A Week in America | 13 October 2025
16/10/2025
This week, Martin looks at the US Government Shutdown, its impact and the remarkable plans the President and his administration are pushing to clear the US debt…
A Week in America – 24 September 2025
24/09/2025
Back in Britain for a couple of weeks, Martin readies himself for the Labour Party conference. But having witnessed President Trump’s carefully choreographed UK State Visit, he wonders if rowdy conferences and noisy mass membership parties have much of a future?
What’s next for the Business of Football?
27/08/2025
In this week’s blog, Martin reflects on the future of the game as the Business of Football conference takes place in Liverpool on Friday 29th August. With the Premier League now a $12bn global powerhouse and half its clubs under US ownership, the tension between English football’s traditions and American-style franchise stability is sharper than ever.
A week in America | 19 August 2025
20/08/2025
This week, Martin reflects on the Alaska Summit between Putin and Trump. While no meaningful outcomes for peace in Ukraine emerged, there were big moves in diplomacy, international relations and global systems and institutions…
A week in America | 6 August 2025
07/08/2025
This week, Martin reviews a summer of sports in the US – and the challenges global games face in building a presence in the world’s largest sports media market.
A Week in America | 30 June 2025
30/06/2025
This week, Martin looks at the choices facing Democrats as US local elections approach.
With New York Dems selecting a ‘socialist’ as their candidate for city Mayor, will the party move further to the left?
A week in America | 20 June 2025
19/06/2025
You have all heard of MAGA, you may have even bought the hat, but this week Martin tells us about MALA, what it’s all about and who is behind it…
A Week in America | 28 May 2025
28/05/2025
This week, Martin looks at Trump’s One Big Beautiful Act – his words – as it starts its progress through the US Congress.
If you thought the first 120 days of Trump were pretty chaotic, buckle up…
Working with Reform UK – What Clues Are Out There?
08/05/2025
Whether you love, like, or loathe Nigel Farage’s party, they cannot be ignored. In a special feature, DIBs public affairs consultant Martin Liptrot reflects on how business leaders can navigate the new political landscape.
A week in America | 1 May 2025
01/05/2025
This week Martin looks at President Trump’s first 100 Days… but through the lens of International Workers Day.
A week in America | 9 April 2025
09/04/2025
This week, Martin celebrates a landmark anniversary in the US but explains why trade and tariff worries mean the Champagne is staying on ice for now…
A week in America | 14 March 2025
13/03/2025
This week Martin looks at the challenges business and those providing public affairs and corporate strategy advice are facing as the Trump administration finds its feet…