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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.

Time to Nike-ify DEI

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Why we need to rescue the concept of 'merit' from being solely a Trump card.

TV + TikTok: A powerful impact driver for CPG marketers

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To unlock proven efficacy and efficiency, CPG marketers should synergise their traditional spends on TV with TikTok- a platform that has emerged as the ‘new eye level’.

Richard Edelman: Dropping DE&I is ‘nonsense’

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Edelman pushed back against criticism of diversity programs at this week’s Women of Color Connecting Summit, saying he’s “standing up for DE&I in every client conversation.”

Evolution, not extinction: How brands and agencies are responding to the war on DEI

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Amid feverish opposition, many companies aren’t backing off diversity, equity and inclusion work, but they are talking about it differently.

DEIB needs a rebrand to incorporate neurodiversity

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It’s almost 2024. It’s time to add accessibility to the equation.

Second WFA global census shows no improvement on inclusion

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Follow-up to 2021 survey indicates lack of progress despite increased awareness of issues.

WFA to launch second global DEI census in March 2023

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In partnership with Campaign, the results will provide a check on progress in industry perceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion across 32 markets worldwide.

Campaign Leading Change is underway

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Agenda highlights include our 2022 regional diversity survey with Kantar, APAC agency chiefs discuss changing mandates, VCCP's global CEO on industry burnout and key sessions on pay parity, mental health and talent development.

Parental leave policies leave inequities of maternity leave behind

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Agencies that have evolved their offerings in this area say they’re reaping the benefits along with their people. If only such policies were more widespread across APAC.

More than just pronouns: Why brands should focus on inclusivity

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Language evolves, and brands should reflect changes to how people express gender identity. But that's just the beginning, writes a senior editor at Mutant Communications.

WFA offers guide for DEI-conscious media planning and buying

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DEI is not just a task for creative and HR teams, the guide's authors argue: Planning and buying choices play a critical role in supporting diverse voices and controlling whether hate speech and misinformation get funded.

Famous Thai songs rewritten to remove damaging stereotypes about women

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Prudential Thailand and VaynerMedia collaborated with music labels and artists to rewrite the stereotyping lyrics of popular songs in an attempt to fuel the burgeoning women empowerment movement in Thailand.

‘Meritocracy and equity are not interchangeable’: Mediabrands DEI head

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Dharesheni Nedumaran on the lack of understanding around equity, creating actual safe spaces for employees, and why local historical context is extremely necessary.

Easy shortcuts to achieving diversity and inclusion in brand experience

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Sorry, the above headline is a lie. There are no easy shortcuts to designing DEI into your brand experience. Accenture Interactive’s Bronwyn van der Merwe explains the challenging but rewarding path forward.

DE&I leaders are getting more funding and responsibility, but challenges persist

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Compared to 2019, DE&I leadership roles have gained more leadership and resources, but face a declining talent pipeline, according to a United Minds and Weber Shandwick study.

60% of agencies lack any process for ensuring DEI in their work: R3

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Almost half of all advertising portrays negative gender-role stereotypes, and clients never demand DEI specifications in their briefs, according to 40% of agencies surveyed.

Mediabrands appoints new head of DEI for APAC

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Dharesheni Nedumaran steps into the newly-created role from Swire Shipping

Agencies are ‘stuck’ in DE&I awareness

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It's time to move beyond awareness and infuse DE&I into work processes, says Omnicom agency Rapp Worldwide’s global chief DE&I and communications manager, Devin O'Loughlin.