B2B creators on the rise with three in five creators set to increase their presence on LinkedIn

New independent research by global creator agency, Billion Dollar Boy, reveals a surge in creators exploring LinkedIn, with three in five (60%) creators committed to increasing their presence on the platform in the next 12 months. The research, which canvassed the opinions of more than 4,000 consumers and 500 content creators across the US and UK, found that half of creators (49%) had already increased their presence on LinkedIn over the past 12 months. The research attributes the growth in creators on LinkedIn to the strong performance results of B2B…

Local government funding crisis: navigating the impact on the voluntary sector

NAVCA and Lloyds Bank Foundation have set out recommendations for community and volunteer organisations affected by local service cuts, as they urge central government to provide guidance for councils in financial difficulty or after issuing a section 114 notice. Since 2018, eight councils in England have issued 13 section 114 (s114) notices. Prior to this, two had only been issued, both nearly 25 years ago. An s114 is issued when a local authority cannot balance its books, often with a significant impact on local services and the community. The report…

Brits expected to donate £2.8bn to charity during the festive season

The British public are expected to give an estimated £2.8 billion to charities during November and December this year, according to Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research. November and December are typically the peak months for giving, when the highest number of people say they give to charity. This coincides with Christmas charity campaigns, and events such as Giving Tuesday, Children in Need and the Poppy Appeal. Some charities rely on their Christmas fundraising to fund their work for the following year. New Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) research has found…

Prime Prometics donates over $1 million in products for National Breast Cancer Foundation to champion pro-aging and support chemo survivors

Prime Prometics, a pro-aging makeup brand, announces its partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF) in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the survivor community and raise awareness about breast cancer. “We are deeply grateful to Prime Prometics for their generous product donation to NBCF for the second straight year. Our ability to support breast cancer patients will be greatly enhanced by this contribution. The donated products will be used in our HOPE Kits, which provide comfort and practical support for…

B&Q and Shelter Reveal Harsh Reality of Temporary Accommodation at Christmas

With over 17 million people across the UK due to purchase their Christmas trees this week, the nation is gearing up for a weekend of decorating and festivities.   Many will be adorning their homes with Christmas cards, snow globes and decorations depicting cosy cottages, presents under the tree and stockings hung on warming fireplaces. But for many people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation, the picture of this perfect Christmas is in stark contrast to the reality of their living conditions. Latest government figures, released on 28th November 2024,…