Month: June 2020

Over 3,000 Period Products Distributed Directly To People’s Homes During COVID-19 By Hey Girls & Local Authority Partners

Stuart Mitchell

Periods don’t stop for pandemics, and neither does the fact that women and girls across the UK will inevitably be facing period poverty during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Social enterprise Hey Girls’ mission since being founded in 2018 is to eradicate period poverty in the UK, something which will become harder once the true economic impact of Covid-19 becomes clear. Since 2018, Hey Girls has been working with local authorities, schools and colleges in Scotland and since 2020 in Wales to deliver free period products to students, constituents and service users. …

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Next Creative Leaders 2020 Launches, Now Open to Non-Binary Creatives

Stuart Mitchell

For the first time in its five-year history, the global Next Creative Leaders competition run jointly by The One Club for Creativity and The 3% Movement has expanded its diversity and inclusion remit to accept entries from both womxn and non-binary creatives.   The call for entries is now open for the 2020 Next Creative Leaders (NCL), a portfolio competition that identifies, celebrates and gives a global platform to talented womxn creatives who are making their mark on the world with both their work and a unique point of view…

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Altria Announces Five Million Dollar Donation to Fight Racial Inequality

Stuart Mitchell

Altria Group, Inc. has announced an initial commitment of five million dollars to address systemic racism faced by Black Americans and advance social and economic equity. These funds will be used to support national and local organizations working across the United States and in our operating communities, as well as provide immediate support to small businesses in our communities impacted by recent vandalism. This commitment is incremental to Altria’s planned 2020 corporate giving. “These are difficult times, and we must find ways to embrace our differences, address underlying systemic issues…

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A-list talent, business leaders and creative legends unite to produce LIONS Live

Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions has announced details of the talent forming the agenda for LIONS Live, the new digital experience taking place from 22-26 June. Curated in partnership with some of the world’s most creative people and companies, LIONS Live will offer beautifully produced content and experiences, in a range of compelling digital formats. Available to watch for free, from any screen, anywhere in the world, LIONS Live will be broadcast from a London studio and anchored by BBC journalist and presenter, Tina Daheley. Speaking about LIONS Live, Charlotte Williams, VP of…

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Volvic Announces Global Carbon Neutrality and B Corp™ Certification, Also Pledging to Continue Protecting 2 Billion Square Meters of Natural Ecosystems

Stuart Mitchell

Volvic has always valued the strength we receive from nature. That’s why ahead of World Environment Day, and as part of their ongoing sustainability efforts***, Volvic is sharing their newly awarded B Corp™ certification for the global brand and global carbon neutrality milestone. As part of their carbon neutral certification, in partnership with the climate solutions company South Pole, Volvic is supporting projects that protect two billion square meters of natural ecosystems in volcanic countries such as Peru, Congo and Uganda****. Being certified Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Trust: As…

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