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2019 Global Communication survey is open through February 8

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has partnered for the fourth time with The USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations’ 2019 Global Communications survey. Findings from the Survey will inform the 2019 Global Communications Report (GCR). This annual survey of PR and communication professionals around the globe provides a look at trends impacting our industry and helps inform journalism schools of the evolving skills graduates need to succeed in the business. This year’s survey focuses on the use of technology in public relations agencies and organizations. Your…

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Survey: Nearly One-Third of Seniors Don’t Feel Socially Engaged

Stuart Mitchell

New findings from leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. show that nearly one-third (31 percent) of Americans aged 65 and older say they don’t feel socially engaged. However, a majority of respondents say it is important to establish social connections, including friendships (85 percent), companionships (61 percent) and romantic relationships (22 percent). These data underscore the importance of focusing on seniors’ ability to connect with others, given the pervasiveness of social isolation. To address this need, Humana also announced today a new series of programming and events to help…

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New Ørsted survey reveals 73% of UK consumers would choose retailers that use renewable energy

Stuart Mitchell

A new survey by Ørsted has revealed that 73% of UK consumers would choose products from companies that use renewable energy over those that don’t. The consumer attitudes survey was conducted on behalf of global offshore wind leader and business energy retailer Ørsted. The survey explores attitudes towards the purchase of goods from supermarkets, as well as food and beverages, clothing, electronics and beauty products. Ørsted commissioned the survey to gain a greater understanding of the influence of renewable energy on purchasing decisions, and how it can drive the behaviour of…

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Cancer Research UK Survey Shows Beliefs in fake causes of cancer is rife

Stuart Mitchell

Mistaken belief in mythical causes of cancer is rife according to new research jointly funded by Cancer Research UK and published today in the European Journal of Cancer. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Leeds surveyed 1,330 people in England and found that more than 40% wrongly thought that stress (43%) and food additives (42%) caused cancer. A third incorrectly believed that electromagnetic frequencies (35%) and eating GM food (34%) were risk factors, while 19% thought microwave ovens and 15% said drinking from plastic bottles caused cancer…

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Animal Welfare, Children’s Education, Hunger Are Top Three Causes Americans Care About in 2018

Stuart Mitchell

According to a new study, animal welfare is the most popular cause for Americans in 2018, followed by children’s education and hunger. Ketchum Purpose‘s Causes Americans Care About study, now in its third year, also shows that the overall cause landscape has become more fragmented, with support spread over a wider variety of causes in 2018 than in 2017 or 2016. The study’s findings include: Animal welfare is the No. 1 cause Americans are interested in supporting, selected by 41 percent of respondents. Animal welfare has been a perennial favorite,…

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