Month: April 2026

Ocean Outdoor opens its 2026 Digital Creative Competition for entries

Stuart Mitchell

Entries for Ocean Outdoor’s annual Digital Creative Competition are now open in the UK, the Netherlands, the Nordics and Germany. Now in its 17th year in the UK, and sixth year across other Group markets, Ocean’s competition calls for bold ideas and original concepts that push the creative boundaries, using the latest techniques and technology available across premium DOOH formats and Out of Home environments.  Campaigns from previous winners have gone on to win several Cannes Lions and other international awards. The 2026 competition opens for entries on 7th April. The closing…

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B Lab appoints new board to shape future of the movement

Stuart Mitchell

As the global B Corp movement approaches 20 years of impact, B Lab has appointed a new global board to lead its next chapter.  With over 10,000 Certified B Corporations employing over 1 million people across 104 countries using B Lab’s ambitious standards to improve their impact, B Lab is now focused on shaping the future of leadership and business, as it becomes more integrated and introduces the most rigorous standards of business behavior in its history. The new appointments bring together long-standing advocates for the B Corp movement from across the world, with deep expertise…

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WFA launches Creator Forum

Stuart Mitchell

Creator marketing is rapidly becoming a core pillar of brand investment. WFA research shows that 99% of respondents use creators and influencers to promote their products and services online, and 60% of brands plan to increase their investment in the coming years. Brands such as Unilever have championed this shift, with Chief Marketing Officer Leandro Barreto sharing at SXSW how the company builds desire, trust and relevance through creator marketing. The success of the creator economy even earned itself a section and five subcategories at Cannes Lions in 2025, celebrating…

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Pinsent Masons launches new advisory proposition to help boards close the growing ‘say–do gap’ in climate and sustainability disclosures

Stuart Mitchell

Pinsent Masons has launched a new advisory proposition designed to help boards, directors, trustees and senior leaders navigate rapidly expanding legal and regulatory expectations around climate and wider sustainability disclosures. The offering responds to heightened scrutiny on directors’ duties and the emerging liability risks linked to climate transition plans, sustainability reporting and forward‑looking disclosures. As regulators tighten standards and litigation trends accelerate globally, the firm’s new service aims to support organisations in building credible, science‑based transition plans underpinned by strong governance and robust implementation pathways. Hayden Morgan, Partner and sustainability…

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CISL’s leading banking initiative announces new Chair

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Barr, Head of Sustainability Expertise UK at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., U.K. Branch, as the new Chair of the Banking Environment Initiative (BEI). Caroline brings significant experience in the sustainable finance sector, and has been an active contributor across the banking sector on issues related to climate transition, nature, and the role of financial institutions in shaping a more resilient and sustainable economy.  Michael Sheren, CISL Fellow, will continue to support the platform in his role as Vice‑Chair.…

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