Trust and Influence Respond When Messaging Lands
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi It takes earning stakeholders’ trust for an organisation to influence their actions and dispositions. Communication isn’t measured by what you intended to say but by what your interlocutor actually heard. For understanding to catch up with intent, there has to be a reduction in the distance between what people need to […]
Jacaranda Books Acquires Jackson King’s Debut Novel Wrong Sex
Independent publisher Jacaranda Books has acquired the World English-language rights to Wrong Sex, the debut novel by writer and journalist Jackson King, with publication scheduled for 2028. The rights were acquired from literary agent Kerry-Ann Bentley of KAB Literary. The novel was originally commissioned by Jacaranda’s former Fiction Director, Sareeta Domingo, before her death in […]
Ranking on Google Is No Longer Enough: Why Brands Must Now Be Recognised by AI
The way people search for information online is changing rapidly, and businesses that depend solely on traditional Google rankings may soon find themselves losing visibility. According to a newly released international SEO guide by New Horizon Marketing & Advertising Ltd, brands must now ensure they are recognised and cited by artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such […]
UK Start-up Funding Records Strongest Second Quarter Since 2022, Raising £2.23bn
The United Kingdom’s private investment market has shown renewed strength, with companies raising £2.23 billion across 2,131 funding rounds between April and June 2026. According to new data released by SyndicateRoom, this marks the strongest second quarter for UK private businesses since 2022 and signals a potential shift after three years of relatively flat […]
Aristotle’s Thoughts Still Driving PR over 2,000 Years
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Public relations is persuasion, simplicitas! The practice exists to subtly influence perception. Persuasion is the art of getting audiences to say “yes” – not through manipulation – by tapping into the impulsive, pre-existing decision-making shortcuts through which people avoid thinking hard about every choice they have to make. To achieve its […]
Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Completing Inherited FCT Road Project
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to completing all inherited infrastructure projects in the nation’s capital, describing continuity in governance as essential to sustainable development. Speaking during an inspection of two major road projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike said his administration remains […]
Empathy Storytelling: Where Brands Relive Audience Realities for Relatability
Empathy Storytelling: Where Brands Relive Audience Realities for Relatability By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Just like calling someone’s name often makes them look your way, there’s hardly a better way for brands to secure attention than by tying their messaging to human truths. Some of the best conversions happen when businesses step into their customers’ shoes. A […]
Angels are “the first believers” – UK Business Angels Association honours investors backing Britain’s founders
The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) named the winners of its 2026 Awards on 9 July, recognising the investors, angel networks and champions doing the most to back early-stage founders across the UK. Denise Quaid, co-founder of AwakenAngels, took home the Investment in Diversity Champion Award, while Jordan Dargue and Helen Oldham, co-founders of Lifted […]
How Valerie Brandes Became an Award-Winning Publisher by Embracing an Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey
The Jacaranda Books founder’s story proves that purpose, resilience, and courage—not age—can redefine success in publishing. Success stories often begin with ambitious business plans, investment pitches, and lifelong entrepreneurial dreams. Valerie Brandes’ journey was remarkably different. The founder of Jacaranda Books, one of Britain’s leading independent Black-owned publishing houses, describes herself as an “accidental […]
North West Scaleups Get New Growth Platform as SCALE Manchester Debuts in November
Manchester, UK – Growth-stage businesses across England’s North West are set to benefit from a new platform aimed at accelerating innovation, investment and collaboration as SCALE Manchester makes its debut on 25 November 2026. The event, organised by SCALE, will take place at Freight Island, Manchester, bringing together founders, investors, business leaders and ecosystem partners […]
