Day: 22 February 2021

The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland joins the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) as full member

Stuart Mitchell

Since ICAS was formally launched in October 2016, the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has been an associate member and a strong supporter of this international network. ICAS members are now delighted that the ASAI joins ICAS as a full member, becoming thus more involved in ICAS and its governance. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland is the independent self-regulatory body set up and financed by the advertising industry and committed, in the public interest, to promoting the highest standards of marketing communications. For 40 years, the ASAI has ensured…

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The Co-Operative Bank Donates £10,000 To Greater Manchester Hospice Group To Keep Families Connected Throughout Lockdown

Stuart Mitchell

The need for families to stay connected is more important now than ever before, particularly for those who as a result of Covid-19 restrictions are unable to see or visit their loved ones. The Greater Manchester Hospice Group have facilitated video calling between inpatients and their families throughout the pandemic, however, not all family members have access to a device that is enabled for video calling. This has unfortunately meant that for anybody who does not have access to a mobile phone or tablet they are unable to stay connected,…

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NSPCC appoints first-ever Chief Technology Officer

Stuart Mitchell

The NSPCC has appointed Greig Sharman as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. Greig joins the NSPCC from the University of Leeds, having previously been their IT Executive and Deputy Director of Information Technology. Greig will ensure modern digital capabilities are woven into the organisation’s future strategy and that the charity makes best use of emerging technologies. With a broad remit to deliver programmes, initiatives and platforms that support the charity’s ambitious targets, the new Technology Directorate is critical to help drive success and scale the organisation to meet the increasing…

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Edinburgh based enterprise – Sustainably – voted Richard Branson’s Start-Up of the Year 2019 – crowdfunds to transform ‘giving tech’

Stuart Mitchell

Edinburgh based start-up, Sustainably, voted Richard Branson’s Start-Up of the Year in 2019, have announced the launch of their crowdfunding campaign on crowdcube. The mother-daughter team are looking to raise £300,000 which will enable them to market to new users and charities as well as improve functionality and launch a B2B platform.   Now supporting 40 charities, including Macmillan, Shelter and the British Heart Foundation, Sustainably is a free app that lets people easily and safely give to their chosen good causes by rounding up cashless transactions and donating spare change automatically,…

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Mondi expands its sustainable e-commerce portfolio with BCoolBox to transport fresh food

Stuart Mitchell

Mondi, introduces its latest e-commerce innovation. The BCoolBox is a 100% recyclable and reliable packaging solution to keep perishable food cool while in transit. With this product innovation, food stays fresh from the store to the consumer or a pick-up station and offers online retailers the opportunity to expand their geographical reach for deliveries.  Benefits of BCoolBox Corrugated packaging solution with thermo-insulation keeps food chilled below 7° celsius for up to 24 hours without using a cooling truck Inner corrugated panels enclose the shipment from all sides, providing enhanced insulation…

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