Day: 10 August 2025

UK Government launches ‘Good Food Cycle’ – backed by Sainsbury’s to help families thrive

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Government recently announced its new initiative, the ‘Good Food Cycle’. As a member of the Government’s Food Strategy Advisory Board and the sole retailer involved, Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, reaffirmed their commitment to building a resilient food system and outlined what’s needed to turn this shared ambition into a lasting and meaningful reality for all. Simon Roberts, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive, said: “Britain’s food system should be a powerhouse of economic growth, innovation and job creation, but in the face of ongoing and significant challenges, we need to work with…

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Bauer Media Outdoor announces winners of 2025 Compass scheme championing Black-owned businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor, in partnership with Jamii, announced the five inspirational winners of its Compass scheme – an initiative designed to help grow Black-owned businesses through the power of outdoor media.   Following a nationwide search for brands that are ready to scale up and a rigorous selection process, this year’s winners reflect innovation, inclusivity, and a strong potential for growth. Each selected brand will receive a national digital Out of Home advertising campaign worth £50,000 to help increase their visibility and brand awareness. The 2025 Compass winners are: First…

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CIM and IBM to Challenge Marketing Students in Global Competition to find the Marketers of the Future​

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has launched the global student marketing competition, ‘The Pitch’, to students across the world. This year’s competition will be run in partnership with IBM, a global leader in technology and innovation. CIM will work with IBM to provide students with an experience that equips them for their first professional role in marketing. Not only have IBM set this year’s challenge, but they will also host webinars and provide top tips to students for their journey through The Pitch competition, helping them to bring their…

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The Ad Council Announces Disney’s Rita Ferro as Board Chair

Stuart Mitchell

Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising for The Walt Disney Company has been named Chair of the Ad Council’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President, Americas at YouTube. For more than 80 years, the Ad Council has championed pivotal issues impacting people across the United States. Representing marketing, media, technology and business sectors, Board Members leverage their unique expertise, strong leadership and financial contributions to ensure the continued success and growth of the organization. The Ad Council’s Board of Directors works closely with the organization’s leadership…

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EcoVadis Study: 87% of U.S. Companies Quietly Boost Sustainability Spending Despite Regulatory Debate and Uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

Eighty-seven percent of U.S. companies say they’ve maintained or increased their investment in business sustainability efforts this year, according to the 2025 U.S. Business Sustainability Landscape Outlook: Executive Perspectives on Supply Chain Disruption, Resilience and Competitiveness, released recently by EcoVadis. The findings reveal a shifting approach: companies are still prioritizing business sustainability behind the scenes, but fewer are promoting it publicly. Executives see sustainability as a way to stay competitive and resilient, especially at a time where the scaling back of ESG regulatory oversight raises concerns about greater supply chain…

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