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<channel><title><![CDATA[LEO KING - JOURNALIST, GHOSTWRITER - Portfolio]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio]]></link><description><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:13:28 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Nielsen: What domestic appliances will sell best in 2026?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielsen-what-domestic-appliances-will-sell-best-in-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielsen-what-domestic-appliances-will-sell-best-in-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielsen-what-domestic-appliances-will-sell-best-in-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[       What will drive growth in small and major domestic appliances?&#8203;Consumers are at a juncture. They&rsquo;re still cautious about their spending amid lingering economic uncertainty, but they are spending on certain technology products. What they want is compelling value for their money.So what is this value? When it comes to household appliances, our research shows that consumers are interested in durable products that make their lives easier. They&rsquo;re looking for appliances that  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a href='https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/report/2025/home-appliances-outlook-2026/' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/published/woman-looking-at-appliances.jpg?1761122947" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>What will drive growth in small and major domestic appliances?<br />&#8203;</strong><br />Consumers are at a juncture. They&rsquo;re still cautious about their spending amid lingering economic uncertainty, but they are spending on certain technology products. What they want is compelling value for their money.<br />So what is this value? When it comes to household appliances, our research shows that consumers are interested in durable products that make their lives easier. They&rsquo;re looking for appliances that deliver increased convenience, multifunctionality, energy and water savings, and/or enhanced health and well-being benefits. They notice the value when these benefits are clear.<br></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/report/2025/home-appliances-outlook-2026/" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deloitte: Leadership in 2026 - The Growth Playbook]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-leadership-in-2026-the-growth-playbook]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-leadership-in-2026-the-growth-playbook#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Business / Finance]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-leadership-in-2026-the-growth-playbook</guid><description><![CDATA[       Amid massive global and sectoral shifts, the rules for growth have changed. The next decade will reward transformational&nbsp;leaders who move with speed, scale, and precision.&nbsp;    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/docs/services/consulting/2025/the-growth-transformers-playbook.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11-20-40_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Amid massive global and sectoral shifts, the rules for growth have changed. The next decade will reward transformational&nbsp;leaders who move with speed, scale, and precision.&nbsp;</span></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/docs/services/consulting/2025/the-growth-transformers-playbook.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Times: Why biotics are the future of health]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/financial-times-why-biotics-are-the-future-of-health]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/financial-times-why-biotics-are-the-future-of-health#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/financial-times-why-biotics-are-the-future-of-health</guid><description><![CDATA[As populations age and grow, researchers are examining sustainable ways in which diet can play a more powerful role in health through all stages of life. In this context, gut health has become an increasingly important focus for investigation. &#8203;Health experts agree that having a balanced, diverse range of good bacteria in our systems can deliver multiple benefits, from improved digestion to illness prevention.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><strong><font size="2">As populations age and grow, researchers are examining sustainable ways in which diet can play a more powerful role in health through all stages of life. In this context, gut health has become an increasingly important focus for investigation. <br /><br />&#8203;Health experts agree that having a balanced, diverse range of good bacteria in our systems can deliver multiple benefits, from improved digestion to illness prevention.</font></strong></h2>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/danone/why-biotics-are-vital-for-the-future-of-health.html" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standard   Chartered: Investing in pharmaceuticals for the long term]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/standard-chartered-investing-in-pharmaceuticals-for-the-long-term]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/standard-chartered-investing-in-pharmaceuticals-for-the-long-term#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Business / Finance]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/standard-chartered-investing-in-pharmaceuticals-for-the-long-term</guid><description><![CDATA[       Pharmaceutical companies face growing debt costs, expiring patents, protracted development cycles, and industry disruption. &#8203;Here's how a fresh consideration of investment strategies could reignite their growth.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/standard-chartered/investing-in-pharmaceuticals-for-the-long-term.html' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/screenshot-2025-03-10-at-10-17-11_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="2">Pharmaceutical companies face growing debt costs, expiring patents, protracted development cycles, and industry disruption. <br /><br />&#8203;Here's how a fresh consideration of investment strategies could reignite their growth.</font></h2>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/standard-chartered/investing-in-pharmaceuticals-for-the-long-term.html" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NielsenIQ: Innovation will drive tech spending in 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielseniq-innovation-will-drive-tech-spending-in-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielseniq-innovation-will-drive-tech-spending-in-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/nielseniq-innovation-will-drive-tech-spending-in-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[       Tech product manufacturers and retailers are questioning how best to drive sales volumes and revenues in 2025. The answer lies with the right innovation &mdash; meeting consumers&rsquo; demand triggers and value perceptions head-on.This latest report in NIQ&rsquo;s State of Tech &amp; Durables series dives deep into the innovation that is driving spending today, and the recommendations for 2025 and beyond.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a href='https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/report/2024/innovate-to-elevate-driving-tech-durables-spending-in-2025/#download' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/published/screenshot-2024-11-19-at-09-52-38.png?1732095756" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="3">Tech product manufacturers and retailers are questioning how best to drive sales volumes and revenues in 2025. The answer lies with the right innovation &mdash; meeting consumers&rsquo; demand triggers and value perceptions head-on.