Renowned PR expert, journalist, and media consultant Fiona Scott has been awarded the Solo Entrepreneur of the Year title at the South West Business & Community Awards. This prestigious honour celebrates her outstanding contributions to the media and public relations industry, as well as her unwavering commitment to supporting businesses and individuals across the UK. Since launching her independent PR consultancy in 2008, Fiona has established herself as a leading figure in the media landscape. Having transitioned from her role as a TV series producer after redundancy, she has since worked with a diverse range of businesses, supported numerous media…
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Billo, a leading user-generated content (UGC) platform in the United States, is broadening its global reach by launching its creator network in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. This strategic expansion provides brands with access to a diverse and highly skilled talent pool, enabling them to produce engaging, localized video content that resonates with their specific target audiences. Since its inception, Billo has helped brands create over 200,000 high-quality UGC videos, distributed $8.3 million in payments to creators, and collaborated with 22,000 businesses. By expanding into these new markets, Billo continues its mission of strengthening the creator economy while making…
Ensuring Quality and Inclusivity in Global Markets Feastables, the rapidly expanding global snacking brand founded by YouTube creator and entrepreneur Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has officially obtained OU Kosher certification for its chocolate products. This significant milestone, supervised by The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union or OU), guarantees that Feastables’ chocolates comply with strict kosher dietary laws. The certification aligns with the brand’s ongoing mission to ensure its products are accessible to diverse communities worldwide. Since February 2025, Feastables has been rolling out OU Kosher-certified chocolate across U.S. retail stores, with plans to expand…
Strengthening Global and Local Industry Collaboration Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC), a part of the Creative Media Authority (CMA), has unveiled significant updates to its renowned film and TV production rebate scheme. The revised system, effective from 1 January 2025, includes an increased baseline rebate from 30% to 35% and introduces new tiers offering up to 50% cashback for qualifying productions. A Game-Changer for Global Productions The updated rebate system, based on a comprehensive points scale, offers substantial financial incentives. Productions earning between 10–14 points will benefit from a 2.5% uplift on top of the baseline rebate, while those scoring…