Tag: National Geographic

National Geographic, in Partnership With P&G, Explores a Global Movement, a Multiplatform Docuseries Driven by Activists, Game Changers, and Policymakers

Stuart Mitchell

National Geographic announced that ACTIVATE: THE GLOBAL CITIZEN MOVEMENT, the six-part documentary series from National Geographic and Procter & Gamble, co-produced by Global Citizen and RadicalMedia, will premiere Sept. 5 at 9/8c in the U.S. and will air globally on National Geographic in 172 countries and 43 languages. ACTIVATE is a multiplatform storytelling partnership and six-part documentary series — bolstered by custom content distributed across National Geographic’s unrivaled social, digital, linear and print channels. It will raise awareness about extreme poverty, inequality and sustainability issues to mobilize Global Citizens to drive meaningful and lasting change on the Global Citizen…

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National Geographic Teams Up with Sustainable Brands, Leads Push for Next Sustainable Economy

Stuart Mitchell

Sustainable Brands® today announced the addition of National Geographic to the highest level of its Corporate Member Network established in 2008. The 131-year-old organization joins 80+ other companies committed to leveraging their unique role in business and society to pave the path towards a sustainable economy. We are thrilled to join this tribe of like-minded companies using their power to drive a sustainable future. As a global brand with a rich history of scientific discovery and exploration, sustainability is a core tenet of what we do through our award-winning storytelling…

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Sustainable Brands® Convenes Global Brand Leaders to Launch “Brands for Good” Movement

Stuart Mitchell

Earlier this month, a coalition of leading global brands gathered at SB’19 Detroit to launch Brands for Good, a movement to make sustainable living easier and more rewarding for people around the world. Founding partners on the cutting edge of sustainability, innovation and marketing in the food & beverage, consumer goods & lifestyle, retail and technology industries have agreed to harness their brand reach, resources and influence to make the Good Life more attractive, attainable and sustainable. Founding partners of Brands for Good include Dentsu Aegis Network, National Geographic, Nestlé…

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National Geographic and Omaze Team up for One-of-a-Kind Hostile Planet Sweepstakes

Stuart Mitchell

National Geographic has announced that it has partnered with online fundraising platform Omaze for a once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes to celebrate the premiere of the six-part saga Hostile Planet which debuted Monday April 1 at 9/8c. The series is hosted and narrated by famed adventurer Bear Grylls. Two lucky fans will win an epic 11-day excursion led by National Geographic Expeditions to the ancient rainforests of Malaysian Borneo. Along with hikes, safaris and river cruises, the winners will get to glide along the jungle waterways of the Kinabatangan River, roam through the…

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National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures Launch Global Search for Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics

Stuart Mitchell

National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have launched a global search for innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s single-use plastic problem. The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge, a one-year competition, will focus on three strategic ways to address the growing issue of plastic pollution: designing alternatives to single-use plastics, identifying opportunities for industries to address plastic waste throughout supply chains, and communicating the breadth of the issue through data visualization. The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge is a key component of National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures’ partnership to reduce plastic…

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