Year: 2026

OAAA Releases Updated OpenOOH Taxonomy To Advance Industry Standardization & Transparency

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the national trade association representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, today released an updated OpenOOH venue taxonomy, developed to bring greater transparency, clarity, and consistency to digital out of home (DOOH) buying and selling. The update responds directly to market demand for standardized venue definitions that support transacting DOOH at scale. As OOH continues to play a more influential role in the modern advertising mix, the enhanced taxonomy is designed to integrate seamlessly with the planning, buying, and measurement…

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Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has taken another step forwards in sustainable packaging by expanding its innovative paper‑based barrier technology to high‑speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to implement the solution for its soy milk. This milestone aligns with a broader shift across the food and beverage industry, where producers are accelerating the transition towards low-carbon, renewable packaging materials. Developed to replace the aluminium foil layer used in aseptic cartons, the new paper‑based barrier maintains comparable levels of food protection and shelf life. When combined…

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Ceres hires former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar as its new Chief Network Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar has joined Ceres as its new Chief Network Officer, the sustainability nonprofit announced today.  Kemkar will oversee all aspects of the organization’s three premier membership networks for investors and companies, including strategic planning, management systems, operations, program implementation, and business development. He will direct a diverse team of business and policy experts to expand Ceres’ networks, member benefits, and fee-for-service initiatives that support Ceres’ mission of building a cleaner, more resilient economy.    “Neal brings over twenty years of executive leadership experience…

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SMFG and IFC Partner to Launch the World’s First Digital Inclusion Bond, Supporting Growth and Job Creation through MSMEs in Emerging Markets

Stuart Mitchell

To promote digitalization and jobs in emerging markets, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), one of the leading Japanese financial groups with a strong presence in Asia-Pacific, to launch the world’s first social bond exclusively dedicated to digital inclusion, including for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), totaling US$500 million. Expanding financial access for MSMEs through digital tools further supports their role as the primary driver of jobs in emerging markets. As an anchor investor, IFC collaborated with SMFG to…

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Amcor and University of Southern Indiana launch partnership to spark student-led packaging innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and the University of Southern Indiana (USI) have announced an innovative partnership designed to bring fresh thinking to real-world consumer packaging challenges while providing students with experiential learning and career development opportunities. Amcor and USI are piloting a semester-long internship program in Spring 2026 uniting USI students and faculty with Amcor professionals to co-create practical packaging concepts that address real industry needs. The project, coordinated through USI’s Center for Applied Research, has seven student participants supported by four faculty…

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