Chinese version of our U.S. Election briefing - Big Issues and Big Stakes
To help companies navigate the unpredictable and unanticipated landscape they now face, Brunswick analyzed the key business-critical issues that are likely to rank high on President-elect Trump’s agenda during his first 100 days in office.
Brunswick Insight has released its US Post-Election Business Outlook research which includes survey data from Washington elites and US Financial elites.
For more information please contact our Washington, DC office: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
European public and policy elite views of US tech companies
This presentation explores consumer attitudes to US tech companies in France, Germany, the UK and Brussels, how that interacts with media coverage, and what is driving the European regulatory agenda towards the internet and technology companies.
For more information please contact:
Chris Blundell: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/chris-blundell/
Philippe Blanchard: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/philippe-blanchard/
2015 investor digital and social media infographicBrunswick Group
Brunswick Group releases findings of its fifth global investor survey
Key highlights include:
• Influence of information direct from companies continues to increase
• Of digital media, blogs and presentation sharing cited as most influential
For more information please contact:
Jason Golz: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/jason-golz/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
With Republicans poised to assert complete control over the Congress and in the White House, companies seeking to engage inside the Beltway will confront a new political reality.
To help companies navigate the unpredictable and unanticipated landscape they now face, Brunswick analyzed the key business-critical issues that are likely to rank high on President-elect Trump’s agenda during his first 100 days in office.
Contact our Washington, DC office for more information:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Investors sharply reduce their post-close valuations of companies that have completed acquisitions when data breaches are revealed.
Brunswick’s third annual data valuation survey also found that investors raise their post-deal valuations for companies that have demonstrated preparation for cybersecurity issues.
The survey results, which reflect the views of 208 buy-side investors and sell-side analysts across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, offered good news for companies taking steps to address cybersecurity issues.
For more information please contact our Washington DC office:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Brunswick Intelligence - Building reputational resilience to cyber attackBrunswick Group
Cybersecurity is a business critical risk not just an IT issue. The reputational damage of a cyber breach is often less than the technical damage inflicted, the money lost, or the regulatory fines. With new threats proliferating at startling speed how companies respond to an attack can be more important than the attack itself. The good news is that companies can seize this challenge to differentiate themselves from the competition and earn a greater level of trust from stakeholders.
Learn more about the four steps companies can take to build their reputational resilience to cyber attack.
The fifth and final session of the 12th National People’s Congress concluded with no significant change in policy direction. While there were few surprises in this year’s gathering, the meetings gave a fresh view on the priorities of the administration and the implications for those operating in China.
This year’s meetings are the warm up act to the much more important 19th Party Congress at the end of this year when Xi Jinping will end his first five-year term as head of the Communist Party of China and when a number of the most senior members of the Party are expected to retire. The question is not if Xi Jinping stays for a second term (that’s a certainty), it is who will join him in the Politburo and the Standing Committee as this will influence the next five years and give early indication whether he may break with recent precedent and stay for a third term (2022-2027).
In this year’s report we look at how the Chinese authorities are seeking to balance growth, economic reform, and stability. Last year, the authorities spelled out a desire to achieve growth and reform—including drastically reducing overcapacity—while ensuring stability and enduring minimal pain. Achieving this simultaneously remains extremely challenging. This year they talked extensively about the reform agenda and its role in ensuring long-term growth, yet the importance of stability leading into the 19th Party Congress later this year is potentially even more important. “Stability is of overriding importance,” stressed Li Keqiang. Other key topics at this year’s sessions beyond ensuring reform and continued growth included a focus on job creation and poverty alleviation.
Brunswick Insight has released its US Post-Election Business Outlook research which includes survey data from Washington elites and US Financial elites.
For more information please contact our Washington, DC office: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
European public and policy elite views of US tech companies
This presentation explores consumer attitudes to US tech companies in France, Germany, the UK and Brussels, how that interacts with media coverage, and what is driving the European regulatory agenda towards the internet and technology companies.
For more information please contact:
Chris Blundell: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/chris-blundell/
Philippe Blanchard: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/philippe-blanchard/
2015 investor digital and social media infographicBrunswick Group
Brunswick Group releases findings of its fifth global investor survey
Key highlights include:
• Influence of information direct from companies continues to increase
• Of digital media, blogs and presentation sharing cited as most influential
For more information please contact:
Jason Golz: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/jason-golz/
Sparky Zivin: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/sparky-zivin/
With Republicans poised to assert complete control over the Congress and in the White House, companies seeking to engage inside the Beltway will confront a new political reality.
