Month: September 2019

Christina Forsgård Announced as Inaugural ICCO Ethics Chair

Stuart Mitchell

As part of a drive for continuous improvement of ethical standards in PR globally,The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has named Christina Forsgård, Founder of Netprofile, as its inaugural Ethics Chair. She assumes the role ahead of ICCO’s annual ‘Power of Ethics’ campaign in September and will continue to drive progress in this area beyond the one-month campaign. The move comes as part of an ICCO Strategy to work with other sectors to focus on educating the public, businesses and PR professionals in regard to identifying and combating misinformation, disinformation…

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Women With Agency Unveils ‘Women Run’ New Promotional Campaign led by Female Creative Team

Stuart Mitchell

Women With Agency has just released ‘Women Run’, an inspiring promotional campaign to increase awareness around the work the gender equality firm does in order to support the growth and development of female-founded businesses globally. The campaign features fearless women leading change around the world, and was headed up by a team of female creatives, including writers Melissa Kuttan and Bec Brideson, editor Kelly Perry, designer Kiki Sarafis, producers Victoria Conners and Noelle Jones, and composer Angie Coffey. It has launched across Women With Agency’s social channels. With the aim…

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In Face of Mounting Violence, +Peace Coalition Launches Inaugural Global Peacebuilding Action Week

Stuart Mitchell

The +Peace Coalition (+Peace), a new coalition of 21 of the world’s largest peacebuilding organizations, announces the launch of the inaugural global Peacebuilding Action Week from September 14 – 21, 2019. As the world faces the highest levels of violent conflict in 30 years, historic levels of polarization, and over 70 million people displaced, peacebuilding leaders are taking collective action for peace. +Peace invites organizations, groups, and individuals to lead events in their communities that raise awareness about peacebuilding. Action Week will commence on the International Day of Peace with the…

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Seize the Awkward Partners with Musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health

Stuart Mitchell

To coincide with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September), the Ad Council’s Seize the Awkward campaign is launching a new video series starring musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to empower teens and young adults to talk about mental health with their friends. Through an anthem spot and four personal story videos, the artists share their own personal experiences of how starting a conversation about mental health with friends has impacted their lives. Throughout September, the national public service campaign in partnership with, the American Foundation for Suicide…

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‘Exitus’ Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Will Honor California Firefighters by Donating a Portion of Proceeds to the California Fire Foundation During Firefighter Appreciation Month this September

Stuart Mitchell

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a leading California producer of premium wine brands, announces that in recognition of the annual Firefighter Appreciation Month, Exitus Wines will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the California Fire Foundation this September. Firefighter Appreciation Month (FFAM) is a time when businesses, celebrities and individuals acknowledge the work of local firefighters by raising money for some of the California Fire Foundation’s key educational, financial, and emotional support initiatives. Exitus’ nationwide campaign is centered around honoring the “Bold and Fearless”. “We’re inspired by those who…

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