Day: 27 July 2019

‘Businesses that value PR reap the benefits’ – CIPR President

Stuart Mitchell

CIPR President Emma Leech Found.Chart.PR, FCIPR has welcomed research from Releasd which shows businesses leaders who have a strong understanding of public relations are more likely to say the function delivers good value. However the research – which surveyed 300 senior executives from large companies –  revealed over a third of execs do not have a good understanding of what the PR function does, with two out ten respondents not knowing what ‘PR’ stood for. The delivery of all organsational objectives depend on strong and effective relationships, excellent communication and reputation.…

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The National Women’s Law Center Launches Initiative to Protect Abortion Rights

Stuart Mitchell

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) launched the Abortion Rights Project to respond to the unprecedented assault on abortion rights in the US. A major focus of the initiative will be supporting state and local groups working on the frontlines of the fight to protect the right to abortion and expand abortion access. The Abortion Rights Project is providing an initial investment of $350,000 to 11 groups across the country doing critical work to keep clinics open, help people access abortion care, drive public education and narrative change on abortion,…

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Co-op joins Hey Girls and Big Issue Invest Power Up programme in the fight against period poverty

Stuart Mitchell

The period poverty-battling Hey Girls took another giant leap forward as its products hit the shelves of the community retailer, Co-op. With a £50,000 investment from Big Issue Invest, Hey Girls Day Time and Overnight Sani pads and Menstrual Cups can be found in just under 200 Co-op food stores, marking the launch of the Big Issue Invest Power Up programme. Founded by Celia Hodson with the help of her two daughters, Kate and Becky, Hey Girls sells a full range of Period Products on a ‘buy one give one’…

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Special Olympics Continues “The Revolution is Inclusion” Campaign and Kicks Off Global Week of Inclusion with Celebrities, Live Stream, and Partner Activations Celebrating Theme of “Togetherness”

Stuart Mitchell

During the month of July, Special Olympics is continuing “The Revolution is Inclusion” five-year global campaign targeting the younger generation of Millennials and Centennials by demonstrating that inclusion is all about togetherness. From July 15 – July 20, the organization focussed on celebrating that we are all better together, and making a prominent marketing and communications push to encourage youth, educators, health professionals and employers to make a commitment to promise to include and to sign the Inclusion Pledge.  The pledge was created by students from Ponaganset High School, a…

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Creative Industries Federation Pen Open letter to the new Prime Minister

Stuart Mitchell

The Creative Industries Federation have written Open letter to the new Prime Minister. The letter highlights the risks they see to the industry in the case of a no deal Brexit. The letetr is below: The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MPPrime MinisterOffice of the Prime Minister10 Downing StreetLondonSW1A 2AA Dear Prime Minister, I am writing on behalf of the Creative Industries Federation, the body which represents and convenes the UK’s creators and creative industries, to congratulate you on your appointment.  I would like to take this opportunity to outline briefly…

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