DeepSeek: What it means for AI startups
DeepSeek’s entry into the LLM market has sent shockwaves through the AI industry. This is what we think it means for VC and small AI startups.
5 AI Opportunities for B2B Publishers in 2025
Flare Data has published a whitepaper exploring the potential of generative AI and machine learning on B2B publishing.
Flare’s year in review
Before we get fully into the swing of a new year, we thought it would be worth reliving some of Flare Data’s best moments in 2024.
The link between female access to Internet and GDP
Just over ten years ago Intel, the US computer parts manufacturer, published a groundbreaking report detailing the extent of what is dubbed the “Internet gender gap” – the lack of access females have to the world wide web.
Getting a-breast of the data
August 7 saw the conclusion of World Breastfeeding Week, jointly organised by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, aimed to raise awareness to the huge health benefits of breastmilk for babies.
Are polls ruining elections?
It seemed like you couldn’t escape a media discussion in the run up to the UK general election this month without an official poll of some sort underpinning it. In fact, all throughout the duration of a government’s tenure, there are popularity polls coming out very frequently.
An introduction to Companies House and its data
Companies House, the United Kingdom’s registrar of companies, provides a wealth of data that offers insights into the formation, structure, and financial health of businesses.
An intro to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) data
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and accountability within the financial markets.
An introduction to UNCTAD and its data
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serves as a vital resource in this regard, providing comprehensive data that informs our understanding of global economic trends.
An introduction to the OECD and its data
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) plays a pivotal role in providing data that illuminates these trends, fostering informed decision-making across the globe.
An introduction to The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its data
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a key player in this space, offering a wealth of economic and financial data that illuminates the state of the global economy.
Correlation: Don’t jump to conclusions, but jump at the chance to explore
In the world of data, it’s easy to see a pattern and jump to conclusions. But just because two variables move together, it doesn’t mean one causes the other.
New Head of Acquisition and Governance
We’re very pleased to announce that Cathy Mullan is joining Flare Data as our head of acquisition and governance.
Why we must thank our oceans
On Saturday June 8, we celebrate World Oceans Day, an official international day dedicated to recognising the voice of ocean and coastal nations worldwide.
Are the press losing patience with climate?
On May 3 we celebrate World Press Freedom Day. Launched back in 1998 and observed by UNESCO, the day celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to defend the media from attacks on their independence and acknowledge journalists who put their lives at risk in the exercise of their profession.
Why life is hard for the data journalist (but needn’t be)
It didn’t seem to get the coverage it deserved. Few news outlets covered its release despite its significance in the publishing industry.
Easter: Another reason to get eggsercised…
If anyone had hoped Easter would provide some respite from the misery of the cost of living crisis in the UK, then they were sadly mistaken.
UK wage growth still growing, but slower…
UK nominal wage growth has continued to slow down for the three months to January, according to the most recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) update.
A brief introduction to the ONS and its data
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) stands as the authoritative body responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating statistical data for the United Kingdom.
An introduction to the World Bank and its data
In an era characterised by unprecedented connectivity, understanding the dynamics of the global economy is more important than ever.