Tag: black history month

Ocean support Reflecting Radiance exhibition for Black History Month

Stuart Mitchell

Every October Ocean celebrate Black History Month, a chance to reflect, learn and amplify voices across their network. Ocean states: This year, on Piccadilly Lights and across our wider network, we highlighted the Reflecting Radiance exhibition. An exhibition that launched on World Down Syndrome Day, and showcases the strength and individuality of Black children with Down Syndrome through a series of powerful images. The campaign challenges stereotypes and affirms that representation matters. Download Reflecting Radiance campaign, Piccadilly Lights Shot by renowned photographer Misan Harriman, the photos were displayed as part…

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CAP – Celebrating Black History Month: Advertising with respect and responsibility

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Celebrating Black History Month: Advertising with respect and responsibility. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. October marks Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the contributions of generations of people of African and Caribbean descent who have helped shape Britain’s national and cultural life. For many advertisers, it’s also an opportunity to spotlight…

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KQ Communications Kicks Off Black History Month With Relaunch of ‘Sources of Color’ to Amplify Diverse Voices in Media

Stuart Mitchell

To kick off Black History Month, KQ Communications, an award-winning public relations, digital marketing and branding firm based in Memphis and Atlanta, rolls out more features on relaunched Sources of Color, a platform to connect journalists with public relations professionals and sources to help them secure the most reputable and diverse sources to interview.   Sources of Color is supported by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and Black Public Relations Society of Atlanta (BPRSA).  According to 2018 Columbia Journalism Review study, only 17 percent of…

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PRCA’s Race and Ethnicity Equity Board warns industry against bandwagoning during Black History Month

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA’s Race and Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB) has urged PR and communications professionals to think carefully before engaging with Black History Month. As the UK Black History Month passes the halfway mark, REEB has advised industry professionals to consider their organisations’ track records on issues of race and ethnicity before sharing content relating to Black History Month. Black History Month originated in the United States and is intended to commemorate important people and events in the history of African diaspora. PRCA REEB Chair Barbara Phillips FPRCA said: “As a multi ethnic board…

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CAP – Championing diversity during Black History Month

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Championing diversity during Black History Month. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Black History Month is an annual event in October that celebrates the contribution made by generations of people of African and Caribbean descent who have helped shape Britain’s national and cultural life. Many advertisers see Black History Month as a time to call…

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