To help companies navigate the unpredictable and unanticipated landscape they now face, Brunswick analyzed the key business-critical issues that are likely to rank high on President-elect Trump’s agenda during his first 100 days in office.
Contact our Washington, DC office for more information:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Investors sharply reduce their post-close valuations of companies that have completed acquisitions when data breaches are revealed.
Brunswick’s third annual data valuation survey also found that investors raise their post-deal valuations for companies that have demonstrated preparation for cybersecurity issues.
The survey results, which reflect the views of 208 buy-side investors and sell-side analysts across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, offered good news for companies taking steps to address cybersecurity issues.
For more information please contact our Washington DC office:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Brunswick Intelligence - Building reputational resilience to cyber attackBrunswick Group
Cybersecurity is a business critical risk not just an IT issue. The reputational damage of a cyber breach is often less than the technical damage inflicted, the money lost, or the regulatory fines. With new threats proliferating at startling speed how companies respond to an attack can be more important than the attack itself. The good news is that companies can seize this challenge to differentiate themselves from the competition and earn a greater level of trust from stakeholders.
Learn more about the four steps companies can take to build their reputational resilience to cyber attack.
The fifth and final session of the 12th National People’s Congress concluded with no significant change in policy direction. While there were few surprises in this year’s gathering, the meetings gave a fresh view on the priorities of the administration and the implications for those operating in China.
This year’s meetings are the warm up act to the much more important 19th Party Congress at the end of this year when Xi Jinping will end his first five-year term as head of the Communist Party of China and when a number of the most senior members of the Party are expected to retire. The question is not if Xi Jinping stays for a second term (that’s a certainty), it is who will join him in the Politburo and the Standing Committee as this will influence the next five years and give early indication whether he may break with recent precedent and stay for a third term (2022-2027).
In this year’s report we look at how the Chinese authorities are seeking to balance growth, economic reform, and stability. Last year, the authorities spelled out a desire to achieve growth and reform—including drastically reducing overcapacity—while ensuring stability and enduring minimal pain. Achieving this simultaneously remains extremely challenging. This year they talked extensively about the reform agenda and its role in ensuring long-term growth, yet the importance of stability leading into the 19th Party Congress later this year is potentially even more important. “Stability is of overriding importance,” stressed Li Keqiang. Other key topics at this year’s sessions beyond ensuring reform and continued growth included a focus on job creation and poverty alleviation.
Infographic - Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
Brunswick surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
Analysis of what is happening in Brazil as the 2016 summer Olympic Games approach
As Brazil prepares to host the summer Olympic Games next month, the country faces a vexing question: Which of its two Presidents will open and close the games? Could one open and the other close?
If uncertainty were an Olympic sport, Brazil would be a top contender for the gold medal. It’s not just facing the usual host city questions, such as will the installations and infrastructure be ready, can Rio ensure the security of tourists who will throng the city and how will all this be financed? It’s also facing health challenges such as the Zika virus. Above all, Brazil is confronting an existential question: When will it emerge from its deep political and economic crisis?
For further information please contact Thomas Kamm or our São Paulo office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/são-paulo/
Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
In 2016, China has surpassed all other countries in cross-border M&A. Yet, this unprecedented level of investment is not without its challenges. Nearly one in ten attempted acquisitions by Chinese companies fail.
In Brunswick’s report, “Deals, Dreams & Doubts,” we go beyond the traditional deal volume and deal value data to understand the perceptions of those with a stake in Chinese outbound investment from Chinese business leaders to opinion elites. We surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
The future of corporate communications reportBrunswick Group
As Europe’s senior communications professionals scan the horizon for clues about the future of their role, their top concerns are how to ensure consistency of message across the organisation and how to cut through the information overload to be heard. Many communicators believe the answer lies in consolidation of communications functions to ensure alignment and impact.
In order to capture what is top of mind in the shifting European communications arena, Brunswick and the European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) have partnered on a unique piece of research that included EACD members and other senior communicators across Europe.
For more information please contact:
Phil Riggins: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/phil-riggins/
Brunswick intelligence - Brexit in perspectiveBrunswick Group
Europe is edging closer to an event once unthinkable in post-war politics – the possible retreat of arguably the continent’s greatest triumph. With the unilateral triggering of Article 50, expected in March 2017, the United Kingdom would present itself as the first Member State to declare its intention to withdraw membership of the European Union.
An inside view from Brussels.
The Brunswick Group conducted an online survey among buy-side investors and sell-side analysts to understand how investors use digital media platforms to research and make an investment decision.
Digital media in this report is defined as social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as online tools such as search engines.
