Cirque du Soleil will kick off its first permanent European show next year in Berlin’s central Potsdamer Platz, the Canadian circus company announced recently, promising a production that would push the boundaries of the imagination. The show, called ‘Alize’, will require the Theater at Potsdamer Platz, which hosts scores of celebrities during February’s Berlin Film
A US-based CEO has come under fire for dismissing 99 employees through a harsh Slack message. The mass firing, triggered by employees failing to attend a company meeting, has sparked outrage and speculation online. The incident gained traction after an intern shared the CEO’s fiery message on Reddit. The intern, who had only joined the
Netflix said on Saturday that 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and the event peaked at 65 million streams, according to a statement. The bout between the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-prize fighter Paul and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson, which Paul
Calgary’s urban tree canopy is to receive a nearly $61m funding boost following an agreement between the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada as part of its 2 Billion Trees (2BT) programme. The funding will result in 930,000 new trees planted in the city, helping to maximise canopy expansion and provide equitable access
Office design firm Peldon Rose surveyed 1,000 UK adults who work from the office at least one day a week, asking how they feel about office work and what employers can do to make the office more appealing. Of those asked, 61% said they wished for a better atmosphere and 56% said they would work
In today’s saturated market, the brands that truly resonate with consumers are those that tell compelling stories. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse clients across various industries, helping them craft their unique brand stories. Hence, I have seen firsthand how effective storytelling can elevate a brand’s presence and create meaningful connections. Here are
Marking a milestone in recognising excellence in customer service, the sixth edition of the Customer Happiness Awards (CHA), organised by Plan3Media, took place amidst grand fanfare recently at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. The prestigious event, which saw a record-breaking number of nominations this year, finalists from over 53 companies across 16 categories, continued to
Popular marketing agency FP7McCann KSA has announced the appointment of Nourhan Moaaz as Creative Director for FP7McCann in Saudi Arabia. The strategic move aims to bolster MCN’s leadership team in a key market, strengthening the company’s commitment to enhancing its creative capabilities in the region. With over 14 years of experience within the FP7McCann network,
node.vc, a Nordic early-stage venture capital firm led by veterans of leading startups and scaleups (including eye tracking scaleup Tobii and Tobii Dynavox and video game pioneers Paradox Interactive), has closed a €71 million fund, to double down on building an ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Cornerstone investors in the new fund include Stockholm-based Saminvest (a venture
Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9, was a revered figure in Indian business and the former chairman of Tata Sons. Known for his visionary leadership, he profoundly impacted the Tata Group and the wider business community. From 1991 to 2012, Tata transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, overseeing the acquisition of
