Category: Industry News

CAP – Wait a minute, Mr Postman – Delivery charges in ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called:  Wait a minute, Mr Postman – Delivery charges in ads. 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. Internet shopping has a lot going for it. Along with avoiding the crowds, you can also find what you want, when you want and then instantly compare the prices with other businesses. With internet shopping becoming part and parcel…

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ASA – Tackling racial and ethnic stereotyping in UK ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tackling racial and ethnic stereotyping in UK ads. 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. The ASA has a strong track record of taking action against ads that are likely to cause harm or serious offence on the grounds of race and ethnicity. But, as a proactive regulator, the ASA must ensure that we are aware of…

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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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