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The title of this NYT article says it all! The ad industry thrives on innovation fueled by diversity. Diverse teams bring fresh perspectives crucial for success. Yet, the lack of diversity in agencies, especially for Black talent, remains disheartening. In 2019, I launched Elevate, a leadership program for rising Black women talent. This year, I have had the honor of partnering on a new program focusing on elevating Black men in advertising. However, the industry-wide issue persists - a lack of sponsorship and investment in Black talent. Without sustained commitment, diversity initiatives falter when leaders championing these efforts leave or change roles. The key to lasting change eludes us; progress will remain stagnant without consistent efforts. #Diversity #Innovation #Sponsorship Read more: [Link to the article](https://lnkd.in/eFke2-9b)

Here’s how @Comcast is celebrating the immense contributions that Hispanic & Latino communities have made to American culture, entertainment, and more! #IWorkForComcast

Here’s how @Comcast is celebrating the immense contributions that Hispanic & Latino communities have made to American culture, entertainment, and more! #IWorkForComcast

Here’s how @Comcast is celebrating the immense contributions that Hispanic & Latino communities have made to American culture, entertainment, and more! #IWorkForComcast

This week, a Nielsen report revealed a growing demand for more diverse media content to better engage Black America. With Black consumers seeking more representation that mirrors their identity, it's clear: authentic storytelling isn't just good practice; it's essential for connecting deeply with audiences. How is your brand embracing diversity in its narratives? https://lnkd.in/eDsfA3jy #DiversityInMedia #InclusiveMarketing

As a DEI professional who has been part of the communications industry for more than 15 years spread across two large multi-national advertising agencies, I was fascinated by this guide that has been released by the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) some time back. It draws attention to the stereotypes that may creep across the key stages of the creative process. If you are in the business of Advertising or Marketing, this is a wonderful guide that shines the light on our conscious or unconscious biases and stereotypes through inclusion nudges!

Using DEI to Unlock Value As seen in Hunt Scanlon Media's recently released 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, over the past year as many companies have reflected on their well-intentioned #DEI strategies that had been put in place, many have found that there hasn’t been much progress made. In other words, their strategies aren’t leading to DEI progress. This coupled with some setbacks, like how top DEI #leaders have been leaving high profile companies like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery in significant numbers, has caused many to wonder whether the push for DEI is dead. While diversity wasn’t just a “trend” and definitely isn’t dead, it is important to recognize why so many companies have had such difficulty implemented long lasting change in building a #culture of #diversity and #inclusion. There are some key reasons why these DEI strategies have failed and taking a careful look at the state of DEI is crucial in order to build out a successful DEI strategy that results in marked and sustained progress within the organization. To read more, and download the full report, please visit: https://lnkd.in/einkZSTT Special thanks to our co-sponsor: Blue Rock Search, LLC

🌟 #BlackWeek's new conference at #AdWeek is set to ignite discussions on #diversity and #inclusion. Led by Black and Latino leaders, it's a must-see for industry change-makers. Interested in their transformative agenda? 🤝🚀🌍 #News #BusinessNews #MarketingNews

Lisa Collins is Warner Bros. Discovery’s new Group Vice President, overseeing DEI across North America. Lisa will create and implement internal DEI programs, work with executives in the region to further embed DEI in all areas of WBD’s operations, and shepherd the growth of WBD’s Business Resource Groups. There has been a lot of shifting amongst DEI executives, especially as of late due to new laws being rolled out that are trying to limit and suppress the growth of DEI. But DEI isn’t just a political “woke” agenda, it is about promoting equal and equitable opportunities for all. I hope big companies and agencies can continue to see the critical importance of embedding DEI into their organization. Because at the end of the day…DEIB is about supporting the PEOPLE…NOT the status quo! https://lnkd.in/g-pbEpGF #DEI #promoting #equality #lisacollins #warnerbrosdiscovery