Brunswick surveyed 150 investor and analysts across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia between November and December of 2017. Tracking data from previous waves in 2016 and 2015 is included for comparison.
Brunswick takes a deeper look at why this election matters, the key issues that will shape Hong Kong’s future direction, and how the candidates are perceived to measure up in addressing them.
Stakeholder management in getting the deal doneBrunswick Group
It is probably a lazy truism that regulatory and political clearance has become the most challenging and unpredictable factor in executing complex, crossborder mergers and acquisitions.
This article originally appeared in DealMakers magazine
India, Singapore, Middle East and Africa – quarterly reviewBrunswick Group
This quarterly newsletter focuses on the three overarching themes impacting the region: Connectivity, Commodities and Energy, and the Rising New Middle Class. The unprecedented connectivity between these nations is enabling unprecedented movement of people, goods, services, and ideas accelerated by innovation and new technologies. Their economies are driven by commodities and energy fueling economic growth and creating future opportunity, while presenting long-term challenges from pollution to climate change.
The GCC will not be spared, as the region’s governments try to make sense of an untested leader entering at a particularly turbulent time. Yet for all of Mr Trump’s controversy, GCC governments remain tepidly optimistic about his arrival.
The following briefing, put together by our experts in the region, outlines where that optimism comes from and the hidden challenges that the region may face.
France 2017 elections – The left wing primariesBrunswick Group
There is no turning back. Now with a designated champion for the Socialist Party, the five major candidates running for the Presidency are in the starting blocks. Only three of them – Le Pen (far - right), Fillon (right) and Macron (center left), seem capable of making it to the two-person second round. The wild card Mélenchon (far-left) should however not be forgotten, as well as veteran Bayrou (center-right), who has not decided yet whether he will run. Both recent primaries have shown that in France, as elsewhere, the unexpected is likely to become the routine.
Learn more about the five main contenders.
Brunswick Paris office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/paris/
Infographic - Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
Brunswick surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
Analysis of what is happening in Brazil as the 2016 summer Olympic Games approach
As Brazil prepares to host the summer Olympic Games next month, the country faces a vexing question: Which of its two Presidents will open and close the games? Could one open and the other close?
If uncertainty were an Olympic sport, Brazil would be a top contender for the gold medal. It’s not just facing the usual host city questions, such as will the installations and infrastructure be ready, can Rio ensure the security of tourists who will throng the city and how will all this be financed? It’s also facing health challenges such as the Zika virus. Above all, Brazil is confronting an existential question: When will it emerge from its deep political and economic crisis?
For further information please contact Thomas Kamm or our São Paulo office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/são-paulo/
Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
In 2016, China has surpassed all other countries in cross-border M&A. Yet, this unprecedented level of investment is not without its challenges. Nearly one in ten attempted acquisitions by Chinese companies fail.
In Brunswick’s report, “Deals, Dreams & Doubts,” we go beyond the traditional deal volume and deal value data to understand the perceptions of those with a stake in Chinese outbound investment from Chinese business leaders to opinion elites. We surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
The future of corporate communications reportBrunswick Group
As Europe’s senior communications professionals scan the horizon for clues about the future of their role, their top concerns are how to ensure consistency of message across the organisation and how to cut through the information overload to be heard. Many communicators believe the answer lies in consolidation of communications functions to ensure alignment and impact.
In order to capture what is top of mind in the shifting European communications arena, Brunswick and the European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) have partnered on a unique piece of research that included EACD members and other senior communicators across Europe.
For more information please contact:
Phil Riggins: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/phil-riggins/
Brunswick intelligence - Brexit in perspectiveBrunswick Group
Europe is edging closer to an event once unthinkable in post-war politics – the possible retreat of arguably the continent’s greatest triumph. With the unilateral triggering of Article 50, expected in March 2017, the United Kingdom would present itself as the first Member State to declare its intention to withdraw membership of the European Union.
An inside view from Brussels.
The Brunswick Group conducted an online survey among buy-side investors and sell-side analysts to understand how investors use digital media platforms to research and make an investment decision.
Digital media in this report is defined as social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as online tools such as search engines.
Brunswick surveyed 150 investor and analysts across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia between November and December of 2017. Tracking data from previous waves in 2016 and 2015 is included for comparison.
Brunswick takes a deeper look at why this election matters, the key issues that will shape Hong Kong’s future direction, and how the candidates are perceived to measure up in addressing them.
Stakeholder management in getting the deal doneBrunswick Group
It is probably a lazy truism that regulatory and political clearance has become the most challenging and unpredictable factor in executing complex, crossborder mergers and acquisitions.
