Day: 18 November 2018

CAP: Feeling the need for (broadband) speed?

Stuart Mitchell

The CAP have released a post which tells how you about: ‘Feeling the need for (broadband) speed?’. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. It’s been 32 years since the film “Top Gun” was released at the cinema but six months ago, we issued our guidance on how to promote broadband speeds in marketing communications.  In this article, we’ll get you up to…

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Star-Studded This Show Saves Lives Kicks Off New Year of #ThisShirtSavesLives for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Stuart Mitchell

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will kick off the second year of the inspiring #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign with a celebrity-filled night of music, fashion, and even a touch of magic on November 26 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This Show Saves Lives will feature the big reveal for the newest version of the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives T-shirt, modeled by Nashville influencers being styled by some of Nashville’s favorite designers, including ABLE, Cavanagh Baker, Draper James, Eric Adler, H. Audrey, Ruckle & Rye, The Showroom, Tribe Kelley, Uncommon James, Vinnie Louise and more.…

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Australians Call For Tools To Challenge Sexism And Disrespect

Stuart Mitchell

Sexist jokes, objectifying women, off-colour comments; most people hate these all too common signs of disrespect towards women, but too often they just go along with them, or don’t feel comfortable voicing their disapproval. Australia’s national body for the prevention of violence against women, Our Watch, has today launched an interactive online video campaign to help Australians do something when they witness disrespect towards women.  The campaign, Doing nothing does harm, was developed in response to new research that revealed four in five Australians (79 per cent) want practical tips…

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New White Ribbon Day Film Raises Male Violence Awareness

Stuart Mitchell

Sunday 25th November marks White Ribbon Day – The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. To raise awareness, White Ribbon UK are asking people to wear a white ribbon and pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. This year the campaign is focusing on domestic abuse, saying “If love hurts, it’s not love”. 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner, and an overwhelming majority of domestic abuse crimes are committed by men. If Love Hurts…

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The Down Syndrome Community Applies To Be The First Humans On The Endangered Species List

Stuart Mitchell

Each time a new species becomes endangered, alarm bells are raised by conservationists and scientists who immediately take action to secure protection and resources that will ensure their survival. But what happens when an at-risk population is a group of humans with particular characteristics, such as people with Down syndrome?   In some countries like the U.S., there have been 30% fewer people born with Down syndrome than projected, and in a few countries, that number is approaching zero. Because of this, the Down syndrome community has less of a voice…

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