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Nearly One-Third of Respondents Believe the Advertising Industry Does Not Welcome Diversity, According to BBH NY Beautiful Minds Survey

Stuart Mitchell

A survey of aspiring advertising planners and strategists finds that about a third (31 percent) believe the industry does not welcome diversity. Moreover, when asked if they think advertising is more, equally or less welcoming than other industries, a large portion of respondents thought advertising was only on par with others (44 percent more welcoming, 42 percent equal and 13 percent less). The survey was fielded to the 50 participants of the Griffin Farley’s Search for Beautiful Minds event, held annually by BBH NY to identify the best aspiring strategic…

PRCA welcomes vote against EU Copyright Directive: “We have the chance to save the internet”

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed the vote against opening negotiations on the EU Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market – effectively allowing reform and a full debate on the proposed link tax and censorship machines in September – as a victory for the everyday internet user. Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA, said: “Thanks to the 318 MEPs who voted to send these damaging proposals back to the drawing board, we have a real opportunity in September to preserve the internet as we know it…

Advocates Welcome:Visit Seattle Debuts #weSEAlove

Stuart Mitchell

In a world where positive news narratives can be difficult to find, Seattle is celebrating with the launch of the #weSEAlove campaign and advocates are welcome. Just in time for the city’s renowned Pride celebrations June 23-24, Visit Seattle, the city’s official destination marketing organization, launched the new Instagram account and campaign as a call to arms for all those who believe in the power of humanity, the dignity of the individual and the respect for people of all kinds. For the next 365 days, the account will showcase a…

PRCA welcomes parental leave and maternity pay disclosure Private Members’ Bill

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has welcomed today’s Private Members’ Bill – introduced by Jo Swinson MP, Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats – which would require large companies to publish information on their parental leave and maternity pay policies. Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA, said: “Equality and fairness in the workplace can be – and should be – driven by transparency. As another meaningful step that enables talented practitioners to make a proper decision about the company they work for, we welcome today’s Private Members’ Bill. “This Bill develops on one of the…

PRCA welcomes settlement scheme and clarity for EU citizens

Stuart Mitchell

Responding to details of the settlement scheme for European Union citizens who wish to stay in the UK after Brexit, the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed the announcement. Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA, said: “5% of the UK PR and communications workforce – 4,300 non-UK EU citizens – just received the sort of promises and details they have been waiting for since the referendum result. “One-in-twenty PR and communications practitioners have just been given the clarity they – and their families, partners, and employers – deserve.” “The…