Month: May 2025

An update on NICVA’s use of social media

Stuart Mitchell

Another charity has decided to leave social media platform X. The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (Nicva) states it did so for the safety of its staff and cited privacy concerns. The following post below was written by Jonny Currie, Director of Policy and Insight on their website here and copied below: An update on NICVA’s recent decision to stop posting on X, and a summary of a recent webinar exploring VCS social media engagement during a time of fragmentation and misinformation. Last month NICVA decided to stop posting…

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New Guidance Outlines Best Practices for Municipal Bond Issuers Facing Growing Climate Threats

Stuart Mitchell

As municipalities and other public entities face rising costs from storms, fires, and extreme weather events, Ceres recently released new guidance on how state and local governments can integrate resilience planning with climate risk disclosure to address these challenges.   The report, “Leading with Transparency: A Guide to Strengthening Climate Disclosure and Resilience in the Municipal Bond Market” provides a comprehensive framework for how public sector organizations can better inform investors on their climate risks and plans to address these risks.   The report also highlights best practices from leading U.S. municipalities…

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Waitrose becomes first supermarket to set new benchmark for better chicken welfare standards

Stuart Mitchell

From early April all fresh chicken from Waitrose meets the elevated ‘Better Chicken Commitment’, guaranteeing customers significantly higher quality and ethically sourced fresh British poultry.  By the end of August all Waitrose own brand chicken will meet BCC’s higher welfare standards – a move described by the RSPCA as ‘trailblazing’.  At the same time, Waitrose is launching a radically transparent welfare labelling scheme, to help customers make informed choices and understand the specific methods of production and quality of life behind their chicken. While launching its own welfare labelling scheme,…

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New PSAs Aim to Help Families Identify Subtle Signs of Alzheimer’s in Loved Ones

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, recently launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) to help people recognize the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in their loved ones. The new suite of PSAs are the latest in the award-winning “Some Things Come with Age” campaign, which continues to encourage pre-care partners to learn about the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s. The latest PSAs focus on Black Americans, who are twice as likely to develop the disease. “The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner…

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Hyundai’s New Human-Centered Campaign Takes a Fresh Approach to Automotive Advertising

Stuart Mitchell

At the Seoul Mobility Show, Hyundai Motor Company premiered the newest generation of its hydrogen-powered NEXO. To mark the occasion, the company launched the global NEXO campaign created in partnership with Serviceplan Hamburg. The spot takes a bold narrative approach, bringing Hyundai’s unwavering belief in hydrogen technology to life and aligning seamlessly with the brand’s vision: Progress for Humanity. In addition to showcasing innovation and product benefits, the campaign zooms in on the personal side of commitment. The spot follows a young woman preparing to deliver a speech to her…

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