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UK-French satellite launches to transform climate monitoring

Stuart Mitchell

RAL Space has played a key role in the development of critical components for Europe’s first dedicated carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring satellite. The world is set to benefit from more accurate climate data as the groundbreaking MicroCarb satellite has begun its journey to space. Developed in partnership between the UK Space Agency and French Space Agency CNES, MicroCarb marks a major milestone in the global fight against climate change. Successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Kourou, French Guiana on 26 July 2025, MicroCarb joins the international greenhouse gas virtual…

World-first suicide prevention platform launched at A Celebration of Hope event

Stuart Mitchell

Leeds-based suicide prevention organisation HelloHope brought together more than 80 people for a powerful and uplifting event, ‘A Celebration of Hope’, on Friday 18th July at Nexus, University of Leeds, where it unveiled an innovative platform to help save lives. The event, which raised over £3000 to support HelloHope’s lifesaving work, highlighted stories of survival, resilience, and action, featuring talks from lived experience suicide survivors and interveners. Speakers included Jonny Benjamin MBE, award-winning mental health campaigner and a suicide survivor whose viral ‘Find Mike’ campaign has inspired millions worldwide. Jonny…

Chartered Institute of Fundraising launches updated guidance to strengthen face-to-face fundraising

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) has unveiled new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector. Responding to sector challenges and evolving fundraising practices, and in the wake of the Fundraising Regulator’s Market Inquiry into sub-contracting in face-to-face fundraising, the guidance sets out clear expectations for charities and fundraising agencies, with new sections covering sub-contracting arrangements, safeguarding of fundraisers, transparent job advertising and robust due diligence. The updated framework – which is the first major revision to this guidance since 2016 – provides…

Puerto Rico Advertising Association and Effie Worldwide Announce Launch of Effie Awards Puerto Rico

Stuart Mitchell

The Puerto Rico Advertising Association, in partnership with Effie Worldwide, proudly announces the launch of the Effie Awards Puerto Rico, marking the first time the globally recognized awards for marketing effectiveness will be held on the island. This landmark initiative replaces the former “Cúspide Strategy and Effectiveness” categories that were part of the Cúspide National Festival until its 2023 edition. With this new chapter, Puerto Rico becomes part of Effie’s elite global network, joining over 55 programs around the world that set the gold standard for marketing effectiveness. The Effie Awards Puerto Rico will…

ADMA unveils new powerhouse Advisory Committee to lead marketing’s next era

Stuart Mitchell

The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) has unveiled a new Advisory Committee featuring some of Australia’s most respected marketing and business practitioners. The new Committee will be key in shaping ADMA’s strategy to execute its vision to drive innovation, build industry capability, set the standard for responsible marketing, and reimagine the industry’s future through data-driven transformation. Composed of leading CMOs and specialists from Optus, NAB, Woolworths, MECCA, Zip Co, and Deloitte, the Committee brings a breadth of experience across marketing, digital, and business leadership. This announcement follows previous…