Category: News

4.5 million cuppas? Scots power the world’s largest virtual power plant

Stuart Mitchell

Scotland might be known for whisky, iconic castles and stunning landscapes, but now it’s making waves in the world of green tech.  Households across the country are helping to power the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant (VPP), as Octopus Energy’s tech platform Kraken smashes through a record-breaking milestone of 2GW of managed energy devices.  With over 20,000 local green devices connected to Kraken – from electric vehicles and batteries, to heat pumps and solar panels – Scottish households are helping to reduce the grid’s reliance on dirty fossil fuels, soaking…

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PRSA Goes Pink to Fight Breast Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, recently announced a collaboration with the American Cancer Society in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through this initiative, PRSA is empowering members and the broader communications profession to help fuel lifesaving research, patient services, and advocacy programs. Throughout October, PRSA will contribute 10% of all new membership fees, collected through prsa.org/pinktober, to the American Cancer Society. In addition, current members are encouraged to donate in honor of loved ones impacted by breast cancer, those fighting other forms of cancer,…

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LEAD, the advertising industry’s annual summit, returns for 2026

Stuart Mitchell

The Advertising Association, together with its founders IPA and ISBA, will host a landmark edition of the advertising industry’s annual summit, LEAD, on 5 February 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster. LEAD 2026 will bring together over 450 senior leaders from across the political, media and advertising landscape. This special edition will celebrate the AA’s centenary while setting the agenda for the year ahead, under the theme “Leadership through trust.” The half-day summit will examine the political outlook, the latest research into consumer trust in advertising, and how the…

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Samaritans unveils plan to future proof the life-saving charity and answer more calls from those in crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans announces three areas of change that will shape the suicide prevention charity’s future and ensure it is here for more people. Samaritans volunteers last year responded to more than 3.3 million calls. With more people experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempts in their lifetime*, the need for Samaritans’ life-saving service is sadly both urgent and long term. Despite volunteers answering a call for help every 10 seconds, there are times of the day when people in crisis can’t get through. The charity that prevents suicide through the power of human…

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Mars releases Cocoa for Generations 2024 Progress Report

Stuart Mitchell

The report highlights the progress we’ve made in helping create a more modern, inclusive and sustainable cocoa ecosystem. From the crunchy, chewy goodness of SNICKERS® to the dark chocolate drizzled over a KIND® bar, cocoa is a cornerstone of our company. In fact, we’ve been using cocoa from around the globe to make our iconic lineup of chocolate brands for over 100 years. We recognize our role in the global cocoa industry and the opportunity we share in helping create a better cocoa ecosystem for cocoa-growing communities and the planet.…

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