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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Warning that disposable vapes ban ‘will backfire' as threat of £200 fines looms in just hours
EXPERTS have warned that the government's disposable vape ban will backfire. The threat of fines looms with just hours left before disposable vapes are banned across the UK. 4 4 Coming into effect on Sunday June 1, the ban will make it illegal for any retailer to sell single use vapes online or in store. Only reusable vapes will be sold from June 1 with the government crackdown aimed at preventing youths from picking up the habit and protecting the environment. Industry leaders have today warned that the ban will backfire with a slew of unintended consequences expected. Experts shared concerns that the ban will result in the vape losing its original purpose as an aid to quit smoking. Concerns have been raised that after the ban smokers who moved away from cigarettes with the help of vapes will return to the deadly habit. Experts said that without disposable vapes smokers could return to tobacco or, even worse, unregulated vapes. Evidence from the USA and Australia indicates vape bans create a boom in black market, counterfeit vapes being sold. Disposable vapes have been extremely popular with smokers looking to kick the habit because they are as easy to use as a traditional cigarette. Experts said the ban was a "disproportionate response" to youth vaping and environmental concerns. Industry leaders said looking at other options like enforcing existing laws and education should have been considered. Kate Pike, the lead officer for tobacco and vaping at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, said it was a 'worry' that reusable vapes cost the same as disposables. She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It's a real worry that people will continue to use them as single-use disposable and therefore it won't help limit the damage to the environment.' 4 Further restrictions on disposable vapes are currently working their way through parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will see marketing, packaging and flavours of vapes also subject to restrictions when it is introduced. Rogue traders who continue to sell the disposable vapes will face fines of £200 under the new legislation. This can be followed with an unlimited fine or jail time if the trader persists in selling the products. The Sun reported yesterday that retailers were selling off their remaining stock at discounted prices ahead of the ban. Images showed baskets filled with the disposable vapes being sold off in bulk for cheap as retailers scrambled to empty their shelves. There are just hours left before the products will be illegal to sell in stores or online. Experts have warned that the disposable products will soon be replaced with near identical reusable vapes as firms scramble to get new legal models onto shelves. Smoking vs. vaping VAPING has been touted as an effective tool to help people quit smoking. Though vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, the habit isn't completely harmless and comes with its own set of risks. The NHS only recommends it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking. GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye explained to The Sun that the differences between vaping and smoking - and whether one is better than the other - is "complicated". "In a nutshell, vaping is better than smoking, but breathing air is better than vaping at all." Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins - and at lower levels - than smoking cigarettes. Switching to vaping significantly reduces your exposure to toxins that can cause cancer, lung disease, and diseases of the heart and circulation like heart attack and stroke. These diseases are not caused by nicotine, which is relatively harmless to health. But research has still linked vaping to a higher risk of failure and lung disease. Health risks of cigarettes Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body It affects overall health too, such as your mouth, eyes, immune system and fertility Health risks of vaping They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick They could lead to tooth decay They could damage heart health They could cause lung disease They could slow brain development Read more on how vaping can affect your health here. Sources: NHS, CDC
CTV News
7 days ago
- Science
- CTV News
‘We look to the future': U of S hosts nuclear energy intensive program
WATCH: Fifty students will spend the next two weeks learning about nuclear energy from industry leaders at the University of Saskatchewan.
Tahawul Tech
22-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Tech Carnival Archives
The mega event brings together over 1,500 industry leaders, technology experts, partners, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge technologies driving digital transformation across diverse sectors.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TikTok returns with the second edition of Apps Summit
Riyadh, KSA – TikTok, the global leading content platform, concluded its second annual Apps Summit: Limitless Edition in Dubai last week, bringing together over 150 industry leaders from 19 countries. The summit unveiled TikTok's latest solutions and strategies aimed at driving stronger and scalable growth and performance for Mobile App companies. The event took place against a backdrop of accelerated mobile momentum. According to the global Digital Market Index by Sensor Tower [1], in 2024 consumers downloaded 136 billion apps, and the purchase revenue growth users made in-app reached a record $150 billion, driven largely by non-gaming categories like entertainment, productivity, and photo and video. Mobile users now engage with 26 apps per month, reflecting the growing centrality of mobile phones in everyday life. Attendees spanned a broad spectrum of industries and markets and included founders of the leading app publishing houses, senior marketing leads, app analytics