Property agent JLL Scotland held a reception for staff, clients and other guests in the Forth Floor restaurant at Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. Alasdair Humphery, head of the office, welcomed those attending who included Chris Ireland, the firm’s UK CEO. Mr Ireland spoke about the resilience of the market and the enthusiasm of overseas investors for […]
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Young artists unveil challenging new show
Art exhibition: NOW, second instalment Installations, photographs and paintings by young artists are on show in NOW, a controversial new exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh and will once again divide opinion over its ‘artistic’ merits. Work by the Turner Prize-winning Scottish artist Susan Philipsz is the centrepiece of the second instalment of NOW, […]
Interview: Amanda Ferguson, Convention Edinburgh
Running the rule over business tourism There are few better locations for the launch of a marketing campaign than the National Museum of Scotland. The sheer majesty of the main hall adds a few bonus points and certainly helps to attract an audience. Of course, this is Edinburgh, mired in heritage and bonny buildings and […]
Undervaluing your brand can be a costly mistake
Ryanair: despite the cancellations scandal its brand value may be largely untouched It is one of the most important facets of any business and also one of the biggest causes of corporate legal action. In some organisations, from leading drinks companies to football clubs, hundreds of staff are employed protecting the company brand, often from […]
Interview: Graeme Gordon, ScotlandIS
Tuned in to the beat of technology As a former nightclub DJ Graeme Gordon is familiar with the rush of adrenalin that comes with entertaining a crowd. He admits to feeling a little like that hosting what has become one of the rock and roll events of the business calendar. Gordon chairs ScotlandIS, the software […]