Day: 19 May 2020

Health Information Company SurvivorNet Launches SNTV: The First Streaming Channel for Cancer Survivors

Stuart Mitchell

New York-based health media company SurvivorNet announced today the launch of SurvivorNet TV (SNTV) – a first-of-its-kind linear streaming service catering to the growing number of Americans who are cancer survivors.  Released early as a way to support the cancer community during the COVID-19 crisis, SNTV offers premium programming featuring the most compelling people and stories around cancer, from recent scientific breakthroughs to leading medical treatments, COVID-19 guidance and documentaries dealing with everything from music to relationships.  SNTV launches with celebrity guest interviews including television news personalities such as Joan…

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Barnardo’s offering video calls with celebs including Emma Thompson and Russell Howard

Stuart Mitchell

If you’ve ever dreamed of hobnobbing with a Hollywood star, putting an England striker through their paces or proving you’re the world’s number one Doctor Who fan then you’re in luck because Barnardo’s is making dreams come true. The leading children’s charity has teamed up with some of the UK’s most loved stars to help banish the lockdown blues with its Fifteen Minutes with Fame prize draw. Winners really can have a cocktail with Dame Emma Thompson, banter with Russell Howard or a chat about the beautiful game with Jamie…

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WaterAid and Thrive team up to protect vulnerable communities against Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

International charity WaterAid and health communications agency Thrive: Words that Change Lives have teamed up to create life-saving content for vulnerable communities to stop the spread of Covid-19.   The partnership sees the award-winning health agency create pro bono content to support WaterAid’s hygiene education and behaviour change work in some of the world’s poorest communities.   Clean water and good hygiene are the first line of defence against Covid-19. Thrive is supporting WaterAid in creating culture-specific messaging to encourage social distancing and promote good hygiene practices, such as handwashing with soap.…

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DMA survey reveals half of businesses have furloughed staff

Stuart Mitchell

The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) reveal the results of its second ‘Coronavirus – The Impact on Business’ survey, highlighting the key concerns, challenges and needs of businesses during this difficult time. The findings show that 56% of businesses have applied to the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme already, with a further 8% saying they definitely will apply over the coming months. Those surveyed continue to report their organisations’ as running at just over half ‘Business as usual’ (56.9%), while a third of businesses (36%) believe they won’t last…

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Tony the Tiger® Recruits Superstars Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker to Give Philadelphia Middle School Athletes a Once-in-a-Lifetime Surprise

Stuart Mitchell

What started as a simple video conference call between Philadelphia middle school athletes and their coach turned into a true game changer today, thanks to a surprise appearance by Tony the Tiger, Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker. As part of the ongoing Mission Tiger campaign to help save and improve middle school sports nationwide, this legendary trio joined the video call to deliver a donation to the athletes at Philadelphia’s Young Scholars Charter School to help them get back in the game when sports resume. Life without sports seems strange…

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