Month: June 2019

UNESCO and DPC release Executive Guide on Digital Preservation

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) have collaborated to produce the UNESCO/DPC Executive Guide on Digital Preservation (link is external), an online resource for raising awareness of the importance of digital preservation, leading to action to preserve digital assets, including digital documentary heritage, in an institution, organization or government. The Executive Guide was released on May 1 and announced at the International Council on Archives (ICA) Forum of National Archivists meeting, hosted by the National Archives of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi. The development of the…

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The Female Quotient Launches ‘Make Equality Moves’ Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Female Quotient, a female-owned business committed to advancing equality in the workplace, today launched a new campaign developed by Burns Group, a female-led, NYC-based brand transformation company, called ‘Make Equality Moves.’ The initiative aims to drive tangible movements, developed by The Female Quotient, to solve for the harrowing reality that from where we stand today, gender equality is still 202 years away. The idea behind the campaign is simple: to challenge companies, leaders, and people to Make Equality Moves through specific actions across The Female Quotient’s four core pillars…

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United Kingdom’s First LGBTQ+ Founders’ Trade Mission Kicks Off Americas-Wide “Love Is Great Britain” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The British Government will celebrate LGBTQ+ rights by marching in Prides and hosting LGBTQ+ events in 14 cities across the US, as well as 5 cities in Canada and 5 cities in Latin America, as part of VisitBritain‘s Love is GREAT Britain campaign. A major highlight of the campaign is the UK’s first-ever LGBTQ Founders’ Trade Mission, bringing nine UK-headquartered companies to New York for a bespoke program aimed at accelerating business growth in the US for LGBTQ business founders. As a leader in LGBTQ+ equality and rights, the UK…

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L’Oréal USA, Official Sponsor of WorldPride 2019, Launches “March for Me” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

In celebration of WorldPride 2019 in New York City, which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, L’Oréal USA today launched “March for Me,” a digital campaign that invites people from all over the world to join virtually the 860 L’Oréal USA employees who are marching in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. L’Oréal USA, an official sponsor of WorldPride 2019, recognizes that for every LGBTQIA+ individual and ally who will be present at this year’s March, there are many more who would want to march if they could. Working…

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Online Community Championing the Voice of Womxn Launches Campaign in an Attempt to Change the World

Stuart Mitchell

Harness has launched its first-ever Kickstarter Campaign in an effort to continue growing the online platform to better support both readers and contributors with the goal of inspiring, empowering and connecting women across the globe.   With this campaign, Harness will open the Member’s Lounge, a premium online content portal where women can access educational resources, view exclusive artwork and connect in real time with one another. Harness plans to expand gathering offerings across the nation to offer events like tie-dye parties and mental health summits that uplift and connect…

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