Day: 14 January 2018

Zombies Invade Washington, D.C. Walgreens: truth® Protests Walgreens’ Sale of Tobacco Products, Urges Pharmacy Chain to Go Tobacco-Free

Stuart Mitchell

Pharmacies selling tobacco: it sounds like a retail oxymoron. That’s why truth, one of the largest and most successful national youth tobacco prevention campaigns, announced today its zombie-themed demonstration outside of Walgreens’ Washington, D.C. flagship store to symbolize the consequences of smoking and protest its sale of tobacco products. Despite significant progress in reducing the rate of youth smoking, tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. According to a recent survey conducted by Truth Initiative, the national public health organization that…

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Bob Mortimer cat prints raise over £3,000 to boost charity’s kitty this New Year

Stuart Mitchell

Cats Protection has received a welcome donation of over £3,000 from online gift company Wordynumnum to help unwanted cats and kittens this year. The donation comes from a series of limited edition ‘cat name’ prints – inspired, personalised and signed by comedian Bob Mortimer – that were sold between July and December last year. The prints have proved extremely popular, often selling out within minutes of going on sale. A portion of each sale has been donated to Cats Protection, totalling a fantastic £3,211. Bob explained: “I’m a big cat…

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TV star Harry Hill joins “Give a Shift” Campaign for Oxfam

Stuart Mitchell

Much loved comedian Harry Hill worked the tills, sorted stock, made friends with staff, and charmed customers when he volunteered at the Oxfam shop in Victoria London.  The TV star is supporting Oxfam’s Give a Shift campaign, which launches today to encourage the public to volunteer in its shops. People can volunteer at Oxfam shops for as little as two hours a week. All volunteers are assured of a warm welcome, an interesting, worthwhile experience, and genuine appreciation of their support. Harry Hill said: “I volunteered to Give a Shift…

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Be a voice not an echo – Last Chance to enter the 2018 Women of Tomorrow Awards

Stuart Mitchell

There are only a few days left to enter the IPA and Campaign ‘Women of Tomorrow’ Awards, these awards are to give exceptional female talent the acknowledgement they deserve. The 2018 Women of Tomorrow Awards, which champion extraordinary women throughout the advertising, media and communications industries, aim to redress the under-representation of women in positions of leadership. The awards, now in their 4th year, will be co-chaired by IPA President Sarah Golding and Campaign’s Global Editor-in-Chief Claire Beale, who along with their team of judges will evaluate entrants on how…

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Top 10 of our favourite Christmas Campaigns

Stuart Mitchell

Christmas is a staple of marketing and a time for many charities or ethical brands to showcase their latest appeal or products, so I thought it might be nice to post some of our favourite festive fare. 10. Cookies & Partners Campaign for Greenpeace Italy This Christmas ad from Greenpeace Italy is pretty unique from these ones as it doesn’t even mention Christmas.  Cookies & Partners’ Xmas campaign for Greenpeace is out, and it doesn’t mention Xmas. 9. Aardman and Alzheimers Research UK Christmas Ad I enjoyed this ad from…

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