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Oct 3, 2023

'Different, not less': Merlee Jayme on nurturing neurodivergent creative talent

"Nobody has ever been comfortable being the square peg in the round hole," one of the most celebrated female leaders in Asia's advertising circles, Jayme reflects on her journey that allowed her to think differently to create different.

Aug 9, 2023

Beyond labels, Merlee Jayme's 'Create Different' mindbook taps into neurodiverse talent

INSPIRATION STATION: "If there is an autistic spectrum, there’s an artistic spectrum too," says the ex-Dentsu creative on launching the first-of-its-kind mindbook to assess neurodivergent skillsets for the ad industry.

Jul 18, 2023

Merlee Jayme unveils The Misfits Camp to empower neurodiverse talent

The Misfits Camp is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at changing the way in which neurodiverse and physically-disabled individuals are perceived in the workplace, through breaking down barriers that have traditionally prevented them from achieving their full potential.

Jun 20, 2022

Merlee Jayme on her 'marriage' and divorce with Dentsu

As her tenure with the agency network draws to a close, Dentsu's APAC creative chief reflects on her career of lessons learned and what lies next.

Jun 5, 2022

Merlee Jayme leaves Dentsu International

One of the region's most prominent creatives, Jayme has been with Dentsu for more than six years.

Sep 23, 2021

How did we get here? Merlee Jayme discusses why sexual harassment has permeated the ad industry

Dentsu International's APAC creative leader has been a prominent voice on harassment within the industry for several years. She is “pissed” that it allegedly slipped through the cracks at her own agency. Now she wants to see action.