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World Champions in Impact

Missing out on the 2029 World Athletics Championships was disappointing, but it also prompted a reminder of what Olympic legacy is really about. From students running on the same track as world-class athletes to a stadium preparing for a Premier League match, London’s Olympic impact is happening every day — and that may be its greatest achievement.

The Business of Belonging

From Metallica at London Stadium to Lando Norris fans at Silverstone, two very different events demonstrated the same truth: the humble t-shirt remains one of the most effective ways to build community, create spectacle and strengthen commercial success.

Why Stories Beat Stats (Every Time)

In a world where online narratives travel faster than facts, reputation is shaped by stories, not statistics. Here’s why cutting through noise requires strategy, creativity, and content people actually remember.

New Year, New Launch

New Year, New Launch

If we really wanted to complicate our lives and launch a new calendar, then September would be the front runner as the month that kicks off the new year. So, I’m delighted to use this fine month – and the ‘New Year’ – to officially announce the launch of Stearns Impact.

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From DLR to Driving Investment

From DLR to Driving Investment

Last week, travelling from a meeting at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to another in the City, I found myself enjoying public transport with the joy of a seven-year-old—pretending to drive the Docklands Light Railway.

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A Cliché for the Records

A Cliché for the Records

An old friend of mine—now running one of the UK’s top five sporting events—has a military background and a deep love for a good forces cliché.
His favourite? The classic 7 Ps:
Piss Poor Planning Promotes Piss Poor Performance

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United With Stands

United With Stands

It may be hundreds of miles from Westminster, but Manchester United’s latest announcement to build a new 100,000-seater stadium feels like a politically savvy move, which could power local regeneration.

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