For every global recession there is a silver lining. Last year's sales of board games in the US were up by 23% to $808 million according to a Forbes report in July. This is likely because board games are recession proof to the extent that they are a cheaper alternative to other kinds of entertainment...
Just back from a trip stateside (bimonthly visit to our New York office) and while crunched up in my economy seat I began to ponder over the transfer of skills between the US and UK, which has always been a hot topic for me. While reflecting on the debate about whether the two markets were ready to benefit...
According to the latest figures by The World Sponsorship Monitor (TWSM) Annual Review for 2008, produced by Sports Marketing Surveys, sponsorship deal volume of new deals recorded a 17% increase on 2007 deal flows, from 1,196 to 1,446. These results reflect reported sponsorship deals with a minimum value...
It’s easy to become cynical about politics and politicians. I was in conversation with Sir Paul Judge on this subject just this week. High up on the 18th floor of his magnificent London pad that overlooks the River Thames in Pimlico Sir Paul was waxing lyrical to me about the need for politics and politicians...
