Category: Industry News

Ukraine Comms Support Network expands with International Subcommittee

Stuart Mitchell

The Ukraine Communication Support Network (UCSN) has appointed 16 country leads to a new Subcommittee established to drive international support for the people of Ukraine. The International Subcommittee will work with the UCSN Steering Committee to share information and support projects in aid of Ukraine and its people affected by the war. The new Subcommittee will; support efforts to expose misinformation as it relates to Russia’s invasion, assist with humanitarian projects across borders, and intensify efforts to ‘defund the war’ by educating the business community on the realities of the…

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PoliMonitor announced as PRCA exclusive Public Affairs Partners

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced global political monitoring platform PoliMonitor as its Public Affairs Partner. PoliMonitor will be the headline sponsor for a series of face-to-face member-exclusive events and industry awards in 2022, including the PRCA Public Affairs Conference and prestigious UK Public Affairs Awards. As a world leader in political monitoring and analysis, PoliMonitor uses automation and AI to deliver public affairs professionals the most comprehensive, personalised, and real-time analysis of the latest political developments. PoliMonitor was co-founded in 2017 by Sam Cunningham, former Head…

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Story writes next chapter with new leadership team

Stuart Mitchell

Story Comms is stepping boldly into its next chapter with the appointment of a new leadership team.  Sophie Drake, the agency’s first ever employee, joins the Board as Deputy Managing Director while former ITV News editor Tom Lowe joins as Chief Operating Officer.  Story helps clients tear off the corporate mask with genuine storytelling that makes people stop, think and change. The firm, founded by MD Amanda Lowe, has racked up an impressive client roster of international, national and regional brands including National Highways, Berkeley Group, global property firm Goodman, EY and…

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CAP – Make it a compliant Jubilee with these platinum-plated advertising tips

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Make it a compliant Jubilee with these platinum-plated advertising tips. I have enclosed the text of the link 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. This year, Her Majesty the Queen reaches a landmark 70 years as Head of State and the associated festivities – including a four-day bank holiday- offers marketers a unique opportunity to grant their campaigns a royal sheen. But unless…

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CAP – Tough new rules to curb broad appeal of gambling ads and better protect under-18s

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called:  Tough new rules to curb broad appeal of gambling ads and better protect under-18s. I have enclosed the text of the link 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. Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced today the introduction of tough new rules for gambling ads as part of our commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable audiences. These rules will significantly impact gambling…

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