Month: June 2023

This year’s Cannes Lions competition sees the highest number of countries represented at a total of 70

Stuart Mitchell

Following seven competitions over four days, the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity has announced its 2023 Young Lions winners.  The Young Lions competitions, which are sponsored by Adobe, are at the heart of the Cannes Lions School. They embody a true celebration of creativity across the world where young professionals have the opportunity to showcase their talent and achievements. All of the entries have been judged by members of the Cannes Lions Juries live in Cannes, and the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners have now been announced.  For the…

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Hi-Tech Socks, AI For NHS Waiting Lists And Apps For Foodbanks Among 2023 Abilitynet Tech4good Awards

Stuart Mitchell

In the wake of headlines on tech’s impact on humanity, the 2023 Abilitynet Tech4Good Awards were announced last night at the Institute of Physics in London and online. This year has seen a record number of entries from individuals, start-ups, charities and global tech giants across the globe.  Created by UK disability tech charity AbilityNet over a decade ago, the awards celebrate people and organisations using tech to make the world a better place. An illustrious panel of judges reviewed ten categories, with particularly notable awards including:  Ageing Society Award     Won by Milbotix Ltd for their SmartSocks. Designed in…

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Despite a decline in support for refugees since 2022, support for the principle of refuge remains high

Stuart Mitchell

A NEW global study carried out in 29 countries by Ipsos for World Refugee Day shows that: Three in four adults on average across the countries surveyed support the principle of giving refuge to people escaping war or persecution.  Moreover, a third reported that they have taken personal action in support of refugees in the past 12 months. Though public support for giving people refuge remains high globally, views are less positive than in 2022 in a number of countries, suggesting that some of the halo effects towards refugees in…

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Preliminary Consultation Suggests New B Corp Standards Are Ambitious yet Attainable

Stuart Mitchell

A report released by B Lab suggests that draft new standards for B Corp certified companies, currently in development, represent an ambitious yet attainable goal for business leaders looking to be a force for good. The report, which outlines feedback from a consultation conducted by B Lab in late 2022, reveals that of a sample of over 1,000 businesses, public and academic stakeholders: 86% of B Corp respondents and 87% of non-B Corp respondents think the new draft standards represent high standards for social and environmental performance and will help…

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USO, Clear Channel Outdoor Nationwide Digital Billboard Campaign Inspires American Support for Military Service Members & Families

Stuart Mitchell

During May, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA), the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and the United Service Organizations (USO)—America’s leading nonprofit organization supporting service members and their families—are running a nationwide digital billboard campaign encouraging civilians to support the U.S. military community. “It is our patriotic duty to support service members and their families,” said Chief Development and Marketing Officer of the USO, Brian Cowart. “Our nation’s security and the freedoms we enjoy are because of the continued sacrifice and service of so many men and women…

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