Month: September 2022

Winners of this year’s £2million Sky Zero Footprint Fund revealed

Stuart Mitchell

Sky has announced the five winners of its Sky Zero Footprint Fund, a £2 million advertising fund which uses the power of TV advertising to amplify business initiatives that are driving positive behavioural change for a more sustainable world. The campaign champions the adoption of tangible steps towards a sustainable future. The five winning brands were selected because of their pitch’s display to inspire change, with each one demonstrating sustainable values that align to Sky’s own. Sky Zero‘s pledge is to go net zero carbon by 2030 and inspire others…

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Three in five young people considering a career in marketing amidst mounting economic uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

New research from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) reveals that three fifths (60%) of young people (aged 16-21) consider marketing a career choice. The research comes as A-Level results day and the clearing process across the UK puts a focus on the age group’s careers.  The survey, which looks at the views of 500 young people (16-21) and over 500 parents in the UK, shows that despite the younger generation’s eagerness, parents’ negative attitudes towards the profession may act as a barrier to them entering the marketing industry. The…

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American Library Association Highlights Increasing Censorship Attempts During Banned Books Week Programming

Stuart Mitchell

Libraries nationwide will join the American Library Association to highlight increased censorship of books during this year’s Banned Books Week, taking place September 18-24, 2022. The American Library Association (ALA), Unite Against Banned Books (UABB) and the Banned Books Week Coalition are planning extensive programming during the week, bringing together authors, librarians and scholars to share perspectives on censorship. Thousands of schools, bookstores and libraries throughout the country will be sponsoring local events during the 40th Banned Books Week with a special focus on the recent sharp rise in book…

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Pandora launches collection with lab-created diamonds and 100% recycled silver and gold

Stuart Mitchell

Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has announced it is launching lab-created diamond jewellery in the U.S. and Canada. The introduction marks a milestone for the world’s largest diamond market, where more consumers will now be able to buy diamond jewellery. “The future of luxury is here today. Lab-created diamonds are just as beautiful as mined diamonds, but available to more people and with lower carbon emissions. We are proud to broaden the diamond market and offer innovative jewellery that sets a new standard for how the industry can reduce…

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Aldi Trials Removal Of Coloured Milk Caps

Stuart Mitchell

Aldi is trialling clear caps on its milk bottles in a bid to further improve the recyclability of its products. The supermarket is scrapping the green bottle tops on its British Semi Skimmed Standard Milk products in favour of clear caps, which are easier to recycle. The trial, which is in partnership with milk supplier Müller, will be introduced later this month across its stores in Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool. If successful and rolled out to all Müller-supplied stores, an additional 60 tonnes per year of recycled High-Density Polythene (rHDPE)…

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