Year: 2026

PRECIS and ICCO launch NextGen Sweden

Stuart Mitchell

Sweden now has a new platform for future communication leaders. The global network ICCO NextGen is being established in Sweden in collaboration with the industry association PRECIS, with the goal of bringing together and strengthening professionals under 35 years of age in PR, public affairs and strategic communication. ICCO NextGen is part of the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and is represented in several countries worldwide. The network brings together young talents who want to develop their leadership, build international relationships and contribute to a more innovative and sustainable communications…

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New Index Reveals Gaps in Global Food System Resilience and How to Close Them

Stuart Mitchell

As global food systems face the challenge of feeding ten billion people by 2050, new data from Economist Impact’s inaugural Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) offers a clear roadmap to build stronger, more shock-resistant systems.  The Index ranks 60 countries across four pillars, finding a striking 42-point gap between Portugal and the Congo (Dem. Rep.), the most and least resilient food systems. While no country is fully resilient, nearly half of countries fall into the “middle zone” with average scores of 56 to 71 on a 100-point scale, signaling significant…

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£1m Longitude Prize awarded to AI smart glasses companion for people living with dementia

Stuart Mitchell

CrossSense will help people with early-stage dementia with daily activities, such as making a cup of tea and interacting with loved ones. The Longitude Prize on Dementia has awarded the £1 million grand prize to CrossSense, a personalised AI-powered assistant, developed for smart glasses, that identifies everyday objects and guides people living with early-stage dementia through daily activities, with the ultimate aim of supporting them to live safely in their own homes for longer. About CrossSense and how it works By asking gentle prompts, CrossSense’s AI companion – called Wispy…

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Amcor receives silver for Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized with a Silver Flexible Packaging Achievement Award in the Sustainability category for its Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film. The award was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. “We are proud to be recognized by the FPA for innovations that help our customers reduce their environmental footprint,” said Phil Stolz, President, Amcor Flexibles Converter & Distribution. “This award reflects Amcor’s commitment to advancing more sustainable packaging solutions…

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CAP – Advertising complementary and alternative medicines and therapies

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tread carefully:- Advertising complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, 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. Sitting alongside mainstream healthcare approaches, complementary therapies can help to support a person’s sense of wellbeing and are popular choices for many.  But not all therapies are created equal, and not all advertising claims are acceptable – as many advertisers have found out the hard way through ASA rulings.…

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