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Women have been giving for years. Where is the gain?
dei gender diversity inclusion international womens day By Charu Srivastava

IWD 2026: For decades, women have given time, labour and emotional energy in exchange for the promise of progress. Charu Srivastava says it’s time that generosity delivers real authority and access.

Former and current executives sue top US ad agency Horizon Media alleging discrimination
dei discrimination diversity horizon media inclusion By Diana Bradley

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.

Thinkbox CSO: Disabled representation in advertising is a ‘commercial necessity’
dei disability representation diversity inclusion thinkbox By Charlotte Rawlings

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.

Time to Nike-ify DEI
dei diversity equity inclusion representationmatters By Jo Arden

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
dei diversity inclusion representationmatters By Huitzilli Oronia

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?
dei diversity gender equality gender representation inclusion representationmatters sounding board By Matthew Keegan

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
dei diversity gender representation inclusion By Nikita Mishra

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
dei diversity inclusion representationmatters By Bailey Calfee

Several brands have publicly abandoned DE&I efforts. Marketers warn these decisions will negatively impact their businesses in the short and long term.

How I came out in the workplace
inclusion lgbtq pride month representationmatters By Sarah Crabbe

Every LGBTQ+ person has their own choice, timing and path to recognise their sexual identity publicly. Here, the director of HR at DDB Sydney gives her perspective.

Beyond rainbow filters: Real support for Pride Month
dei inclusion lgbtq pride month By Hesperus Mak

Brands embracing LGBTQ+ consumers should align with their values, not support them in June when it's cool to do so, says this VML Hong Kong strategy director.

Not dead yet: Is it time for brands to invest more in the over 50s?
ageism dei diversity inclusion representationmatters By Rupert Pick

Age should be seen as a creative asset, not a hindrance to new thinking, Hot Pickle's Rupert Pick writes.

Inclusion drops in Advertising Council’s DE&I census: ‘Average is not good enough’
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Create Space Census: Instances of sexual harassment have slightly decreased, but over half of female-identifying respondents still experience being unfairly spoken over or ignored in meetings—a prevalent negative behaviour in Australia's advertising landscape.

How to fix the deprioritisation of DE&I
dei diversity inclusion By Asad Dhunna

There’s much evidence that DE&I is moving down adland's agenda. But it doesn’t—and shouldn’t—have to be this way, says the chief executive of The Unmistakables.

Lessons from 20 years of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty
dei diversity dove inclusion By Alison Weissbrot

On the 20th anniversary of the iconic campaign, Campaign asked industry experts why they think the platform continues to endure—especially during a time when inclusion is facing pushback.

Why LGBTQ+ programming dwindled at SXSW this year
dei diversity gender equality inclusion mastercard sxsw By Jessica Heygate

Discussions about transgender inclusiveness disappeared at the Texas-based festival as programming avoided wading too deeply into the most hot-button issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.

You cannot 'inspire inclusion' without intersectionality
dei diversity inclusion international womens day iwd By Rebecca Lewis

There appears an untapped opportunity for brands to understand and recognise the unique values, lived experiences, and causes of the communities they purport to engage with, argues Mutant’s Rebecca Lewis.

Richard Edelman: Dropping DE&I is ‘nonsense’
dei diversity edelman equity inclusion By Ewan Larkin

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.”