Posts by Arnd-Jan
Central bank communication: more than just numbers
All eyes in the world of finance are on Washington D.C. this week as chairman Jerome Powell will communicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy to the markets on Wednesday. Markets are anticipating another significant interest rate hike of 75 basis points, although some economists note that a 100 basis points increase might be in the…
Read MoreElizabeth James-Tingen appointed Partner and Executive Director at Stark Narrative
As of 1 July, Elizabeth James-Tingen (34) has become Partner and Executive Director at Amsterdam based PR firm, Stark Narrative (STARK). James-Tingen is the first partner to join founder Omara Nahar at the firm; they have collaborated professionally since January 2017. Founded in 2019, STARK offers customized PR solutions to clients in three corporate niche…
Read MoreWhy European digital sovereignty is critical for the financial sector
If the European economy is to flourish, a greater level of digital sovereignty must be attained. If it is neglected, there will be major barriers to innovation, and therefore the continent will not be competitive with other global economies. Lokke Moerel, senior counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Professor of Global ICT Law University…
Read MoreStark Narrative acquires MCS PR business
As of 1 April, public relations firm Stark Narrative has acquired the business activities of MCS PR. This signifies the transfer of MCS PR’s staff, clients, and expertise to Stark Narrative. Founded in 2019 in Amsterdam, Stark Narrative is a specialized PR agency for organizations operating in the Benelux market. Since its launch, the firm…
Read MoreClimate coverage floods TV’s and social feeds
As the sense of urgency on climate change has collectively increased, a slew of stakeholders hoped to contribute to the narrative surrounding this year’s COP summit. It begs the question: how does the public consume ‘climate journalism’? Media of all kinds ambitiously covered the conference, but the true challenge lies in making complex messages accessible…
Read MoreIs the watchdog still barking? Three perspectives from journalists
‘Even if you suffer like a dog there is no better profession than a journalist’. This was written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez in 1996. Well, journalists are suffering, worldwide, and their traditional role as watchdog of democracy has eroded in recent years. There are differences per country, but alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. Things are…
Read MoreThe Epic clash with Apple
Now that a verdict has been delivered in the court case of Epic Games against Apple, we can already prepare for the appeal. During the court case, the communication of Epic Games and Apple has been quite different. Epic Games tries to involve the general public as much as possible in the court case, while…
Read MoreEl Salvador’s bitcoin gamble
Latin America’s first millennial president, the charismatic Nayib Bukele, loves to give people something to talk about and enjoys seeing how the world has set its eyes on El Salvador. Recently, the country made headlines all over the globe as it became the first and only country in the world to declare bitcoin, the booming…
Read More‘Broko-lied’
This week, the Netherlands is hosting the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song contest. What makes this edition even more special is that it is the first time the Netherlands is participating with a song that contains lyrics in Sranantongo, the most widely spoken language of Suriname. The song performed by Jeangu Macrooy, a Surinamese…
Read MoreThe European Super Crisis
The world of football was shaken up last month, after twelve top teams, including the likes of Real Madrid and Chelsea, announced that they were founding the European Super League. In this new format, the top teams in Europe would play each other more often, in a setup similar to American sports competitions. The Super…
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