Tag: COVID-19

NO MORE And National Domestic Violence Hotline Help Address Spike In Domestic Abuse During The COVID-19 Crisis With Multifaceted Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Reports from many cities and countries indicate that the COVID-19 crisis is leading to a significant spike in domestic violence, with several countries and cities citing more than double the usual number of calls to police, hotlines and/or support services. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is hearing from many survivors how COVID-19 is being used by abusive partners to further control and abuse. In direct response, The NO MORE Foundation (NO MO RE) and The Hotline are significantly expanding their recently launched public awareness and action campaign. Entitled…

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ADYOULIKE Advertising Barometer Reveals UK Ad Spend Trends during COVID-19 Crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Analysis from the UK’s largest native advertising platform ADYOULIKE for the period March to mid-April reveals key ad spend trends during the COVID-19 crisis. The first in a regular series of COVID-19 Advertising Barometer data reports to be published by ADYOULIKE looking at the state of the UK ad market during the crisis. ADYOULIKE, which integrates directly with the UK’s leading news publishers, including titles such as The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Sun, Daily Mail, The Telegraph & more – and has Supply Side Platform connections with all…

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Morgan Stanley Increases COVID-19 Charitable Commitment to $25 Million

Stuart Mitchell

Morgan Stanley has announced an additional $15 million in grants to support the ongoing relief efforts to the global COVID-19 crisis. Building upon the Firm’s previously announced COVID-19 relief commitment of $10 million, this new grant will support organizations that are fighting hunger as well as organizations focused on disease control, caring for the sick, and financial support for those most vulnerable in our communities who are struggling with the economic loss. As part of this commitment, the Firm is launching the Morgan Stanley COVID-19 Hunger Relief Campaign, which incentivizes…

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National Disability Institute Launches COVID-19 Financial Resilience Center to Provide Cost-Free Financial Resources for People With Disabilities

Stuart Mitchell

The National Disability Institute (NDI) launched the Financial Resilience Center, an online comprehensive education and information hub for people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions. Provided at no cost, information is organized under six resource areas: employment/unemployment, COVID-19 stimulus, money management, public benefits, housing/food/healthcare and scams, with additional emphasis on federal guidance/policy and community-based resources.   With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the goal of the Center is to promote effective financial decision making and stability in response to the adverse economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Mastercard Builds on COVID-19 Response with New Commitments

Stuart Mitchell

The health and economic consequences of COVID-19 have highlighted the critical need to support vulnerable populations, many of whom are disproportionately impacted. In this time of global crisis, Mastercard has expanded its worldwide commitment to financial inclusion, pledging to bring a total of 1 billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025. As part of this effort, there will be a direct focus on providing 25 million women entrepreneurs with solutions that can help them grow their businesses. The extended commitment builds on…

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