Collaboration, communication, and consideration: How to navigate the world of hybrid work
In the weeks following the unveiling of the UK government’s roadmap out of lockdown, businesses throughout the country have been contemplating what a return to the office will lo
Trust, tech, and transformation: key takeaways from Babel’s Retail webinar
In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, it goes without saying that retailers are facing an unprecedented challenge. And for many, this challenge has proved insurmountable – trag
In times of crisis, the media matters more than ever
As the scale of the COVID-19 crisis dawned on the UK and it was announced that schools would close, the government pledged that those working in ‘critical sectors’ would be pri
Influence in absence – why MWC’s cancellation will force a rethink of the trade show format
So MWC20 Barcelona is no more, and the telecoms industry has been left scrambling to mitigate the fallout from the cancellation of its preeminent trade show. Some companies have
Finding order in chaos: how PRs can navigate the UK’s noisy news agenda
Chaos theory teaches us that it is possible to find order in chaos, and predict the unpredictable. In the face of Brexit uncertainty and political turbulence, communications teams
Uber, brand perception, and a challenging legacy for tech businesses
What do you think of when you think of Uber? Innovator? Disruptor? Killer? Whatever your views of the notorious transportation firm, its impact on business and society are undeniab
Hacktivism on the rise: how politicised cyber-attacks are undermining democracy
This month news surfaced that key UK infrastructure – including the Post Office and banks – had been subject to an attack by Iranian hackers. And while the story undoub
MWC19 Barcelona: A safety-first approach to 5G
MWC is over for another year, and those of the Babel team who were out in Barcelona (me included!) have now returned to our London office. We celebrated another successful year at
Quickfire MWC questions – Katie, and making a success of MWC
In the run-up to what is arguably one of the biggest tech trade shows on earth, MWC, we’ve set Alan Partridge (Ben Cole) on our telecoms sector wizards. With razor-sharp wit and
Winning friends and influencing people at MWC Barcelona
The BBC, Reuters, Capacity and Ovum share their thoughts at Babel’s panel event MWC Barcelona has become a key fixture in the telecoms industry, drawing over 100,000 attendees ea