Month: March 2019

New York City Commuters Experience the Trauma of Being Caged in Powerful Experiment from World Animal Protection US and Serviceplan

Stuart Mitchell

The objective of the new World Animal Protection US experiment called ‘Your Turn’ is to raise awareness about the poor conditions farm animals are held in and encourage people to help farm animals live cage-free lives and consider animal welfare when purchasing meat.  Documented in Grand Central Station in NYC, the experiment shows people, as they panic whilst attempting to get out of turnstiles in the subway. It’s designed to illustrate the inhumane conditions faced by the majority of factory farmed animals in the United States. At an average of…

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Physicians Committee Launches Public Health Campaign to Educate Consumers on Preventing Colon Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

A hard-hitting TV advertisement, “Window,” is scheduled to air beginning Feb. 13 and it will run through Feb. 19 on either MSNBC or Fox News Channel in the 18 states with high death rates from colorectal cancer. The ad highlights the increased colorectal cancer risk associated with bacon and other processed meats. According to the World Health Organization, eating even one serving of processed meat, including bacon, daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent. This public health awareness campaign is sponsored by The Physicians Committee—a nonprofit of…

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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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