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NEW REPORT | The Rise of the TikTok Cities X is no longer a factor for cities looking to succeed on social media. Our new research reveals how social media trends are shaking up Europe’s Most Talked About Cities. Key insights include: 💡TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram have surged in influence and now drive 36% of discussions – up from just 4%. 💡Berlin, Marseille and Edinburgh are among several “rising stars” expected to undergo significant increases in online visibility. 💡Paris tops ING’s Most Talked About City rankings for the second time, driven by “video-viral” Olympics content on emerging social media platforms. These shifts are reshaping ING's long-standing rankings of Europe’s Most Talked About Cities, now in its seventh year. Our focus continues to be on understanding how conversations are evolving across European cities and what cities need to do to stay relevant and attract investment over the next five years. Download the research: https://lnkd.in/eMSRurX5 #Communications #Cities #RealEstate

A UK focus: Yesterday the UK Hub at MIPIM hosted discussions on the Old Trafford Regeneration by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Collette Roche, COO at Manchester United Football Club, and chair of the Old Trafford Regeneration Taskforce, Sebastian Coe. An insightful conversation, highlighting the opportunity of this regeneration project as a catalyst for UK Growth. Later in the day, saw Alexandra Notay, Hon MRTPI, chair the panel of Phil Mayall, Yolande Barnes, KunleBarker TV, Rob Perrins and Pat Ritchie, as they shared views on tomorrow’s housing market, debating investment and the government’s role. The UK Hub is a new addition to MIPIM this year, with discussions on attracting investment, future UK real estate strategies and what’s next for Britain’s construction industry. #UKHub #MIPIM #GlobalUrbanFestival #RealEstate

  Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan took to the #MIPIM2025 stage at yesterday’s Housing Matters!, highlighting the need for collaborative solutions to achieve affordable housing in his speech, before attending the Re-Invest summit later in the day. Earlier today key European leaders including Valérie Létard, French Minister for Housing and Christian Gaebler, Berlin Senator for Urban Development cut the ribbon, declaring MIPIM officially open. This afternoon, Dr.Mario Draghi - former President of the European Central Bank and Italian Prime Minister - delivered the keynote speech. He discussed the role of Europe on the world stage, and the global financial outlook, in conversation with Christophe Jakubyszyn and Barry Gosin. An exciting start to the #GlobalUrbanFestival. 📷 MIPIM

ING’s MIPIM team has arrived in Cannes as the #GlobalUrbanFestival begins. This edition marks ING’s 10th year as the global communications partner for MIPIM. We are looking forward to what the week has in store and will be sharing our highlights of all the key events and panels here. Stay tuned for more or reach out to the team to connect. #MIPIM2025 #RealEstate #Cannes #INGMedia

We are proud to present our ING Investment team working alongside our in-house research specialists to support our growing portfolio of investment and asset management clients. We are excited to introduce this team who will enhance our ability to position clients in front of the right capital market audiences while deepening their sector knowledge. The timing couldn't be better. We are seeing increased media appetite for insights about the markets our clients are shaping. Journalists are eager to cover 2025's opportunities in undervalued assets, the growing willingness of lenders to finance deals, and expansion plans across the lending landscape. Our media outreach continues to highlight resilient sectors like logistics, storage, and housing, while also generating coverage for emerging stories in secondary markets such as data centres and new energy infrastructure. As the strategic communications specialists for the built world, our experienced team assembled from global asset managers, financial communications, and investment journalism sectors combines deep market understanding with the freedom to think differently – transforming how people see buildings, cities and infrastructure. Reach out to Kimberley Hopkins, Lola Adekaiyaoja, Marina Safronova, Lisa Hill, Hannah Beer, Isabelle Dickinson or Rebecca Badman to chat about how we can help enhance and maintain your visibility and reputation, or drop us a line at investors@ing-media.com 📩 #Investment #RealEstate #BuiltWorld #ING

Don't do #MIPIM without our new Investing in UK Cities Guide, developed by ING in partnership with the British Property Federation, UK Government and MIPIM. Pick up your copy at the UK Hub and other strategic locations throughout the Palais des Festivals in Cannes next week. The publication brings together city leaders and investors, who set out their ambitions for the show. It also covers the UK programme and key project opportunities. London mayor Sir Sadiq Kahn is among the contributors. Other leaders who have contributed to the guide include: Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Bev Craig, Leader, Manchester City Council Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Karen Kilgour, Leader, Newcastle City Council Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Chief Executive, Business South Mary Ann B., Chair, Cardiff Capital Region John Walsh, Chief Executive, Belfast City Council Meanwhile, real estate journalist Joanna Hodgson (nee Bourke) speaks to investors about the sectors and regions that are drawing their attention. Gus Wiseman, Global Head of Investor Relations at the Department for Business and Trade, and Melanie Leech, Chief Executive of the British Property Federation, also write for the guide on their ambitions for MIPIM this year. We also use ING data to look at which cities are winning hearts and minds online – among investors and visitors. Pick up your copy of Investing In UK Cities at the UK Hub or elsewhere at MIPIM, and download a digital copy here: https://lnkd.in/eCP7fkm6

