Month: March 2021

Gerety Talks Karen Boswell

Stuart Mitchell

Tuesday, 23rd March at 17:15 CET / 12:15 EST, Gerety Talks with Karen Boswell, Chief Experience Officer EMEA at VMLY&R. Karen is responsible for developing VMLY&R’s CX capability in the EMEA region and growing clients’ engagement. She drives the creation of world-class consumer engagement experiences and platforms at the intersection of technology, creativity and culture to create connected brands. With more than 15 years of experience across every sector, Karen has led world-class brands and organisations forwards from both a strategic and implementation perspective, weaving together ideas and people in a…

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#HireaPRCAmember launch flies the flag for members’ ethical and professional standards

Stuart Mitchell

Working with PR professionals who have committed to the PRCA’s Code of Conduct and professional standards is the only way to ensure your organisation’s reputation is in safe hands, the PRCA says in its flagship campaign that will run globally throughout 2021. The professional body’s #HireaPRCAmember kicks off today with an initial focus on encouraging organisations looking for external PR support to prioritise consultancies that are part of the PRCA. As part of this, the PRCA is celebrating consultancies that have continuously held its Communications Management Standard (CMS) for more…

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Uber and UNESCO partner under Global Education Coalition to support teachers around the world

Stuart Mitchell

Uber extends its commitment to the work of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by offering 1 million rides to teachers around the world to and from vaccination appointments to support the reopening of schools and to protect teachers and their communities. As a member of the Global Education Coalition, Uber worked with UNESCO and its partners during the first wave of COVID-19 to deliver meals to the hardest hit students in countries such as the UK, Kenya, Mexico and Colombia. With cases of COVID-19 still rising…

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Women of Xbox release video to encourage diversity in gaming

Stuart Mitchell

Women who work for Xbox and its UK game studios have released a video that aims to encourage more diversity in gaming. Following their first video last October, the Women of Xbox UK group has brought together women from across Xbox to discuss their experiences in the games industry. Celebrating International Women’s Day, this edition of Women of Xbox UK features Louise O’Connor (Everwild Executive Producer, Rare) in conversation with Mary McGuane (Chief of Staff, Xbox Game Studios), Nina Kristensen (Ninja Theory’s Co-founder and Chief Development Ninja) and Rosemary Buahin…

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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation shows incredible ongoing support with £84,000 grant

Stuart Mitchell

Food services and facilities management company, Sodexo, continue to work side by side with FareShare throughout the ongoing crisis. Their most recent £84,000 grant through the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is now making a huge difference at a crucial time. The grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation helps FareShare cover some of its core costs and allows flexibility for the money to be spent where it’s most needed. The funding is helping FareShare to respond quickly to the ongoing pressures of Covid-19 and helps with the costs of transporting…

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