Month: June 2021

Amnesty report 2020: Global inequality ‘brutally exposed’ by pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

The global pandemic has both exposed and deepened global inequality and has had the worst impact on the most vulnerable people in the world, Amnesty International said in its annual report. Amnesty’s 408-page report – Amnesty International Report 2020/21: The State of the World’s Human Rights – covers 149 countries and delivers a comprehensive analysis of human rights trends globally during a turbulent 2020. Amnesty’s report shows how those already most marginalised – including women and refugees – have borne the devastating brunt of the pandemic. Health workers, migrant workers…

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The Ad Council Names Elise James-DeCruise Chief Equity Officer

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council has announced that Elise James-DeCruise has been named the organization’s first Chief Equity Officer. In this role, James-DeCruise will oversee the organization’s ongoing commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion—ultimately informing every aspect of the Ad Council’s mission, workplace culture and public-facing communications. James-DeCruise brings over 20 years of experience in leading strategies and solutions to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and professional development within the world of marketing and communications. Previously, James-DeCruise held the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Marcus Thomas, a Cleveland-based independent…

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Clear Channel launches Pride campaign showcasing personal messages of pride

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel Europe has launched its European campaign #IAmProud celebrating Pride 2021 in the UK. Throughout this June’s Pride month and beyond, Clear Channel will be displaying messages of hope, connection and pride across OOH screens in seven European countries, including the UK.  The aim of this year’s campaign is to challenge people to think about what makes them feel connected and proud, as so many people have been separated from friends, loved ones and supportive communities during the pandemic. The campaign was initiated and brought to life by Clear…

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IKEA and WWF renew partnership to accelerate action to enhance biodiversity

Stuart Mitchell

For nearly 20 years WWF and Inter IKEA Group have partnered to drive positive environmental impact within different industries, and today a renewed term of partnership until 2025 is announced. The partnership reaffirms the commitment to protect, manage and restore key landscapes, and enable a nature and climate positive value chain to also uphold the rights and needs of people. 2021 is an important year where decisions on a global biodiversity framework will be taken at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference, CBD COP 15. The rate of global loss of…

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PRCA Ethics Council Announces New Leadership

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced that Nitin Mantri and Israel Opayemi will join Mary Beth West MPRCA as Co-Chairs of the PRCA Ethics Council for 2021-22.   The move sees inaugural Chair David Gallagher FPRCA step down from the role after successfully leading the Council over the past twelve months. The new leadership has set its sights on dismantling systemic organisational non-compliance with globally shared PR ethics standards. The PRCA Ethics Council was launched in May 2020 to elevate ethical standards in the public relations and communications…

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