The RIBA Honours Committee has announced that Leanne Tritton has been made an Honorary Fellow of RIBA. The Committee was chaired by RIBA President Muyiwa Oki PRIBA, who was joined by Lesley Lokko, Bjarke Ingels and Professor Sadie Morgan OBE in awarding the fellowship. Leanne founded ING Media in 1999, and over the following 25 years has helped to define the agenda for communications in the built world, as noted by the judges in their citation: “Leanne has spent her career promoting architecture, design, regeneration and culture to the wider public. Founder and Managing Director of PR agency, ING Media, Leanne is also the Chair of The London Society and a Design Council Ambassador. A proactive campaigner for the built environment, Leanne has recently founded Don't Waste Buildings, a campaign group organised to make the case for the next government to introduce policies which will tackle embodied carbon by reducing demolition and construction waste in the UK.” Leanne’s Fellowship coincides with ING’s year-long celebration of 25 years in business, #ING25. Here’s to another great occasion to mark our anniversary! Congratulations to Leanne and the RIBA Honorary Fellows 2025: Hector Beade Pereda, Edward Jarvis, Keith Lilley, Neil Onions, Andy Sedgwick, Neal Shasore and Richard Upton: https://lnkd.in/ehGv_nQG

We kicked off our Innovative Breakfast Club series in partnership with CREtech with a fascinating panel discussion on how we can shape playful cities for children and young people. Joining CREtech’s Emily Wright, we heard from industry leaders Magali Thomson, project lead for placemaking at Great Ormond Street Hospital; Dinah Bornat, author of 'All to play for: How to design child friendly housing' and director at ZCD ARCHITECTS LTD; and, Kate Honey, group community advocacy lead at Landsec. Catch up on what you missed: 🌍 Human-centred design needs to be at the forefront. With 25% of our population under 18, it's crucial to prioritise the needs and experiences of young people in the built world. 🧩 Experimentation and exploration are key components in developing spaces where children can safely practice risk-taking, helping them build confidence and resilience as they grow into adulthood. 👨👩👧👦 Intergenerational spaces are essential for fostering community and play for all ages. These spaces encourage interaction and connection between different generations, creating a more inclusive and vibrant community. 💡 We need to rethink economic value in the context of placemaking. It's not just about financial returns; it's about creating future-proof destinations that enrich lives. Thank you to our panellists and the audience for such an inspirational discussion. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about our next Innovative Breakfast Club here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFNh86xF #InnovativeBreakfastClub #INGMedia #CREtech #Placemaking

How do you balance growing a social media following of over 250,000 with a budding career in architecture?   We had the pleasure of hosting Noris Obijiaku, aka. MrChuck, at our Shoreditch office. He shared his incredible journey of balancing content creation alongside his work as a Part I Architecture Assistant, all while building a vibrant community on TikTok and Instagram.   Noris gave us a deep dive into how he’s using his platform to open the world of architecture to new audiences, shedding light on the transformative power of design in communities and advocating for quality social housing. The way we communicate about architecture and the built world is constantly changing, frequently responding to the need to reach new – often younger and more diverse – audiences. With his authentic style and variety of content from hand-drawn sketches to showcasing architecture’s untold stories, Noris is truly changing the game.   #architecture #contentcreation #socialmediainfluencer #designmatters

ING is growing with our first international office in #Singapore and new clients in #Manchester 🌏 This latest move embeds our expertise and strengthens our office as the strategic #communications specialist for the built world in two key new markets. The new Singapore office, headed by Haziq A., newly promoted Senior Strategist APAC, establishes our presence in one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for business, finance, architecture, and design. ING's Manchester office, led by Account Director Lauren Teague, is expanding its footprint in the North of England having acquired two new clients: Civic Engineers, a leading team of system thinkers for the built environment; and Habiko, a joint venture focused on delivering affordable, sustainable housing. Our expansion into these regions reflects our commitment to being where our clients need us most, and we look forward to building strong relationships and delivering impactful communications strategies that drive success for our clients. #BuiltWorld #Communications #PR