Year: 2026

OAAA Announces Call for Entries for 2026 Future Leaders Program

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the national trade association representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, today announced applications are now open for its 2026 Future Leaders Program, inviting emerging professionals to apply to shape the future of OOH advertising. Up to ten selected applicants will receive a sponsored trip to the 2026 OOH Media Conference, taking place May 11–13 in Dallas, Texas.  “Out of home has always been powered by people, and if we want a strong future for OOH, we have to invest…

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Global study to investigate how menopause shapes heart health

Stuart Mitchell

A study that aims to transform heart disease prevention and care for women around the world has been awarded US $10 million by a global collaboration of major cardiovascular disease research funders, including us.  The research seeks to advance our understanding of how menopause shapes heart health. The funding will also support the team to launch the largest clinical trial of its kind to detect silent changes in arteries, and test whether earlier prevention can stop or even reverse their progression.  The research has been funded by a sub-group of…

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Outdoor Media Awards 2026 welcome entries for 20th year celebration

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor UK has opened entries for the Outdoor Media Awards (OMAS) 2026, held in partnership with Campaign. The OMAs celebrate their landmark 20th year with a bold new look and feel that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Out of Home (OOH) advertising. Moments that stand the test of time The 2026 theme champions campaigns that capture attention, influence culture, spark conversation, and create “Did you see that?” moments. From strategic brilliance to creative impact, this year’s awards recognise the work that truly stands out…

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Platform for Change: New RNIB report reveals barriers to accessible train travel for blind and partially sighted people

Stuart Mitchell

Accessible train travel is essential for blind and partially sighted people to live independently, get to work, visit friends and family, and access healthcare. Yet, RNIB’s new report, Platform for Change: Making rail journeys more accessible for people with sight loss, shows that too many journeys are still impacted or prevented by unnecessary barriers such as inconsistent passenger assistance, difficult ticket buying methods and the inaccessible design of trains and stations. What you told us The Platform for Change report is based on a survey of nearly 1,200 blind and…

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Waitrose is top banana – as new initiative improves the lives of growing communities

Stuart Mitchell

Waitrose is recently announced a major boost for the communities who grow the supermarket’s most popular item – the banana. For the first time Waitrose bananas, which will continue to be certified as Fairtrade, will also join the Waitrose Foundation, which exists to create better livelihoods for workers and sustainable supply chains globally. With this new partnership, over 2p of every £1 spent on bananas will go to the growing communities, which is over and above the Fairtrade Minimum Price and Fairtrade Premium. The projects which will benefit the local…

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