Day: 15 May 2018

PRCA launches the PR and Communications Census 2018

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has launched the PR and Communications Census 2018, which reveals that the UK PR and communications industry is worth £13.8bn, showing growth of 7% since 2016 when it reached £12.9bn. The Census is produced in conjunction with PRWeek and global market research agency Norstat. The PR and Communications Census 2018 also revealed that there is a total of 86,000 employees. This is a steady increase from 2016, when there was a total of 83,000 employees. Key figures:  – Diversity in the industry has improved slightly and the industry…

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The Good Report Celebrates The Best Campaigns For Social Responsibility 2017

Stuart Mitchell

The Good Report is a unique ranking of the world’s best use of creative communications to promote  sustainability  and  social  responsibility  to  raise  awareness  of major  social  and  environmental issues. It is created in collaboration between ACT Responsible, the international non-profit association and largest global source of the world’s best ads on social and environmental  issues, and Gunn Report, the global index of creative excellence in advertising. A total of 1045 campaigns produced by 680 agencies for 850 advertisers from 80 countries were evaluated for  this  latest  Good  Report.  The…

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The ALS Association Calls on Advocates to ‘Raise Your Voice’ During ALS Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

The ALS Association is kicking off ALS Awareness Month by encouraging the public to “Raise Your Voice” in May on behalf of those living with ALS. This year’s campaign highlights the ways that people can raise awareness and support for ALS, even if they can no longer speak. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to walk, speak, and eventually, breathe. The disease is always…

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Safe Boating Campaign Holds Series of Events Encouraging Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Boat Responsibly

Stuart Mitchell

To educate people worldwide on the importance of responsible boating and always wearing a life jacket while on the water, the National Safe Boating Council and boating safety advocates around the world are kicking off the annual Safe Boating Campaign the weekend before Memorial Day with boating safety events and activities. “We have lots of fun and educational events planned for the summer boating season,” said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council and lead organization for the Safe Boating Campaign. “We encourage anyone who enjoys fishing,…

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May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month for 1 in 3,000 People Worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

Neurofibromatosis, or NF, is a genetic disorder that few have heard of, yet it affects over 125,000 Americans and over 2.5 million people worldwide. The Children’s Tumor Foundation is working to change that through a month-long campaign drawing attention to the inspirational and remarkable stories of those living with NF, and the critical need for research to better their lives. The ‘May is NF Awareness Month’ campaign takes place across multiple platforms and includes a heavy social media presence centered on those fighting NF and those who support them in…

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