Month: September 2019

The ASA and CAP are moving

Stuart Mitchell

After nearly 15 years at their offices in Holborn, the ASA and CAP are on the move. From Monday 16 September their new home will be at Castle House, Paul Street, in Shoreditch, but don’t worry it’s only their address that’s changing. They’ll still be working hard to keep ads legal, decent, honest and truthful, as well as delivering on their commitment to have More Impact Online. Their new address will be: Castle House 37-45 Paul Street London EC2A 4LS Here’s the office on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/5mx6A9LEbo6k4qmq5 It’s within walking…

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Oxfam partners with Genevieve Gorder, Emily Robinson, Daniel Gillies, and more to host a social media takeover in support of refugees

Stuart Mitchell

Today Oxfam America launches a social media takeover designed to amplify personal stories of the world’s most vulnerable refugees with some of Hollywood’s outspoken voices. The takeover features Aamito Lagum, Arjun Gupta, Daniel Gillies, Emily Robinson, Genevieve Gorder, Harry Lennix, Sean Maguire, and Sharon Carpenter sharing real-life stories of refugees from around the world who have been forced from their homes as they flee conflict, disaster, poverty, inequality, and the effects of climate change. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering a shutdown of the refugee resettlement program –…

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New collaboration steps up fight against disinformation

Stuart Mitchell

A new industry collaboration to tackle dangerous misinformation was announced by the BBC and partners today. Major news and tech organisations will work together to protect their audiences and users from disinformation, particularly around moments of jeopardy, including elections. Earlier this summer the BBC convened a Trusted News Summit, bringing together senior figures from major global technology firms and publishing. Recent events such as the Indian elections have highlighted the dangers of disinformation and the risks it poses to democracy, and have underlined the importance of working together around shared…

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CIPR President-Elect nominations for 2020 confirmed

Stuart Mitchell

CIPR members will have the opportunity to vote for 2020’s President-Elect with the confirmation that two candidates have been nominated. The candidates are: Mandy (Amanda) Pearse (Member number 32572P) Rachel Royall (Member number 30749P) For further information on the election process and the candidates’ manifestos, click here.  Voting papers will be issued by email on Monday 2 September, with voting open from 5pm that evening. Voting will close on Monday 16 September at 5pm.  The President-Elect will serve a three-year term of office on the Board of Directors, beginning on 1 January 2020…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Releases 2019 Sustainability Reporting and Announces New Environmental & Social Framework

Stuart Mitchell

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (‘CBA’) has released its 2019 annual report and announced a new Environmental & Social Framework which includes a commitment to exit thermal coal by 2030. The newly-released report details CBA’s sustainability progress and performance for the financial year, and marks the second year of reporting in line with the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (‘TCFDs’).  “Improving the financial wellbeing of our customers and the communities we serve is at the heart of our purpose. When we act in…

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