Month: August 2025

Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief team up to tackle school holiday hunger

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s is taking a fresh approach to tackling school holiday hunger by funding both meals and activities for children to help create memorable experiences, as new research shows that food is integral to our memories. New research commissioned by Sainsbury’s found that 72% of Brits say that food is an important part of their memories, with moments of connection with family and friends (43%) and positive memories of childhood (37%) being the ones we most closely associate with food. Almost two thirds (64%) of Brits say that they associate food…

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Mapping the future: geolocation data project advances EUDR readiness in Papua New Guinea

Stuart Mitchell

In a strategic move to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness, Fairtrade producer network NAPP is supporting coffee and cocoa cooperatives in Asia Pacific to collect geolocation data – a process that is challenging for many small cooperatives using these technologies for the first time. Fairtrade NAPP is teaching cooperatives in Papua New Guinea how to collect and manage geolocation data. Co-funded by a cocoa manufacturer, this project is a part of a broader mission to prepare smallholder cocoa and coffee farmers for evolving global trade expectations, especially under…

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Ceres announces Steven M. Rothstein as Chief Program Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Steven M. Rothstein, Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainability Capital Markets, has been named Ceres‘ new Chief Program Officer, the Boston-based nonprofit organization announced today. In his new role, Rothstein will oversee all aspects of the organization’s programmatic work. He will be responsible for leading effective program strategies, initiatives, and campaigns that advance Ceres’ mission and impact in the U.S. and around the globe.   As Ceres’ Managing Director of the organization’s center of excellence, Rothstein has led successful advocacy efforts to improve the practices and policies that govern…

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Puerto Rico Advertising Association and Effie Worldwide Announce Launch of Effie Awards Puerto Rico

Stuart Mitchell

The Puerto Rico Advertising Association, in partnership with Effie Worldwide, proudly announces the launch of the Effie Awards Puerto Rico, marking the first time the globally recognized awards for marketing effectiveness will be held on the island. This landmark initiative replaces the former “Cúspide Strategy and Effectiveness” categories that were part of the Cúspide National Festival until its 2023 edition. With this new chapter, Puerto Rico becomes part of Effie’s elite global network, joining over 55 programs around the world that set the gold standard for marketing effectiveness. The Effie Awards Puerto Rico will…

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CAP – Ads for electric scooters and bikes: legal or e-legal?

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Ads for electric scooters and bikes: legal or e-legal?. 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. As we see a growing number of e-scooters and e-bikes on public roads, consumers may not be aware that their use on public roads is not always legal and ads should avoid implying it is.  Roll up, roll up, for…

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