Day: 10 April 2021

Clear Channel joins Ad Net Zero for critical year in climate action

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel has become a supporter of Ad Net Zero, the UK advertising industry’s initiative to help UK advertising respond to the climate emergency caused by CO2 emissions, headed by the Advertising Association, ISBA and the IPA. Clear Channel has joined a number of other supporters, including leading media and advertising companies, all of which have committed to help the UK advertising industry achieve net zero by end 2030 through funding, specialist expertise and resourcing.  As a member of Ad Net Zero’s steering group, we will be taking an active…

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CARMA announced as ICCO and PRCA global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have announced CARMA as their global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner. The world’s longest established media intelligence provider, CARMA’s longevity can be attributed to a relentless focus on excellence and exceptional client service. This client-centric approach attracts top talent from among the media intelligence community. Across the globe, these experienced consultants and experts enable organisations to gain true media insight and demonstrate the effectiveness of their PR. Led by Co-Managing Partners – former FIBEP Chairman Mazen Nahawi, and…

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CVS Health, Walgreens and Walmart Join Together with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to Educate Americans about the COVID-19 Vaccines

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative today unveiled new public service advertisements (PSAs) with CVS Health, Walgreens and Walmart to help educate people throughout the nation about the COVID-19 vaccines. Developed with expertise from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the groundbreaking “It’s Up To You” COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative, the new content features pharmacists addressing common questions about COVID-19 vaccination. CVS Health, Walgreens and Walmart are founding partners of the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative’s COVID-19 Vaccine…

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S&P Global Announces Ambitious Climate Actions on Its Way to Achieving Net Zero by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

S&P Global has announced ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the goal of countering the adverse effects of climate change, supporting a net-zero economy and publicly reinforcing its commitment to sustainable corporate citizenship. The Company committed to a 25% reduction in emissions by 2025 using 2019 as a base year. These targets were recently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that drives…

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PRCA responds to Sunday Times lobbying reports

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has responded to new reports in the Sunday Times relating to the lobbying industry and the role of former Prime Minister, David Cameron.  PRCA Public Affairs Board Chair Liam Herbert CMPRCA commented: “First, the Lobbying Act needs to be amended so that all lobbyists are covered, rather than just the minority covered currently by the law. “Secondly, the rules regarding the lobbying activities of former Minsters and Prime Ministers are unfit for purpose. They should be strengthened as a matter of…

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