Horizon Media is facing federal allegations from a current and former executive claiming the company’s claimed dedication to DEI masks a culture of bias, retaliation, and hostile treatment by its senior leaders.
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Former and current executives sue top US ad agency Horizon Media alleging discrimination
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Thinkbox CSO: Disabled representation in advertising is a ‘commercial necessity’
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Elliott Millard, chief strategy officer at Thinkbox, was part of a panel hosted by agency Purple Goat.
Meet the changemakers who are reshaping disability inclusion in advertising
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Despite the persistent underrepresentation of disabled people in advertising, Campaign spotlights four influential champions who are driving urgent and meaningful change in disability inclusion across media.
From loud and proud to lost and quiet? The 'confused adolescence' of Pride 2025
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As rainbow logos vanish and corporate sponsorships dwindle, Pride 2025 reveals a new era of caution and introspection for brands navigating political pressure and demands for authenticity.
Why Thailand is a shining example of LGBTQIA+ brand leadership
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In a year marked by global uncertainty for LGBTQIA+ rights, Thailand’s vibrant Pride celebrations and evolving brand partnerships offer a blueprint for authentic inclusion in Asia.
Adidas and FCB create performance shoe for runners with Down syndrome
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Three years in the making: After rigorous testing and development, the product is set to launch in 2026.
11 minutes of fame, many more of regret
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Blue Origin’s mission promised empowerment but delivered disappointment—missed opportunities, tone-deaf choices, and a frustrating lack of impact.
Beyond IWD: Marico’s CMO on why gender conversations can’t be a one-day affair
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The gender gap in leadership isn’t about a lack of talent but rather about workplace biases, flawed hiring practices and rigid expectations. Marico’s Somasree Awasthi talks to Campaign on what needs to change and why companies can’t afford to wait.
Time to Nike-ify DEI
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Why we need to rescue the concept of 'merit' from being solely a Trump card.
Igniting the spark: A how-to-guide for finding inspiration in project ideation, while embracing your identity
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Here’s how one native designer brings her full self to her creative work — and how you can, too.
What will it take for female creatives to get the recognition they’ve long been denied?
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Following a recent double-page spread that highlighted the glaring lack of gender diversity in the creative industry, Campaign Asia-Pacific asked women creatives in the region about the steps needed to enact real change.
Top agencies abandon Campaign Brief amid growing controversy
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Leo Burnett Australia, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia, and Publicis Worldwide Australia are among the agencies who have severed ties with the publication triggered by a male-dominated 'Work 2024' feature.
As companies pull back on DE&I, their brands will suffer
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Several brands have publicly abandoned DE&I efforts. Marketers warn these decisions will negatively impact their businesses in the short and long term.
Beyond the Paralympics: The business case for disability representation
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A pattern exists of brands targeting the disabled community during the Paralympics, but ignoring the community afterwards. Campaign explores what it will take for disability inclusion to become a constant in advertising rather than just seasonal.
GCash puts disability front and centre in Paralympics campaign
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GCash’s campaign with Filipino Paralympic icon Adeline Dumapong confronts the uncomfortable truth that disability inclusion in advertising must be constant, not seasonal.
Barbie launches inclusive brand campaign geared toward parents
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The campaign, targeted toward adults with children in their lives, shows Barbie dolls as tools for fueling imagination and confidence.
Does DEI have a messaging problem?
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While Akitsu Consulting's Rafael P. Soriano disagrees with Scott Galloway's comments that DEI leads to 'reverse racism', he admits that those who advocate for DEI are losing the messaging battle.
Scott Galloway claims diversity initiatives lead to ‘reverse racism’
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The marketing professor didn't hold back at an Australian conference, claiming that the 'only position more dangerous than CMO is DEI'. He also added that employers should be focusing on socioeconomic background rather than race.
Why we don't see enough Pride marketing in Asia
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RAPP's APAC ECD explains why Asia's marketing campaigns seem to lag behind the growing acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.