Day: 21 January 2021

WHO and KSRelief work together improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Yemen

Stuart Mitchell

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) are working together to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in targeted health facilities and water quality monitoring and surveillance in Cholera high-risk districts Through a new US$ 7 million award, a joint project will provide improved access and enhanced provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services to 45 healthcare facilities all over Yemen which had been identified with the most acute needs by the Health Cluster and the 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan. Improved…

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Xiaomi Technology Release Heartwarming “Hello 2021” Film to Celebrate New York Heroes

Stuart Mitchell

Xiaomi has released a mini-documentary honoring New York’s heroes that persevered through all the challenges that 2020 brought. The film “Hello 2021” is the final component of the global technology company’s #ChargingHappiness campaign. The #ChargingHappiness campaign began with Xiaomi rallying 50 top TikTok creators to use its Redmi Power Bank in different hilarious ways. Then, Xiaomi set up a special installation in NYC’s bustling Grand Central Terminal to showcase these videos and bring smiles to the faces of New Yorkers.  The joyful reactions were captured for the film, which featured…

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Pepsi Invites Everyone to “Dig In” and Champion Black-Owned Restaurants with Goal to Generate $100 Million in Sales for Local Businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing the diverse range of delicious food, rich history and culture that Black-owned restaurants contribute to the American experience, Pepsi introduced Dig In. The consumer-facing, multi-year platform is a rallying call for people to double down on supporting Black-owned restaurants. Dig In aims to generate at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years. The platform also serves as an invitation for Black restaurateurs to tap into a variety of resources available from PepsiCo including business services, training and mentorship. Both timely ways to support…

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Data and privacy issues remain the leading cause of complaints to Data & Marketing Commission

Stuart Mitchell

Issues around data management and privacy are the biggest concerns in 2019/20, according to the Data and Marketing Commission’s (DMC) latest Annual Report. In the year ranging from July 2019 to June 2020, the DMC reported a marked reduction in complaints against businesses in the data and marketing sector – from over 130 in 2018/19 to just 63 in the last year. The DMC investigated 23 complaints involving members of the Data and Marketing Association (DMA), 15 of which were consumer complaints and 8 were about B2B issues. The majority…

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New Collaboration for Zero Emission Hydrogen Trucking at Mass-Market Scale

Stuart Mitchell

IVECO, Daimler Truck AG, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group have committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe called H2Accelerate. As a growing number of governments and businesses align on a common vision of a net-zero emissions energy system, the H2Accelerate participants believe that hydrogen is an essential fuel for the complete decarbonisation of the truck sector. Achieving a large-scale roll-out of hydrogen fuelled trucks is expected to create new industries: zero-carbon hydrogen production facilities, large-scale hydrogen distribution systems,…

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