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Banfield Pet Hospital Unveils Suicide Prevention Training for Veterinary Professionals

Stuart Mitchell

We love our pets, and it’s proven that they make our lives better. From affection to companionship to unconditional love, life with a pet also has a positive impact on our health and well-being. Results from nationally representative market research conducted by Edelman Intelligence on behalf of HABRI and Mars Petcare reinforce the social bond between humans and pets. Roughly one in four (26%) pet owners got a pet because it is good for their mental health, and among respondents age 55 and older, that percentage more than doubles (55%).…

CIPR PRide Awards celebrate outstanding practice in the Midlands

Stuart Mitchell

More than 230 PR professionals gathered at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre last night for the CIPR PRide Awards – the region’s annual public relations showpiece. WPR were the big winners of the night, scooping four Gold Awards including the coveted Outstanding Young Communicator title, awarded to Account Director Jade Mansell MCIPR. Stafford-based Stone Junction took home three Gold Awards, including the Outstanding Public Relations Consultancy award for the second consecutive year. Judges praised them for their “clear business objectives, solid performance against targets and sound strategies for the…

CAP – What a slot of responsibility! Gambling ads and the CAP Code

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: CAP – What a slot of responsibility! Gambling ads and the CAP Code. 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 Ad Codes require that gambling ads must be socially responsible and not portray, condone or encourage gambling behaviour that could lead to financial, social or emotional harm. But what does that mean in practice, and what…

Royal College of Pathologists launches Incredible You

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal College of Pathologists has launched Incredible You, a new colouring-in resource for all ages which reveal the surprising beauty of pathology. Incredible You is a free to download colouring-in resource featuring a series of drawings based on real specimens, revealing the vibrant and intricate patterns of life. Developed with scientist-turned-artist, Dr Lizzie Burns, Incredible You is designed to support learning and relaxation through its intricate depictions of molecules, viruses and cells. These show the unexpected beauty of our body at a tiny scale. The illustrations cover the 17 pathology specialties…

Search for the most inspiring rural community businesses of 2019 begins!

Stuart Mitchell

National charity Plunkett Foundation announces details of its seventh national awards ceremony which will showcase the most inspiring enterprises owned and run by rural communities across the UK. Applications are sought from all types of community businesses, from shops and pubs to groups managing woodlands for the benefit of local residents.   There are seven award categories this year which celebrate different types of achievement including, ‘Strengthening the Community’, ‘Investing in Local People’ and, new for this year, ‘One to Watch’ which will recognise a community business which is close to,…