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We were thrilled to have Franky Farmer highlight some of our case studies that champion inclusivity in advertising at the Unstereotype Alliance's Summer Party last week, where the 3B Playbook was launched. This event underscored how media can be a force for good and inclusivity.   Franky showcased some of UM's best inclusive media case studies, spotlighting our impactful work with Nicorette, MoneySuperMarket, and Premier Inn. Through our partnership with GAY TIMES, Nicorette created educational resources to support the LGBTQ+ community in quitting smoking. While our media buying for Premier Inn resulted in its inclusive ad being featured in the first-ever LGBTQ+ ad reel for the film 'Bros.'    A huge thanks to the Unstereotype Alliance, of which we are proud members, for giving us the platform to share our work and hear from inspiring individuals dedicated to making a difference.   We are incredibly proud of Franky, our team for championing this work every day, our brilliant partners, and our clients who truly care about making advertising an inclusive space.  

We are happy to share some visuals from our Reese's Euros Fan Zone takeover at Between the Bridges in Waterloo! With our 3 Reese's-wrapped screens and delicious chocolate sampling, we brought an extra layer of excitement to all the England games this year. Thank you to our clients, our team and everyone who joined us! 🧡

Yesterday as part of UM London annual impact day, myself and the team walked half a marathon in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. They provide free family support services to support family’s in helping with the difficult conversations with children about their parents incurable cancer diagnosis. Please help support this amazing cause, we are just over half way to our goal! https://lnkd.in/ewx7ypGS

We had an incredible #UMImpactDay yesterday at UM London! Our annual day of service began with a meeting where we discussed its purpose and heard from our charity partners. Afterwards, our teams participated in a range of volunteer activities: gardening with HandsOn London, hosting a bake sale to support UN Women UK, raising funds and completing a half marathon walk for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, assembling and delivering essential kits to the Whitechapel Mission and providing lunch and entertainment, including bingo, for the elderly members of FCV Dorcas - Finsbury & Clerkenwell Volunteers. In the afternoon, some UM’ers took the time to build bee hotels, recognising the importance of bees in our ecosystem. Here's to another fantastic Impact Day at UM! Thank you to each and every one of our UM’ers - you’re amazing! ❤️ #UMBetterWorld UM Worldwide

#UMImpactday is ON. I am here with the most warm-hearted people walking a marathon to raise money for #Ruthstraussfoundation, helping them support families grieving for losses to cancer. 1 in 2 people are affected by cancer. It is about supporting all of us and our community. Any support will be hugely appreciated:) Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eCqzRpZ3 #UM #impactday #RuthStraussFoundation #walkforgood #goodcauses

Today is Impact Day! Wishing a happy Impact Day to all the UMers out there giving back to communities around the globe to help create a #UMBetterWorld. ❤️ #UMImpactDay UM Worldwide

It must be c.15 years ago I attended the Advertising Association’s Media Business Course as a syndicate leader. It was a fantastic course, that I’ve been a strong advocate of ever since. Yesterday, on its 60th anniversary, it was an absolutely pleasure to convene the first day with Kat Bozicevich and hear from the amazing Rory Sutherland, 💥 Amy Kean 💥 and Hamid Habib, alongside 2 of last years winners! Thanks to Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Suzanne Costello (She/her) and Phoebe Sallitt for allowing me to get involved. Good luck to all the delegates cracking the brief.

Here at UM, we're so excited that tomorrow is Impact Day, UM’s annual Global Day of Service, dedicated to making a positive difference in our communities. Each year, over 3,200 UMers come together for Impact Day. These efforts culminate in numerous community give-back activities, with micro-actions that collectively drive significant change to create a better tomorrow. This year, the One UM Global community is focusing on Equity, Sustainability, and Wellness. Hear from our EMEA President, Susan Kingston-Brown, about the exciting initiatives we have planned across the region. From serving lunch to elderly residents through our local UK charity partner FCV Dorcas - Finsbury & Clerkenwell Volunteers, to partnering with Humana in Italy to promote sustainable agriculture and support marginalised communities, and preparing 200 free meals for those in need in Greece through Organization Earth - Οργάνωση ΓΗ- our impact is widespread and meaningful. And there's much more to come. Stay tuned! UM Worldwide UM Greece UM Italy UM Poland UM Ireland UM Spain UM Nederland UM | Universal McCann GmbH UM Sofia UM MENAT UM Paris UM BelgiumUM Nordic, Norway UM Danmark UM Nordic Sweden

Discover Natasha Murray's latest article on The Grocer: "How Premium Brands Can Survive the Bargain-Hunting Era."   As bargain hunting becomes the new norm, Natasha delves into the challenges faced by premium brands and shares effective strategies for maintaining their value. From leveraging brand heritage to creating memorable experiences and emphasising quality and sustainability, Natasha provides insights on how premium brands can continue to thrive.   Click below to read the full article. 🗞   UM Worldwide  

The latest IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) TouchPoints data reveals a consumer marketplace that is fraught with financial pressures, with 4 in 10 Brits struggling to cope financially. Our Group Insight Director, Kim Lambert, shared her assessment with The Media Leader UK, citing stats from our recent Money Talks research, powered up in partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably and Moneysupermarket Group: “We know from our research that brands need to do more: only 12% of the UK agreed that brands are doing enough to ease consumers’ concerns over the cost-of-living crisis. This is a time for brands to help consumers by showing them how their product or service adds value to their lives and by communicating how they’re helping to make a difference. If done right, it’s not seen as being exploitative but rather as being sensitive to the times people are living through.”