Month: January 2018

Duracell Launch “Island Without Power” Campaign for Puerto Rico

Stuart Mitchell

It’s been 90 days since Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico and more than 30% of the island is still without power. With the holidays just behind us, there’s no better time to reflect upon, and raise awareness for, those who are still living in dire situations. After the storm hit, Duracell PowerForward trucks arrived on the island for the largest deployment in program history – distributing over 2 million batteries and helping over 100,000 people and families in Puerto Rico over a 30 day period. A camera crew followed and…

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Rewind and Great Ormond Street Hospital Create Inspiring Christmas Fundraising 360° Video

Stuart Mitchell

Immersive video specialists Rewind have worked with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity to create a 360° film aimed at inspiring support from companies this Christmas. The film explores life on the ward for patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who are receiving dialysis as part of their treatment. The children are seen playing a Christmas game with each other and a play specialist, whose role is funded by GOSH Charity. It offers a unique insight into the world-famous children’s hospital, and the festive atmosphere its staff will create for…

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The Girls ECNL Celebrates The Game Changer Within Each Athlete

Stuart Mitchell

On the eve of the Girls Elite Clubs National League National Event on the weekend of 7-8th January in Sanford, FL, the nation’s top female youth soccer league officially launched its #GameChanger campaign today to support the desire, ambition and impact of the ECNL athlete.  #GameChanger will celebrate the opportunities on and off the field before today’s girls ECNL player using images, videos and real stories to align them with role models, alums and ambassadors across the country.  “The confidence and drive of today’s ECNL player is stronger than ever,…

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Ethical business community unites to make 2018 the most ethical year yet

Stuart Mitchell

According to the Ethical Markets Report 2017 the overall value of ethical spending grew by 3.2% last year to £81.3 billion – the highest total so far. In the first 2 weeks of 2018 ethical news has dominated the UK headlines, from the suggested 25p #LatteLevy to reduce plastic waste from takeaway cups to the ban on plastic microbeads coming into effect. All around the world it feels like consumers are waking up to ethical issues and demanding more from brands. As the demand for companies to have a positive…

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Duke of Cambridge to speak at Charity Commission annual public meeting

Stuart Mitchell

The Charity Commission has announced that its annual public meeting will take place on 23 January 2018. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge will speak at the event at the Royal Institution in London. The meeting will be chaired by William Shawcross, Chairman of the Commission, who will open the meeting before inviting His Royal Highness to deliver the keynote speech. Attendees will also hear from the regulator’s new Chief Executive, Helen Stephenson, about the Commission’s work over the last year and plans for the coming months. This will…

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