Day: 2 April 2026

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages announces industry leading milestone, certifying all 39 bottling sites to AWS water stewardship standard

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages (NW&PB) have announced a pioneering achievement in global water stewardship, becoming the first food or beverage company worldwide to secure 100 per cent certification of all its 39 bottling sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Two sites – Buxton, UK and Tunuyan, Argentina, achieved Platinum certification, the highest level available. Why this matters: As water stress and extreme weather put growing pressure on rivers, aquifers and communities, effective water stewardship increasingly depends on action beyond a factory fence line. By working with…

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Out of Home Advertising Revenue Reaches Record $9.46 Billion

Stuart Mitchell

Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue reached a record $9.46 billion in 2025, marking 3.6% year-over-year growth and extending the industry’s growth to 19 consecutive quarters, according to newly released data from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). Momentum accelerated in the fourth quarter, with revenue increasing 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024, signaling continued advertiser confidence and sustained demand for the medium. Digital out of home (DOOH) remained a key driver of industry growth, accounting for 36.3% of total OOH revenue and increasing 10.5%…

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PRSA Announces Finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative strategic communications campaigns and tactics from the past year. For more than 80 years, the Anvil Awards have represented the highest standard of performance in the public relations profession. Each year, organizations, agencies and brands from across industries submit their best work to be evaluated by a panel of communications leaders and experts. In 2026, PRSA received 667 submissions across dozens of categories spanning reputation management, integrated campaigns,…

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Bauer Media Outdoor celebrates young artists from across Essex

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor and Essex County Council joined forces to invite children and young people to create new designs for some of the new bus shelters being installed in Essex and the winners have been announced. Launched last May, the competition invited children and young people aged up to 25 to submit original artwork inspired by themes such as community helpers, neighbourhood scenes, cultural diversity, and local events. The TravelEssex Community Art Competition was run by BMO and Essex County Council as part of their 10-year partnership to manage the…

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Brits Admit Social Avoidance Is a National Pastime, but Shared Snacking Could Be the Cure

Stuart Mitchell

From compulsive apologising to mastering avoiding eye contact, British awkwardness isn’t just a stereotype. In fact, a whopping 82% of Brits admit they feel awkward in social situations, with many going to great lengths to avoid social interaction. A new study released recently by Pringles found that 68% of Brits admit to taking out their phone purely to avoid eye contact in public, while over a quarter (28%) have walked to the next bus stop or station to avoid bumping into someone they know. From pretending to not hear someone…

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