Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

THE ROMANS NEW YORK PROMOTES PR MAVEN, KATHERINE ESPINOSA, TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Music, Food, Politics, Airbnb, Culture, CPG, Espinoza, Amazon, Formula, Partner, Ogilvy (agency), Formula E, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Corporation, DKC, Growth, WWE, BCW, Candy Crush Saga, Pernod Ricard, Spotify

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Romans New York, one of the fastest growing creative PR agencies in the US, has named Katherine Espinosa Senior Vice President, Culture + Media.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Romans New York, one of the fastest growing creative PR agencies in the US, has named Katherine Espinosa Senior Vice President, Culture + Media.
  • With a keen understanding of the cultural pulse and "what's next," Espinosa brings a strategic media relations acumen rooted in strategic insights that deliver on brand objectives.
  • Her shared strive to create culturally resonant brands will remain a core part of her role through strategic and creative development.
  • Of the promotion, Sarah Jenkins, Executive Vice President and Partner, said, "Katherine intrinsically understands something critically important in PR - that culture is currency.

Liverpool ONE and Thoughtworks Create a Virtual Gaming Experience Celebrating Ukraine and Liverpool

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Friday, May 12, 2023
Software, Online, Entertainment, Other Retail, Internet, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Retail, Music, Electronic Games, Casino, Gaming, University, Sculpture, Life, Culture, Teaching, ONE, Pinehurst, Organization, Eurovision Song Contest 2023, School, City, Walking, Beauty, Happiness, Armenia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Video game, Toy, Nightclub, Thoughtworks, Eurovision Song Contest

Liverpool ONE has teamed up with global technology experts Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS) to create a virtual gaming experience for children to mark the Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Liverpool.

Key Points: 
  • Liverpool ONE has teamed up with global technology experts Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS) to create a virtual gaming experience for children to mark the Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Liverpool.
  • The Soloveiko Songbird – nightingale in English – is the national bird of Ukraine and a symbol of song and happiness.
  • A total of 12 soloveiko, each a large illuminated and bespoke decorated sculpture, are placed in unique locations around Liverpool to represent different regions of Ukraine.
  • Many of the schools have been provided with complimentary laptops to easily access the gaming experience.

“Children are better protected online in 2022 than they were in 2021” - ICO marks anniversary of Children’s code

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Monday, October 31, 2022
Privacy, EIR, FOIA, Data Protection Act 2018, ICO, YouTube, Parliamentary system, Google Account, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, DCMS, Take a break, Freedom of Information Act 2000, PECR, Social media, Internet, Culture, Parent, NSPCC, Information privacy, Department, British Board of Film Classification, Industry, Digital, National Centers for Environmental Information, Ofcom, Face, Data Protection Act 1998, Information, Research, Learning, Microsoft, Government, Telecommunication, Beeban Kidron, Freedom, Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Toy, Medical device, Property management, Google, Instagram, UNICEF

The ICO is marking the anniversary of the groundbreaking Childrens code, that has changed how children are treated online.

Key Points: 
  • The ICO is marking the anniversary of the groundbreaking Childrens code, that has changed how children are treated online.
  • The Childrens code was fully rolled out in September 2021, requiring online services including websites, apps and games to provide better privacy protections for children, ensuring their personal data is protected within the digital world.
  • Changes include targeted and personalised ads being blocked for children, childrens accounts set to private by default, adults blocked from directly messaging children and notifications turned off at bedtime.
  • The code has also had an international effect, inspiring reviews of childrens privacy protections in California, Europe, Canada and Australia.
  • Information Commissioner John Edwards said:
    Weve seen real changes since the Childrens code came into force a year ago.
  • The result is that children are better protected online in 2022 than they were in 2021.
  • The ICO are currently looking into how over 50 different online services are conforming with the code, with four ongoing investigations.

Online Safety Charity SWGfL: Online Abuse Silences Women

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Online, McGlynn, Female, Risk, Woman, Revenge, DCMS, UNESCO, Culture, Police, Partnership, Learning, Knowledge, University, University of Suffolk, Democracy, Online Safety Bill, Department, Research, Safety, Social media, Durham University, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Sexual abuse, Digital, Sex industry, Online gambling

Clare McGlynn is advising the online safety charity South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL), on the development of their new online platform, Minerva, which is intended to equip women with the tools, knowledge and resources they need to find safety and regain control.

