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CAP – Oh what a tangled web – Misleading ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Oh what a tangled web – Misleading 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. Although it’s usually the ‘harm and offence’ rulings that hit the headlines, roughly 70% of the complaints the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) receives each year concern potentially misleading advertising. Making sure your advertising doesn’t mislead consumers might seem straightforward, but it’s a…

Taylor Bennett Foundation announces 2018 alumni Natasha Ferguson as their first Chief Operating Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Renowned charity the Taylor Bennett Foundation that encourages diverse talent from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds to pursue a career in the UK public relations and communications profession through their professional development accelerator programmes – has today announced the appointment of Natasha Ferguson as its first Chief Operations Officer.  This year is one of change and transformation with the Board of Trustees setting a new growth strategy as the Foundation celebrates 15 years in service. As Chief Operating Officer, Natasha will focus on expanding their programme reach across the…

Gerety Awards welcomes The Industry Club as new sponsor for 2024

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards are happy to announce The Industry Club as one of its new sponsors for its 6th edition. For over a decade, The Industry Club has been the creative communication sector’s dedicated recruitment partner and training provider. Founded in 2011 by Melissa Smith, an industry veteran with experience at Saatchi & Saatchi, TEQUILA, and TBWA, they have built an all-female team that brings together deep agency experience and unparalleled recruitment expertise, proud to be un-stereotypical recruiters, challenging norms and driving innovation every step of the way. “We are…

Asda updates on Gender Pay

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has recently published its 2023 Gender Pay figures, in line with the requirement for all large companies to report annually. In a report submitted to the Government’s Gender Pay website, the supermarket confirmed the following: The mean pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 6.6% (2022: 7.6%) The median pay difference between all male and female colleagues is 5.0% (2022: 4.7%) A 0% median pay gap for hourly paid retail store colleagues who make up 84% of Asda’s total workforce. Asda’s gender pay figures remain significantly lower…

AMD Showcases How Innovation and Partnerships Advance Corporate Responsibility

Stuart Mitchell

AMD has released its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, detailing progress toward goals spanning environmental sustainability; digital impact; supply chain responsibility; and diversity, belonging and inclusion. For 28 years AMD has reported on its CR programs and initiatives, and this is the company’s first report incorporating environmental and social data from recent acquisitions. “At AMD, Corporate Responsibility is an integral part of our business strategy, culture and the relationships we foster with our customers and partners,” said Susan Moore, corporate vice president of Corporate Responsibility and International Government Affairs at…