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Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest Looking for Men Who Do Good, While Looking Good

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Bearded men who give back can win $20,000 for themselves and $5,000 for a charity of their choice.

STERLING, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Changing the world for the better starts with the man in the mirror, and men’s grooming leader Wahl is looking to reward guys who are doing just that. A recent study by Wahl found that men with beards are 13% more charitable than their clean-shaven counterparts, and the Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest is looking to crown the most benevolent of them all. For the second year in a row, Wahl will present one Grand Prize winner with $20,000 for himself, and $5,000 for the charity of his choice. He’ll also be crowned the new ‘Wahl Man of the Year,’ a moniker that boasts a bearded brotherhood spanning 16 years. Over the years, the contests to find these ‘Wahl Men’ have differed, but they all have one thing in common — they make the world a ‘bearder’ place to live.

 

Enter the Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest by July 1, 2023, at https://bit.ly/WahlBenevolentBeards 

“There are many reasons people choose to be generous with their time, talent and treasures – and the Benevolent Beards contest is a great way to find those men who spend theirs helping others,” said Steven Yde, division vice president for Wahl. “Wahl is a family company committed to serving our communities and we are excited to reward men for doing the same in theirs.”

How to Enter the Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest

From now until July 1, 2023, men with beards can submit a video of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a charity on the contest entry page at https://bit.ly/WahlBenevolentBeards, they can also get to the page by visiting the @WahlGrooming Facebook or Instagram pages. What kind of charity? As long as it’s a 501(c)(3) organization with a goal to impact the world positively, all charities will be considered. So, whether you’re an animal advocate or helping humans, you have the chance to put your good grooming toward goodwill. Interestingly, the research also revealed the top three causes important to bearded men were: #1 Homelessness or Food Insecurity, #2 Cancer Research (or other health-related causes) and #3 Children’s Advocacy.

Following the entry period, 5 finalists will each win $500 for themselves, $500 for their charity and a Wahl Trimmer. Things get really exciting in August when public votes help determine which finalist wins the Grand Prize of $20,000 for himself, and a visit from Wahl’s Mobile Barbershop to do a charity fundraising grooming event. At the event, barbers will offer the public FREE beard trims, and for every trim Wahl will donate $100 to the charity — up to $5,000.

The best part of this contest is the real-life impact it has, just ask last year’s winner Ryan Baudhuin from Green Bay, Wis., who uses his charity ‘High Point Adventures‘ to organize dream hunting trips for veterans struggling with return to civilian life. According to Baudhuin, the healing effects of the outdoors saved his life after his return home from war. He now feels it’s his duty to serve other veterans who have sacrificed so much. “My charity is small, and budgets are tight, so this prize went far in helping to cover about seven hunting trips,” he said.

For more information about the Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest, or for facial hair tips and tools visit WahlUSA.com or follow @WahlGrooming on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

About Wahl Grooming
Celebrating its 104th anniversary, Wahl continues to help men look and feel their best with innovative products manufactured to define and elevate the men’s grooming category. The company set the standard with the first-ever practical electric hair clipper in 1919, and later strengthened its leadership with the world’s first battery-powered facial hair trimmer. It’s this continued commitment to excellence that has solidified Wahl’s place as the world’s go-to brand for men’s grooming solutions. For more information, visit WahlUSA.com.

Editor’s Note: The methodology of the research involved an online survey conducted within the United States by SurveyMonkey on behalf of Wahl Clipper Corporation from Feb. 28, 2023March 2, 2023. Survey results based on responses from 1,018 men ages 18+.

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Global Times: China vows to promote steady growth of foreign trade

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BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Officials from five Chinese departments including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Bank of China vowed to promote the steady growth of foreign trade at a press conference held on Friday in a move experts said is part of a package of policy measures to inject impetus and confidence into stabilizing the economy and help realize its annual economic targets.

Meanwhile, at the same press conference, the vice commerce minister highlighted China’s capacity in dealing with external shocks in the first explicit, publicly known response by a senior commerce official to the impact of the US’ potential 60 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. He stressed tariffs will only lead to high costs for consumers, and a stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations will benefit peoples of both countries and the world.

The press conference came after MOFCOM, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the People’s Bank of China and the General Administration of Customs rolled out nine measures to support foreign trade, involving support and guidance in insurance, financing, cross-border trade settlement, expanding scope on imports and exports, optimization of trade structure, visa facilitation and transportation.

Analysts noted that the latest move will further enhance the confidence of Chinese foreign trade enterprises, thereby injecting a stable and strong impetus to economic development, helping the country navigate the complexities of the global market.

Policy support

During the press conference, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen noted that the policy is aimed at responding to changes in the international trade situation and promoting solutions to practical difficulties faced by foreign trade enterprises in financing and maritime transport.

The raft of policy measures aimed at promoting the steady growth of foreign trade was deliberated and adopted by a State Council executive meeting on November 8.

The Ministry of Commerce on Thursday unveiled the policy measures in a notice. Among the nine specific measures, financial institutions are encouraged to increase financing support for micro, small and medium-sized companies based on market-oriented and law-based principles.

Efforts should be made to optimize cross-border trade settlement, promote the development of cross-border e-commerce, expand agricultural product exports, and support the imports of key equipment and energy resources, said the notice.

The overall situation of China’s foreign trade is relatively optimistic, but at the same time we should also see that uncertainties continue to accumulate. Maintaining stable growth in foreign trade and sustained improvement in competitiveness cannot be separated from policy support, Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said on Friday.

“The timely joint efforts by five Chinese departments enhanced the confidence and expectations of Chinese foreign trade enterprises, and the measures will effectively help address problems of current foreign trade and future uncertainties,” Li Yong, a senior research fellow at the China Association of International Trade, told the Global Times on Friday.

