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Distinguished global talent agency, YOU Management, is set to welcome potential stars to the business in 2024. Established by Terence Rodia in 2012, YOU Management has been at the forefront of industry representation over the last 12 years, having supported and accelerated the careers of Actors, Singers, Dancers, and Creatives across various entertainment realms, including Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, TV, and Film. Under the seasoned guidance of Rodia, who is renowned for his impressive and credible experience in Performing Arts, YOU Management is now focused on driving continued growth in 2024, having set prestigious plans to expand its talent pool. As…

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Top five industries most fearful of ChatGPT  Rank Industry Percentage of respondents who distrust/fear of using AI 1 Health Care and Social Assistance 24% 2 Construction 14% = 3 Manufacturing 8% = 3 Administrative and Support Services 8% = 3 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 8% AIPRM reveals that Health Care and Social Assistance is the industry most fearful of AI tools such as ChatGPT, with almost a quarter (24%) of American business owners admitting their distrust in using it in the workplace. The Construction sector places second when it comes to the fear of using ChatGPT in business. Almost one in six (14%) of business owners are…

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Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen taps & sinks, Pronteau hot water taps, bathroom taps & showering solutions collaborate with Flawless Kitchens, Durkan Homes and Southwark Council on the prime development, Manor & Braganza: an innovative building project in Kennington, SE17. In a quiet corner of South London where Braganza Street meets Manor Place, lives a modest community with big personality at the heart of an exciting regeneration project. Comprising of 89 new homes across neighbouring sites, this development offers a series of one-to-four-bedroom apartments, duplexes and three-storey townhouses with 33 affordable homes and three intermediate homes…

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Successful pop up marketplace The Pop-Up Club will continue its residence at Victoria’s Cardinal Place and bring independent traders and sustainable businesses to shoppers High street retailer The Pop-Up Club has signed a six month extension to keep the doors of its Cardinal Place experience open for another six months after a successful six week stint before Christmas. The Pop-Up Club opened its doors for the first time in Cardinal Place last year and quickly became a shopping destination that offered something different on the high street. This perfectly placed pop-up experience offers shoppers the opportunity to discover and purchase unique gifts…

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ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels & resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, proudly manages four distinctive properties in Malaysia. These include the well-established Amari Johor Bahru, the lively OZO Georgetown Penang, and the recently inaugurated gems, Amari SPICE Penang and Amari Kuala Lumpur. With a variety of facilities and locations throughout the diverse and hospitable country of Malaysia, ONYX Hospitality Group is well-prepared to cater to the needs of all travellers, whether guests are checking-in for business, MICE, leisure, or the increasingly popular ‘bleisure’ stays. As a testament to the Group’s commitment to strategic growth, ONYX Hospitality…

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During the winter season, English sparkling wine pioneers Ridgeview announces the opening of a new indoor restaurant, The Rows & Vine at The Winery. With enthusiasm growing for English wine tourism, visitors to the Ridgeview Wine Estate during the winter months can now enjoy a bite to eat over a glass of Ridgeview’s finest sparkling wine as it opens the doors to its new restaurant The Rows & Vine at The Winery. Nestled in the enchanting South Downs National Park, this new onsite dining room seating 40 guests is a total wine experience from vine to glass. With views of…

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Dog-friendly holidays are up 36% YoY, according to recent booking data from Canine Cottages Canine Cottages analysed social media data to reveal the 10 dog breeds which make the best travel companions for 2024 – Labradoodle takes top spot Canine behaviourist, Dr Emma Scale-Theobald, shares expert advice on holidaying with your dog in 2024 Labradoodles top the list as being the best dog breed to take on holiday, according to new research1 by dog-friendly lettings agents Canine Cottages, which analysed social media data. Following a rise in pet ownership in recent years2, dog-friendly holidays have become increasingly more popular. In fact, Canine Cottages reports that bookings with…

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1. Understanding Your Audience Know Thy Customer: Dive deep into who your customers are. Use analytics tools to understand their behavior, preferences, and pain points. Tailoring your marketing strategies to meet their specific needs can significantly improve your ROI. Customer Personas: Create detailed customer personas. These representations of your ideal customers help in crafting targeted marketing messages that resonate deeply and drive conversions. 2. SEO: The Long Game Keyword Optimization: Research and target the right keywords in your website content. It’s not just about attracting traffic; it’s about attracting the right kind of traffic. Quality Content: Content is king in…

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Bluewater’s enterprise challenge, Made in Bluewater, launched on Tuesday 23rd January, with The Leigh Academy and The Leigh UTC taking part. This is the third time that the competition has run, with a team from The Leigh UTC named as the most recent victors in March 2023. The ‘Made in Bluewater’ challenge has been given a refresh for 2024, with a totally new project for students to get involved with. The brief invites participants to reimagine and repurpose a vacant unit for the benefit of the Kent community and guests. Students took part in three workshops focused on: placemaking; customer insights and guest…

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Forty per cent of people with cancer in the UK have used annual leave for their appointments rather than telling their employer it is for cancer treatment, according to a new survey from cancer support charity Maggie’s. The survey, of 100 people with cancer, was conducted by OnePoll* on behalf of the charity to help understand how people with cancer can be better supported in the workplace – by employers and their colleagues. It also found that almost a quarter (22%) of people only told their colleagues about their diagnosis once it became apparent due to treatment. The main reasons…

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