Due to the risk of second-hand smoke, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many countries impose stricter smoking bans to reduce the risk of getting infected by the virus. Even before COVID-19 came along, many countries were already looking for ways to ban smoking. The smoking ban topic has been on the cards for several years – different organisations and institutions have made their voice heard on whether smoking should be made illegal or not and why. About 15.8% of people in the United Kingdom are estimated to smoke. When these numbers are split according to gender, an estimated 14.1% of…
Author: Natasha Bloom
Out of home (OOH) advertising continues to be an effective marketing strategy, especially as more people are returning to normal life at the tail end of the coronavirus pandemic. But, like everything in our world, the new year will likely bring about some important changes to OOH advertising. So, let us take a closer look at 5 of the best predicted OOH advertising trends for 2022. Make it digital When you think of OOH advertising, you might automatically think of billboards, motorway advertising, bus stop posters, and signs that hang in phone boxes and on the sides of buses. These…
Online deliveries – is there anything more convenient? You browse through endless options, click on the product that tickles your fancy, and wait for it to arrive from the comfort of your settee. There is no hiding that this practice has surged over the last 18 months or so, incentivised by lockdowns and unsettling times. From food shopping to wardrobe makeovers, customers have been placing their orders and waiting for the delivery man to knock on their front door. However, there are growing concerns over the impact this has on our environment. So, it’s time to rethink the way in…
India accelerated its drive towards a cashless economy with the introduction of the e-RUPI at the start of August. The government initiative introduces a digital payment instrument in the form of pre-paid digital vouchers, and has reignited debate on the notion of a future without physical currency. The vouchers, stored on mobile phones, may be used for purchases of specific goods and services, but are not convertible to cash. However, the news comes a month after the nation’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced plans for a phased implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) —…
Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues for businesses. For the first time, it has been identified by security professionals as the single biggest risk to an organisation. Cybersecurity risks come in many forms but, while businesses need to protect against all threats, some are more urgent than others. Prioritising the levels of risk associated with cybersecurity incidents will help you protect your business from the most pressing threats first. For example, if you have an unsupported operating system (OS) on your PCs, they are very likely to get breached, whereas your up-to-date systems pose less risk. But how…
2021 didn’t start with big parties and fireworks. In fact, many of us simply enjoyed watching an impressively acrobatic drone display in London from the comfort of our own homes. There were no shirts, no dresses, and no choruses of Auld Lang Syne, just cosy hoodies, pyjamas, and living room dancing. Following the New Year’s celebration at home, many people found that their working lives returned to the familiar kitchen table desk that they had experienced during earlier lockdowns. As 2021 continued, people gradually returned to the office and their workplaces — some were even keen to return to work.…
New year’s resolutions come in a number of forms. Whether you’re trying to quit old habits or try something new, Veganuary could be the answer for you. Tried and tested by 580,000 people throughout 209 countries in 2021, Veganuary is a worldwide campaign that encourages people to be kinder to both themselves and the planet by switching to plant-based foods for a month. Luckily, there is a plethora of vegan restaurants around the UK that will make cutting down on meat and animal products feel like a walk in the park. Not only do they serve indulgent plant-based meals but…
We all know what our morning guilty pleasure is: pressing the snooze button. A survey conducted by Happy Beds of about 3,000 people showed that 57% of them press the snooze button every day. But is that a healthy habit to have and what does the alternative – getting out of bed on your first alarm – offer you? Here are a few tricks to help you find the morning motivation to rise and shine, and seize the day! Danger: why you shouldn’t press the snooze button Amongst a nation of snoozers, getting up with your first alarm can seem…
If you’re a sports enthusiast, then making it to the Olympics might well be a dream come true for you. Standing on the winning podium and holding a medal doesn’t only bring personal satisfaction but also the whole nation’s ovations. Of course, the road to the Olympics isn’t an easy one. It takes a lot of grit, hard work, and most importantly, perseverance. With Team GB sending the largest group of athletes to compete in Tokyo 2020, joining the ranks of olympic competitors may not be too far-fetched. Today, we look at the journey of ex-Olympians, from the training room…
Arif Efendi, an experienced businessman, and investor, realized that cryptocurrencies had become a legitimate investment asset. In this article he shares his lessons and insights Arif Efendi Explains the difference between Crypto vs. Stocks Knowing the difference between cryptocurrency and stock is crucial if you are an investor like me. Cryptocurrencies and stocks share some similarities though they are not the same. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset or currency whose transactions are recorded and verified through a decentralized system via cryptography instead of a centralized authority. On the other hand, stocks, also called equity, are securities that depict ownership of…