Year: 2022

More than a half of PR agencies to increase fees – PRCA ICCO Confidence Tracker

Stuart Mitchell

    More than a half (56%) of PR agencies across the world will increase client fees in the next six months, according to the latest PRCA ICCO Confidence Tracker research published today. CEOs, Directors, and Department Heads across five continents took part in the latest PRCA and ICCO quarterly Confidence Tracker, which assesses market confidence in public relations around the world. Of those increasing fees, 46% of respondents expect to increase fees by up to 10%, while 8% plan to increase fees by as much as 20% in the…

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UNESCO celebrates the International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Stuart Mitchell

Today, 13 December UNESCO will celebrate the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032). UNESCO will highlight a ten-year action plan to draw the world’s attention to the critical loss of indigenous languages and the urgent need to preserve, revitalize and celebrate them. UNESCO, as the UN Organization in charge of Education, Sciences, Culture and Communication and Information, is leading the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. The Decade aims to raise awareness about the critical situation of Indigenous languages around the world and mobilize stakeholders for immediate safeguarding actions. 40% of…

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Greggs Publishes Second Annual Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

Greggs is pleased to report on the progress it has made in delivering its sustainability strategy and targets announced in last year’s report, as well as outlining what the business plans to achieve in 2022 through the Greggs Pledge.    In February 2021, Greggs launched its first sustainability plan – The Greggs Pledge – setting itself ten commitments to help make the world a better place by 2025, with the aim of developing these over the years to come. These commitments, aligned with the ambitions of the UN Sustainable Development…

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LIDL GB Announces Permanent Removal Of Green Coloured Milk Caps Following Successful Trial

Stuart Mitchell

Lidl GB has announced that it will be permanently removing the green coloured milk caps on semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk, replacing them with clear caps. The move – in partnership with their long-standing milk supplier Müller – follows a successful four-week trial, which took place in September of this year. Now to be a permanent fixture, the transition will roll out across Lidl stores in a phased approach from 31st October, to be available in all stores by 21st November.  Unlike the milk bottles, coloured milk caps cannot be…

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Royal Mail announces four-year national charity partnership with the British Heart Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

Royal Mail employees have chosen the British Heart Foundation as its new national charity partner for 2022-2026. The UK’s leading heart health charity will benefit from a four-year partnership with Royal Mail. Employees will be encouraged to raise £2 million, volunteer and provide pro bono support for the charity. The money raised will fund the new Royal Mail Community Hearts programme, which is aiming to: Deliver CPR training for 1 million young people Fund hundreds of Community defibrillators Develop accessible heart health information for the nation Earlier this year, Royal…

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