experts, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy representatives in addition to TikTok's own subject-matter experts and market-leading partners, all gathering to explore how TikTok can drive long-term value, not just downloads, for mobile apps in the region and beyond. Contextual paths to growth & value for Apps brands At the Apps Summit, TikTok experts highlighted four key strategies for app brands looking to drive growth and diversification. The first is expanding into international markets; exporting brands grow 15% faster than those focused solely on domestic audiences [2]. The second involves scaling creative output by improving both the quantity and quality of content, localising for different regions, and using tools like TikTok One and Symphony to streamline production. Localisation is particularly important, as many consumers prioritise content in their own language over price when making purchasing decisions [3]. The third strategy focuses on expanding audience reach by combining upper- and lower-funnel marketing to boost conversions, reduce acquisition costs, and maximise campaign impact. Finally, effective growth requires smarter measurement. Relying only on last-click based attribution overlooks the complex path to conversion, where users typically engage with multiple touchpoints. Tools like TikTok's Conversion Lift Study help brands understand the true impact of their efforts and identify which tactics and channels contribute most to business results, including organic growth. "Around the world, digital adoption and mobile-first habits have become an everyday part of life.' said Shadi Kandil, General Manager, Global Business Solutions, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central and South Asia at TikTok. "The TikTok Apps Summit 2025 gave our partners the playbook for sustainable growth, expanding to new markets, tapping into communities, using creative tech and innovative measurement solutions to go further, faster. Our focus remains on empowering partners with the products and insights they need to drive meaningful, measurable impact on and off the platform." Looking ahead The TikTok Apps Summit 2025 reaffirmed one key belief: app marketers, including businesses in MENA, are ready to lead globally, and with TikTok, they have the tools to think bigger, localize better, and grow smarter. The next wave of app success stories will be built on innovation, geographic expansion, measurement, and community-powered creativity. About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok One TikTok One is an all-in-one creative platform, providing access to millions of creators, connecting with production partners and uncovering creative insights. TikTok Symphony Symphony is TikTok's suite of ad solutions powered by generative AI. With Symphony, businesses of all sizes, creators and agencies can blend human imagination with AI-powered efficiency to help scale content development, creativity, and productivity on TikTok. TikTok Conversion Lift Study Conversion Lift Study measures your campaign's true impact on business outcomes. It informs strategy and budget decisions to drive effective business growth and answers the question of whether your TikTok ads generate incremental growth for your business. References [1] TikTok Marketing Science METAP, State of Mobile "TikTok Edition, Conducted by Sensor Tower, Global, 2025 [2] Source: Institute for International Economics [3] Common Sense Advisory Study For media inquiries, please contact: Current Global – tiktok@ TikTok MENA – About TikTok: TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Strategic Internal Communications Annual Conference (Boston, United States - July 15-17, 2025)
Join the Strategic Internal Communications Conference for a dynamic 3-day event where you can reconnect with peers and explore internal communications challenges. Learn from industry leaders about crisis communication, employee engagement, DEI integration, AI's transformative role, and more. Benefit from interactive workshops and practical case studies, enhancing your skills to deliver impactful communication strategies. Don't miss the chance to network and gain actionable insights from leading practitioners. Dublin, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "12th Annual Strategic Internal Communications - East (Boston, United States - July 15-17, 2025)" conference has been added to offering. During this 3-day conference, you'll have the chance to reconnect with peers, explore the internal communications challenges they're facing, and discover the strategies they're using to overcome them. Attending a Strategic Internal Communications conference offers a dynamic learning experience, covering key topics like communication strategies, crisis response, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, storytelling, data-driven decision-making, stakeholder management, executive communications, and networking. Learn from industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and sharpen your skills to deliver impactful internal communication strategies, including: Gain expertise in crisis communication to confidently steer your organization through challenging situations. Discover actionable approaches to enhance employee engagement and nurture a thriving workplace culture. Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into your communication framework for meaningful impact. Explore the transformative role of AI in internal communications. Harness the power of storytelling to create authentic and memorable brand narratives. Leverage data-driven insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. Learn advanced techniques for managing stakeholder relationships across diverse platforms. Refine executive communication skills to inspire, influence, and drive team success. Managing DEI in today's changing environment and how to use strategic communications to maintain your culture. Benefits Of The 3-Day Pass Maximize your time by signing up for the Pre-Conference Workshops Thought leaders and experts on corporate communications lead interactive Pre-Conference Workshops. Each small group session will prepare you for the conference the following day, provide you with practical answers to questions that keep you up at night, and inspire you to creatively tackle your most pressing corporate communications challenges. Benefits Of Attending This Conference Access to internal communication practitioners from leading organizations with real examples and proven strategies through real-world case studies and intimate, interactive workshops Networking list for attendees to continue the conversation after the conference Interactive sessions allowing you to work with your strategic internal communications peers Certificate of attendance for CEUs Opportunity to meet with peers face-to-face while remaining safe Guaranteed extensive, how-to instruction about elevating strategic internal communications that you can use immediately Opportunity to have your most pressing questions on strategic internal communications answered in real-time Who Should Attend: This conference is designed especially for senior-level professionals and their teams responsible for shaping and executing on their organization's communications strategy for both external and internal audiences: Internal communications Employee communications Employee Experience Corporate communications Employee engagement Global communications Public relations Brand Communications Human resources Strategic Communications Change management Corporate intranets Digital communications Corporate affairs Conference Agenda: Pre-Conference Workshops - 07/15/2025 Workshop A: Bringing Your Organization's Purpose To Life: How To Activate Purpose And Help Your People Thrive And Your Organization Perform Steven Fitzgerald, Co-Founder & President - Habanero Consulting Mallory O'Connor, Practice Lead, Culture and Transformation - Habanero Consulting, Inc. Workshop B: Purpose-Driven Connections: How to Engage Fully Without Burning Out Kelsey Buckholtz, Director of Communication Strategy - Local Wisdom Workshop C: Ready for Takeoff? How to Help Your Culture Soar Gabriel Galdamez, Strategic Communications Consultant - Hola Gabriel Lydia Ivy, Director, Internal Communications - College Track Workshop D: Behind the Mic: 6 Surprising Lessons from 100+ Comms Pioneers Katie Macaulay, Managing Director - AB Day 1: General Sessions - 07/16/2025 Chairperson's Welcome & Speed Networking Cody Loveland, Founder & Owner - CBL Leadership Group Cutting Through the Noise: A Smarter Approach to Internal Communications Engagement Matt Goldberg, Corporate Communications Manager - Akamai Technologies Transforming Employee Engagement: How Simpplr Powers the Future of Internal Communications Making Your Intranet Impossible to Fail: The Story of Vitality Hub Teresa Palase, Director of Communications - Pharmavite Pinaki Kathiari, CEO - Local Wisdom How to Use AI to Bring Your Stories to Life with Video: Elevating Internal Communications Interactive Strategies for Strengthening Internal Communication Cody Loveland, Founder & Owner - CBL Leadership Group Transform your Communications and Reach Everyone, Everywhere: Boost Employee Engagement and Elevate your Culture with a Mobile-First Strategy Afternoon Refreshments, Networking Break + Demo From Your Sponsors Inbox Influence: Leveraging Email for Powerful Internal Communications Panel: Employee Engagement and Culture Building Heather Neisworth, Internal Communications Lead - Salute Chandler Williams, Senior Communications Associate - Baylor College of Medicine Moderator: Cody Loveland, Founder and Owner - CBL Leadership Group Day 2: General Sessions - 07/17/2025 Day 2 Kick Off & Chairperson Address Cody Loveland, Founder & Owner - CBL Leadership Group Communicating While Drowning: Leadership Communications when All the Things Are Changing Sarah Hay, Vice President, Employee Communications - American Tower Using a Mobile App to Engage and Reach A Diverse and Dispersed Workforce Interactive Session: Choose Your Own Adventure - Change through Communication Naomi Chusid, Strategic Operations & Engagement Manager - ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Panel: Leadership's Role in Effective Internal Communication Steven Fitzgerald, Co-Founder & President - Habanero Consulting Mallory O'Connor, Practice Lead, Culture and Transformation - Habanero Consulting, Inc. Key Takeaways, Conference Wrap-Up Speakers Teresa Palase, Director of Communications | Pharmavite Aisha Al Marzooqi, Acting VP - Corporate Communications & CSR | ADNOC Group Greg Artkop, Director of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability | Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Tovah Locke, Senior Director of Strategic Communication | Compass Group, USA Eric Haman, Director, Global Corporate Communications | West Pharmaceutical Services Aatif Khan, Director, Ratings Communications | S&P Global Ratings Liz Hogarth, Internal Communication & Engagement Consultant | Workvivo by Zoom Tristan Cohen, VP Customer Success | Blink Emily DeVito, Communications Manager | CDTA Jaime Kazlo, Director of Corporate Communications | CDTA Heather Neisworth, Internal Communications Lead | Salute Chandler Williams, Senior Communications Associate | Baylor College of Medicine Matt Goldberg, Corporate Communications Manager | Akamai Technologies Katie Macaulay, Managing Director | AB Kelsey Buckholt, Director of Communication Strategy | Local Wisdom Gabriel Galdame, Strategic Communications Consultant | Hola Gabriel Lydia Ivy, Director, Internal Communications | College Track Steven Fitzgerald, Founder & President | Habanero Consulting Inc. Mallory O'Connor, Practice Lead, Culture and Transformation | Habanero Consulting Inc. Michelle Ross-McMillan, Sr. Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst | Nationwide Pinaki Kathiari, CEO | Local Wisdom Sarah Hay, Vice President, Employee Communications | American Tower Cody Loveland, Founder & Owner | CBL Leadership Group For more information about this conference visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
