Day: 24 May 2020

CAP – Advertising IV Drips (Coronavirus/COVID-19)

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Advertising IV Drips (Coronavirus/COVID-19). 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 we published a new Enforcement Notice on Advertising IV Drips (Coronavirus/COVID-19) with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and this week the Compliance team have started to take targeted enforcement action to ensure a level-playing-field. This is in response to a…

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Global Alliance AGM elects new Board 2020

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management 18th Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 19 April remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions regarding travel and public gatherings. A candle was lit by the President in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives globally to Covid-19, in support of our frontline workers and colleagues who are directly involved in the battle against the pandemic. Global Alliance President Justin Green presented the 2019 Annual Report, which provided an overview of the key activities and initiatives conducted by the…

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Wells Fargo Announces Efforts to Keep People Housed in Response to COVID-19

Stuart Mitchell

Wells Fargo & Company have announced additional efforts to help people stay in their homes with funding for more than 500 nonprofits across the U.S., as part of the Wells Fargo Foundation’s $175 million commitment to assist people and communities in response to COVID-19. More than 300 grants have already been made since March to help nonprofits provide urgent housing services for vulnerable populations. “Wells Fargo continues to take steps to support our customers, employees and communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bill Daley, vice chairman of…

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Xylem and UNICEF Partner to Provide COVID-19 Relief and Safe Water for Children, Families in Vulnerable Communities Around the World

Stuart Mitchell

Xylem Watermark, the corporate citizenship program of global water technology company Xylem Inc. has announced support for UNICEF’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The partnership will provide access to safe water and sanitation for vulnerable children and families. Xylem’s COVID-19 contribution will be directed to the most at-risk communities, providing critical supplies and supporting UNICEF’s community health programs and youth engagement initiatives. UNICEF’s COVID-19 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) response targets at-risk, low-capacity countries to secure WASH services and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in health facilities, schools, households and community settings.…

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Northern Trust Provides $100 Million in Small Business Support

Stuart Mitchell

Northern Trust Corporation has announced it is providing $100 million in low-cost funding to assist Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as they provide loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “This funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will help meet urgent demand among small businesses and non-profit groups,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said. “Since 1995, we have provided capital to CDFIs with flexible terms and low rates to facilitate lending in underserved communities.” Under the CARES Act, the PPP…

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