Author: Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy brings clean power and community spirit to Skate Manchester with festive wind turbine

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, is bringing clean, green energy to Manchester’s winter festivities by installing its innovative portable wind turbine, at Skate Manchester. The first-of-its-kind partnership will see the 15-metre tall, 15kW turbine partially powering the rink. Octopus will also power the community initiatives at both Skate Manchester and The Queen’s House ice rink in Greenwich, London as well as providing exclusive offers at both rinks for Octopus Energy customers. Rather than the traditional Christmas tree, Mancunians and those visiting the city can enjoy all the greatness…

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The Future of Marketing To Take Center Stage at OAAA’s 2026 OOH Media Conference

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) have announced that registration is officially open for the 2026 OOH Media Conference, the largest gathering of the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, taking place May 11–13, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. This year’s conference, themed “The Human Medium,” will showcase how OOH sparks genuine human moments that lead to meaningful connections, whether it’s the billboard you pass on your daily commute or the mural that becomes a neighborhood landmark. As the fastest-growing traditional media channel in the U.S., OOH stands…

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Global impact investing grows long term but faces a funding slowdown in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Compared to a decade ago, venture capital (VC) funding into global impact startups has grown 300%. But for the fifth year in a row, VC investment is in decline. Impact startups have raised $33B in 2025 so far, a projected 24% drop from the previous year. Rising geopolitical tensions, scarcer resources, and volatile prices have shifted the focus of funding from a long-term transformation agenda centred around the Sustainable Development Goals to renewed goals of national security, resilience and independence. This shift is the main takeaway from the State of…

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Clear Channel Outdoor and Blood Cancer United Team Up on Billboard Campaign to Reach More People Affected by Blood Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel Outdoor has announced it has partnered with Blood Cancer United – formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the largest global nonprofit focused on serving blood cancer patients – to activate a new Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign following the recent unveiling of the organization’s new name and brand identity. Launched during Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the campaign highlights Blood Cancer United’s mission to support everyone impacted by blood cancer, reminding the public that every person diagnosed with blood cancer has passions to pursue, people to love and stories to tell.…

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Natural ingridients and emotional drivers: key factors reshaping the global nutriton market

Stuart Mitchell

The food supplements and nutrition market, which includes protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and functional supplements, is projected to reach around $758.99 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 7%1. To help food and beverage brands better understand the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers and identify opportunities for innovation and growth, Tetra Pak surveyed consumers across the globe, uncovering the trends and regional preferences shaping the future of the category. A global shift in consumer priorities is reshaping the food supplement and nutrition (FSN) market, with emotional benefits and local tastes…

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