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New research reveals significant sustainability benefits of Fairtrade organic cotton in India as compared to conventional practices

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade certified organic cotton in India is associated with better environmental outcomes than non-Fairtrade cotton, according to a new study released today at the first International Fairtrade Textile Forum in Paris. Commissioned by Fairtrade India, the study was conducted in six of the top cotton-producing states in India and was designed to detect differences between farms that are both Fairtrade and organic certified, farms that are non-Fairtrade and using conventional methods, and some variations in between, including Fairtrade farms in the process of converting to organic. Cotton that was both…

ICCO Reveals the Winners of the 2024 Global Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation announced the 2024 ICCO Global Awards winners during a dazzling gala at The Waldorf Hotel in London. The event brought together global PR and communications professionals to honour the year’s most outstanding campaigns, teams, and individuals. Among 64 shortlisted entries, the jury awarded 29 statuettes, recognising excellence across campaigns, agencies, and individual achievements. The night’s biggest winners were DTEK from Ukraine, securing three awards for Best B2B Campaign, Best Media Relations Campaign, and Best Event, Launch, or Stunt in a Campaign and Kurio from Finland,…

5 teams win finalist award to continue work in dementia technology

Stuart Mitchell

State of the art AI glasses to help people with dementia navigate their environment and a smartwatch that learns daily routines are among five groundbreaking technologies awarded £300,000 as a finalist in the £4.4m Longitude Prize on Dementia.  The prize is rewarding the creation of new assistive technologies that use AI to transform how people live with dementia after a diagnosis so that they can maintain their independence for as long as possible.  The global challenge prize announced in early 2022, funded by Alzheimer’s Society and Innovate UK and delivered…

Leading economist appointed Chair of Trustees at Pro Bono Economics

Stuart Mitchell

Tera Allas CBE joins Pro Bono Economics (PBE) as its new Chair of Trustees. Lord Gus O’Donnell who has held the position since 2016 will become Honorary President and continue being an ambassador for PBE’s work.   PBE uses economic analysis and the unique insights from the social sector to address the causes and consequences of low wellbeing in the UK.   Tera’s appointment is a significant milestone as PBE adopts its new three-year strategy, expanding the way it tackles the causes of low wellbeing and creating new ways for economists to…

PRCA UK Awards 2024 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA UK Awards 2024 ceremony took place last month at the Royal Lancaster Hotel to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public relations. This year’s headline sponsors are 3Gem. Additional sponsorship includes CARMA, Censuswide, Markettiers, Polpeo, Reuben Sinclair and YPO. We are proud to reward the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams. B2B Campaign – Sponsored by 3Gem Winner: Spark Communications for Quadient Uncovering the scourge of “Porch Piracy” B2B Technology Campaign Winner: Experian Support Hub: Making essential service access universal Best Use of Media Relations…