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Less is more: How low alcohol brands are targeting their Gen Z consumers

Dry January may be over, but giving up alcohol definitely hasn’t gone out of style. Since the mid-2000s, alcohol consumption has been on the decline – especially among young people. With more and more of Gen Z choosing to...

Is it time to challenge our perceptions of nuclear power?

The UK has a long civil nuclear heritage dating back to the 1950s. But reputationally speaking, the industry has a tricky past. In the court of public opinion, it has proven unpopular. Despite being stringently regulated, it is viewed...

So… has the pandemic set us back or propelled us forward?

Last week, just days after the restrictions in England were lifted, we hosted our first panel event. The discussion brought together great minds: Chartered Psychologist Dr Jennifer Opoku-Lageyre who spoke about her experiences treating patients with trauma and anxiety...

The pandemic of inequalities

Last week, the Health Foundation’s Unequal pandemic, fairer recovery report made headlines, revealing that throughout the pandemic, the chances of dying from Covid-19 were nearly four times higher for adults of working age in England’s poorest areas than for...

Pride 2021: Tokenistic campaigns just won’t fly anymore

June is Pride Month, a time for celebrating the diverse accomplishments, identities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. With 2020 seeing the queer community face a disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it is perhaps more important than ever...

Is it time to cancel ‘cancel culture’?

What is cancel culture? With the rise of social media, we saw the rise of cancel culture, which has claimed many unsuspecting public figures and businesses over the last decade. Cancel culture, the act of rejecting a target who...

Armed Forces charity SSAFA appoints Stand Agency

We’re thrilled to announce that Armed Forces charity, SSAFA, the UK’s oldest tri-service military charity, has appointed Stand Agency to deliver integrated campaign activity over the next 12 months, including their iconic Armed Forces Week. SSAFA provides lifelong support...

#literallyperfect: AI influencers, to aspire or not to aspire?

US Vogue is featuring AI influencers in its September issue, which has provided the perfect excuse to talk about one of the stranger trends to come out of Instagram, and my latest obsession, Lil Miquela – the AI influencer...

Celebrating a nomination and a brand new industry award

It’s always an exciting day at Stand HQ when we’re announced as finalists for an award. This week, we’re celebrating our Standing Up 4 Sitting Down campaign with Anchor Trust being shortlisted for the inaugural Campaigns for Good Awards.

Blisters? Check! Achy limbs? Check! A combined 490,000 steps? Check!

And yet Stand lived to tell the tale! (Never underestimate the endurance and enthusiasm of Stand-ees). Whilst the nation enjoyed a lazy Saturday morning lie in, Stand were up alive and kicking, aboard the 6.30am train from St Pancras...

November 13, 2023

Food4Climate Pavilion appoints communications consultancy Stand ahead of COP28

Marking its second year at the global climate summit, Food4Climate partners with Stand Stand...

November 10, 2023

Trans women being banned from female hospital wards is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to equitable healthcare

In October, during the Conservative Party Conference, Rishi Sunak made an announcement that could...

October 18, 2023

This Financial Inclusion Week, look to the audiences you aren’t reaching

This week marks the ninth Financial Inclusion Week, hosted by the Center for Financial...

October 13, 2023

Yes, LinkedIn is your ultimate digital hub for connecting with investors

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, securing the right investors is crucial for the...

October 12, 2023

The future of work – what does it look like?

As a workplace culture fanatic, it doesn’t take much to convince me to engage...

October 5, 2023

Stand creates new Advisory Board

The move marks a step change and targeted growth for the consultancy Communications consultancy...

October 2, 2023

Taking A Stand with Tom Kay, Founder of Finisterre.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

September 27, 2023

Sick days on the rise – cause for concern, or proving the need for change?

New research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth has...

September 21, 2023

Revving Up for a Sustainable Future: Why We Must Challenge Rishi Sunak’s Backtrack on Net Zero

As Climate Week in New York concludes, we find ourselves at a critical juncture...

