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ASA – What’s the story when advertising ticket sales?

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: What’s the story when advertising ticket sales? . 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. From a village pantomime to a sold-out stadium via festivals, fêtes, musicals and more. No matter the shape or size, events usually means tickets and marketers need to check the terms and conditions when promoting those tickets.   Every marketer wants their…

CAP – Disposing of misleading ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Disposing of misleading ads. 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. Taking out the bins shouldn’t be a complicated chore and making sure ads don’t mislead people about how to dispose of a product or its packaging properly doesn’t have to be either. In November 2023, the ASA published independent research into how terms like ‘recyclable’, ‘compostable’,…

Grown in a lab, released in the wild: Laos unleashes over 130 million disease-reducing mosquitoes after global dengue surge

Stuart Mitchell

More than 130 million disease-reducing mosquitoes are being released in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, after cases of dengue hit a record high globally in 2024 at over 14.4 million – more than double the previous record of 2023 [1], with children at greater risk of severe dengue illness. The lab-grown mosquitoes carry a naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia, which reduces the insect’s ability to transmit deadly viruses to people, decreasing the risk of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever outbreaks. When Wolbachia mosquitoes are released, they breed with wild…

Triodos Bank Half Year Results 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank reports net profit of EUR 17.0 million, impacted by an additional provision due to high acceptance of the settlement offer, as well as a strong CET 1 ratio of 18.1%. Solid impact performance Deposits from customers grew by EUR 288 million (2%) to EUR 14.8 billion. New production of residential mortgages of EUR 333 million, primarily in the Netherlands. New business loan origination of EUR 570 million contributing to our five transition themes (energy, food, resource, societal and wellbeing). Financial performance impacted by additional provision and one-off costs Net profit of EUR 17.0 million (H1…

Georgia-Pacific Closes Knowledge Gaps, Provides Fulfillment Through Retiree Program

Stuart Mitchell

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, retaining institutional knowledge and maintaining productivity are important challenges faced by many companies. Georgia-Pacific is tackling these challenges head-on with an innovative approach: the Retiree Talent Network Program. This program, led by Georgia-Pacific’s internal staffing agency, is an initiative that leverages the skills and expertise of retirees, turning a potential gap into a competitive advantage. By bringing back seasoned professionals for special projects or short-term assignments at Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. sites, the company is closing knowledge gaps, reducing overtime for current employees, and ensuring smooth…