Activism is the theme of the 2018 Amber Rose SlutWalk taking place in Los Angeles, CA on October 6th, exactly one month before the midterm elections. Rose has partnered with Hip Hop Caucus’ non-partisan Respect My Vote! campaign as a spokesperson and to collaborate on a special seven week campaign leading up to Election Day on November 6th, to educate, inspire, and mobilize young people to the polls on women’s issues. To kick off the partnership, Amber Rose SlutWalk and Respect My Vote! released Amber Rose’s Top 10 Reasons We…
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ATV safety campaigns and new laws may help save lives and prevent injuries
A new research article published in the September 15, 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons analyzes the impact of an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) ATV public safety campaign and implications for future efforts to reduce injuries. According to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data, ATV injuries led to over 2 million emergency department visits from 2000 to 2015. ATV accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, concussions, spinal fractures, and broken bones. “While the AAOS campaign, and various other public…
Read MoreGrindr Takes A Stand Against Sexual Racism And Discrimination With “Kindr” Initiative
Grindr, the world’s largest queer mobile social network, has kicked off its “Kindr” initiative, which aims to foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment on Grindr and elsewhere within the queer community. The campaign is built around a combination of new community guidelines, stricter enforcement policies and awareness-raising videos that highlight user experiences of discrimination in-app. “Sexual racism, transphobia, fat and femme shaming and further forms of othering such as stigmatization of HIV positive individuals are pervasive problems in the LGBTQ community,” said Landen Zumwalt, head of communications at Grindr.…
Read MoreConstellation Agency Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative
“At some point between childhood and work-life, women in our society begin to adjust their expectations downward in ways that men do not.” We know it, but what are we doing about it? Constellation Agency, a leader in diversity marketing campaigns for the automotive industry, is helping change the narrative. Their impactful video “Breaking Down Boundaries for Women in Business” is a powerful tool and a call to action for companies who understand that empowering women creates an environment of strength for everyone. Breaking Down Boundaries Video “After spending over…
Read MorePRCA and PRWeek relaunch Fast Track mentoring programme across UK, MENA, and Southeast Asia
The PRCA and PRWeek are pleased to announce that they are launching the 2018/19 Fast Track mentoring programme, now available across the UK, MENA, and Southeast Asia. Fast Track is aimed at inspiring the next generation of PR and communications leaders to build their expertise and develop as professionals. Fast Track is available to junior and senior practitioners alike. It is available to agency, in-house, and freelance practitioners, and is completely free of charge. The PRCA is running the programme in the UK; in the Middle East and Northern Africa, through PRCA…
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