This article originally appeared in DealMakers magazine
India, Singapore, Middle East and Africa – quarterly reviewBrunswick Group
This quarterly newsletter focuses on the three overarching themes impacting the region: Connectivity, Commodities and Energy, and the Rising New Middle Class. The unprecedented connectivity between these nations is enabling unprecedented movement of people, goods, services, and ideas accelerated by innovation and new technologies. Their economies are driven by commodities and energy fueling economic growth and creating future opportunity, while presenting long-term challenges from pollution to climate change.
The GCC will not be spared, as the region’s governments try to make sense of an untested leader entering at a particularly turbulent time. Yet for all of Mr Trump’s controversy, GCC governments remain tepidly optimistic about his arrival.
The following briefing, put together by our experts in the region, outlines where that optimism comes from and the hidden challenges that the region may face.
France 2017 elections – The left wing primariesBrunswick Group
There is no turning back. Now with a designated champion for the Socialist Party, the five major candidates running for the Presidency are in the starting blocks. Only three of them – Le Pen (far - right), Fillon (right) and Macron (center left), seem capable of making it to the two-person second round. The wild card Mélenchon (far-left) should however not be forgotten, as well as veteran Bayrou (center-right), who has not decided yet whether he will run. Both recent primaries have shown that in France, as elsewhere, the unexpected is likely to become the routine.
Learn more about the five main contenders.
Brunswick Paris office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/paris/
Building an opportunity oriented reputation culture.
In order to answer questions about communications professionals’ current understanding of corporate reputation and how to build an organizational culture focused on proactive reputation building, Brunswick Insight, surveyed senior in-house European communications professionals. The results of our study suggest that the most forward-thinking organizations are positioning their entire organization to build reputation proactively.
Perceptions of Chinese businesses going global - ChineseBrunswick Group
In 2016, China has surpassed all other countries in cross-border M&A. Yet, this unprecedented level of investment is not without its challenges. Nearly one in ten attempted acquisitions by Chinese companies fail.
In Brunswick’s report, “Deals, Dreams & Doubts,” we go beyond the traditional deal volume and deal value data to understand the perceptions of those with a stake in Chinese outbound investment from Chinese business leaders to opinion elites. We surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
Automation, nationalism and social change among key global trends impacting corporate leaders
Brunswick Insight and Milken Institute Release Global horizon scan
On behalf of the Milken Institute, Brunswick Insight conducted a Global horizon scan of futurists and business leaders across the globe, identifying emerging themes impacting corporate leaders to dominate on a global scale over the next five years. Among other findings, three key “Horizon Issues” were identified:
1. Automation’s impact on economic inequality: While automation is linked to technological advances, it also leads to a changing global workforce, growing wage and education gaps, and increasing economic inequality.
2. Stalled globalization and rise of nationalism: Horizon Scanners were quick to identify the tension between globalism and nationalism. Political fragmentation, primarily in Europe, will have mostly negative implications on free trade, technological advances, and the global economy.
3. Keeping up with social change: Participants identified social consciousness and corporate responsibility as growing trends as the public demands accountability. The rise of women in leadership, diverse boards, and an aging population is also top-of-mind.
As the Trump administration has provided a limited framework on cybersecurity issues, opportunities still exist for companies to involve themselves in the formation of this agenda. Companies looking to influence the cyber policy debate should reach out to the administration and influential parties early to participate in this rapidly changing conversation.
Brunswick’s cybersecurity experts provide insight into who the prominent policy influencers are and the likely cyber issues confronting the Trump administration.
Contact our Washington DC office for more information: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Brunswick China analysis - sixth plenary sessionBrunswick Group
The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Party Congress concluded on Thursday 24 October in Beijing. In this note we look in more detail at the Sixth Plenum and what we can expect in the months ahead.
The Sixth Plenum has traditionally focused on ideology and internal Party issues and this year was no exception. An important outcome from this year’s gathering is that it sets the scene for next year’s 19th Party Congress. The meeting is expected to be held in October or November next year and, based on past precedent, may see five members of the seven person Politburo Standing Committee retire plus a number of the Politburo members. Some of those who rise may succeed Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang and be in office till 2032.
Two important outcomes from this gathering:
1. President Xi Jinping was elevated to “core” leader. The designation is an important signal that President Xi stands above his peers.
2. Two documents were approved focused on discipline of the Party. These included the norms of political life in the Party under current conditions and regulations on intra-Party supervision.
Contact our Asia offices for more information:
Beijing: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/beijing/
Hong Kong: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/hong-kong/
Shanghai: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/shanghai/
Singapore: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/singapore/