2025-2026 FOARE Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Foundation for Out of Home Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) announced the 14 students who will receive Foundation scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The FOARE Scholarship Program supports the education and career goals of those who are part of the out of home (OOH) advertising industry family as well as students who may have an interest in the industry or be in a position to shape its future. Since the program was established in 2001, 248 students have received FOARE scholarships.  The following recipients have been awarded $5,000…

Countdown to October 1: Trade bodies launch LHF ad restrictions awareness drive

A group of UK advertising’s trade bodies including the Advertising Association, ISBA, the IPA, IAB UK, has launched a comprehensive, cross-industry awareness campaign to help professionals working on Q4 campaigns understand the incoming Less Healthy Food (LHF) advertising restrictions. The campaign will signpost key resources including FAQs and online training to help the industry comply with the restrictions from October 1, 2025. The campaign highlights an Industry Agreement with the Government that from October 1, ads for identifiable LHF products should not be shown before the watershed on Ofcom-licensed TV…

NSC Announces Finalists for 2025 Green Cross for Safety Awards

The National Safety Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Green Cross for Safety® awards, given annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job. Winners will be celebrated at the Green Cross Celebration, sponsored by U. S. Steel. Safety Advocate, sponsored by First Student: Recognizes those who have made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change. Amazon  Emergent BioSolutions JLN Associates, LLC Safety Excellence: Recognizes a corporation, coalition or organization that relentlessly…

Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS®

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, continues to make progress in recyclable pet food packaging with the launch of a new mono material pouch for its WHISKAS® brand in the UK and Germany. The new WHISKAS® pouches are designed to be recyclable, compatible with current or emerging recycling infrastructure. The switch to recyclable material has reduced the carbon footprint of the packaging by 46%. The innovative packaging moves away from traditional multi-material pouches which are difficult for consumers to recycle due to inseparable plastic and…

Co-op pledges to stand firm on climate, opportunity and community as others scale back

As political and public debate grows around the need to rebuild social cohesion and restore fairness in the UK’s most deprived communities, Co-op has announced a new strategy to deliver social value across every part of its business. The move, informed by its 6.5 million members, reaffirms Co-op’s commitment to speaking up and speaking out on the issues that matter most to its members and communities – from climate change and sustainability to social mobility and diversity and inclusion. At a time when powerful voices are encouraging business to scale…