Polaris News

Writing And Feel In The Age Of AI

Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones once said the best piece of advice he could give for playing guitar is: play with feeling. The same is the case for writing. And in the age of AI this matters, a lot.…

OpEd: IMO net zero fallout becomes a reputational reckoning

By Polaris managing partner Ben Pinnington The sounds of screeching breaks can heard around the world.   There can be little doubt the bruising confrontations at the IMO today are thrusting maritime further into the mainstream and the optics are not…

Polaris features on Meet the Maritime Industry Podcast

Thank you to Theodosios Panourgias for having me on his latest Meet the Maritime Industry Podcast. It was great to talk about what I’ve learnt on my journey from newspapers to politics to shipbuilding in Liverpool, growing out of the…

Surf’s up: How AI search is changing the tide of online marketing

This is an article run by the respected Splash247.com, in which Polaris founder Ben Pinnington provided his expert opinion on the impact of artificial intelligence search within online marketing. The rise of AI in PR and maritime is featured in the…

Supporting a memorable Maritime Day Luncheon Cruise

As proud supporters of the Chicago Propeller Club we were delighted to be able to attend their Maritime Day luncheon cruise with City Cruises On what was a terrific day in part organised by Polaris founder and CPC vice chair…

Polaris meet innovators at Nor-Shipping in Oslo

We were recently delighted to be back in Oslo at Nor-Shipping promoting Polaris Media business growth services and building relationships for Chicago Propeller Club. While there, it was fantastic to meet so many innovators and investors – this is what…

Polaris Secures Major US Media Coverage for Eureka Naval Craft

Polaris Media has secured high-profile US media coverage for Houston-based vessel operator and developer Eureka Naval Craft, with a feature on the Fox News TV Varney & Co show. The segment focused on plans to recalibrate US shipbuilding, with Eureka…

Chicago Propeller Club to Host Maritime Day Networking Cruise

We’re pleased to spotlight a standout event from the Chicago Propeller Club (CPC), which Polaris is proud to support through our ongoing involvement in the Great Lakes maritime community. On May 22, the CPC will host a Maritime Day Networking…

Why Maritime Businesses Must Take a Sober View of A.I

As part of the research for the second edition of my book Making Waves: PR Strategies to Transform Your Maritime Business, it is increasingly clear that AI presents new and growing risks to organisations’ reputations. There is an inherent danger…

Polaris Media Founder Ben Pinnington Guests on RedNote Podcast

Polaris Media Founder and Managing Partner Ben Pinnington has appeared on the popular RedNote Podcast, hosted by Michael Pavlovskyi in Chicago. In the episode, Ben explores a wide range of topics spanning entrepreneurship, maritime innovation, and transatlantic business. Ben also…

Networking with the Maritime Community: Don’t Miss This Opportunity

Polaris Media is pleased to spotlight an exciting networking opportunity for the maritime community. On 27 February, the Chicago Propeller Club (CPC), in partnership with Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day, will host a reception at the DoubleTree Hilton in Alsip from…

Progress on Making Waves: Shores of Freedom

Polaris Media is excited to share updates on the second USA-themed edition of Ben Pinnington’s acclaimed book, Making Waves: PR Strategies to Transform Your Maritime Business. Special thanks go to Rethink Press for their outstanding work on the latest cover…