Month: August 2018

Are You Woke Up? Andre Farr Launches BAY IN LA 2018 With Celebrity-Backed Voter Registration Campaign “WOKE UP” At Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Sept. 1

Stuart Mitchell

The second annual BAY IN LA  kicks off WOKE UP, a celebrity-backed voter registration drive produced by Andre Farr International (AFI) and sponsored by Carnival Corporation PLC. Celebrities, including Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), LisaRaye (Ballers), Aldis Hodge (Hidden Figures), Mitch Richmond (NBA Hall of Fame) and Keith David (Greenleaf), among others will register voters at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Sept. 1 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Recognizing that U.S. voter turnout trails that of its peers and is lowest among minorities, Black Sports Agents Association CEO & Chairman Andre Farr is initiating the WOKE UP campaign to increase civic engagement…

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Safe Boating Campaign Shares Boating Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

Stuart Mitchell

The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, shares important boating safety tips for boaters to make the most of Labor Day weekend. “We believe wearing a life jacket is the simplest way to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones while enjoying a day on the water,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council. “As you make plans for Labor Day weekend, remember to have fun, make memories, and most importantly, boat responsibly.”…

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maurices Launches a Celebration of Teachers

Stuart Mitchell

This month maurices is getting a head start on the new school year with a celebration of teachers across the country. They are recognizing and rewarding the style and commitment these dedicated educators have to the children in our communities. Ninety-six percent of teachers purchase basic school supplies for their students whose families are unable to afford them. Two-thirds of all school supplies are purchased by teachers out of their own pockets. maurices has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to help ease the strain on their personal finances. Customers are invited to…

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Avoiding taking a gamble with ‘particular appeal’

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA have released a piece on their website about some of their judgeents on gambling cases, this is shown below but is well worth a read, as is other things on their site: In November 2017, in response to concerns about gaming tiles on gambling sites that were freely accessible and which children may see, we expanded our guidance on characters and graphics likely to hold particular appeal to children and that should be avoided. You can find our webinar on this topic here, our follow-up FAQs here and our…

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AB InBev Launches 100+ Accelerator To Fund and Support Local Entrepreneurs Solving Global Sustainability Challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Anheuser-Busch InBev invites academics, entrepreneurs, scientists and technologists to apply to the 100+ Accelerator with the aim of mobilizing the world’s brightest minds to solve some of the most pressing global sustainability issues. AB InBev is looking for partners who can deliver breakthrough advancements in a range of areas including water stewardship, farmer productivity, product upcycling, responsible sourcing and green logistics.  Startups can apply with their solutions to 10 key challenges that we have developed with input from internal stakeholders and third party experts around the world. Successful applicants will…

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