Day: 14 October 2026

OAAA Announces 2026 OOH Media Plan Awards Jury

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) announced the jury for the 2026 OOH Media Plan Awards, bringing together ten leaders from across brands, agencies, media owners and technology to recognize the most effective and innovative strategic thinking in out of home (OOH) advertising. For more than 25 years, the OOH Media Plan Awards have celebrated the critical role media planning plays in turning great ideas into impactful campaigns. The program recognizes the strategy behind the work, from understanding audiences and allocating investment to selecting the right environments,…

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PRSA Celebrates the Profession’s Standout Leaders at ICON 2026 in Orlando, Oct. 17–20

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the US’ leading professional organization serving the communications community, today announced the recipients of its 2026 PRSA Individual Awards, celebrating outstanding communicators who have made exemplary contributions to the public relations profession, academia, and society. The six honorees will be officially recognized during PRSA’s annual conference, ICON 2026, the largest gathering of communications professionals, taking place from Oct. 17–20 in Orlando, Fla. “The 2026 award recipients embody the very best of our profession,” said PRSA CEO Matthew Marcial, CAE, APR. “Through groundbreaking professional practice, foundational research, tireless mentorship, and…

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North American investors are forging ahead on climate action, just more quietly

Stuart Mitchell

A new analysis released recently by Ceres shows that most large North American institutional investors continue to prioritize investment practices aimed at managing climate financial risks and capturing market opportunities in the transition to a cleaner global economy. Their actions persisted despite clean energy policy rollbacks in the United States, demonstrating that investors remain committed to actions that protect and enhance long-term value.  The report, Forging Ahead: A 2026 Assessment of Investor Climate Action Across North Americaanalyzes the 2025 public disclosures and communications of 50 of the largest North American-based…

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Britain steps outside: how active lifestyles are thriving despite economic pressure

Stuart Mitchell

In a country where household budgets remain under pressure and people are increasingly prioritising how they spend their time and money, new research commissioned by Bauer Media Outdoor shows that active lifestyles are becoming a bigger part of everyday life. From early morning run clubs to the rise of padel, people are finding more ways to get active and socialise, with 38.5% of UK adults now spending more time outdoors than they did a year ago. A nation becoming active together 58% of UK adults now take part in some…

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Trusted traceability without reinventing the wheel

Stuart Mitchell

When supply chains face new transparency requirements, the instinct is often to build another platform or introduce another digital solution. Producer organisations are then often asked to provide the same data multiple times, while having limited visibility over where it goes or how it creates value for them. But what if the key to trusted traceability lies not in new systems, but in connecting existing ones more effectively? This question was at the heart of Fairtrade International’s Sustainable Traceability for Empowered Producers project, funded by the ISEAL Innovations Fund, supported…

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