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Mental Health Foundation Releases Guide To Talking To Your Children About Scary World News

Stuart Mitchell

A survey of parents with children aged 5 to 18 has revealed that 41% of parents think their children are anxious about the threat of terrorism. The YouGov survey of over 1,800 parents was commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation to uncover the impact world events could be having on children, and equip parents to respond. Almost a quarter of parents (23%) indicated their children were anxious about the threat of nuclear war. A third of parents (33%) thought their children were anxious about Donald Trump’s presidency. A third of…

Sandy Hook Promise Launches “Tomorrow’s News” PSA

Stuart Mitchell

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) has debuted “Tomorrow’s News,” its latest PSA, and “The Dreaming Kind,” an original song by Sheryl Crow on ABC’s Good Morning America during the 8 AM hour.  Donations from the PSA and proceeds from downloads of the song will benefit Sandy Hook Promise’s lifesaving educational programs. “Tomorrow’s News,” a new PSA created with BBDO New York, follows the success of last year’s video “Evan,” which has received over 150 million views and helped reframe the conversation on gun violence prevention.  As with “Evan”, the “Tomorrow’s News”…

Regulator announces new IPSO Mark for its 2,500 Publications to combat “Fake News”

Stuart Mitchell

Publishers can now display a mark that distinguishes their newspaper, magazine or website as a trusted, quality brand committed to the best professional standards   The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has announced the launch of the IPSO mark, a visual symbol that can be used by all its publications to show their commitment to professional standards and an edited, regulated product.  In an era where the public’s trust in journalism has been undermined because of the rise of ‘fake news’, the new IPSO mark is a way in which the…

BVLGARI Renews its Commitment to Save the Children for Three More Years and Launches Its #SeeMyWish Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

BVLGARI is proud to announce for the holiday season 2017, a dedicated #SeeMyWish campaign and video to share on social media. Launched worldwide on Universal Children’s Day (November 20th) and initiated by celebrities, Bulgari will donate $1 to Save the Children every time someone shares the film or a closed-eyes wish selfie on social media. Learn more at www.bulgari.com/int/seemywish. The contribution to Save the Children – the leading charity for children in need – has reached $70 million. Since 2009, Bulgari and Save the Children have partnered to help the…

Cancer Charity Appoints Digital Nurse To Combat ‘Fake News’ Online

Stuart Mitchell

With the rise of social media and the influx of ‘fake news’ Macmillan Cancer Support is concerned that patients are turning to unverified sites for information which could leave them ‘needlessly frightened’ and at risk of ‘bogus cures’ Macmillan Cancer Support has appointed a Digital Nurse to combat ‘fake news’ online as it fears cancer patients are increasingly left to google their diagnosis without adequate support. The Digital Nurse Specialist will be solely dedicated to answering questions from people affected by cancer online, on Macmillan’s social media platforms and the…