Taylor Swift published open letter to Apple on Tumblr this week (To Apple, Love Taylor), criticising its treatment of independent artists. It has been hailed as a turning point not only for the might of Apple, but also for the pop star and the power of social media. The letter came on the back of … Continue reading
Entrepreneurs, especially in the tech sector, seem to be younger than ever. But it takes more than just a bright idea to stand out in a busy marketplace and to make any business a success, even in the age of crowd-funding and disruptive media. Working out of his Silicon Valley office, 23 year old London-born … Continue reading
Wearables may be strengthening their grip in the tech marketplace, but will Fitbit have what it takes to go the distance? As the eight year old company which makes wearable health devices is set to raise between $350million and $500million from an initial public offering (IPO), it is a good time to ponder whether this … Continue reading
A children’s charity fundraising night at the local dog racing track has been cancelled following an online campaign by an animal welfare group. Once again, social media has taken centre stage. The Brighton based Rockinghorse charity, which raises money for seriously ill children, has been cancelled the event after a social media campaign by the … Continue reading
I recently provided some insight into the relationships between charities and their chief executives for Third Sector magazine. The article followed the recent parting of ways of Tessa Ross from the National Theatre. The article, also featuring the comments from ACEVO’s Jenny Berry, can be read in full here. Continue reading
Kevin Poulter 