Key Points: 
  • Clare McGlynn is advising the online safety charity South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL), on the development of their new online platform, Minerva, which is intended to equip women with the tools, knowledge and resources they need to find safety and regain control.
  • Professor McGlynn said: "In my view the Online Safety Bill actually enhances democratic rights.
  • Minerva will be a 24/7 secure platform that will aim to ease the reporting of online abuse, report crimes and help women re-build their lives.
  • Minerva is working with experts, from the law, police, and tech platforms, to offer combined support and resources to counter online abuse.

Steven McKeon Launches MacNerd, Meets With ACT, The App Association

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Friday, September 9, 2022
ACT, Software, Congress, Culture, Digital, Federal Trade Commission, McKeon, Department, Education, Cryptocurrency, Non-fungible token, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, United Kingdom, Online shopping, Metaverse

GLENOLDEN, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing an industry shift in software development, Steven McKeon of MacguyverMedia today announced the launch of a new blockchain-specific software development company, MacNerd Enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • GLENOLDEN, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing an industry shift in software development, Steven McKeon of MacguyverMedia today announced the launch of a new blockchain-specific software development company, MacNerd Enterprises.
  • "We recognized that our blockchain clients had a very different need than our traditional software clients," he continued.
  • "We're not transitioning; we're expanding and helping pave inroads toward Web3," said McKeon.
  • The company's launch coincides with McKeon taking part in a discussion with ACT, The App Association.

VIBE, CHASE SAPPHIRE AND SHE MEDIA LAUNCH VIBE VOICES OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGN

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
Culture, Shavone Charles, SHE Media, Editorial, RESPECT, JPMorgan Chase, Food, Gen, Beauty, Woman, XXL, Social media, EIC, Skin, Penske Media Corporation, District, Vibe (magazine), Color, Television, Executive, Chase, Magic, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, BlogHer, Music, CNBC, MRC, VIBE, Soap, Football, Communication, Family, Tick tock, XXL (magazine), Black, Collection, Chase Bank, Marketing, Mental health, Health, SHE, Hotel manager, Twitter, LinkedIn, Education, PMC, King, Head, Publishing, Generation Z, Instagram, ATM, Emily Weiss, L'Oréal, General manager, Gold, JPM, CEO, Media, Sport, DEI, Publication, Year, NYSE, Technology, Nightclub, Public relations, Entertainment, Northwestern University, Facebook

NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIBE, Chase Sapphire® and SHE Media today launched VIBE Voices of the Year, a 3-month digital campaign across VIBE and SHE Media that will shine a much-deserved spotlight on exceptional Black women across industries and communities who are making their mark with ground-breaking contributions in their fields. Each honoree will be featured in a VIBE cover story and a promotional campaign across the SHE Media Meaningful Marketplaces network of websites owned and operated by Black women.

Key Points: 
  • The VIBE Voices of the Year were selected by an editorial panel led by VIBE editor-in-chief Datwon Thomas.
  • "VIBE is honored to have this opportunity to recognize these powerful, culture-shifting Black women gamechangers through the Voices of the Year," said Thomas.
  • "This campaign will celebrate and amplify their powerful voices through a series of memorable digital activations presented by Chase Sapphire across VIBE and SHE Media channels."
  • "We were delighted to partner with VIBE and Chase Sapphire to extend this recognition to a new audience."

IDENTITY WEEK EUROPE 2022 - The No.1 Identity Event in Europe - returns 28 - 29 June 2022 at the ExCeL London

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Solution, Digital, Standard Chartered, Culture, Industry, Department, Royal commission, United States Department of Homeland Security, International Air Transport Association, Government, Exhibition, HID, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Health, WSO2, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Media Sport Investment, Travel, OneID, IATA, Social media, United States Customs Service, AU10TIX, DVLA, European Commission, ExCeL London, Online shopping, Thales of Miletus, Identity, Infineon Technologies

For 16 years Identity Week Europe has been the unmissable event of the year, connecting thousands of Identity professionals from across finance, government, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, travel and social media.

