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Meet the Team: Jillian Ney

KILTR’s Head of Research, Jillian Ney, shares her thoughts on the past, present and future of social media… KILTR (K): Describe your typical working day… Jillian Ney (JN): A typical day! What I’m supposed to be doing is writing up … Continue reading

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Business must ‘open up’ to social media

by Bill Magee Industry experts are increasingly stressing that organisations whatever their size – from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies – that fail to integrate social media platforms into their mainstream daily operations are prolonging mistrust in the marketplace and … Continue reading

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KILTR Profile: Colin Kelly

A Napier University journalism graduate, Colin Kelly began his career in 1996 reading news and sports bulletins for Paisley radio station, 96.3 QFM, before news spells at Scot FM, Real Radio & Clyde one. Colin was one of the first … Continue reading

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Scottish Universities launch tech R&D portal

by Bill Magee Anyone in any doubt that Scotland is getting its act together to promote itself as a hotbed of hi-tech activity should check out the new web portal – www.university-technology.com. There you’ll discover an online database of licensing … Continue reading

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KILTR Profile: James Thomas

James Thomas, CEO, Internet Light Industries James Thomas is CEO of Internet Light Industries, based in West Lothian. The company creates web software for consumers and business and has just launched its first product, broch, an innovative online life management … Continue reading

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KILTR Profile of the Week: Mike McGrail

One of Scotland’s early converts to all things social was digital marketer Mike McGrail. Mike lives & breathes social media and puts his knowledge to good use with PR agency BIG Partnership, ensuring the agency remains ahead of the digital pack. … Continue reading

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Why I believe in KILTR

Michael Feeley, KILTR’s new Head of Media Relations, explains why he believes in the power of “the Scottish connection”… Around ten years ago, I was lucky enough to be awarded a travelling scholarship by the Scottish branch of the English … Continue reading

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KILTR: A Year in Pictures

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KILTR Profile of the Week: Alan Steel

KILTR caught up with Scots award-winning Independent Financial Advisor Alan Steel, Chairman of Alan Steel Asset Management (ASAM) to discuss his plans for 2012. K: Describe your typical working day AS: wish there was a typical one. Or then again, probably … Continue reading

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KILTR Profile of the Week: Paul Atkinson

Paul Atkinson is one of Scotland’s most prominent entrepreneurs. Originally from Yorkshire, Paul earned his stripes in IT recruitment business, with a series of successful IT recruitment firms including Edinburgh-based Head Resourcing – twice listed in the Sunday Times Fast-Track … Continue reading

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