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Clean energy and clean-tech is not only a a viable alternative to fossil fuels but also a profitable one too. Renewables might only be able to secure scale if it is repositioned as an industry and solution that creates jobs, growth and a strong return on investment. COP29 in Baku is hoping to deliver that helps deliver improved adoption for energy sources that is competitive with legacy fossil fuels.
Focusing on the money might be the only way we save the world.
Has the value of celebrity endorsements in politics dropped? Considering how little influence they had in helping Harris of the Democrats win the US Election, the answer is yes. What voters want is relatability and authenticity.
The US has elected Donald J Trump as it’s 47th President in a bitterly fought election. His policies and control of the Senate are likely to re-shape how America works, lives and influences the world. Businesses now have to re-align their strategies and communications in order to trade in the world’s biggest market. Here are five strategy and strategic communications recommendations to help businesses minimise the incoming risk.
McKinsey's ‘The Next Big Arenas Of Competition’ report outlines 18 key areas and sectors the firm believes will shape the world by 2040 and deliver strong financial and societal returns. To secure this, start-ups and companies in these arenas and sectors must invest in building trust and their reputation. Reputation will help unlock value and growth.
Today, the UK government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, a public consultation that asks businesses to' help shape the industrial strategy.’ Timed to coincide with the International Investment Summit, the Green Paper presents the government’s vision for driving long-term economic growth. Yet, while it is being unveiled at a gathering of international investors, the UK must support the creation of a corporate venture capital ecosystem that can support UK innovation that can deliver growth.
OpenAI faces a legal challenge from actress Scarlett Johansson after Sky, its newly released voice chatbot, appears to sound very similar to the actress herself. Does the company care about copyright?
American venture capital firms are making fewer deals. They are, as has been said before, keeping their investment powder dry for now. They are risk averse and seek opportunities where trust and reputation are factored into the business plan. But what can start-ups and companies looking for investments do to reassure VCs and other investors? I outline some initial strategic and tactical thinking and activities.
Venture capital companies are still one of the leading investors in innovation and growth but because of the current fiscal landscape they are keeping back on many deals. Now could be the time for corporate ventures to move in and establish their capital and sector expertise. But to do this they need an effective strategy and communication.
Trust in Boeing is damaged after yet another safety issue. Repairing its reputation and regaining the trust of regulators, airlines, and passengers is going to be tough and requires a strategic rethink and refocus.
