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Connecting to COP26 – View from Washington, D.C.
November 2, 2021
COP26 – The view from Washington, D.C. from Mike Schmidt, Partner and Public Affairs practice head at FleishmanHillard Washington, D.C. U.S. KEEPS FOCUS ON ‘AMBITION’ AMID BIG QUESTIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD | COP26 – The view from Washington, D.C. When President Biden hosted a climate summit with world leaders in April, the White House’s keyword was ‘ambition’ – pledging the United States would do more to reduce carbon emissions, while working to get other countries...
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The paradox of communicating CSR: True engagement
November 2, 2021
Many companies try to improve their image by communicating their involvement in socially responsible activities. This often arouses scepticism rather than achieving the intended goal. Greta Thunberg conveyed it most eloquently: “Blah, blah, blah”. In this series, we explore ways to successfully manage the predicament. Join us at 2pm (GMT) on Tuesday 16 November 2021 for a webinar on the challenges of building trust with their audiences when communicating CSR. True engagement In post 4...
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COP26 Daily Digest: Day 2
November 1, 2021
As UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to open the COP26 Leaders Summit in Glasgow, he faces significant scepticism about the potential for a successful two weeks. The G20 meeting in Italy failed to result in agreement on a net-zero emissions target for 2050, with grim pronouncements about progress having only “inched forward”, according to Johnson. Read on for the FleishmanHillard COP26 Daily Digest for 1 November 2021 from our COP26 Unit. Contact the FleishmanHillard...
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COP26 Preview: Answering the call to action, or putting climate solutions on hold?
October 29, 2021
In the twenty-three months since COP25 concluded in Madrid, the climate crisis has become ever-present in our lives, with devastating floods, scorching heat waves, frightening fires, increased weather extremes, and evidence of the growing impact upon nature. Forces could align at COP26 in Glasgow to agree on tangible, game-changing solutions, or could leave the world further behind in the fight to stop the changing climate. As we enter what may be a contentious, challenging two...
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The top 3 actions companies must adopt to take authentic action on diversity, equity and inclusion
October 28, 2021
Taking authentic action on DE&I There has never been a more important time for brands and businesses to take an honest look at how their actions either remove or reinforce barriers to equity, particularly standing up and championing minority voices and traditionally marginalized communities. From our Authenticity Gap research, it was clear that informed consumers expect companies to be credible and authentic, bold and true - acting and leading with empathy and taking actionable steps...
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FleishmanHillard is PRovoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year!
October 28, 2021
FleishmanHillard has won Global Agency of the Year at the 2021 Global SABRE Awards! The judges commended the team at FleishmanHillard for 'outstanding business growth, successful client work and strong thought leadership led by innovative research and intelligence'. The PRovoke Media Global Agency of the Year winner is chosen based on an extensive research process involving 500+ submissions and virtual meetings with public relations agencies across EMEA, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. ...
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Budget 2021: Sunak buoyed by Budget forecasts
October 27, 2021
Sunak buoyed by an improving economic outlook Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget 2021 statement to a packed House of Commons claiming his stewardship of UK finances had delivered a stronger than anticipated economic recovery. This, he argued, allowed the Government to invest billions in public services and avoid significant tax rises. A confident and assured Chancellor framed his Budget 2021 statement as an opportunity to draw a line under 18 months of extraordinary Treasury intervention...
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Green Trade Deals: The UK Must Use Free Trade Agreements to Fight Climate Change
October 26, 2021
With just over a week until the start of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, the UK government will have been disappointed to see headlines touting the leaked civil service document stating that the signing of new free trade agreements (FTAs) should not be contingent on environmental measures being observed. Although this should come as no great surprise to those who have paid attention to the negotiating patterns of “Global Britain”, it is nonetheless...
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The paradox of communicating CSR: Warts and all
October 26, 2021
Many companies try to improve their image by communicating their involvement in socially responsible activities. This often arouses scepticism rather than achieving the intended goal. Greta Thunberg conveyed it most eloquently: “Blah, blah, blah”. In this series, we explore ways to successfully manage the predicament. Join us on Tuesday 16 November 2021 for a webinar panel of speakers comparing real-life experiences on the challenges of building trust with their audiences when communicating CSR. Warts and...
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FleishmanHillard is PRWeek’s Large Consultancy of the Year!
October 21, 2021
FleishmanHillard UK has been crowned 'Large Consultancy of the Year' at the 2021 PRWeek UK Awards, beating stiff competition to take home the top prize. After our best year on record, in which we have also been awarded PRmoment’s 'Large Agency of the Year' and Creative Moment’s 'Creative Agency of the Year', we have continued to invest in our people alongside supporting a number of partnerships with organisations that share our values in diversity, equity...