Month: August 2018

ASA Post “Completing work on our review of the ASA’s independent review process”

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA have put out a post detailing their thoughts on Completing work on their review of the ASA’s independent review process, it is a great read and avalable on their site, I have copied below please check out their site: Following the publication of Dame Janet Paraskeva’s independent audit in April 2017 and our response to 29 of her 30 recommendations in autumn 2017, the ASA has now completed work on the final recommendation:  a thorough review of other independent review and appeal processes employed by other regulators, complaint…

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Dow and WE Help Students Innovate with STEM to Build a More Sustainable Future

Stuart Mitchell

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and WE, an organization that makes doing good, doable, are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural WE Are Innovators campaign, challenging youth to tackle today’s daunting issues of food waste, the environment and more by applying chemistry, science and innovation. Youth from across America and beyond submitted applications to the campaign, sharing how they would apply science and chemistry to make life-changing impacts on today’s major issues. Seven schools received transformative grants to bring their social innovation to life. Additionally, 17 students and…

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Facebook Launch 2018 Diversity Report

Stuart Mitchell

Facebook have released information on their 2018 Diversity Report, They released a blog post via their site written by Maxine Williams, Facebook’s Chief Diversity Officer. I have included the blog post below, the original can be read here.   Today we’re publishing our fifth annual diversity report — and we wanted to take this opportunity to share what we believe is working and where we can do better. Diversity is critical to our success as a company. People from all backgrounds rely on Facebook to connect with others, and we…

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UNICEF Executive Director to serve as board chair of Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children

Stuart Mitchell

UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, will serve as chair of the board of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. Now in its third year, the Global Partnership – a coalition of governments, United Nations agencies, international non-governmental and civil society organizations, the private sector, academics and children – is dedicated to ending all forms of violence, exploitation and abuse against children. UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore replaces Elisabeth Dahlin, Interim End Violence Board Chair and Secretary General of Save the Children Sweden. “Violence against children is unacceptable, but…

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Home truths for estate agents: ensure your marketing complies with the CAP Code

Stuart Mitchell

The CAP have put out a post detailing their thoughts on the advertising used by estate agents, it is a great read and avalable on their site, I have copied below please check out their site: The UK property market may be ever-changing, but our helpful guide to marketing your estate agency services should help you feel more confident that your advertising is on the right track. Here are three key points from recent ASA rulings to help you keep your house in order: Be clear about what your fees…

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