Day: 10 March 2019

EVOC achieves cross party support for Parliamentary Motion acknowledging 150th anniversary

Stuart Mitchell

A Scottish Parliament Motion to recognise EVOC’s commitment to supporting Edinburgh’s charity and voluntary organisations has achieved support from over 20 MSPs, representing a range of parties. The motion was lodged with support from Gordon Macdonald MSP, SNP member for Edinburgh Pentland. He said: “I am delighted to be able to recognise EVOC’s 150th anniversary. EVOC has been at the heart of charity in Edinburgh for 150 years, making life fairer for people from all walks of life and fighting for social justice. The contribution of EVOC’s staff and volunteers…

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The latest campaign of the Red Cross International Committee: Is the world ready to face a nuclear war?

Stuart Mitchell

The latest campaign of the Red Cross International Committee against Nuclear Weapons, led by Nacho Gayán. With the creativity of the Spanish agency Mrs. Rushmore and produced by Agosto, the 120-second piece entitled “Choose” features a disheartening story focused on the ever more real threat of nuclear weapons. In this ad, two friends discuss their futures in the hypothetical case of a nuclear explosion at that very moment and the consequences their choices would have on their lives. Directed by Nacho Gayán,and with cinematography by Christos Voudouris (Alps, Before Midnight)this…

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Gale and EveryLibrary Team Up to Launch Nationwide Campaign to Promote How Libraries Support Entrepreneurship

Stuart Mitchell

Did you know libraries are one of the most valuable (and free) resources available to entrepreneurs seeking to launch a small business? That’s why Gale, a Cengage company, has partnered with EveryLibrary, a national non-profit organization dedicated to non-partisan political action on behalf of libraries, to launch a nationwide campaign to help raise awareness of the services libraries offer to entrepreneurs and startups. “Libraries are economic development engines in their communities,” says John Chrastka, executive director of EveryLibrary. “Librarians help starters and entrepreneurs shape their ideas into viable products or businesses…

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The Shelter Pet Project Launched New #AdoptPureLove Campaign Starring Olivia Munn, Logan Ryan and Rachel Bloom on Valentine’s Day

Stuart Mitchell

Actress Olivia Munn can attest that nothing quite compares to the unconditional love of an adopted shelter pet. Munn, along with actress Rachel Bloom and NFL star Logan Ryan are sharing their stories in the new #AdoptPureLove campaign from the Shelter Pet Project, a collaborative effort between the Ad Council, the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie’s Fund®. The campaign, which encourages shelter pet adoption by highlighting the unique bond between adopted shelter pets and their owners, was created with the help of award-winning marketing communications brand J.…

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Kmart Raises $3.7 Million During St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Thanks And Giving® Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced that its long-standing partner, Kmart, has raised $3.7 million during the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. “Thank you, Kmart for raising this incredible gift for the families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the 2018 St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. This brings Kmart’s overall fundraising total to $116 million since 2006 – more than any company in the history of St. Jude,” said Richard C. Shadyac, president and chief executive officer of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude…

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