Stable growth in foreign trade can provide more impetus for the domestic economy. The nine measures are part of a package of policy measures to inject growth momentum and confidence into stabilizing the economy, which will help realize the country’s annual economic targets, Wang Peng, an associate research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, said on Friday.

“Consumption, investment, exports and market sentiment all improved in October, and this trend is highly likely to continue in the last two months of the year, as the confidence of enterprises and consumers has been shored up thanks to the support policies,” Wang Peng told the Global Times.

Resilient against external shocks

At the press conference on Friday, Wang Shouwen also stressed that China has the capacity in dealing with external shocks largely owing to its resilient and vibrant economy that has great potential in a response to a question on the impact of the US’ potential 60 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.

China is building a “dual circulation” development pattern, which takes the domestic market as the mainstay while allowing domestic and international markets to reinforce each other. We are capable of resolving and withstanding the impact of external shocks, the official told reporters.

Wang Shouwen noted that history has also shown that the imposition of tariffs on China by a country does not solve the problem of its own trade deficit, on the contrary, it pushes up the prices of the country’s imports from China as well as from other countries.

This is because the tariffs are ultimately paid for by the consumers and the end-users of the importing country, which inevitably leads to an increase in the prices paid by consumers and an increase in the costs to the users, which also leads to inflation, the vice commerce minister further elaborated.

The vice commerce minister said that China and the US are the two largest economies in the world, and have strong complementarities. We believe that if China and the US can maintain a stable, healthy and sustainable development trend in their economic and trade relations, it will be beneficial to both the Chinese people and the American people, as well as the people of all countries in the world, and this is also what the international community expects, he said.

China is willing to engage in dialogue with the US on the basis of the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, in a bid to expand areas of cooperation, manage differences, and promote the stability of the bilateral trade and economic and trade relationship, Wang Shouwen said, noting that China will also firmly safeguard its own sovereignty, security and development interests.

Chinese companies have advantages in ordering, transportation, warehousing and other export-related areas that are difficult for other countries to replace, due to their complete supply chain and high production efficiency, Li said.

“Moreover, the country’s economic resilience provides enough market size to address some of the external risks. In particular, China has continued to promote new dynamics in foreign trade and new quality productive forces, which will cultivate new international competitive advantages,” Li noted.

“Years of China-US trade and investment have made the two sides interdependent. In addition to providing US consumers with cost-effective products, China’s exports of its intermediate products have become embedded in the US supply chain and have become part of the competitiveness of many US industries,” Li said, noting that the US needs to maintain rationality in its economic and trade policy toward China.

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ZICC: Closer China- Honduras Ties

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BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Renato Florentino, vice president of Honduras, accepted an exclusive interview with ZICC in Wuzhen during the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. He said that China’s advancements in transportation, communication, and computing impressed him a lot. “We hope to continue to promote the cooperation between Honduras and China and maintain close cooperative relations,” he said.

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MMA SMARTIES Thailand 2024 – Celebrates Unparalleled Marketing Innovation and Excellence in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The SMARTIES Thailand 2024 Awards brought together pioneers and the brightest minds of the advertising and marketing world, celebrating marketing innovation. Ultimately, 47 exceptional winners were honored, comprising 13 Gold, 15 Silver, 8 Bronze awards and 11 industry awards.

More than just a celebration, the SMARTIES Awards are a global movement that empowers brands, advertisers, agencies, publishers, and technology enablers. With over 50,000 entries globally, SMARTIES has extensive reach, encompassing 19 country awards, 4 regional awards, and one global awards program. This year, Thailand presented numerous impressive entries spanning diverse sectors, underscoring the country’s influence in strategic marketing and creative innovation.

SMARTIES Thailand 2024 honored the best in the industry with a remarkable lineup of winners. Brilliant & Million, Thailand was awarded Digital Agency of the Year, while Grab took home both Publisher of the Year and Brand of the Year. Friends & Mana Company Limited was named Independent Agency of the Year, and Spa-Hakuhodo secured Creative Agency of the Year. M&C Saatchi emerged as the Media Agency of the Year, and Babi Mild was recognized as the Most Resilient Brand of the Year. Publicis Groupe earned the title of Holding Agency Company of the Year, while the Juror’s Choice Award went to the impactful “Under My Skin” campaign. Mondelēz International claimed the honor of Advertiser of the Year, and Best in Show was awarded to the captivating “Oreo Pokemon Catch ‘Em All!” campaign.

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A rigorous selection process, led by a dedicated jury panel featuring top minds in marketing in Thailand, identified the best campaigns. These campaigns strengthened engagement through advanced technology, and elevated marketing practices.

“SMARTIES continues to set new benchmarks in the industry,” said Rohit Dadwal, CEO of MMA Global APAC & Global Head of SMARTIES™ Worldwide. “This year’s winners have demonstrated unparalleled brilliance, proving that Thailand is a hub for exceptional marketing talent. SMARTIES is not just about winning awards; it’s about pushing boundaries and setting global standards. With the launch of our new SMARTIES Sonic logo this year, we are redefining how the SMARTIES brand resonates and engages with audiences around the world, marking a new era of recognition and innovation”.

Winning a SMARTIES award brings more than recognition. Winners gain a competitive edge, credibility, and an impact on prestigious rankings, such as the MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index, RECMA, and the WARC Media 100.

About MMA Global: MMA Global is the leading global trade association for marketers, providing essential resources and expertise to empower marketers to navigate the complex world of Marketing. With a commitment to driving innovation and effectiveness, MMA Global plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of marketing.

SMARTIES: SMARTIES is the prestigious marketing awards program hosted by MMA Global, recognizing excellence in Marketing. The SMARTIES Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful campaigns that push the boundaries of creativity and drive measurable business impact in today’s dynamic landscape.

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