Day: 12 September 2025

OAAA Announces 2025 OOH Media Plan Awards Jury

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is pleased to announce the esteemed jury for this year’s OOH Media Plan Awards, an industry-leading program celebrating outstanding media strategy, placement, and execution since its launch 25 years ago. This year’s jurors include a distinguished lineup of professionals whose diverse expertise spans media, agencies, technology, brand stewardship, and innovation: Brad Alperin, Head of Brand Solutions, OUTFRONT Media Ali Broback, Chief Client Officer & Partner, ODN Maria Givens, VP, Head of Media, Digital & Platforms, NA, Bayer Randy Kilgore, Chief Revenue…

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Ceres urges EPA to maintain the Endangerment Finding to keep American businesses competitive and economy strong

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres Senior Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman testified today in front of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of preserving the greenhouse gas Endangerment Finding to protect the stable policy environment that businesses need to invest confidently in critical 21st industries. Rolling it back would not only undermine existing investments but also send shockwaves through the economy and threaten U.S. competitiveness, Friedman emphasized in his testimony.   “By providing policy certainty, these standards have supported U.S. economic growth, driven private investment, and accelerated clean, cost-effective technologies that strengthen America’s competitiveness…

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The Ad Council and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Celebrate 15 Years of Promoting Adult Education

Stuart Mitchell

The Finish Your Diploma campaign today released new public service advertisements (PSAs) to mark 15 years of empowering adults to complete their high school equivalency, such as their GED or HiSET. Launched in 2010 by the Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF), the national campaign has connected more than 2 million people to free local adult education centers. Designed to reach the nearly 30 million adults in the United States without a high school diploma, the campaign encourages learners to use FinishYourDiploma.org’s zip code search tool to…

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Oscar Mayer Debuts Hot Dogs for “EveryBun” – The First-Ever Pack of Wieners and Plant-Based Hot Dogs

Stuart Mitchell

It’s no secret summertime is hot dog season, and this summer the grilling staple is trending, with more than 1.5M posts across social media.1 However, for the 20M+ Americans who identify as vegetarian or vegan,2 current offerings fall short and hosts struggle to satisfy both meat lovers and plant-based guests. Today, Oscar Mayer debuts the “EveryBun” Pack, offering something for every plate at the party. Oscar Mayer debuts Hot Dogs for “EveryBun,” the first-ever limited time pack for meat and veggie lovers alike. The Oscar Mayer EveryBun Pack is the…

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UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5 Million project to eliminate harmful firefighting foams in African airports

Stuart Mitchell

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have jointly launched the Fortifying Infrastructure for Responsible Extinguishment (FIRE) project, which aims to phase out the use of toxic fluorinated firefighting foams and replace them with safer alternatives at major airports in Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.   FIRE – a $82.5 million initiative with a $10 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and $72.5 million in co-financing from partners – will phase out firefighting foams containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), hazardous “forever…

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