SipScience, a national data analytics hospitality company for consumers, bars, and restaurants, announced the launch of a $100,000 Go Fund Me fundraising campaign titled ‘Hospitality Industry Associates Fund’ in support of individuals in the bar industry community who are affected by COVID-19. All proceeds will go directly to The USBG National Charity Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the lifelong stability and wellbeing of service industry professionals through education and charitable activities. The USBG National Charity Foundation strives to achieve their mission through three programmatic pillars: Social Responsibility, Community Service,…
Read MoreDay: 25 March 2020
Celebrities and Industry Bodies Back Call for Freelancer Income Protection
Stephen Fry, Sir Philip Pullman, Sandie Shaw, Joanne Harris and Bob and Roberta Smith amongst names backing the call for government to protect income for freelancers in light of Covid-19 “In this confused and anxious time, those artists, writers, musicians and others who earn a fragile livelihood as self-employed suppliers of delight and consolation should not be forgotten… The need to support our freelance artists of every kind is urgent and imperative” – Sir Philip Pullman Celebrities and industry bodies have rallied together to back the Creative Industries Federation and…
Read MoreHormel Foods Pledges $1 Million to Support COVID-19 Hunger-Relief Efforts
Hormel Foods, a global branded food company, has taken a leadership role in helping with hunger relief and food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The company has announced a pledge of $1 million in cash and product donations to assist nonprofits with their efforts in addition to its regular, ongoing hunger-relief efforts. “First and foremost, I want to recognize our incredible team of production professionals who have risen to the challenge. With a sense of responsibility and pride, they continue to produce food for millions of people…
Read MoreASA – COVID-19: our regulatory approach
The ASA/CAP have released a post called: COVID-19: our regulatory approach. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Last week, the Chancellor set out a range of measures to address the economic impact of COVID19, including a challenge to his Cabinet colleagues and business leaders and representatives to identify opportunities to support the most affected industries, including possible ‘regulatory forbearance’. The ASA is…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley Announces $10 Million Cash Commitment to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Morgan Stanley has announced a $10 million cash commitment in aid to support Coronavirus relief efforts. Funding will support critical frontline medical responders globally as well as community providers serving those economically impacted by the crisis. The first three grants of $2 million each were announced for Feeding America, the CDC Foundation, and the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Solidarity Health Fund. “During this unprecedented health crisis, Morgan Stanley is committed to doing everything possible to support the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Joan Steinberg, Global Head of Philanthropy at…
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