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Author: Stacey Goebel

  • It’s time we stop pitting purpose and profits against each other. Here’s how communications can help – Lessons learned from Sustainability Live

    September 15, 2023

    Last week, FleishmanHillard’s Climate & Sustainability unit treated themselves to two days out at Sustainability LIVE, London. The event was a refreshing breath of optimism, determination (and sunshine!), a marked shift away from the doom and gloom we too often see in headlines – particularly for climate and sustainability news. The sustainability and ESG event was also a powerful reminder of the job to be done to drive meaningful sustainable change and importantly, of the...

  • New multinational health equity report explores how different communities are impacted by health inequity

    September 12, 2023

    Discrimination and lack of trust are increasingly being recognized as critical factors in limiting important access to healthcare. This new multinational health equity report released today paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced and adds further data to support the need for action. A collaborative effort between agencies within the Omnicom PR Group, including FleishmanHillard, and The Atlantic, involving research among over 6,000 people from diverse communities in four countries. We would love to talk to...

  • Savings rates are the latest reputational battleground for banks as the FCA flexes its Consumer Duty muscle

    July 25, 2023

      A reputational battle has been playing out with banks and building societies under fire in the media and from policy makers, about whether they have been increasing mortgage rates faster than savings rates as the Bank of England’s base rate has risen. The FCA’s intervention on this pricing issue shows how the Consumer Duty extends its reach into new areas and poses a new challenge for communications teams. At the end of this month...

  • Sustainability, Communications & Climate Confusion

    July 20, 2023

    This month, FH London's climate and sustainability unit reveal whether today's shopper is still prioritising sustainability as part of their purchasing decisions and what they want to hear from brands and businesses when it comes to sustainability claims on pack. Despite today’s tough economic climate, encouragingly over half (55%) still feel that sustainability is important with 51% prepared to pay more for products with an environmental benefit. Consumers are also clear about where they want...