Key Points: 
  • For 16 years Identity Week Europe has been the unmissable event of the year, connecting thousands of Identity professionals from across finance, government, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, travel and social media.
  • Identity Week Europe helps accelerate the move towards a world where trusted identity solutions enable governments and commercial organisations to provide citizens, employees, customers and consumers with a multitude of opportunities to transact in a seamless, yet secure manner.
  • We're so excited to be welcoming the identity community back in their thousands to the ExCeL this month!
  • Among the exhibiting brands are Muehlbauer, Pindrop, iProov, Thales, WSO2, FacePhi, HID, Ping Identity, AU10TIX, Infineon, Innovatrics, OneID, OVD Kinegram and more.

IDENTITY WEEK EUROPE 2022 - The No.1 Identity Event in Europe - returns 28 - 29 June 2022 at the ExCeL London

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Solution, Digital, Standard Chartered, Culture, Industry, Department, Royal commission, United States Department of Homeland Security, International Air Transport Association, Government, Exhibition, HID, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Health, WSO2, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Media Sport Investment, Travel, OneID, IATA, Social media, United States Customs Service, AU10TIX, DVLA, European Commission, ExCeL London, Online shopping, Thales of Miletus, Identity, Infineon Technologies

For 16 years Identity Week Europe has been the unmissable event of the year, connecting thousands of Identity professionals from across finance, government, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, travel and social media.

Key Points: 
  • For 16 years Identity Week Europe has been the unmissable event of the year, connecting thousands of Identity professionals from across finance, government, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, travel and social media.
  • Identity Week Europe helps accelerate the move towards a world where trusted identity solutions enable governments and commercial organisations to provide citizens, employees, customers and consumers with a multitude of opportunities to transact in a seamless, yet secure manner.
  • We're so excited to be welcoming the identity community back in their thousands to the ExCeL this month!
  • Among the exhibiting brands are Muehlbauer, Pindrop, iProov, Thales, WSO2, FacePhi, HID, Ping Identity, AU10TIX, Infineon, Innovatrics, OneID, OVD Kinegram and more.

Consortium Led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital Completes Acquisition of Chelsea Football Club

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Monday, May 30, 2022
Finance, Sports, Professional Services, Soccer, General Sports, Department, Club, Digital, Deutsche Bank, Company, Latham & Watkins, Stamford Bridge, Academy, Culture, Sport, Wyss Foundation, Professional, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Collegiate summer baseball, HM Treasury, Freeway Series, 1972 NBA Finals, United Kingdom, 2014 Los Angeles Sparks season, Sidley Austin, Government Property Agency (United Kingdom), Chelsea F.C., Technology, Goldman Sachs, Premier League, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Kingsmeadow, Government, Growth, Pillsbury, CEO, Todd Boehly

“We are honoured to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” said Boehly. “We’re all in – 100% -- every minute of every match. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud. Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the Club for the long-term and build on Chelsea’s remarkable history of success. I personally want to thank ministers and officials in the British government, and the Premier League, for all their work in making this happen.”

Key Points: 
  • The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, Clearlake), today announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea FC or the Club).
  • The consortium also includes Hansjrg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Boehly and Clearlake will share joint control and equal governance of the Club.
  • We are honoured to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club, said Boehly.

Bright Initiative: Global Data for Good Initiative Expands Support for the UK’s National Data Strategy With New Partnerships

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Environment, Technology, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Software, State, Local, Data Management, Science, Other Science, Other Professional Services, Department, Digital, Inquiry, AI, Culture, Non-governmental organization, Ethics, Public sector, News, Policy, Industry, Strategy, Research, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Initiative, Workforce, DCMS, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group, Task force, UK Government Decontamination Service, Government, NPO “Digital Television Systems”, Publishing, Tatton (UK Parliament constituency), NDS, CEO, Creative industries, Management, Bright

The Bright Initiative, a global programme and organisation by Bright Data that uses public web data to drive positive change, is stepping up its support for the UKs National Data Strategy (NDS) with two new major partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • The Bright Initiative, a global programme and organisation by Bright Data that uses public web data to drive positive change, is stepping up its support for the UKs National Data Strategy (NDS) with two new major partnerships.
  • The Initiative will also work with members of the UK Parliament on an Inquiry looking at issues around ethics and governance with data and AI.
  • Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data - the industry leading web data collection platform that powers the Bright Initiative, said:
    Im delighted to expand the Bright Initiatives support for the National Data Strategy with these exciting new partnerships.
  • The Bright Initiative was established as a place to make a real impact on our peoples lives.