We are very proud to be sponsoring this event that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds. Coming up with the ‘big ideas’ is an important part of our job – perhaps the most important part – and there aren’t many things more inspiring to us than Bristol’s Festival of Ideas. We are very proud to be sponsoring this event that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds to discuss topics as diverse as human rights; the global financial crisis; Darwinism and ‘films of the mind.’ The festival’s mission is ‘to stimulate the minds and passions of the people of Bristol with an inspiring programme of discussion and debate.’ This, the fifth annual festival, which kicks off officially in May, features international names such as Peter Singer, Susie Orbach, Paddy Ashdown, Helen Bamber, A C Grayling and Monica Ali. For more information visit the Festival of Ideas website ( www.ideasfestival.co.uk)

After a rigorous selection process, The Loop is delighted to have been confirmed onto the new BP Agency Roster. The Roster is a shortlist of communication agencies with a proven record of experience and expertise. It has been set up to ensure that only the most qualified agencies are used to deliver BP’s communication. The Loop has been helping Castrol and BP deliver quality communications since 1987. We have produced a wide range of business critical global campaigns for BP, offering help with strategic planning and creating videos, animations, intranet sites, games and toolkits on topics such as customer centricity, learning and development and reward schemes.