Day: 11 March 2020

Stop the Spread of Racism: Special Hand Sanitizer Combats Xenophobia

Stuart Mitchell

A new public awareness campaign from the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice is working to stamp out coronavirus-related xenophobia. The campaign features bottles of hand sanitizer bearing the message “Stop the Spread.” But while people might think the bottles are aimed at curbing coronavirus, they bear messaging aimed at getting them to consider their actions towards the Asian community. The wording on the label mimics that found on standard bottles of hand sanitizer, except it has been replaced with pointed messages about xenophobia. Under uses, for example, is…

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Clear Channel and Brand Advance join forces for LGBTQ+ advertising proposition

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel has partnered with Brand Advance, the specialist agency that connects brands with diverse audiences, to create a unique advertising proposition, with full motion digital screens, located across a national network of LGBTQ+ bars and pubs. Clear Channel has partnered with Brand Advance, the specialist agency that connects brands with diverse audiences, to create a unique advertising proposition, with full motion digital screens, located across a national network of LGBTQ+ bars and pubs. The partnership presents a fresh opportunity for brands to authentically engage with this affluent demographic in…

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New research uncovers secret Jacobite at Oxburgh Hall – and his drinking glass with its cryptic clues

Stuart Mitchell

New research has revealed a plot to support the Jacobite rebellion, evidenced by a newly traced drinking glass engraved with secret symbols, and large bank payments to aid Bonnie Prince Charlie’s bid for the British throne. The research commissioned by the National Trust has uncovered the story of a secret Jacobite at Oxburgh Hall, in Norfolk, revealing the owner of the house, Sir Henry Arundell Bedingfeld was likely to have been part of a rebellion to overthrow the Hanoverian King George II.  His secret Jacobite drinking glass has now returned…

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Institute of Fundraising granted a Royal Charter

Stuart Mitchell

The Institute of Fundraising has announced that Her Majesty The Queen approved an Order granting a Royal Charter to the Institute of Fundraising. In a meeting of the Privy Council held on Wednesday 12th February 2020, Her Majesty The Queen approved an Order granting a Royal Charter to the Institute of Fundraising. The Royal Charter does not take legal effect until the Royal seal is attached, which is expected to happen within the next few months.   This is a significant step for the Institute and the fundraising community, embedding professional…

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RBS to increase lending to sustainable energy sector following £1.1bn securitisation of loans to UK sustainable energy market

Stuart Mitchell

RBS has executed a £1.1bn securitisation deal with Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions (MIDIS), which will allow the bank to recycle capital and increase lending to the sustainable or renewable energy sectors. Speaking at a visit to Lightsource BP, one of the sustainable energy businesses supported by NatWest, RBS Chief Executive, Alison Rose said: “As the largest supporter of British businesses – and the biggest lender to the renewable energy sector in the UK – we have an important role to play in supporting Britain’s transition to a low or…

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