21 Apr
Is London Really an Unfriendly City?
Everyone knows the usual stereotypes about city living: people are unfriendly, hostile and cold. This immediately conjures up the image of Londoners sitting on the tube, crammed together but no one saying a word or making any eye contact whatsoever.
22 Jan
Loyalty Apps: the Element of Surprise
These days, loyalty apps are becoming increasingly popular. This is because handy apps like Loyalzoo are user-friendly, straightforward and reap a tonne of benefits for independent businesses and customers alike. By offering users a simple, one-stop location for all their
22 Oct
The High Street as it was
The photo above is of a British high street in the 1950s. I have no idea where it is. If anyone does know, please contact us. I’d like to see it now. It’s a very ordinary street, almost nondescript. There
25 Jul
Is neighbourhood crime dying out?
The latest report from the Office of National Statistics shows crime rates at their lowest level in 23 years, with homicides down to figures not seen since 1984. This is a striking development which has received far less coverage than
12 Jul
Loyalty App vs Brand App
What is loyalty anyway? The word loyal entered the English language in the 16th century. It originally meant faithfulness or allegiance to the monarch. Like most words its meaning has gradually inflated to cover any sort of preferential attachment to