Day: 28 September 2019

UNESCO and Friends of Socotra Launch the Connect2Socotra Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The 18th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Socotra (FoS) is taking place in Palermo, Sicily, between 27-29 September 2019. The conference aims to promote awareness for the conservation of the unique cultural and natural heritage of Socotra Island, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Property. It will also serve as a platform for naturalists, botanists, marine biologists, geographers, sociologists, linguists, archaeologists, explorers, writers and travelers interested in Socotra to discuss and present their ongoing projects and scientific research about the island. A number of governmental representatives, international organizations,…

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The Creative Shootout 2020 launches

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s most creative one day creative award is back, for its fifth year.   Open for entries from today, The Creative Shootout is calling on agencies from any marketing discipline to show off their creative clout for a cause that needs bold solutions – homelessness. The Creative Shootout has chosen Crisis as its Charity Of The Year.  Since 1967 Crisis has worked tirelessly to end homelessness in England, Scotland and Wales and has recently published an ambitious plan to end homelessness, to mark their 50th anniversary. Agencies have from…

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In Continued Effort to Enable Equal Visibility for Women, Secret Deodorant Commits to Boosting Attendance at Women’s Soccer Games, Purchasing 9,000 Seats at National Women’s Soccer League Home Games

Stuart Mitchell

Secret Deodorant, a longtime champion of women’s equality and advocate for women in sports, announced today that it will continue to support female soccer players by helping to boost attendance and revenue at upcoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) games. With this move, Secret is doubling-down on its efforts to heighten visibility for teams and grow the fan base of the elite professionals who play in the NWSL. Beginning tomorrow, September 17, through the close of the 2019 season, Secret will purchase a total of 9,000 tickets to nine NWSL…

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Asda introduces 100% recyclable steak packaging

Stuart Mitchell

In-line with its ongoing commitment to ‘use less and recycle more’, and ahead of National Recycle Week (September 23 – 29), Asda is announcing the move of its range of Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steaks into recyclable cardboard trays. The removal of over two million black plastic trays across its entire Aberdeen Angus steak offering will see over 50 tonnes of plastic saved annually – with the price remaining unchanged – providing steak-loving households with quality steak at great value. Available from 16th September in all Asda stores and online…

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RNIB top tips for keeping your eyes healthy

Stuart Mitchell

It’s National Eye Health Week (23-29 September) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has created a list of less conventional tips for keeping your eyes healthy. Dump that old mascara – Out-of-date eye makeup can cause eye infections as bacteria can build up in your products over time. Make sure you check the Period After Opening (PAO) symbol on your makeup, as this tells you the number of months the product is safe to use after it has been opened. Top tip: Use a permanent marker on your…

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