Month: July 2019

Pau Gasol appointed Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity by UNICEF

Stuart Mitchell

NBA All-Star player and two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been appointed as a Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity by UNICEF. In his role, Gasol – who has been a UNICEF Spain Ambassador since 2003 – will help UNICEF tackle childhood obesity and malnutrition-related issues to ensure all children can reach their full potential. “Far too many children are not getting the nutrition they need to grow well,” said Gasol. “If children don’t get the right nutrients, their bodies and brains cannot be expected to perform well –…

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Nestlé research means it’s ‘YES!’ for recyclable paper packaging

Stuart Mitchell

A technical breakthrough in confectionery packaging will see Nestlé’s ‘YES!’ snack bar range wrapped in recyclable paper for the first time. UK based experts, working at Nestlé’s confectionery R&D centre in York, have found a way to use a recyclable paper wrapper in a high-speed ‘flow wrap cold seal’ packaging line. It represents a world first for a process that, in the past, was only suitable for plastic films and laminates. Nestlé’s ‘YES!’ range of fruit-based, and nut-based bars will become the first brand to convert to the new recyclable…

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Signal A.I. to sponsor CIPR National Conference

Stuart Mitchell

The CIPR has announced business intelligence and media monitoring leader Signal A.I as the sponsor for its 2019 National Conference.  Signal A.I. is an AI-powered business intelligence and media monitoring company that aggregates, analyses, and provides business leaders with insights into digital, print and broadcast media, news, and regulatory data. Signal’s cutting edge machine learning enables businesses to track their competitive landscape, changes to regulation, and monitor their reputation—empowering them to make smarter, faster business decisions. The CIPR’s flagship conference returns to the British Library on 13 November to explore the implications…

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The Harlem Globetrotters Announce the Creation of The Harlem Globetrotters Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Stuart Mitchell

The Harlem Globetrotters have joined On Our Sleeves™, the national movement to transform childhood mental health developed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Today, the world-famous basketball team announced the creation of The Harlem Globetrotters Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As Ambassadors of Goodwill, the Globetrotters are internationally known for championing issues that impact children and families. Deeply committed to bringing the message of positive mental health to their fans and communities around the world, the Globetrotters will support advocacy for breaking the stigma, mental health education and fundraising for mental health…

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PR Internships and Apprenticeships Awards winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA and PRWeek have announced the winners of the annual PR Internships and Apprenticeships Awards, an awards programme aimed at celebrating diversity and inclusion within the PR and communications industry. This year, the awards were expanded to include apprenticeships as well, which are vital to improving diversity and inclusion within the industry. The awards took place on Wednesday, 17th July, and saw winners in four categories. The winner of the Best Internship Programme category was the Government Communication Service. They also won the Best Apprenticeship Programme Award. The Best…

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