Day: 16 April 2020

Children’s storybook released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19

Stuart Mitchell

A new storybook that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children. With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from…

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UNESCO launches ResiliArt movement in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

Cancelled concerts, postponed festivals, delayed album launch and closed cinemas – COVID-19 has hit the cultural and creative industries hard. Still, creative workers find creative solutions. This is why UNESCO calls on all artists and creatives to join the ResiliArt movement. COVID-19 and the cultural and creative industries While billions of people around the world turn to culture as a source of comfort and connection during the COVID-19 crisis, the impact of COVID-19 has not spared the culture sector. More than 80% of UNESCO World Heritage properties have closed down,…

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ASA – ​​​​​​​Gambling advertising and ‘lockdown’

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Gambling advertising and ‘lockdown’. 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. The conduct of the online gambling industry, including the nature and frequency of its advertising, is under particular scrutiny during this period of national emergency.  ‘Lockdown’ has created a ‘captive audience’. Many people are anxious and uncertain about the future and a significant number face…

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OVO announces £50m hardship scheme for customers

Stuart Mitchell

OVO customers experiencing extreme financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus will be able to access the OVO Coronavirus Hardship Scheme to help them through the outbreak, the company announced today.  The UK’s largest independent energy supplier is planning to make up to £50m worth of measures available to existing customers through its Coronavirus Hardship Scheme. Eligible customers will be able to receive this support from Wednesday 8th April 2020.  The profound impact of the coronavirus is putting many families and households into financial difficulty. Keeping all customers on…

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Barclays launches £100 million COVID-19 Community Aid Package

Stuart Mitchell

Barclays is committed to helping its customers, clients, colleagues, and the wider community deal with the current unprecedented medical and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and in preparing for recovery in its aftermath. Among other measures, the bank has already made available free everyday banking and overdrafts to 650,000 small businesses, waived overdraft and other fees for customers, and is helping to implement the UK Government’s support schemes. We will be setting out further programmes to assist businesses and households in the coming days and weeks. The company is announcing…

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