Entrepreneurs

It’s a brave man who becomes CEO of internet colossus Friends Reunited at a time when its phenomenal growth appears to be stalling. But from day one, Michael Murphy set about strengthening the brand, turning a potential one-trick wonder into an attractive acquisition for media giant ITV.

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Great business ideas are often very simple. But to make them work, you need a dash of luck, a helping of inventiveness, inspired leadership, and, very often, a desire to think in unconventional ways.

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The media industry is going through a digital revolution, with traditional publishing and production models mixing with internet ideas and on-demand TV. Alex Connock is right at the sharp end with his TV production company.

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While the start-up phase of a company's life can be make or break, the next step in the evolution of a growing business can be even tougher.

Entrepreneurs

My theories about dealing with pressure were put to an acid test when it came to the hostile sale of my business to WPP.

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Sir Keith Mills is the brains behind Air Miles, the most famous worldwide loyalty scheme ever, and now he’s going one better with the global success of Nectar. And let’s not forget the small matter of staging the 2012 Olympic Games.