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720 Strategies Celebrates a Milestone: 20 Years of Excellence in Public Relations, Public Affairs

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720 Strategies, an independent public relations and public affairs agency based in Washington, DC, celebrates its twentieth anniversary on July 20. Over the past two decades, 720 Strategies has helped countless Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and national non-profit organizations engage and interact with their most important stakeholders on and offline – securing victories for its clients across more than 600 public affairs and public relations campaigns, helping establish the field of digital advocacy and educating and mobilizing more than 6 million citizens to leverage their voices on issues of importance nationwide. Today, 720 proudly ranks among the nation’s top 11 independently owned public relations agencies specializing in public affairs and the top 31 agencies specializing in health care communications.

“I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved these last 20 years. Thanks to the trust and long-standing support of our clients, the leadership and tenacity of 720 partners, Bob Hansan and Vlad Cartwright, and the commitment of our colleagues – both current and former – we continue to grow a firm that is driven by our mission to help clients make a positive change in their world. I can’t think of a better place to be – or better people with whom I could spend my days to fulfill on this promise,” said Pam Fielding, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

720 Strategies leaped onto the digital stage 20 years ago with the release of The Net Effect, its book that chronicled the rise of digital advocacy. Today, the firm continues to shape the future of strategic communications utilizing Calibrate720, artificial intelligence that informs its strategic communications, media relations and public affairs campaigns, as well as its foundational technology solutions, Encompass720 and PACMaster. In 2019, 720 is spearheading new initiatives including its government services practice, which has already secured contracts with notable clients including the US Office of Management and Budget, Department of Health and Human Services, Library of Congress, Air National Guard, City of Irvine and more.

“In this business, no two days at 720 are the same, and that’s a good thing,” said President, Vlad Cartwright. “Achieving victories at the national, state, or local level makes the hectic days and late nights working side-by-side with our client partners worth it. We’ve worked with some truly talented professionals who are passionate about their issues and committed to positive outcomes. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for 720 and our clients.”

720 Strategies is an integrated public relations and public affairs agency that specializes in helping America’s top brands listen to, engage and interact with their most important stakeholders—online and off. For 20 years, we have remained at forefront of strategic communications, advocacy and digital engagement. Partner with the firm that has an unwavering commitment to your success.

 

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa met this week with Zambia’s former Vice President and Special Envoy Enoch Kavindele to discuss SADC’s candidate for the AfDB

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President Mnangagwa, who is SADC Chairperson, reaffirmed his own country’s and SADC’s enthusiastic support for Zambian candidate Sam Maimbo

LUSAKA, Zambia, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Special Envoy Kavindele released the following statement following the meeting:

“I am elated to witness the growing success and momentum of Sam Maimbo’s candidacy to become the next President of the African Development Bank. I am filled with gratitude to our friends across both SADC and COMESA for their continued support and good wishes.

Sam has garnered such wide consensus due to his being uniquely qualified to deliver the transformative change and empowerment our continent needs. Sam’s 30 years in development work is defined by driving outcomes, improving processes, and investing in people. The AfDB needs a hands-on leader who is laser focused on delivering results and who is unafraid of making tough decisions in order to best serve our continent. Sam is that leader. Sam has the track record and experience to drastically enhance the pace, scale, and impact of the Bank’s work in service of the people and governments of Africa.

Our region has a proud history of supporting fellow Southern Africans. For example, we all recall Lusaka’s role in hosting the African National Congress’ headquarters during the dark days of Apartheid oppression.

It therefore gives me no pleasure to observe my South African brothers, who have themselves leant on Zambia’s steadfast friendship over many decades, fail to rally behind both SADC and COMESA’s chosen candidate for the AfDB. Africa’s urgent economic development challenges demand transformational leadership at the AfDB, it is all of our responsibility to put forward the best candidate for the job. This is not the time or place for a government to act with narrow self-interest, we all must act in the continent’s and AfDB’s best interest.

I thank Sam Maimbo for his lifelong service to our entire continent, and I am eager to witness his enormous impact as President of the AfDB.”

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Stay Cyber Safe This Holiday Season: Heimdal’s Checklist for Business Security

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LONDON, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Heimdal Security shares a practical holiday cybersecurity checklist, offering expert insights to help businesses safeguard against cyber threats this festive season.

With reduced staffing, remote work setups, and a surge in online shopping creating heightened vulnerabilities, this guide offers actionable tips to enhance business security.

Going beyond basic advice, the checklist also highlights the most common holiday scams and features videos showcasing real-life examples of Christmas-themed cyber scams and effective prevention strategies.

