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Opinions, thought-starters and viewpoints from influencers, changemakers and chief thinkers, understanding how the next big ideas will shape your business.

Retrofitting Revolution

LS:N Global sits down with Rachael Orr, CEO of Climate Outreach, to discuss the importance of retrofitting for creating sustainable homes and achieving a net-zero future

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Modern Armour

Wonder Hoodie founder Vy Tran tells LS:N Global how personal tragedy drove her to create affordable, everyday wearable body armour for a nation grappling with fear and uncertainty

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How to Master AI

Jeremy Kahn is US business magazine Fortune’s artificial intelligence editor and he shares with LS:N Global the key insights from his latest book

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South Africa’s Luxury Surge

Exploring the rise of South African luxury fashion, local designer acclaim on the global scene and emerging opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town

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New Era Nutrition

Co-founder of Lifesum, Marcus Gners, sits down with LS:N Global to discuss how tech-driven personalised nutrition is driving a new age of healthy living

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Is pollution-free hospitality the future of travel?

As pollution levels continue to rise, the travel and hospitality industries need to consider how they will respond to increasing consumer concern.

Travel : Hospitality : Pollution

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Why do today's homeowners care about air?

Dyson's product development director explains why air pollution in the home is a growing concern.

Sustainability : Technology : Design

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Is Amazon’s new affordable membership good for lower-income families?

With its new pricing policy for Amazon Prime, the company is not addressing the primary needs of that group.

Retail : Food : Digital

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Sanctuary Space: Redesigning the home for the Anthropocene age

How will the home evolve to protect families from the threat of air pollution?

Sustainability : Architecture : Product Design

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Is mixed reality the future of in-bar entertainment?

Why the medium could prove central to the strategy of drinks brands looking to engage Gen Viz consumers.

Drinks : Hospitality : Technology

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Why we need to stop using the term Girl Boss

How the ‘pinkification’ of entrepreneurship is damaging women in the workplace.

Workplace : Equality : Entrepreneurship

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Unmasking Fear

How brands are mitigating negative perceptions of pollution masks as consumers become more aware of the dangers of toxic air.

Design : Wellness : Pollution

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The health impacts of air pollution

The British Lung Foundation’s Harriet Edwards discusses how London’s air quality issues are affecting consumers.

Sustainability : Health And Wellness : Workplace Futures

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Can Kik make cryptocurrencies stick?

The chat platform’s creation of its own digital currency can take cryptocurrencies into the mainstream.

Finance : Social Media : Digital

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What if bots started developing their own social behaviours?

The long-term impact of robot culture and AI needs to be better investigated by the media and advertising industries.

Technology : Digital : Artificial Intelligence

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Generation Z entrepreneurs: Faster, better, stronger

Why brands need to swap prescription for playfulness if they want to attract the best Generation Z employees.

Recruitment : Gen Viz : The Future Of Work

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Why sustainability is the jewellery industry’s next frontier

Jewellery brands face an uphill battle to attract a new generation of sustainably minded luxury consumers.

Luxury : Jewellery : Sustainability

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Are innovation labs still the future of R&D?

As Target prepares to close its flagship Food + Future coLab, LS:N Global examines what brands are getting wrong about their approach to innovation.

Retail : Food : Drink

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Why it’s time for brands to lead the fight against climate change

Today’s chief agents of change are more likely to be cities or companies than governments.

Sustainability : Branding : Politics

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Do synthetic chemicals still have a place in the beauty industry?

Clean Beauty Co, BeautyMART and Spring Studios on why synthetics aren't going anywhere.

Beauty : Branding : Manufacturing

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Why do consumers mistrust claims made by beauty brands?

Clean Beauty Co, BeautyMART and Spring Studios on why consumers are increasingly distrust beauty brands

Beauty : Branding : Retail

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Nina Ryner: ChromaYoga

Applying chromotherapy to yoga to enhance the sensory experience.

Wellness : Culture : Branding

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Sustainability sells: Consumers want the whole package

As Lucozade and Pringles hit the headlines for their packaging crimes, there is opportunity for brands to demonstrate their sustainability credenti...

Sustainability : Packaging : Pringles

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New Direction: Harry Styles reveals Generation Z’s entertainment future

When 600 of Harry Styles's biggest fans packed excitedly into The Garage in North London for his secret gig last weekend, it wasn’t his new tunes t...

Technology : Culture : Leisure

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Why beauty succeeds in times of turmoil

The beauty industry is faring well, despite political and economic uncertainty on the global stage.

Beauty : Retail : Packaging

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