#1 British Airways reveal the weird reasons people travel
British Airways have launched “A British Original”, a campaign of over 500 unique billboards, which highlight the weird and wonderful reasons that people fly abroad.
#2 Climate protestor glues himself to the table during Dutch TV show
In week where Just Stop Oil have been causing media mayhem by chucking soup at paintings and hurling cake at waxworks of the royals. One protestor in the Netherlands took disruptive tactics to the next level. Jelle de Graaf (from Extinction Rebellion) was booked to appear on the RTL talk show Jinek to discuss recent outlandish protests by climate activists. As the TV debate took a decidedly hostile turn De Graaf suddenly jumped onto the table and glued himself to it.
#3 Morrisons provide free meals to those who ‘Ask For Henry’
Morrisons will help thousands of customers struggling with cost of living crisis this half term by providing a free, hearty meal when they ‘Ask for Henry.’ Heinz teamed up with the supermarket to offer visitors a discreet free lunch if people need it – no questions asked. The supermarket giant will provide 160,000 free meals throughout all 400 Morrisons cafes nationwide.
#4 easyJet holidays launch 28-day ‘UK Escape’ break
easyJet holidays launches a 28-day ‘Escape the UK’ holiday that’s cheaper than meeting the cost of the average UK household’s monthly winter bills. Priced at £650 per person, per month the all-inclusive holiday covers travel, accommodation, food and costly outgoings like broadband and gym membership. With no fuel bills, petrol costs or grocery bills to pay the holiday comes out £227 cheaper per person than staying in the UK according to ONS data.
#5 Specsavers’ campaign highlights how hearing loss affects everyone differently
The latest campaign from The Agency at Specsavers tackles the hearing loss stigma by confronting the public with everyday hearing loss scenarios.
Additional Friday reading..
⭐️ Powerpoint for Pocket Money! The dad who makes his sons give a PowerPoint presentation when they want more pocket money says it helps them to grow in confidence.
⭐️ What song sounds like strawberries? Can the right playlist relieve pain? And why does classical music make us spend money? A fascinating new show tries to answer all these questions and more
⭐️ How TikTok ate the internet - The world’s most popular app has pioneered a new age of instant attention. Can we trust it?
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