<br /><br />This latest report in NIQ&rsquo;s State of Tech &amp; Durables series dives deep into the innovation that is driving spending today, and the recommendations for 2025 and beyond.</font><br /></h2>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/report/2024/innovate-to-elevate-driving-tech-durables-spending-in-2025/#download" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC: Dealmaker interest in midmarket rebounds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/hsbc-dealmaker-interest-in-midmarket-rebounds]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/hsbc-dealmaker-interest-in-midmarket-rebounds#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/hsbc-dealmaker-interest-in-midmarket-rebounds</guid><description><![CDATA[       Private merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) volumes in the UK mid-market are on the rise again, following a slump in late 2022 and a mild recovery in 2023, according to HSBC data. Growing confidence in the economy, stabilising interest rates and a high number of potential targets all mean that acquirers have their sights set on fresh opportunities. Private equity firms are increasingly deploying their capital into quality mid-market businesses, bolstering deal volumes and valuations.    CONT [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/hsbc/dealmaker-interest-in-the-uk-mid-market-rebounds.html' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/imag1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="2">Private merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) volumes in the UK mid-market are on the rise again, following a slump in late 2022 and a mild recovery in 2023, according to HSBC data. <br /><br />Growing confidence in the economy, stabilising interest rates and a high number of potential targets all mean that acquirers have their sights set on fresh opportunities. Private equity firms are increasingly deploying their capital into quality mid-market businesses, bolstering deal volumes and valuations.</font></h2>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/hsbc/dealmaker-interest-in-the-uk-mid-market-rebounds.html" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE </span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[GFK: Retailers reassess formats, operations and purpose to position for growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/gfk-retailers-reassess-formats-operations-and-purpose-to-position-for-growth]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/gfk-retailers-reassess-formats-operations-and-purpose-to-position-for-growth#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Business / Finance]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/gfk-retailers-reassess-formats-operations-and-purpose-to-position-for-growth</guid><description><![CDATA[       As consumer tech retailers enter 2024, they face myriad consumer demands. These expectations also present powerful growth opportunities.&nbsp;This report examines the four areas of growth in which retailers are set to invest: formats, technology, operational excellence and purpose.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.gfk.com/state-of-tech-and-durables/global-retailer-report-2023-executive-summary' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/4_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><font size="3">As consumer tech retailers enter 2024, they face myriad consumer demands. These expectations also present powerful growth opportunities.&nbsp;<br /><br />This report examines the four areas of growth in which retailers are set to invest: formats, technology, operational excellence and purpose.</font></strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.gfk.com/state-of-tech-and-durables/global-retailer-report-2023-executive-summary" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday   Times:]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/sunday-times-reliable-esg-measurement-critical-to-fund-investments]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/sunday-times-reliable-esg-measurement-critical-to-fund-investments#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Business / Finance]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/sunday-times-reliable-esg-measurement-critical-to-fund-investments</guid><description><![CDATA[       With more than $120 trillion worth of assets under management globally, investors have an important role to play in advancing sustainability. But they need the right metrics on hand.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a href='https://res.cloudinary.com/yumyoshojin/image/upload/v1678701142/pdf/SG_AW_singles.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/published/2-1.png?1706606569" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">With more than $120 trillion worth of assets under management globally, investors have an important role to play in advancing sustainability. But they need the right metrics on hand.</div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/yumyoshojin/image/upload/v1678701142/pdf/SG_AW_singles.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deloitte: Delivering infrastructure program success in inflationary times]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-delivering-infrastructure-program-success-in-inflationary-times]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-delivering-infrastructure-program-success-in-inflationary-times#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Business / Finance]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/deloitte-delivering-infrastructure-program-success-in-inflationary-times</guid><description><![CDATA[       Around the world, persistently high inflation poses a significant threat to government infrastructure programs. But rather than cancelling or postponing programs based on cost rises, governments can follow several important steps to ensure that the intended gains for communities are realized in the time frames needed.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/docs/delivering-infrastructure-program-success-inflationary-times.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/3-1_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>Around the world, persistently high inflation poses a significant threat to government infrastructure programs. But rather than cancelling or postponing programs based on cost rises, governments can follow several important steps to ensure that the intended gains for communities are realized in the time frames needed.</span></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/docs/industries/government-public-services/2024/delivering-infrastructure-program-success-inflationary-times.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The   Times:  How to build loyalty through engaged communities]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/the-times-how-to-build-loyalty-through-engaged-communities]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/the-times-how-to-build-loyalty-through-engaged-communities#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leoking.co.uk/portfolio/the-times-how-to-build-loyalty-through-engaged-communities</guid><description><![CDATA[       To thrive in a world where authentic&nbsp;brand experiences matter, brands should draw inspiration from the strategies of emerging competitors.    CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.leoking.co.uk/uploads/1/4/4/6/14464904/1-1_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="2">To thrive in a world where authentic&nbsp;brand experiences matter, brands should draw inspiration from the strategies of emerging competitors.</font></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/yumyoshojin/image/upload/v1702048241/pdf/R_EC_vAW_DIGI.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">CONTINUE READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>