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Oxfam welcomes launch of women’s economic empowerment initiative

Stuart Mitchell

Oxfam cautiously welcomed the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative announced by President Trump and Ivanka Trump at the White House today. “It is very promising to see the first ever cross-agency initiative to put women at the center of US assistance, and we’re looking to see how it will be put in practice,” said Aria Grabowski, Senior Policy Advisor for Oxfam America. “We hope that this bold initiative goes beyond this media moment and that it will drive real change for women around the world.” Women’s economic empowerment certainly…

CIPR welcomes influencers’ commitment to transparency

Stuart Mitchell

The CIPR has welcomed a commitment from social media influencers to be more transparent when advertising brands and products online. The influencers’ pledge follows an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into advertising compliance launched last August. Sixteen influential celebrities, including Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora and Michelle Keegan, have said they will now clearly state when they have been paid, or received gifts or loans, to endorse products online.The CMA has also sent warning letters to several other celebrities, urging them to review their practices.  State of the Profession research indicates more…

PRCA welcome Eco-Age as newest Corporate Member

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) welcomes sustainability and communications consultancy Eco-Age as the association’s newest Corporate Member. Eco-Age is an international specialist sustainability and communications consultancy and content platform. Their evidence-led sustainability narratives and programs of change resonate with both consumers and industry insiders. The consultancy has joined the PRCA to ensure that they remain up to date with the latest industry research and guidelines. Their membership also ensures that the team follows a professional code of conduct whilst developing their skills through the numerous training and events…

PRCA welcomes Jim Donaldson as new Chairman

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed Jim Donaldson CMPRCA, Chief Executive Officer, FleishmanHillard Fishburn, as its Chairman for 2018-2020. Donaldson replaces the 2016-2018 PRCA Chairman Steffan Williams MPRCA, Partner, Portland, who becomes PRCA Vice-Chairman. Donaldson, who oversees FleishmanHillard ’s UK and Middle East operations, brings over 20 years of experience in leading teams across Europe, the Middle East, and the UK. Before joining FleishmanHillard in 2014, Donaldson was the Chairman of Weber Shandwick’s EMEA corporate practice. Jim Donaldson CMPRCA, Chief Executive Officer, FleishmanHillard Fishburn, said: “I am…

Responsible Car Wash Scheme welcomes Environmental Audit Committee Report and push to drive up standards across the car wash industry.

Stuart Mitchell

A new Environmental Audit Committee report welcomes the Responsible Car Wash Scheme, run by the Downstream Fuel Association (DFA), which will enable consumers to identify a fully compliant operator that has been through an accreditation process and verified by audits and spot-checks. The Responsible Car Wash Scheme is working with regulators, supermarkets and operators to ensure full compliance. Members of the Scheme will be able to be recognised by consumers as ones who: look after their workers, trade legally, adhere to environmental regulations and take care of their customers and…