Year: 2026

Eleven new members start the year with WFA

Stuart Mitchell

Eleven new brand owners have signed up to be part of WFA’s global network of senior marketers, reinforcing its position as the world’s biggest organisation for client-side marketing and policy leaders.   Among the new members are Uber, the San Francisco based ride-hailing, courier, food and freight delivery services giant, and Tempur Sealy International, the world’s largest bedding manufacturer. There are also new joiners from the pharmaceutical sector; Boehringer Ingelheim, Mayoly and Pierre Fabre. Healthcare technology experts Siemens Healthineers add to the membership base in the same category. Other new…

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Carbon Clean ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies in The Sunday Times 100 Tech

Stuart Mitchell

Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has been named 20th fastest-growing hardware company in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, the prestigious annual league table of Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies.  The ranking recognises private UK technology companies demonstrating the strongest sustained revenue growth over a three-year period, reflecting innovation, execution and long-term commercial momentum.  Carbon Clean achieved 86.35% revenue growth over three years, driven by accelerating global demand for scalable carbon capture solutions and the company’s continued progress in commercialising its modular, columnless CycloneCC technology, designed for mass production and deployment at scale.  The Sunday Times 100 Tech highlights the…

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OAAA Announces Call for Entries for 2026 Future Leaders Program

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the national trade association representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, today announced applications are now open for its 2026 Future Leaders Program, inviting emerging professionals to apply to shape the future of OOH advertising. Up to ten selected applicants will receive a sponsored trip to the 2026 OOH Media Conference, taking place May 11–13 in Dallas, Texas.  “Out of home has always been powered by people, and if we want a strong future for OOH, we have to invest…

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Global study to investigate how menopause shapes heart health

Stuart Mitchell

A study that aims to transform heart disease prevention and care for women around the world has been awarded US $10 million by a global collaboration of major cardiovascular disease research funders, including us.  The research seeks to advance our understanding of how menopause shapes heart health. The funding will also support the team to launch the largest clinical trial of its kind to detect silent changes in arteries, and test whether earlier prevention can stop or even reverse their progression.  The research has been funded by a sub-group of…

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Outdoor Media Awards 2026 welcome entries for 20th year celebration

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor UK has opened entries for the Outdoor Media Awards (OMAS) 2026, held in partnership with Campaign. The OMAs celebrate their landmark 20th year with a bold new look and feel that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Out of Home (OOH) advertising. Moments that stand the test of time The 2026 theme champions campaigns that capture attention, influence culture, spark conversation, and create “Did you see that?” moments. From strategic brilliance to creative impact, this year’s awards recognise the work that truly stands out…

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