Jan 20

Jan 20 How to Rebuild Trust: Lessons from Edelman’s Trust Barometer 2025

The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a world grappling with distrust and grievance. Business leads as the most trusted institution globally at 62%, but growing concerns over misinformation, economic inequality, and institutional inaction threaten this fragile confidence. To rebuild trust, leaders must prioritise transparency, address societal grievances, and invest in workforce development and ethical practices. Trust is no longer a passive asset but an active strategy for sustainable growth and reputational resilience.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Driving AI Success in the UK: How Culture, Policy, and Strategy Will Transform Growth and Innovation

Julio Romo

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The UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan targets £400 billion in economic value by 2030. Achieving this vision demands more than investments—it requires a cultural shift from risk aversion to innovation.

This blog explores how policy, fiscal incentives, and strategic communications can drive this transformation. Learn how businesses, investors, and leaders can collaborate to build trust in AI, embrace calculated risks, and shape a future of innovation and prosperity.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Unlocking Economic Growth through Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement in Government Innovation

Julio Romo

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Creating an entrepreneurial and innovation mindset in governments needs strategic thinking and critical stakeholder engagement if it is to unlock growth for nations and businesses. Martin Wold and Mariana Mazzucato share insights on what the future could be like if the public and private sectors learnt to better support each other.

Oct 22

Oct 22 How News Avoidance Is Reshaping Reputation Strategy: Critical Insights for Business Leaders, Investors, and Government Decision-makers

Julio Romo

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The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism published an article this week that discussed the growing trend of news avoidance amongst specific audience groups. The establishment of ‘news avoidance’ is having a profound implication not just for governments but also for businesses and their efforts to build and manage their reputations.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Maximising the UK Industrial Strategy: A Guide for Business Leaders, Investors, and Policymakers

Julio Romo

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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.