Media
In the media
William has led discussions on change, uncertainty and the future across media.
He’s been interviewed by BBC and CNN, Forbes and Fast Company. Written for The Economist and Ad Age. Spoken at fireside chats for Mercedes and Barclaycard. Hosted panels at events for Barclays and Cannes Lions. And debated extensively on his social media channels.
Browse below to see him in action.
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How will spending change in future?
Barclays created a major report on financial spending patterns and asked William to write the conclusion: a look at the future of consumer spending.
What can the World Cup teach us about uncertainty?
England lost to Argentina because they sat back after an early success. But, like business today, to thrive you need to keep innovating.
How can you future-proof your company culture?
In my latest Substack article, I reveal the importance of company culture in future-proofing your organisation. And how to create a culture that boosts flexibility.
What will drive the future of philanthropy?
William interviewed by Esquire about the future of philanthropy and whether Millennials hold the key
How will global luxury develop in future?
Forbes interviews William for an article on the future of Luxury. tldr: it’s all about analogue.
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The future of AI, uncertainty and society
William is interviewed by AI-expert Georgia Lewis Anderson as part of Farnell Global's renowned Top Technology Voices series.
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A fireside chat with William Higham at the Mercedes stand at Germany's biggest automotive trade show.
View Video How to stay ahead of your competitors
William talks to youth marketing guru Luke Hodgson on his NERDS Collective podcast about the influence young people will have on business tomorrow.
View Video What are the trends that will impact your business?
Speaker bureau Champions interviews William about the trends set to impact business over the next five years and the dangers - and opportunities - of uncertainty
View Video How can you build an innovative culture?
The companies that will thrive tomorrow are the ones that can learn to identify and profit from any new opportunities that today's more volatile world will bring.
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How will spending change in future?
Barclays created a major report on financial spending patterns and asked William to write the conclusion: a look at the future of consumer spending.
View Article How will global luxury develop in future?
Forbes interviews William for an article on the future of Luxury. tldr: it's all about analogue.
View Article What will drive the future of philanthropy?
William interviewed by Esquire about the future of philanthropy and whether Millennials hold the key
View Article Will young people ever drink alcohol in future?
William interviewed by Newsweek on Gen Z's negative attitude towards alcohol: something he identified years before many drinks companies did.
View Article Could the hipster workplace be bad for your health?
William interviewed by the Daily Telegraph on the dangers of the modern workplace. He argues the danger is less about free alcohol and more about a negative culture.
View Article Who are the best speakers on the future globally?
A list of the Top Twenty speakers on the future globally. Spoiler alert: William is ranked No.6 with a 97% approval rating.
View Article Will the luxury home thrive in uncertain times?
A report on William's talk for Aga on the future of the luxury home: increasingly important in uncertain times. tldr: it's all about: Calm, Care and Community.
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How can businesses prepare for uncertain times?
The latest video in William's Navigating Uncertainty series considers why, in chaotic times, you need to be ORD-ered: open, ready and diverse.
View Video What can the World Cup teach us about uncertainty?
England lost to Argentina because they sat back after an early success. But, like business today, to thrive you need to keep innovating.
View Article How did Fuji manage to triumph over Kodak?
Fuji's ability to navigate uncertainty explains why it thrived when digital film tore Kodak and the rest of the photo film market apart.
View Video How can you future-proof your company culture?
In my latest Substack article, I reveal the importance of company culture in future-proofing your organisation. And how to create a culture that boosts flexibility.
View Article How did Fuji profit from being future-ready?
When things went wrong in the photo film market, Fuji saw it as a wake up call to get future ready. And it helped them come out of digital on top.
View Article What can The Grand National teach about uncertainty?
Comparing the chaos of The Grand National to traditional racing reminds me of how volatile today's business world is compared to the one most of us grew up in.
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Will we be able to talk to animals in future?
Blast From The Past. A 2017 article from The Guardian considers William's future technology report for Amazon which predicts a 'pet translator' within 10 years.
View Article How will nostalgia develop in future?
William is interviewed by Fast Company in 2014 about Micro Nostalgia: how tomorrow's consumers will hark back to the safety of a more and more recent past.
View Article Trends for facial hair: the return of the beard
William is interviewed by The Financial Times on future trends in facial hair. Is the beard really making a come back?
View Article What can business do about climate change?
An important online discussion about climate change. Hosted by London's illustrious Science Museum and featuring William as a guest.
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