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CEOs of major aid groups in Gaza warn aid system is collapsing

Stuart Mitchell

After 18 months of war, a staggering toll on civilians and aid workers, and now a six-week total siege, the humanitarian aid system in Gaza is facing total collapse with the CEOs of 12 major aid organisations making an urgent plea: let us do our jobs.  A new humanitarian access survey of 43 international and Palestinian aid organisations working in Gaza found nearly all of them – 95% – have had to suspend or dramatically cut services since the ceasefire ended one month ago on 18 March, with widespread and…

World-First Law Banning Fossil Fuel Ads Survives Dutch Legal Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

In a groundbreaking move for climate action, the Dutch city of The Hague has successfully defended its pioneering law banning fossil fuel advertisements, setting a global precedent for cities aiming to curb the influence of high-carbon industries. The legislation, which came into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits publicly and privately funded advertising for fossil fuel products and services with high carbon footprints, including petrol and diesel, aviation, and cruise ships, across public spaces like billboards and bus shelters. The court in The Netherlands has upheld the ban on fossil…

Serviceplan Group and BMW expand agency model ‘THE MARCOM ENGINE’

Stuart Mitchell

The Serviceplan Group and the BMW Group are continuing and expanding their successful cooperation within the scope of the agency model “THE MARCOM ENGINE”. Following the recent contract extension until the end of 2027, Serviceplan will also be responsible for the majority of asset production as well as the adaptation and rollout of central campaigns. Christian Schmitz, who has held the role of CEO at The Marcom Engine for three years, comments: “THE MARCOM ENGINE stands for an operationally optimised and efficient agency model that delivers data-driven product communication from…

“Evolution of Smooth” Brand Campaign Wins the Iridium as the Most Effective Campaign in the World

Stuart Mitchell

Effie Worldwide has announced eos as the winner of the prestigious Iridium Award, for the 2024 Global Best of the Best Effie Awards. The competition awarded their “Evolution of Smooth” brand campaign – brought to life by Mischief @ No Fixed Address – as the single most effective marketing effort in the world.  The 2024 Global Best of the Best Awards was open to Grand and Gold Effie winners from 55+ national and regional Effie Awards programs held throughout 2023, all vying for the highest honor in marketing effectiveness. The…

SAP CSR 2024 eBook Highlights How Real Impact Starts with Connection

Stuart Mitchell

If you’re looking for proof that collective action works, start here. The new SAP Corporate Social Responsibility (SAP CSR) eBook—Helping the World Run Better, Together—unites stories, data, and momentum from across the globe. It’s a snapshot of how SAP and its partners are building ecosystems, not just programs, that aim to deliver lasting change. This is what they state on their website: At SAP, we believe real change begins with deep connection: between companies and communities, between bold ideas and practical infrastructure, and between those willing to take risks and…