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Expert comment: Spotify Wrapped 2025

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With Spotify Wrapped 2025 now released, Professor Richard Whittle , expert in dark patterns and persuasive artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Salford, shares his insights on how the platform shapes user behaviour:

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Expert comment: Spring Budget

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In reaction to the Chancellor’s spring statement earlier today, the University of Salford’s economists and housebuilding supply chain expert share their thoughts.

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Expert comment: Spring Budget 2023

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In response to the Chancellor's Spring Budget, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Lecturer in Economics at University of Salford Business School, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Spring Forecast

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In response to the Spring Forecast announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves this afternoon, Dr Maria Rana, Lecturer in Economics and Finance, comments:

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Expert comment: Stellantis’ Luton factory closure

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In reaction to Vauxhall owner Stellantis closing its Luton factory, the University of Salford’s Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts.

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Expert comment: Supply chain perfect storm

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McDonald’s, Nandos, many supermarket chains and other retailers have all experience supply problems in the last few weeks. Dr Jonathan Owens, logistics expert from the University of Salford Business School, comments what is going on behind the scenes...

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Expert comment: the economic impact of the Oasis reunion tour

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Salford Business School's Dr Richard Whittle, shares his thoughts on the potential economic impact of the Oasis reunion tour. Richard also shares insight on what this could mean for local economies, like Manchester, where consumers are set to spend...

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Expert comment: The implications of Wilko's closure on UK retail dynamics

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University of Salford Business School's Dr Gordon Fletcher, Retail Expert and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, shares his thoughts on the implications of Wilko's closure on UK retail dynamics.

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Expert Comment: The Super Bowl demonstrates the continued power of TV advertising

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The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events across the globe, and its advertising is equally as interesting as the on-field play, says Dr Rashed Khan, Lecturer in International Business and Marketing at Salford Business School.

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Expert comment: The value of Valentines Day

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February has commonly been associated as the month of romance across the world. Synonymously associated with a day of gift-giving, romantic getaways and spending time with your loved one, this celebration has evolved over time and now a great deal of...

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