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The World In 2013 ForesightNews is proud to contribute to The Economist's
The World in 2013

What our subscribers say

'Everyone at Sky News loves ForesightNews. It's an invaluable planning tool, quick to update and always accurate.'

Clive Kerfoot, Sky News

'ForesightNews is the ideal tool to keep us abreast of what is happening in the future. It's a cross between a crystal ball and another member of staff.'

Brian Capon, British Bankers Association

'ForesightNews plays a key role in helping us stay on top of the news agenda. It's comprehensive but easy to use and they are always prepared to listen to our needs.'

Sean Kemp, Liberal Democrats

Frequently Asked Questions

About ForesightNews

  • What is ForesightNews?
    • ForesightNews is the leading future events and news forward planning service.

      ForesightNews' online service contains over 30,000 stories, covering business & industry, politics, law & order, international news, social affairs & the environment, arts & entertainment and much more. If any event is likely to form part of the future news agenda, it will be covered by ForesightNews.

  • How can ForesightNews help my organisation?
      • MEDIA: forward planning to generate story ideas and leads.
      • PUBLIC RELATIONS: optimise timing of client campaigns, maximising media exposure.
      • BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY: monitor competitor and client activity; PR opportunities; anticipate future political and social developments impacting on the industry.
      • All levels of GOVERNMENT: anticipate and react to future social, cultural, business and political developments.
      • CHARITIES AND NGOs: avoid clashes and identify opportunities for campaigning and lobbying.
  • Who produces ForesightNews?
    • ForesightNews is the news division of The Profile Group. Established in 1988, The Profile Group specialises in providing media and business with information on forthcoming events in the UK, Europe and the USA. For more details go to www.profilegroup.co.uk.

      Other services produced by The Profile Group include:

      • Domestic US version of our market-leading UK service, with coverage across all 50 States and beyond. Our huge range of contacts gives ForesightNews USA the inside track on developments at the Obama White House and in Congress, plus thousands of upcoming news events.
      • Essential business tool for PR, marketing and communications, forward planning, sales, advertising and promotion and business development. Over 18,000 future events, campaigns and product launches, including sponsorship and demographic data, enable users to plan ahead effectively.
      • Media forward planning showbiz service detailing thousands of advance launches, photocalls, parties, interview opportunities, premieres and first nights. Clients include every national newspaper in the UK and all big-hitters in broadcast media, magazines, PR and events.
      • The definitive celebrity contacts service providing contact details for 17,000 international celebrities including actors, models, footballers, reality stars, bands, writers, politicians, royalty and industry leaders.
      • The market leader and industry standard providing fashion news and contacts for fashion, beauty and lifestyle journalists.

ForesightNews Coverage

  • How does ForesightNews research its content?
    • ForesightNews reporters are in daily contact with a range of confidential sources in the UK, USA and worldwide, securing information before it is generally known by the rest of the media. Every member of the editorial team has cultivated strong networks in their areas of speciality with contacts across government agencies, political parties, companies, academic journals, think tanks, pressure groups and PR agencies.

      ForesightNews is the only forward planning service used by every single Cabinet level government department in the UK, helping forge a uniquely close relationship with these key sources of information.

      The ForesightNews research team reviews thousands of press releases, operational notes and embargoed reports every day, reporting on those set to dominate coverage. The team also monitors a range of secondary print and online sources daily, including domestic national UK, US & international press, key blogs, social media & websites, and specialist & trade magazines.

  • How can I be confident the stories are accurate?
    • Every new ForesightNews story is verified direct at source. The research team works to a structured re-research schedule, ensuring that events are continuously monitored for changes and updated on the ForesightNews website live throughout the day.

  • What information does each story contain?
    • All stories contain essential operational details, including information on timings, venue addresses and press contacts. Stories also contain relevant background information, offering users context and perspective, always presented in an unbiased and authoritative tone.

  • How far into the future does ForesightNews look?
    • There is no limit to how far ahead ForesightNews looks. If a story is newsworthy, ForesightNews will run it.

  • Does ForesightNews contain information on global news?
    • Yes. ForesightNews contains thousands of international stories, chosen for their relevance to the UK market.

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