring platform, today announces an investment round of £1.2 million to further progress its goal of becoming a major player within the Talent-Tech market, which is forecast to reach $30 billion by 2033.

UK ranks second in G7 economies for economic impact of entrepreneurship

The UK is fourth in the world and second out of the G7 economies, in a new ranking of the impact of entrepreneurs on their overall economy from Shopify. UK entrepreneurs in Shopify’s ecosystem generated £28.8 billion worth of business activity in 2022 and contributed £14.3 billion in GDP impact.

Expansion to a new Erudites Networking London Group

Following on from six years of success and growth of the Erudites Network in New York and throughout the USA, it has expanded to enable members to further connect to a global network; unlocking access to business experts from diverse backgrounds, industries, and organisations. 

Hardware Pioneers Max 2023: Where Electronics, IoT Connectivity & Embedded Systems Converge

Hardware Pioneers Max returns to London. This annual gathering, held on 13 July 2023, is dedicated to all those involved in developing connected and smart hardware solutions and bringing them to market.

Hadean and Film Soho producing a metaverse-ready Twiggy documentary

Metaverse company, Hadean, is teaming up with film & TV studio, Film Soho, to produce an interactive virtual documentary about the life of iconic British supermodel, Twiggy. Supported by Epic Games, disguise and AWS, the new partnership employs metaverse technology to deliver a photo-realistic interactive experience to a global live audience of fans, while challenging the boundaries of modern filmmaking. 

Money20/20 Europe presents the Champions of Change

Money20/20 is unveiling Money20/20 Europe’s Champions of Change who will be taking their stages at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre on June 6-8th.

New technologies in sports: South Summit Madrid 2023 bets on Sportstech, with Pau Gasol, the NBA and Iker Casillas as protagonists

South Summit Madrid 2023, the leading event for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem co-organised by IE University, will feature content and conversations dedicated to analysing the growing trend of Sportstech, i.e. the application of innovation and new technologies to the world of sport.

Founder reveals 6 tips for growing a digital marketing agency

FATJOE has been servicing clients since 2012, offering outsourced content and links. Turning over more than $10 million per year, Joe Davies shares six tips for agency growth.

UCaaS provider to exhibit at Digital Transformation Expo

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider Ringover will exhibit at Digital Transformation Expo, taking place at Manchester Central on May 17 and 18, 2023. Exhibiting from booth F60, Ringover will demonstrate its omnichannel communications platform and explore the relevance of an all-in-one solution within digital transformation.

Funding into mum and baby care companies plunges 80% in 2022

Tracxn has released its Tracxn Feed Report – Mom & Baby Care ahead of International Mother’s Day. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the global Mom & Baby Care space.

Educational institutions are top of hackers’ lists

Amid rising attacks on schools and universities, the biggest challenge in education today is data misuse, says OmniIndex CEO, urging leaders to take every step to secure their sensitive data.