Month: January 2018

PRCA and PRWeek launch PR and Communications Census 2018 with Norstat

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA and PRWeek are launching the fourth PR and Communications Census in partnership with global market research agency Norstat, which will provide the definitive overview of the UK PR and communications industry. The online survey goes live today, and is open to everyone who works in PR and communications in the UK, covering the size, shape, and scope of the industry. The PRCA is offering the prize of a free face-to-face training session to one randomly-chosen respondent who completes the survey and leaves their email address at the end.…

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P&G Leads “The Talk” About Bias on Episode of ABC’s black-ish

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of American households have joined the pivotal, growing dialogue on ending racial bias, when ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ promoted deeper cross cultural understanding through a special episode of black-ish, ABC’s hit sitcom at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST. Central to the plot is “the talk” that black parents have with their children about bias, and the listening and learning journey toward understanding by people of all backgrounds. P&G’s award-winning ad, “The Talk” will also air during the program. During the episode, Dre (played by…

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Scotland take further steps in Tackling marine litter with proposal to ban plastic cotton buds

Stuart Mitchell

Further to the ban on microbeads which came into force in the UK this week, Scotland look to take it a bit further with a proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds. Plans to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic stemmed cotton buds have been announced by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham. The proposals will be put to public consultation and would position Scotland as the first country in the UK to legislate against these environmentally damaging items. Plastic cotton buds are consistently…

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HNA Hospitality Joins Hands with TerraCycle in ‘Zero Waste’ Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Chinese hotel operator HNA Hospitality Group has achieved initial success with its new “Zero Waste” campaign, underscoring HNA Hospitality’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development. Launched in partnership with TerraCycle, the world’s leading innovative recycling company, the program recycled 600 kilograms of discarded toiletries from three hotels in HNA’s Tangla brand over four months, representing 900 kilograms’ worth of reductions in CO2 emissions. That is equivalent to saving 942 KWH of electricity. From July 24 – November 30, HNA Hospitality collected used cotton swabs, shower caps, shaving…

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Idlewild headline Rooted In Scotland gig to launch Help Musicians Scotland

Stuart Mitchell

Help Musicians UK is delighted to reveal the launch of its permanent new Scottish operation, with Scottish heroes Idlewild playing an exclusive acoustic set at a special King Tut’s gig to mark the occasion. The intimate ROOTED IN SCOTLAND gig in Glasgow’s iconic King Tut’s venue will take place on 1 February 2018 – the same day as the official opening of the Help Musicians Scotland (HMScotland) operation in Glasgow. Set to perform a live set alongside Idlewild’s acoustic performance at the launch event are Scottish musicians Be Charlotte, Indigo…

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