A couple of newspapers recently reported on the number of Germans carrying the torch as it makes its way through Bognor – but neither identifies why they’re carrying the torch. We can reveal that a number work for or have … Continue reading →
Philippe Boisaubert carried the torch in Hull with no nomination story. Could it be the same Philipp Boisaubert listed as Managing Director, Continental Europe? His profile on Viadeo lists his home town as Sucy en Brie – the same as … Continue reading →
Here are the Olympic-related links we’ve been looking at over the last week from July 6th through July 9th: Fernandes blazes trail with Olympic torch in London- The AirAsia Group CEO said he was overwhelmed by the support of the … Continue reading →
The Argus in Sussex is the latest newspaper to ask questions of the allocation of Olympic torch relay places: “between the charity fundraisers, world record holders and people who have dedicated their lives to helping others,” reports Tim Ridgway and … Continue reading →
Here are the Olympic-related links we’ve been looking at over the last week from July 3rd through July 6th: London 2012: even Beijing didn’t put an army on the gates – Olympic Torch storm: locals shunned in favour of corporate … Continue reading →
The Bournemouth Echo has picked up the baton in investigating the Olympic torch relay, and found more unusual choices for the honour of carrying the torch. Among torchbearers in Dorset they identify: “Four Olympic staff members – a venue health and … Continue reading →
23 of the places that Coca Cola allocated through public nomination went to these US citizens through the Live Positively campaign. As part of our investigation into how places were allocated, we’ve re-presented the data in a more usable format. … Continue reading →
Last week we reported on the company where 4 out of 7 executive directors were carrying the Olympic torch. As part of our process of investigating the allocation of torchbearer places, we’re publishing the data behind that investigation. This is … Continue reading →