Tackling Social Issues Through Business

By Jon Burnell

Due to social media advancements and websites such as WikiLeaks, business reputations are also held at a more fragile state with instant video reviews and social media influencers’ reach. It is now simply not enough for a business goal to be centred on making profits, a business must set itself apart and business leaders must … Continued

Mental Health at Newable

By Jon Burnell

Mental Health at the epicentre of the pandemic The World Health Organisation states that fear, worry, and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and uncertainty. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, faced with the fear of contracting the virus, the uncertainty around when the pandemic would end and the on-going frustrations … Continued

Funding the future of media tech

By Jon Burnell

MediaSense build high performance media operating models and unlock value for the world’s leading brands via three core capabilities; Models, Partners and Analytics. Brands engage with MediaSense to become better and more efficient and to affect change or transformation. Their specialist advisory and analytics teams bring together a unique blend of expertise from media and … Continued

Meet the e-scooter company primed to take over London

By Jon Burnell

Founded in 2018 by Paul Hodgins, Ginger aims to modernise “last mile” transport with small, clean, low speed electric vehicles including e-scooters and e-bikes. In July, Ginger began a partnership with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority, with 100 e-Scooters being trialled as a new and sustainable mode of transport. The company … Continued

Raising Aspirations – Mentoring young people across London

By Jon Burnell

The programme is scheduled to run for three months and consists of an introduction with the mentee followed by 30-minute virtual sessions, ideally at fortnightly intervals. Urban Synergy was founded in 2007 to help improve and support exceptional young talented people who, due to socio-economic circumstances, were underachieving. The charity works closely with students, schools, … Continued

Thriving despite a crisis

By Jon Burnell

Created by Rebecca Thomas ten years ago, Bonbon leads the way in the movement for design-led balloon creations combining unique products through a creative design aesthetic ensuring a natural defensive niche against competing products. Gone are the days of basic balloons; and there’s no need to head to Clintons for your birthday balloons any more. … Continued

Black History Month – Role Model Hero

By Jon Burnell

The series was created because Urban Synergy knows and understands how important positive role models are to lift young people and allow them to dream big. Having a variety of Role Models really exposes young people to the various career pathways available to them and how to access them. Read Lyca’s interview here.