Six signals for 2026 that leaders in government, technology and investment should act on now. A strategic view of geopolitics, trust and reputation as operating constraints.

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism 2025 Trends Report outlines how AI and technology are changing the media landscape. Here are my recommendations on how businesses and governments must adapt their communication to reach better and engage with stakeholders, and rebuild trust.

How strategy, strategic communications and stakeholder engagements can help mitigate the risks and turbulence of 2025.

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is shaping the future of innovation, delivering strategic value, and driving returns for businesses and investors, with insights tailored for board members and C-Suite executives. Senior CVC leaders and academics came together at a London Business School event to share their views on the future of corporate venturing and the opportunities for innovation.

Five trends to look out for in 2025, from the development of a multipolar world and the rise of quantum computing to ESG and digital transformation trends. Strategy, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement will help businesses grow.

Battenhall released its 2025 ‘The Year Ahead In Social’ report, which highlighted the rise in ‘dark social’ as a channel that people continue to move towards in a hyper-polarised environment. People want relevance and authenticity from brands that engage with them. Going siloed is becoming a trend.

Mt view of Reuters Institute’s Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2022

Here are some technology, innovation, trade and public relations trends to look out for in 2021. Normally will be returning, but slowly and the appetite for innovation will be greater than ever.