Month: October 2023

Businesses must overcome a growing crisis in consumer price sensitivity, reveals new DMA research

Stuart Mitchell

New research by the Data & Marketing Association (DMA UK) and Tapestry Research, the Customer Engagement: How to Win Back Customers and (Re)Build Loyalty 2023 report, reveals some important consumer habits in response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which show consumers have become increasingly price sensitive over recent years, with a huge surge in the past year. Discounts and promotions are an increasingly important driver of consumer demand in a challenging economic climate, with 51% of UK adults using them to trial new brands and products (up from 44%). However,…

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E.ON successfully issues €1.5 billion of green bonds to prefund for 2024

Stuart Mitchell

E.ON successfully issued two bond tranches with a combined volume of €1.5 billion backed by a combined peak orderbook of €4.3 billion: €750 million green bond maturing in March 2029 with coupon of 3.75% €750 million green bond maturing in August 2033 with coupon of 4.00% E.ON CFO Marc Spieker said, “The high demand from investors underlines again that we are on the right track with our strategy, which is focused on sustainability, digitalization and growth. E.ON is determined to drive forward the energy transition in Europe. We want to invest a…

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Shelter Launches New Christmas Gifts and Essentials Range

Stuart Mitchell

For thousands of people around the country, this will be a difficult winter. Rising rents and skyrocketing bills are forcing families to make impossible decisions between paying their rent, heating their homes and putting food on the table. Shelter’s work to fight the housing emergency and provide practical help and advice to people struggling with homelessness and unsuitable housing, is more critical than ever. By purchasing one of Shelter’s Christmas products, you are helping us to continue to be there for people who don’t have a safe place to call…

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BBC Earth opens “The Window to the World” with new creative rebrand

Stuart Mitchell

BBC Studios Creative team behind bold new look and feel for the accoladed brand BBC Earth is the umbrella brand for BBC Studios natural history and science content. It shares and celebrates the incredible wonders of our universe, taking you on a thrilling journey of discovery – from the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space. BBC Earth brings you face to face with heart pounding action, mind blowing ideas and the sheer wonder of this extraordinary planet we call home.  The new creative refresh, developed…

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Leading industry authority Peter Martin joins Zero Carbon Forum Advisory Board

Stuart Mitchell

Peach 20/20 director Peter Martin has joined the Zero Carbon Forum Advisory Board to support its mission of decarbonising the hospitality and brewing sector at pace.   A leading hospitality industry influencer and visionary with over 40 years of experience, Peter founded Peach 20/20 as a network to connect and inspire hospitality’s brightest minds. Its members include senior executives from across the eating and drinking-out market and the annual Peach 20/20 conference, now in its 25th year, provides members with access to expert speakers and board-level insights from hospitality leaders globally. …

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