Key Tips to Protect Businesses This Holiday Season:

  1. Strengthen endpoints: Ensure devices are updated with antivirus and endpoint protection software; consider Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and application whitelisting.
  2. Prepare for phishing spikes: Train staff to identify suspicious emails, enforce robust email filters, and establish protocols for reporting unusual activity.
  3. Secure remote access: Mandate VPN usage, monitor unusual logins, and deactivate inactive accounts temporarily.
  4. Segment and shield networks: Isolate sensitive areas, deploy DNS security and advanced firewalls, and maintain full visibility over network traffic.
  5. Apply timely patches: Regularly update all systems and test patches in a controlled environment to minimize disruptions.
  6. Mitigate supply chain risks: Assess vendors thoroughly and limit their access to essential systems.
  7. Have a response plan ready: Tailor incident protocols for the holidays, create an on-call rotation for the IT team, and enable rapid action against suspicious activity.

Cybercriminals thrive on holiday distractions, but with proactive measures like phishing training, secure endpoints, and network segmentation, businesses can stay ahead of potential threats,” said Alex Panait, System Administrator at Heimdal Security.

Common Holiday Scams That Businesses Should Watch For:

Cybercriminals often tailor their tactics to exploit the festive season. The most common scams include:

  • Spear phishing: Emails disguised as holiday bonuses or event invitations that steal credentials or spread malware.
  • Malicious holiday E-Cards: Festive greetings that contain links deploying ransomware or spyware.
  • Fake E-Commerce sites: Fraudulent websites offering discounts to steal payment information.
  • Insider threats: Distracted or disgruntled employees mishandling or exploiting sensitive data.
  • Corporate travel scams: Fake booking platforms targeting business travelers.
  • Business email compromise (BEC): Fraudulent requests for urgent wire transfers during year-end financial rushes.

For more, read the full article here or watch the video on YouTube to see how these threats unfold and learn actionable prevention strategies.

About Heimdal:
Established in Copenhagen in 2014, Heimdal® empowers CISOs, security teams, and IT administrators to improve their security operations, reduce alert fatigue, and implement proactive measures through a unified command and control platform.

Heimdal’s award-winning cybersecurity solutions span the entire IT estate, addressing challenges from endpoint to network levels, including vulnerability management, privileged access, Zero Trust implementation, and ransomware prevention.

For further press information:

Madalina Popovici
Media Relations Manager
[email protected] 

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According to Tickmill survey, 3 in 10 Britons in economic difficulty: Purchasing power down 41% since 2004

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The people who have the most problems are women (30%) and are between 35 and 49 years old (39%)

ROME, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The purchasing power in the UK has dropped by 41% over the last 20 years. Today, £100,000 left in a bank account since 2004 without being invested would now be worth £59,021.

This figure is one of the findings from a study conducted by Tickmill, an international online trading broker that compared the economic situation in the UK and the European Union through the infographic “Purchasing Power and Cost of Living: UK vs EU”.

The analysis reveals a slight decline of 0.4% in the UK’s purchasing power, which currently stands at £41,573. In contrast, the European Union has seen a modest rise of 0.1%, reaching £40,874.

Why is purchasing power declining in the UK? One key factor is the cost of living. If the UK were still part of the European Union, it would rank as the fifth most expensive country, behind Ireland, Luxembourg, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Unsurprisingly, 3 in 10 Britons are struggling with the cost of living. Women (3 in 10, compared to 25% of men), those aged between 35 and 49 (4 in 10), households earning less than £15,000 (6 in 10), and single parents (1 in 2) are among the most affected groups.

Among UK nations, Northern Ireland is the hardest hit, with 34% of its population facing financial difficulties, followed by Wales (31%), England (28%), and Scotland (22%). In England, the North East has the highest percentage of people struggling, with 4 in 10 residents affected. Even in London, the high costs impact 1 in 4 adults.

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In response to these challenges, Britons are making significant adjustments:

  • 53% have cut back or delayed spending on smaller items like eating out, entertainment, subscriptions, clothing, toys, books, etc.;
  • 52% have reduced household energy consumption;
  • 48% have decreased their grocery spending;
  • 41% have scaled back or postponed major expenditures, such as holidays, cars, and weddings;
  • 26% are working longer hours, taking on overtime, or pursuing additional jobs to earn extra income.

The British also made changes on the financial side. One in four adults has been forced to dip into their savings or investments to cover daily expenses. Moreover, 44% have stopped saving or investing entirely or have reduced their savings and investments—a 4% increase compared to 2023.

The lack of investment is another critical factor contributing to the decline in purchasing power. It is estimated that 13 million UK residents hold £430 billion in cash deposits but do not invest. The reasons? Seventy-four percent say they cannot compare investment products effectively, and 43% are afraid of losing their money.

A lack of knowledge and fear are preventing many savers from taking advantage of an important opportunity: preserving or increasing their purchasing power in the long term.

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