Day: 15 September 2026

From Coca-Cola to OpenAI, Brands Are Betting Bigger on OOH

Stuart Mitchell

Brands are increasing their investment in out of home (OOH) advertising, driving U.S. OOH revenue up 10.7% in the second quarter of 2026 to $3.16 billion, marking the first time quarterly OOH revenue has surpassed $3 billion, according to new data from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). The strong quarter pushed year-to-date OOH revenue growth to 9.2%. The growth was broad-based, with digital OOH, technology and AI advertisers, financial services and major live events all contributing to the quarter’s momentum. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of the top…

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PRSA Announces Winners of Inaugural Emerging Professionals Awards

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA has announced the eight winners of its inaugural Emerging Professionals Awards, a new national recognition honoring communications professionals who are already making a meaningful impact on their organizations, communities and the profession. The 2026 Emerging Professionals Award winners are: Launched this year, the PRSA Emerging Professionals Awards recognize individuals with two to seven years of professional communications experience whose work demonstrates innovation, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice and measurable impact. Unlike traditional recognition programs based on age, title or management responsibility, the awards focus on career experience, contribution and…

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Nearly one billion people still depend on healthcare facilities without clean water, new WHO data shows

Stuart Mitchell

New WHO data reveals gaps in water services across healthcare facilities. From Ebola to maternity care, clean water in every health facility must become a political priority, says WaterAid. These findings are released as decision-makers meet for World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm. New global estimates released today by WHO and JMP (18 August) show that 907 million people globally relied on healthcare facilities without water in 2025, while 936 million used facilities without sanitation and 652 million without hygiene services. The new figures show the world is moving in…

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One third of Brits will climb into the bin to make more room while many still chase after the recycling lorry

Stuart Mitchell

A new survey of British adults for Recycle Now has revealed a compelling picture of the UK’s recycling habits and uncovered several red lines when it comes to bin etiquette between neighbours. Overall, the UK is a proud recycling nation with 89% of households regularly recycling and 84% of people believing everyone has a responsibility to help clean up the environment – a new survey for Recycle Week has revealed. Only 1% of people never recycle. That said, over one in three (38%) agree they could recycle more than they currently…

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CAP – Trust me, I’m a… compliant advertiser

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Trust me, I’m a… compliant advertiser. I have copied this post below 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. A recent ASA ruling has highlighted an often overlooked Code rule.  The voice of an expert is a powerful tool in advertising, but did you realise that the Code prohibits endorsements by health professionals in many ads? Qualified to practise, not to endorse Ads for foods…

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