The Affection Deficit

Insight The Affection Deficit – Is human connection the new luxury in our urban fabric? Ella Foulser Account Director 11 November 2025 The Affection Deficit is the notion that human connection is now seen as a kind of luxury. Coined by Mintel as a major global...

Student cities re-imagined

Insight Student cities re-imagined Keziah Harrison Director 5 November 2025 A recent Times column warned that unless universities reform, students may start to “downgrade” them – opting for more flexible or cost-effective routes through higher education. It...

From editors to algorithms

Insight From editors to algorithms: the new gatekeepers of public opinion Isabella Caron Account Executive 4 November 2025 ‘BBC risks exodus as older viewers flock to YouTube’. ‘Piers Morgan warns rise of YouTube is a ‘wake-up moment’ for traditional media’. These...

Breakfast Waffle with Cllr Dominic Twomey

Past events Breakfast Waffle with Cllr Dominic Twomey 21 October 2025 This month, we held another Breakfast Waffle featuring Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking and Dagenham. Chaired by our CEO Jonny Popper. Cllr Dominic Twomey shared his vision for the borough’s...