Is marketing actually a creative career, or is it just about tech now? Research released today has found that 92% of CMOs admit they’d have chosen a different career than marketing if they had known how tech-heavy the job would be. This rises to every single one (100%) of the experienced, world-weary CMOs who’ve been in their current role for between three and six years. This represents a talent crisis, suggesting the industry is losing its most experienced leaders to operational burnout. The study also highlighted that on average, around half (45%) of the marketing team now has a largely…
Author: Lucy Contrino
September always seems to sneak up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re enjoying lazy summer mornings, and the next we’re rushing around labelling, buying new shoes and making a mad dash for new stationery. For children, the start of a new school year brings its own mix of excitement, nerves and change – especially if they’re starting school for the first time, moving up a key stage or making the big leap from primary to secondary school. The good news is that a little gentle preparation now can go a long way towards smoothing the transition – especially now…
Delkia, a leading UK-based specialist systems integrator for safety-related and mission-critical systems, will showcase its advanced engineering capabilities at DSEI 2025, the world’s premier defence and security exhibition, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September. The Delkia team will showcase the company’s cutting-edge capabilities in systems integration, digital engineering and technical consultancy across the highly regulated aerospace and maritime sectors. On display will be their first Dragonfly aircraft, Teneral – an experimental, uncrewed emergency response aircraft, which has successfully completed its first phase of flight testing. This year’s presence at DSEI is particularly significant, following Delkia’s leadership of the…
September 2025, London: Ready to set your mealtimes on fire? Wasabi, the leading Sushi and Bento brand, is bringing the spice straight to your home with the launch of the Flaming Korean Fire Chicken across supermarkets nationwide from 17th September.This hot new dish is not for the faint‑hearted: tender red‑flamed chicken tossed in a rich fire sauce with red peppers and candied chillis, served with fluffy rice. Designed for flavour seekers and spice lovers, it delivers Wasabi’s signature East Asian-inspired flavours with a daring twist, packing a spicy punch.The UK’s love of spice is growing fast – recent consumer insight shows a…
Body Fit Training (BFT) – the world’s fastest-growing fitness franchise – is set to expand its UK footprint this autumn with the opening of BFT Greenwich at the end of September. The new studio will bring the brand’s signature mix of science-backed workouts and community-driven culture to southeast London. Franchisee Karen Martinez and her team are currently in the final stages of fit-out, working closely with contractors to ensure the studio is ready to welcome its first members. With presale momentum building, BFT Greenwich is on track to make a strong impact from day one. Karen had long dreamed of…
A new online marketplace is helping charities raise more funds with zero cost, zero admin, and zero disruption to supporters. BuytoGive.co.uk, founded by Staffordshire entrepreneur Kevin Turner, enables charities, schools, and community groups to set up their own fundraising shops for free. Each shop comes with a unique URL, allowing supporters to buy millions of products at market prices while generating donations for their chosen cause. “It’s everything you’d expect from a major online retailer – but with one big difference,” says Turner. “Every order translates into direct impact, whether that’s more defibrillators, more shelter beds, or more food parcels for…
For decades, entrepreneurship was seen as a fast track to financial independence. But today, a different motivation is driving people: the need to make a real difference. Talented professionals are leaving behind corporate careers not because they lack ambition, but because they want their work to matter. They’re choosing ventures that enrich lives, strengthen communities and contribute to a better future. It’s in this context that Frank Milner, global president of Tutor Doctor, believes purpose-driven franchising will rise to the forefront – and why models like Tutor Doctor’s are resonating so strongly with the next generation of business owners. The…
Newly awarded micro-brewery Tūn Brewing Co., is kicking off September by launching two new beers. Complementing the brewery’s already successful core range, Tūn Brewing Co. is releasing an Irish Stout and a New Zealand Session Pale Ale, which will undoubtedly be highly popular with their growing fan base. Two new beers inspired by joy and mindful connections Little Monster from the Id – New Zealand Session Pale Ale – 4% ABV: The name draws inspiration from New Zealand’s indie rock legends The Chills. This session pale ale hits all the right notes. Ripe stone fruit, tropical hop notes, and a…
Old Jamaica, the UK’s unapologetic king of ginger beer, is back with another fiery chapter in its chaos-fuelled comeback. This time, unleashing the bold new ‘Keep it Ginger’ campaign, created by social-first agency SAMY. The latest phase, running across Old Jamaica’s social channels, follows on from the brand’s dramatic farewell and explosive relaunch over the past year, which delivered foul-mouthed speeches, redesigned cans, and playful influencer-led “new vs old” debates. The stunt sparked thousands of fan reactions online, from outrage to amusement. Now, Old Jamaica is keeping the spice alive, moving fans from one unpredictable moment to the next. The…
Food Guard ranks the UK’s biggest names by hygiene — and some slogans aren’t matching reality London, UK — New data from food traceability software provider Food Guard has revealed which of the UK’s high street giants are delivering spotless kitchens — and which are falling short — based on inspections carried out between January 2024 and August 2025. The analysis pits pizza chains, supermarkets, sandwich shops, and coffee brands against each other, comparing their official Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene ratings against the image their marketing portrays. Pizza Chains — Domino’s takes the crown Domino’s – 91.62% 5 (“The…