Author: Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans reports third consecutive year of rising calls from those facing financial hardship

Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans is calling on the Government to increase investment in vital suicide prevention and mental health support, as new analysis reveals the number of people accessing the charity’s support services over financial concerns has risen for a third year in a row. Latest data from the suicide prevention charity reveals the toll that the cost-of-living crisis is taking on the nation’s mental health. While people call Samaritans for a range reasons, finance stands alone as the only concern to see a sustained year-on-year increase. In 2024, nearly 160,000 callers for…

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Clear Channel grows its social value contribution

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel is committed to making a positive impact on both the planet and society and has obtained a Planet Mark certification for its social value contribution in 2023.   As a Platform for Good, our efforts have been consistently growing, and we have been measuring our social value through the Planet Mark organisation to better understand our contribution.   Planet Mark has certified our social value contribution for 2023, totalling nearly £29 million. This represents an increase of c. £800k from 2022, demonstrating our commitment to reinvest back into…

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Ceres urges protection of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres issued the following statement in response to the introduction of companion legislation introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives that would repeal provisions of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), introduced in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.  “The Methane Emissions Reduction Program benefits and strengthens the U.S. energy industry. By reducing waste, bringing more gas to the marketplace, and maintaining access to global markets that are seeking transparency on methane pollution, the program increases competitiveness for U.S. oil and gas producers,” said Andrew Logan, senior director, Ceres. “If…

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AKQA Americas announces leadership team to drive the next era of innovation

Stuart Mitchell

To support AKQA’s new global structure, unifying creativity, strategy and technology under a single integrated framework, AKQA Americas has unveiled its newly restructured leadership team. Aligning top-tier talent to deliver creativity, data-driven insights, and exceptional client impact. AKQA’s Americas leadership team is committed to driving the agency’s growth through the power of creative technology, bold innovation, and visionary leadership, delivering transformative solutions that inspire. AKQA, America’s leadership team, will be comprised of: Tesa Aragones, formerly President of North America, has been elevated to Regional CEO (a first for AKQA), where…

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First-of-its-Kind Digital Experience Supports Teen Mental Health Through Roblox Gameplay

Stuart Mitchell

The “Love, Your Mind” campaign (from the Ad Council, with lead partner Huntsman Mental Health Institute) launched the Love, Your Mind World, the first nonprofit experience on Roblox dedicated to teen mental health. Developed with guidance from leading mental health experts, the immersive experience aims to reach the 76% of people under 18 who play video games in the United States, offering mental health education and coping strategies to support their emotional wellbeing. The Love, Your Mind World (trailer here) is now open to all US users ages 13 and…

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