Year: 2024

Books offer novel way to counter prison overcrowding in the Philippines

Stuart Mitchell

The initiative supported by the UN office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the Philippines is also expected to help ease chronic overcrowding in detention centres across the Southeast Asian nation. Dave*, who is one month into a six-month sentence, spends up to eight hours a day in the library of the Iligan City Jail. He’s currently engrossed in a graphic novel called El Filibusterismo, an adaptation of a story by the revered Filipino intellectual and political activist José Rizal. “I like reading, especially historical fiction,” he told UN News…

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Seramount Reveals The 2024 100 Best Companies

Stuart Mitchell

Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm, revealed its annual list of the 2024 100 Best Companies for working parents today. This year’s winners continue to set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including paid gender-neutral parental leave, subsidized childcare, bereavement leave after miscarriage, reimbursement for fertility expenses, menopause benefits, and increased mental health benefits for employees. Johnson & Johnson earned this year’s top spot. “Our 100 Best Companies have been setting the standard on what is considered an inclusive workplace for parents and caregivers for over…

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PepsiCo Europe and Yara partner to decarbonize crop production

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo Europe and Yara recently announced a long-term partnership in Europe aimed at providing farmers with crop nutrition programs to help decarbonize the food value chain.   As part of the partnership, which spans multiple countries, participating PepsiCo Europe farmers will be equipped with best-in-class crop nutrition products and advice as well as precision farming digital tools. This will allow them to increase nutrient use efficiency (NUE), boost yields and reduce the carbon footprint of their crops. Yara, the leading crop nutrition company in Europe, will supply PepsiCo with the products and…

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The Ad Council Research Institute and Hearst Magazines Release Findings From Mental Health in Brand Communications Study

Stuart Mitchell

Hearst Magazines, in partnership with the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), recently announced the findings of “Time to Talk,” a first of its kind comprehensive study on mental health in the commercial space. The research, which includes qualitative interviews and a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, was designed to help brand marketers better understand how to effectively communicate about mental health. The announcement was made by Global Chief Revenue Officer Lisa Ryan Howard and Lead Researcher and Managing Director of the Ad Council Research Institute Derrick Feldmann. “Our partnership…

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Influence Global PR Trends and Win 2 Tickets to ICCO’s Global Summit

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is thrilled to announce the launch of the ICCO World PR Report Survey 2024-2025, conducted by Opinium. This comprehensive survey is a critical tool for gathering insights from top PR professionals worldwide, and it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the public relations industry. Each year, the ICCO World PR Report, published late autumn, provides a comprehensive overview of the global PR landscape. It offers a deep dive into critical aspects of the industry, delving into global growth trends, identifying emerging…

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