Earth Hour 2020 Emphasizes the Power of a Collective Pause

Tonight, on Saturday, March 28, Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment, will once again inspire individuals, businesses and organizations in over 180 countries and territories to renew their commitment to the planet. In the midst of the global COVID-19 health crisis, Earth Hour marks a moment of solidarity as global communities unite for each other and for the planet. We advise participants to join Earth Hour at home or online following CDC guidelines. Given the unprecedented circumstances, the global health emergency we are facing today…

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Asda accelerates plastic reduction commitments to end of 2020

Almost a third of Asda’s own-brand plastic packaging will come from recycled materials by the end of next year, under new commitments set out by the supermarket to reduce its plastic use. In a move to accelerate its current commitments, the supermarket has brought forward its target to reach 30% recycled content in its plastic packaging to the end of 2020 – five years ahead of its original deadline – avoiding the use of approximately 19,500 tonnes of ‘virgin’ plastic. Asda has also set out the next stage of its…

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PRCA Latin America to launch in 2020

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced that it will launch PRCA Latin America (PRCA LATAM) in Q1 2020, with Ketchum Argentina CEO, Gustavo Averbuj confirmed as its inaugural Chairman. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, PRCA LATAM will bolster the Association’s work to elevate global standards of communication. The new branch -led by PRCA LATAM Director Isobel Arrowsmith- will provide representation, resources, training, and networking opportunities to PR and communications professionals across Latin America. PRCA LATAM members will gain access to the full range of benefits and services…

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Advertising Week Africa announces shift to 2020

Advertising Week – the world’s largest annual gathering of advertising, creative, entertainment, marketing, media and technology industry leaders – has  shifted its maiden Africa edition to 2020. Advertising Week Africa will now take place in the first half of 2020, with a new date to be confirmed. The date change comes after a joint decision by the event’s Africa-based Advisory Council and other local and international stakeholders, following unrest in South Africa and the resulting reprisal attacks across several African countries. Stillwell Partners, global producers of Advertising Week, re-affirmed the…

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ACLU Launches First Ever Presidential Voter Engagement Effort for 2020 Race

The American Civil Liberties Union launched its first ever large-scale presidential campaign engagement, Rights for All, this week to ensure our next president is committed to protecting and advancing the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Through the ACLU’s Rights for All effort, the organization will elevate criminal justice reform, access to voting, reproductive freedom, immigrants’ rights, and other civil liberties issues in the 2020 presidential race. he American Civil Liberties Union launched its first ever large-scale presidential campaign engagement, Rights for All, this week to ensure our next president is committed to…

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