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Record number of agencies awarded IPA Effectiveness Accreditation

Stuart Mitchell

Forty-four agencies have earned IPA Effectiveness Accreditation for demonstrating their commitment to business effectiveness and delivering commercial outcomes for clients, setting the industry benchmark. This marks the highest number of accredited agencies since the biennial programme’s inception in 2021, with 19 agencies awarded IPA Effectiveness Accreditation for 2021-23, and 30 agencies for 2023-25. Chaired by former Tesco Chief Customer Officer Alessandra Bellini, the judging panel of industry experts assessed submissions to evaluate how agencies address business challenges and drive continuous improvement, with accreditation granted to those who demonstrate impact across five key criteria:…

PubMatic Partners with Cedara to Advance Sustainable Advertising Across Omnichannel Campaigns

Stuart Mitchell

PubMatic, an independent technology company delivering the future of digital advertising, recently announced a new partnership with Cedara, the AI engine for sustainable media, to ensure sustainable practices are integrated into every stage of the media lifecycle. Both active Ad Net Zero supporters, the two companies aim to equip advertisers and agencies with actionable environmental insights and tools to reduce the impact of their digital media campaigns.  As part of PubMatic’s unified platform for buyers, this integration brings sustainability to the forefront of supply path optimisation and curation strategies. Buyers…

Asda Foundation Awards over £1.25 Million to transform community spaces across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Asda Foundation has announced a transformative £1.25 million investment in 79 community projects across the UK, aimed at revitalising local spaces where people connect, access vital services, and build stronger communities. From village halls and community centres to youth hubs and churches, each of the 79 grants will support the development, improvement, or repair of community spaces. Ranging from £10,000 to £20,000, the grants will ensure small, grassroot groups can continue to bring communities together, and operate from spaces that are safe, inclusive, and fit for purpose. According to…

CIPR reveals four successful 2026 Research Fund applications

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced that four new studies have been commissioned as part of its PR Research Fund.  Now in its fifth successive year, the CIPR’s PR Research Fund projects cover a range of different subject matters including Gen Z communication styles, digital inclusion, generative AI in PR, and more. The four pieces of research will be published throughout 2026.  The projects commissioned under the 2025 Research Fund are: Cultural Digital Inclusion: A PR Toolkit for Engaging Diverse Community Initiatives in Scotland, by Olushola Damilola…

NSC Honors 50 Organizations with 2025 Industry Leader Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council awarded 50 organizations with the 2025 Industry Leader Awards for outstanding safety performance within their industries, up from 35 organizations in 2024.  The Industry Leader Awards are a part of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional safety achievements of NSC members. Award recipients represent the top 5% of member companies that qualified for the NSC 2025 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award, based on 2024 calendar year data. Winners are selected based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, lowest total incidence rates and…