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David Blecken
Jul 5, 2018

Stereotypes: Why advertisers fail to represent social diversity

The final part of a series on ‘responsible advertising’ examines the problems stereotypes in advertising cause, and why marketers need to move beyond this lazy approach.

P&G's 'Like a Girl' is a rare example of an ad campaign that challenges stereotypical gender portrayals

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