Day: 7 December 2017

The Duke of Cambridge Launches National Action Plan to tackle Cyberbullying

Stuart Mitchell

On Thursday 16th November, The Duke of Cambridge unveiled an Action Plan created by The Royal Foundation’s Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, and launched an online code of conduct called ‘Stop, Speak, Support’. These initiatives will put the UK on the path to become the global leader in supporting young people online His Royal Highness brought together some of the world’s most recognisable names in media and tech, as well as children’s charities and parents, to work alongside a panel of young people to find ways to tackle cyberbullying.…

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Patagonia hit back with “The President Stole Your Land” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Patagonia, one of America’s leading outdoor clothing and gear retailer, has slammed President Donald Trump after he announced plans to shrink the size of two national monuments. The company changed the front page of their website to display a black screen with the message “The President Stole Your Land”. This is designed to rally the public into joining the fight. The company have stated they intent to fight the Government legally.  “Americans have overwhelmingly spoken out against the Trump Administration’s unprecedented attempt to shut down our national monuments. The Administration’s…

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Autism Candles Launches National PSA Campaign to Raise Awareness, Support Its Important Cause

Stuart Mitchell

Autism Candles, a project advocating for the economic inclusion of people with autism and developmental disabilities, has created a professionally voiced PSA that’s now available to radio stations across the country. The 30-second PSA is already airing on Humboldt County’s Bicoastal Radio Network; programming managers can download the audio file for free at https://autismcandles.com/psa/. The holiday season is an especially crucial time for organizations like Autism Candles. People are often most generous during the holidays, and every purchase of a candle produced by Autism Candles directly supports the autism community…

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Alzheimer Scotland launches #ImStillMe Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Alzheimer Scotland has launched a new TV ad campaign called #ImStillMe. The Campaign centres on the lives of 4 people suffering from dementia. The aim of the ads is to try and get the public to donate £5 to the charity. The website says of the campaign: “‘I’m Still Me’ – that’s what Archie, Helen, Henry and Stewart, the faces of our winter TV campaign, are telling us this Christmas. Our funny, kind, mischievous and determined characters are great ambassadors for people living with dementia across Scotland. ” The stars of…

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Canada’s Leading Licensed Producers Release Recommendations for Responsible Cannabis Branding & Marketing Guidelines

Stuart Mitchell

The Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Branding (“Coalition”), made up of seventeen of Canada’s authorized Licensed Cannabis Producers, in partnership with the Canadian Medical Cannabis Council and Cannabis Canada Association, has released the Adult Use Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Guidelines for Licensed Producers. The proposed guidelines, which if endorsed by government, would come into effect following the legalization of adult consumer use of cannabis in July 2018, are designed to protect youth and the safety of all Canadians, while also ensuring that Health Canada authorized Licensed Producers can compete effectively with Canada’s…

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