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Nielsen: Engaging Black Audiences

Research, Reports & Publications | Nielsen

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

Las Vegas Sands

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mary Kay Ash Foundation Supports Local Shelters in the Fight Against Domestic Violence in North Texas

Every 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KFC India's #SpeakSign Campaign Wins Big: 14 Awards for Championing Inclusivity!

Thrilled to share that KFC Kshamata – KFC India’s Purpose Platform – has bagged 14 awards in 2024, both nationally and globally, for the groundbreaking #SpeakSign campaign!

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Environment

Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation Launch the Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program in the Non-Profit’s History

Subaru of America Inc. today announced the official launch of its nationwide tree distribution program in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation® (ADF), the largest such corporate effort in the non-profit’s history.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How FedEx Works to 10X the Capacity of NGOs

One of the most effective ways to significantly boost the impact of an NGO is by supporting training programs that enhance their capacity to reach and assist more people.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Anticipatory Action

One in 11 people are dealing with severe levels of food insecurity, which the United Nations reports poses “grave risks to their health and well-being.” But how can we prepare for – or better, prevent – further deteriorations in communities facing this chronic problem?

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Education

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) and Whirlpool Foundation Present Girls' STEM Event

For a third year, members of the Whirlpool Corporation Global IT team teamed up with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) for the Girls Rock IT event supported by the Whirlpool Foundation.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies®

Kimberly-Clark has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Launches Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) Ratings Cycle, Furthers Fair Purchasing Legacy

Today, Cascale launched the ninth annual Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) ratings cycle, a significant milestone in the organization’s integration of key Better Buying Institute (BBI) assets.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Too Small To Be Ignored? Not Anymore. Why Shoring Up Cyber Defenses Is Crucial for Small Businesses and How Mastercard Can Help

These days, there’s nothing small about small business. The global economy has always stood on the shoulders of small businesses, and the digital revolution is enabling them to grow beyond Main Street into the world marketplace.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Enterprise Data Solution Improves Data Visibility and Governance for Outdoor Equipment Manufacturer

American Outdoor Brands (AOB) was founded in 1992 and is an industry leading manufacturer of outdoor sports and recreation products, with 21 brands of outdoor equipment and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

This Fair Housing Month, KeyBank Survey Finds Guidance and Planning Can Boost Homebuyer Confidence

Owning a home is a pillar of the American dream and a sign of prosperity, wealth and success. It instills a sense of pride and belonging in individuals and communities.  But today, the reality for homebuyers and potential homebuyers in America continues to be sobering. 

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Innovation & Technology

Discovering a Breakthrough: Gilead’s Long-Standing Commitment to Helping Change the Course of HIV

In 2006, Tomas Cihlar knew all too well that despite initial successes with combination treatment, HIV was firmly holding ground around the globe and existing therapies were limited.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Q&A With Andrea Pirie Woodbridge, Chief Financial Officer of Manufacturing at Gildan

With a workforce of almost 50,000 employees, leading apparel manufacturer Gildan is no stranger to the immense talent that it hosts – from employees on the factory floor, to leadership.  

Innovation & Technology

Trane Thermal Management System Innovations Set New Cooling Standards for the Data Center Industry

Trane® – by Trane Technologies is revolutionizing mission critical operations with the development of two new air-cooled chiller offerings – Magnetic Bearing chillers and Ascend chillers for facility chilled water cooling applications.

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Events, Media & Communications

Building Premium Brands Through Family Values | Scott Northcutt, Bacardi

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert Miller sits down with Scott Northcutt, Senior Vice President of HR at Bacardi, who shares his 15+ year journey helping build one of the world's most iconic spirit portfolios while maintaining its family-owned culture.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Small Business Catalyst Fund Awards Nearly $250,000 in Grants

Nearly 50 small businesses across the U.S. have been awarded $5,300 grants from the Fifth Third Small Business Catalyst Fund to broaden financial access and help drive future growth.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Milestone Year – MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer Over 29,900 Hours in 2024

In 2024, more than 4,100 MilliporeSigma employees across 29 countries dedicated over 29,900 to sparking curiosity in more than 108,700 students through its SPARK program.

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Education

Discovery Education Unveils New Classroom Resources for Financial Literacy Month

Discovery Education offers a new collection of engaging, high-quality instructional materials for Financial Literacy Month, which is observed annually in April.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Explores How MCAP Can Accelerate Climate Action for Manufacturers at Komar Events

Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the Decarbonization Program at Cascale, recently presented at the virtual Komar Supply Chain Sustainability Forums in Vietnam and Cambodia.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cisco Capital Recognized as a Best Company in Monitor Daily 2025 for Financial Innovation

Cisco Capital has been named Best Company for Financial Innovation in Monitor Daily 2025, a prestigious recognition that underscores its pioneering approach to payment solutions, sustainability initiatives, and financial flexibility for businesses worldwide. 

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Four Indiana Nonprofits Receive Grants From Duke Energy Foundation, Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation To Address Workforce Issue of Affordable Child Care

With child care becoming a key workforce issue, Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation (IEDAF) are collaborating to support efforts to tackle it.

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Health & Healthcare

Tork Launches First-Ever Coalition To Drive Inclusive Hygiene in Public Restrooms

Tork today launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene whose mission is to explore how hygiene in public restrooms, often the busiest space in a facility, can be improved for the majority of users.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TCS Named #1 Top Employer in the United States for 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been named the #1 Employer in the United States for 2025 by the Top Employer Institute, a global authority recognizing excellence in people practices.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Operation Warm’s Impact in Tribal Communities Goes Beyond Numbers

Operation Warm and Marathon Petroleum are marking five years of collaborating to provide coats and shoes to children in underserved communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Study Finds That 88 Percent of Paris Region Residents Engaged With the Games

Nearly nine in ten residents of the greater Paris region aged 15 and older – 88 per cent – actively followed the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as a recent study undertaken by the Paris Region Institute shows.

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