I don’t often write pieces like this, but I’ve had a few DMs and messages asking for my thoughts on what Meta has recently announced with regards to fact checking, and the changes it’s made to its moderation policy. These are very much my thoughts on this, and everyone is of course free to disagree. I have to admit I find it a strange decision – from an ethical standpoint it feels like a step backwards, but what surprises me is that a smart businessman would make such a decision…
Read MoreDay: 13 January 2025
New report reveals stark challenges facing disabled musicians in the music industry
Disabled Musicians face high levels of discrimination in the workplace, and mental health impacts career progression The significant barriers and discrimination faced by disabled musicians, alongside financial challenges and concerns around physical and mental wellbeing are highlighted in a new insights report published today. Laurie Oliva, Director of Services & Research, Help Musicians, comments: “The scale of the challenges disabled musicians face in navigating a career in music is stark and we thank everyone who contributed to the Census in trusting us with their honesty and insights. At Help Musicians we continue to…
Read MoreCAP – Influencer Marketing – Key Advice Resources
The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Influencer Marketing – Key Advice Resources. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. From infographics and webinars to Insight articles and our AdviceOnline library – we have a whole host of resources on influencer marketing to help marketers and influencers get it right and avoid a run-in with the ASA. Don’t forget that there are other…
Read More100% of purchased electricity in Tate & Lyle’s North American operations to come from renewable sources
Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, announces a major acceleration in its climate action with the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)1 in North America for renewable electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) with clean energy leader Enel North America. The 12-year PPA, which will commence in October, will deliver approximately 256,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable electricity and associated RECs annually in North America from the Ranchland wind farm in Texas. This is expected to…
Read MoreSodexo Stop Hunger Foundation positively impacts over 2.8m people in 2024
On World Food Day, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has published its 2024 annual report, detailing the positive impact its activities have had for over 2.8 million people across the UK & Ireland. World Food Day provides a global spotlight to raise awareness of food insecurity and promote action towards creating a better food future for all – a mission shared by Sodexo and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. In June 2024, nearly 10 million people in the UK faced food insecurity, according to the Food Foundation. Over the past…
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