Day: 28 February 2019

We Are F: The Agency Supporting Female Entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

This month, media agency, We Are F celebrated their first anniversary since beginning their mission to aid female entrepreneurs in and around London. Founders, Federica Pecis and Federica Attanasio, experienced a roaring start in 2018 and are looking to continue this momentum right into 2019 and beyond. We Are F’s first year was one of tremendous success for even established agencies. This year alone, the company won several prestigious pitches across disruptive new markets, sports, and the accounts of several small businesses and influencers. Federica Pecis, Co-Founder at We Are F,…

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Patterson Law Group Calls on Social Media Savvy Students to Put a Stop to Distracted Driving

Stuart Mitchell

One in five car wrecks in Texas are caused by distracted driving. Three years ago, a local mother, Emma Shaffer, and her 12-year-old daughter, Tita, were killed on Highway 377 when another driver who was texting while driving hit them head-on. The distracted driver was also killed, along with her daughter. The text message that resulted in this horrific tragedy was “I’ll see you at the skate park.” Young Janae Cook, Tita’s best friend, devastated by her friend’s death, made it her mission to raise awareness of the dangers of…

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eBay Sets Record-Breaking Year on Charity Platform with Nearly $102 Million Raised for Non-Profits in 2018

Stuart Mitchell

eBay announced that its global marketplace raised a record of nearly $102 million for charities in 2018, bringing the total funds raised to nearly $912 million since 2003. With more than 66,000 charities on the platform, eBay for Charity enables people to connect with and support their favorite non-profits and causes when they buy or sell in the U.S. and abroad. “With a record breaking $102 million raised through eBay for Charity in 2018, eBay continues to be fully committed to enabling millions of people to come together and make…

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American Humane and OAAA Launch National Out of Home Ad Campaign on Caring for Animals in Need

Stuart Mitchell

As temperatures have plunged to record levels and winter continues, American Humane and the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) are launching a campaign to remind the public of the thousands of animals in need and encourage support for American Humane programs established to help in times of crises. American Humane, founded in 1877, is committed to helping ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of animals, and has been first to serve those in need. Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., American Humane President and CEO, said, “Already this year we’ve seen…

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Receives Over $1 Million through Penske Automotive Group’s “Service Matters” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Paralyzed Veterans of America received over $1 million through Penske Automotive Group’s 2018 “Service Matters” campaign. Since the beginning of this partnership in 2015, Penske Automotive Group has raised more than $4 million to support PVA. Throughout 2018, Penske Automotive Group’s dealerships encouraged customers to donate toward its “Service Matters” campaign. To maximize the donation, Penske Automotive Group matched each donation up to $500,000. All funds raised go toward supporting PVA’s programs and services, including: veterans’ benefits assistance; legislative and advocacy efforts; employment counseling; medical services and health policy guidance; investment…

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