What Clients Really Want From Agencies in 2026 (And What They Won’t Pay For)
The agency-client relationship is undergoing a radical transformation in 2026. The days of “creative for creative’s sake” have officially been replaced by a demand for uncompromising accountability. According to Neill Robertson, Client Service Director at brand and communication agency Penquin, the modern client is no longer paying for agency presence, they are paying for agency performance. […]
Bernardo Silva announced to leave Man City end of this Season
The Portuguese playmaker joined City in 2017 and has gone on to make 451 appearances during a glorious nine-year stay with the Blues. To date, he has won 19 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, two FA Cup triumphs, five Carabao Cup successes, three Community Shields, a FIFA Club World […]
How to Make a Lasting Impression During Your Internship writes Annemie Burger
In today’s competitive job market, internships have become more than just a line on a CV. They are often the first real opportunity to turn potential into a profession. But while many interns focus on simply “getting through” the experience, those who truly stand out are the ones who treat every day as a chance […]
The Individual Empire Is the Next Chapter
Influencers and content creators was a thing I saw as a real opportunity back in the day … the next chapter will be insane … soon we will see the “individual empire.” … It’s already happening. Humans are becoming multiple national empires — corporations — and the personal brand will expand into many business units. […]
Leadership with Love and Gratitude
“To thrive as a business requires one to be different and to dominate a small portion of the market.“ As we head past the ten-year mark for this weekly message, I’m reflecting on the balance of responses it solicits. Over the years, there have been lots of thank yous and I agree’s but not enough outrage and anger…! A good thought leader wants to write content that leads people to sit up, think and behave differently, with […]
Benefits of Having Exercise Equipment at Home
The latest trend in fitness is having all of the essential home workout equipment you need for a great workout ready for action right at home. Not only does this make adherence to a fitness routine much more likely (after all, you don’t even have to leave your place) but it can actually save you money in the long term, […]
Chelsea appoints Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a 6 and a half year deal
Liam Rosenior confirmed as new Chelsea head coach on contract until 2032; Rosenior leaves Strasbourg to take charge at Stamford Bridge; Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year’s Day after breakdown in relations with club hierarchy; Rosenior’s first game in charge to be FA Cup tie vs Charlton. He said: “I am extremely humbled and […]
Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs writes NJ Ayuk
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe — but not everywhere… yet. As digital penetration rapidly nears 100% in many parts of the world, the fastest-growing markets are in developing countries where even simple electricity […]
The Analogue Renaissance writes John Sanei, Futurist, Trends Analyst and Speaker
Every time humanity faces a new wave of technology, the same story unfolds. First comes resistance, then confusion, and eventually adaptation. Yet within that cycle, something remarkable always rises from the noise, a deeper expression of what it means to be human. Right now, we are living through one of those waves. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the […]
Jaco Lintvelt Asked: Are CMOs asking their agencies the questions that matter?
Budgets for the new year should be set and most CMOs are now fine-tuning their 2026 strategies. But as the new year races towards us, marketing leaders face an increasingly complex question: Do I have the partners to help me achieve my business and marketing goals? With all eyes on the bottom line, maintaining alignment […]