September 15, 2023

Apple’s Sustainability Video: A Storytelling Triumph with Gaps in Green Commitment

Apple’s latest sustainability video, featuring CEO Tim Cook and actress Octavia Spencer, has sparked...

September 4, 2023

Taking A Stand with Nazim Valimahomed, Founder and Chief Product and Design Officer at Kroo.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

August 17, 2023

Celebrating success: Stand celebrates double victory, winning two PR awards

We’re delighted to share that our PR efforts secured us not one but two...

August 10, 2023

We can’t afford to ignore migraine in the workplace

Do you work with someone who experiences migraine? Chances are, you do – you...

August 9, 2023

Why every organisation should be thinking about the circular economy

Imagine a world where every product is repaired, recycled or refurbished at the end...

July 13, 2023

Taking A Stand with James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

May 18, 2023

The future of payment – the revolution of mobility technology

Phasing out petrol and diesel cars and introducing EVs is a great option in...

April 27, 2023

Claire Brady on Net Zero Hero Podcast

Some people think that ‘circularity’ simply means recycling, but it is so much more...

April 22, 2023

Earth Day

Earth Day provides an opportunity to take stock of our progress towards addressing the...

April 13, 2023

When it comes to making sustainability claims, getting it wrong can cost organisations the earth

According to Robin Hicks, “2022 was the year that policymakers started to take greenwashing...

April 6, 2023

Less is more: How low alcohol brands are targeting their Gen Z consumers

Dry January may be over, but giving up alcohol definitely hasn’t gone out of...

March 23, 2023

Beyond B Corp: Breaking up with Barclays

Last year we became a certified B Corp, and to do so we had...

March 23, 2023

Three takeaways from the IPCC’s ‘final warning’ report

This week has seen the release of the latest IPCC report assessing the climate...

February 15, 2023

Why we’ve introduced a 4.5 day working week

As the rulebook of the working week gets rewritten, at Stand we continue to...

February 2, 2023

Stand shifts as we move into our second decade

I founded Stand with one simple (but typically ambitious) belief: that good comms can...

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Insights: marketing

Less is more: How low alcohol brands are targeting their Gen Z consumers

Is it time to challenge our perceptions of nuclear power?

So… has the pandemic set us back or propelled us forward?

The pandemic of inequalities

Pride 2021: Tokenistic campaigns just won’t fly anymore

Is it time to cancel ‘cancel culture’?

Armed Forces charity SSAFA appoints Stand Agency

#literallyperfect: AI influencers, to aspire or not to aspire?

Celebrating a nomination and a brand new industry award

Blisters? Check! Achy limbs? Check! A combined 490,000 steps? Check!

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Food4Climate Pavilion appoints communications consultancy Stand ahead of COP28

Trans women being banned from female hospital wards is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to equitable healthcare

This Financial Inclusion Week, look to the audiences you aren’t reaching

Yes, LinkedIn is your ultimate digital hub for connecting with investors

The future of work – what does it look like?

Stand creates new Advisory Board

Taking A Stand with Tom Kay, Founder of Finisterre.

Sick days on the rise – cause for concern, or proving the need for change?

Revving Up for a Sustainable Future: Why We Must Challenge Rishi Sunak’s Backtrack on Net Zero

Apple’s Sustainability Video: A Storytelling Triumph with Gaps in Green Commitment

Taking A Stand with Nazim Valimahomed, Founder and Chief Product and Design Officer at Kroo.

Celebrating success: Stand celebrates double victory, winning two PR awards

We can’t afford to ignore migraine in the workplace

Why every organisation should be thinking about the circular economy

Taking A Stand with James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK.

The future of payment – the revolution of mobility technology

Claire Brady on Net Zero Hero Podcast

Earth Day

When it comes to making sustainability claims, getting it wrong can cost organisations the earth

Less is more: How low alcohol brands are targeting their Gen Z consumers

Beyond B Corp: Breaking up with Barclays

Three takeaways from the IPCC’s ‘final warning’ report

Why we’ve introduced a 4.5 day working week

Stand shifts as we move into our second decade