Day: 6 May 2026

CISL and UNICEF Venture Fund partner to scale climate and health innovation for children and communities

Stuart Mitchell

CISL has announced a new collaboration with UNICEF Venture Fund to identify and scale high‑potential start‑ups addressing the growing intersection of climate change and health. Through the collaboration, CISL and UNICEF’s Innovation Office will work together to source innovators for the 2026 Climate & Health Innovation Programme, targeting bold, scalable solutions that can help protect children and communities from climate‑driven health risks. As climate impacts intensify, children are among the most vulnerable to risks including heat stress, air pollution, water scarcity, disease outbreaks and disruptions to essential health services. The…

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PRSSA Announces New Leadership and Organizational Updates at 2026 Leadership Assembly

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications, announced its 2026–2027 International Committee. Teo Ignacio Landoni from the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) was elected as International President. Landoni, along with eight other members, was elected during PRSSA’s 2026 Leadership Assembly, hosted in New Orleans, La. “Welcoming this new group of student leaders to PRSSA’s International Committee is about more than connection. It’s about shaping the future of our profession. PRSSA plays a critical role in preparing the…

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New “Point of Social” study reveals more active social media behaviour out of the home leads to an 11% attention gap in daytime social media advertising

Stuart Mitchell

A major new study has found that social media advertising delivers 11% lower attention and engagement during the day, when consumers are most active out of the home. The findings, published today in The Point of Social report, highlight a clear opportunity for advertisers to get the most from their social campaigns and position Out of Home (OOH) as a channel to prime and amplify social media campaigns. Commissioned by Bauer Media Outdoor UK, Global, JCDecaux,Ocean Outdoor and Posterscope, the study builds on 2023’s The Point of Search research and…

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Ceres comment letter on U.S. trade investigation highlights business support for boosting clean domestic manufacturing

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres submitted a public comment letter this week supporting the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) investigation of excess capacity and production in manufacturing.  As part of its probe, USTR is examining how lax environmental protections abroad lead to challenges for cleaner manufacturing in the U.S., an increasingly bipartisan policy conversation. Addressing that issue in trade policy could help clean domestic manufacturers maintain their competitive edge against polluting industry from China, India, and other countries, particularly as Europe implements a carbon border adjustment mechanism.  Ceres’ comment letter reflects insights from American heavy…

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Cannes Lions announces 2026 Awarding Jury line-up

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place 22–26 June 2026, has announced its Awarding Jury line-up for this year’s Festival. This exceptional group of global experts will convene in Cannes this June to set the global benchmark for creative excellence. This year’s Juries reflect the growing diversity of the voices shaping the global creative industry, with fresh perspectives from independent agencies and brands across an array of sectors. Amongst those making their Jury debut is French brand, AXA, following its success in 2025, winning 13 Lions. The line-up…

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