Day: 23 January 2018

CASIS and Marvel Entertainment Unveil Guardians of the Galaxy Space Station Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and Marvel Entertainment today announced the Guardians of the Galaxy Space Station Challenge is open for American students ages 13-18 to submit microgravity flight experiment concepts that could be conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory. The contest focuses on Rocket and Groot, characters from the Guardians of the Galaxy comic book franchise, and students are encouraged to develop flight proposals based on the attributes of these Super Heroes. The contest will run through January 31, 2018.…

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Celebs share family and friend images to support Barnardo’s urgent foster carer appeal

Stuart Mitchell

A host of celebrities are backing a Barnardo’s campaign to highlight the importance of having someone to support you in aid of the charity’s urgent campaign to find thousands of foster carers to look after the UK’s most vulnerable children. Singer Paloma Faith, former TOWIE TV star Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright, Cold Feet actress Fay Ripley, Love Island’s Marcel Somerville, Gogglebox vicar Kate Bottley and gold medallist sprinter Jamie Baulch are using #wesupportfostering to share personal images of their families and the people who have supported them through thick…

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Uber Canada and MADD Canada share a Mom’s story

Stuart Mitchell

In November, Uber Canada, in partnership with MADD Canada, launched a joint fundraising and awareness campaign to remind Canadians of the consequences of impaired driving. The partnership campaign kicked off with a public service announcement delivering the message that no mom should have motherhood taken away and if you’re impaired, to request a safe ride home. Most recently, Uber wanted to personally bring the message directly to Canadians. On a cold night in Toronto, Uber Canada offered rides home to bar patrons who were greeted by Shelly. As an Uber…

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Guest Post by Dave Newgass – Workplace Safety: 3 Reasons Why It’s Also An Issue of Ethics

Stuart Mitchell

This post here isn’t directly about marketing, ethical or otherwise, but is about another aspect of ethical business, and I felt that it might be of use and value to some people. It is written by Dave Newgass is the owner and Managing Director of Wise Global Training Ltd. Having a sound employee health and safety management system in the workplace can offer organizations several benefits that cover different important aspects. These include: Legal Financial Employee productivity and morale Ethical Of the four facets, the moral side of having a…

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Mediaplanet Gives Parents a Helping Hand With Their Biannual Childhood Safety Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Mediaplanet announces the distribution of its biannual cross-platform edition of “Childhood Safety,” which aims to address safety issues surrounding children while also empowering parents with the information they need to take preemptive measures against these issues. It will specifically look to address holiday safety concerns, in accordance with the upcoming winter events, as well as year-round issues involving poison, furniture, infant sleep-space, travel and internet use. The print component of “Childhood Safety” was distributed within USA Today, with a circulation of approximately 250,000 and an estimated readership of 750,000. It…

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