Some news! As of 1st February I'll be moving away from covering work and wellbeing and stepping into the role of senior reporter , now focussing on all things sustainability 🌍✨
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I asked experts just how much extra carbon is emitted by the Super Bowl's advertising spike. It's equivalent to that generated by 100,000 individual Americans.
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Hi ! I'm trying to get in touch with someone who can help me with a piece I'm working on. Who can help?
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Before its investigation of fast-fashion brands (including Asos, BooHoo and George at Asda) is even complete, the CMA is already turning its gaze to the greenwashing that's rampant in the food, drink and household items category 🧼
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I broke down some of the anti-greenwashing policy and regulation we might expect to come in this year. Did I miss anything?
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People deserve menstrual products that are safe for their bodies and the planet. What's happened at Thinx should be a cautionary tale to all sustainable brands.
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Another RT for this fantastic opportunity ⬇️
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We're offering £1500 bursaries, training and mentoring to 8 aspiring arts writers based in Scotland who are either disabled or Black/People of Colour in partnership with @CreativeScots, @theskinnymag & @galdemzine Apply by 6 Feb 
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$3m-$4m was spent on Meta by the fossil fuel sector between 1 September and 23 November 2022, including misleading claims on the climate crisis, net-zero targets as well as pushing the necessity of fossil fuels by certain groups.
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Also thrilled to have been selected for the mentorship scheme, paired with the wonderful . 2023 is already shaping up to be a wild and exciting year!
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I'm open to pitches, scoops and general gossiping on all things greenwashing and climate comms related at ellen.ormesher@thedrum.com - so please get in touch!
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Still looking!!
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Looking to speak to creatives who have taken on extra work as a result of the cost of living crisis! Are you an agency staffer who's freelancing out of hours? A freelancer who's taken on a part-time job to make ends meet? DM me or email ellen.ormesher@thedrum.com
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Looking to speak to creatives who have taken on extra work as a result of the cost of living crisis! Are you an agency staffer who's freelancing out of hours? A freelancer who's taken on a part-time job to make ends meet? DM me or email ellen.ormesher@thedrum.com
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Last feature of the year! This was such an interesting one.
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And finally... the advertising industry’s sexual harassment problem is far from solved.
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On Menopause Awareness Day, I heard from the women who quit the creative industries due to a lack of support for their symptoms.
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Quiet quitting was the job market buzzword of the year. I spoke to the people who actually did it.
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"Freelancers are the canaries in the coalmine of economic confidence" and when recessions hit, they're the first out the door. I looked at some of the challenges freelancers face when purse strings are tight.
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June saw the return of Cannes, and it was Greenpeace's protests across the week that garnered the most attention. How much will have changed by next year?
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And speaking of climate. Creatives told me how much they dislike working with fossil fuel clients, but agencies aren't dropping them from their books any time soon.
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Not to make *everything* about climate change but... heatwaves like the ones we saw this summer are only going to get more common. Bosses need to take workers' wellbeing during extreme weather seriously.
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Amazing work was done this year by the Fairer NDAs campaign to raise awareness of NDA misuse in sexual harassment cases. I put together a guide on how you can implement a safeguarding policy in your own agency.
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With therapy referrals up 50% year-on-year, agency bosses pointed to the pandemic as the cause of employee burnout and poor mental health – but workers said it just exaggerated systemic issues.
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Back in the spring, I looked at why a lack of affordable childcare continues to hold the industry back from achieving its diversity targets.
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Finishing up for the year today and thinking back to some of the pieces I enjoyed writing the most in 2022 (there were lots, but these are some faves.) Massive thanks to everyone who spoke to me this year. I hope yous all have a wonderful break and a joyous 2023.
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Also, cool to see how easy it can be to implement the carbon calculator to make more sustainable choices in production.
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Bupa's messaging around climate change and health is important – and a damning inditement of the impact it will soon have on all our welfare.
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Confused about Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the meanings of Scopes 1, 2 and 3? I've gotchu 🌎
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Covered this one a while ago, as workers plead with bosses to do more to protect them.
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TimeTo's latest ad warns of more frequent incidences of sexual harassment during the festive period.
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You can sign the open letter to call for a universal definition of climate mis/disinformation here: caad.info/open-letter/
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'39% of US citizens believe that gas is a climate-friendly energy source' and other stats in and 's report have been living rent-free in my head all week. Launched at #COP27 and covered in
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I see Barclays is being targeted for greenwashing again. I did a wee explainer a while ago, featuring work by
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I had a fascinating chat with about the short term mindsets limiting corporate action on sustainability. She was also very kind as I Covid spluttered my way through our conversation. Thank you Anna!
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Regular power cuts are likely to have an impact on worker's financial and emotional health – and will be a practical nightmare for anyone who requires flexible working conditions
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Rather than being on track for the 50% reduction required to meet IPPC targets, advertised emissions are rising. gave me an exclusive look at their latest report ahead of Cop27. It makes for a sobering read.
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