Day: 15 March 2019

ACLU Launches Nationwide Tour to Mark 100 Year Anniversary

Stuart Mitchell

To mark its 100 years of defending civil rights and civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union is coming to South by Southwest to kick off a tour of pop-up interactive exhibitions about voting rights, immigrants’ rights, and mass incarceration that will engage tens of thousands of attendees across the country. “For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has blazed trails, taken on the most difficult fights, and worked tirelessly to protect the civil liberties and rights of every person in this country,” said ACLU Chief Communications Officer Michele Moore. “The…

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PRCA responds to ​Cairncross Review

Stuart Mitchell

Responding to the findings and recommendations of the Cairncross Review into the sustainability of high-quality journalism, the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – the world’s largest PR professional body – has praised the attempt to address the problem, but called for detailed industry consideration of the issues raised.  Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA, said: “The independent report represents a sustained, informed attempt to secure the future of journalism in this country. Our industry relies on a vibrant media, and therefore applauds this aim, and welcomes the platform this…

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UGG Celebrates International Women’s Day With HERproject

Stuart Mitchell

UGG® is proud to raise the profile of women leaders across global supply chains through the “This Is A Leader” campaign. Launched on International Women’s Day, the campaign celebrates exemplary female leadership from supplier factories to corporate offices, and invites employees, partners, consumers, and other stakeholders to join the conversation and share what leadership means to them. “Now, more than ever, is the time to celebrate and recognize the hard work of women in this industry,” said Andrea O’Donnell, President, Fashion Lifestyle, Deckers Brands. “As we go into our second…

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On International Women’s Day, the Alzheimer’s Association and Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Led by Maria Shriver, Bring Disruption, Conversation and New Digital Experience to SXSW

Stuart Mitchell

International Women’s Day presents a global opportunity to attack Alzheimer’s disease and bring to light a fact that many are in the dark about: Alzheimer’s disease discriminates against women. An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with the disease and two-thirds of those are women. Two-thirds of the 16 million Alzheimer’s caregivers are also women, and one-third are our daughters. At SXSW, Maria Shriver, the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and the Alzheimer’s Association will bring a disruptive conversation to the stage and to a younger audience who…

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Elizabeth Arden & Reese Witherspoon Announce 2019 ‘March On’ For Women Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Elizabeth Arden announces March OnPink, the next phase of the brand’s signature philanthropic campaign, through a $1 million pledge supporting UN Women in their work to advance women’s issues worldwide. To bolster awareness and efforts, a limited-edition lipstick signed by Reese Witherspoon in “Pink Punch” shade will be sold globally with 100% of the proceeds donated to UN Women. Following last year’s limited-edition March On lipstick in Elizabeth Arden’s classic red, this year’s March On campaign ushers in a new, powerful pink shade. Inspired by the next generation of young…

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