A Holiday Wish for Brand Creativity Centered in LGBTQ+ Experience—on Our Terms

by Graham Nolan | Dec 1, 2022 | Columnist Network, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Holidays

As the holidays arrive, there are some signs of warming representation: Despite prior setbacks and active discrimination, more festive movies starring LGBTQ+ protagonists and actors are entering the pop culture arena. The narrative arcs are classics … Cynic...

Why Apple’s Ad Is a Milestone in Disability Representation

by Brittaney Kiefer | Dec 1, 2022 | AdFreak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Though about 15% of the global population is disabled, people with disabilities remain far underrepresented in advertising. But a new ad from Apple is notable for featuring an inclusive, disabled cast demonstrating their talents. Apple’s campaign, titled...

This Film Shows How Period Stigma Nearly Stopped the First Woman Soccer Referee

by Natalie Venegas | Nov 30, 2022 | Creative, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness

Conversations around reproductive rights remain at the forefront of many industries and political agendas. However, one common experience–menstruation–still remains heavily stigmatized as many still face discrimination. In an effort to reinforce the...

Adweek’s 2022 Multicultural Agency of the Year Shortlist

by Jameson Fleming | Nov 30, 2022 | Agency of the Year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

For the first time in Adweek’s Agency of the Year program, we’re releasing the shortlist of agencies considered for each of our Agency of the Year categories. Adweek has expanded the categories this year, adding Midsize U.S., Small U.S. and Multicultural...

Social Media, Online Experience Remains Poor for Marginalized Groups

by David Cohen | Nov 30, 2022 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Platforms, Social Pro Daily

A survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by GLAAD, Kairos, UltraViolet and Women’s March did not paint a pretty picture of the online experience for LGBTQ+ people, people of color and women–and the survey was conducted months before Elon Musk took...

H&M and Buy From a Black Woman Take Their Holiday Market and Partnership on Tour 

by Leslie Blount | Nov 28, 2022 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Retailing

This Black Friday weekend, H&M encouraged its customers in key markets to buy from Black women. And it’s only just beginning. The retailer–now in its second year of partnership with Buy From a Black Woman, a non-profit that works with over 600 Black...