We are following all industry news pieces surrounding diversity and inclusion. Below you can find links and summaries of the latest diversity and inclusion related news from the industry.
- This months Campaign School Reports 2020 diversity figures were mixed, but had a clear message that adland can and must do better. Read more here.
- The Drum looks at the impact of COVID-19 could have on the advertising industries diversity and inclusion efforts. Read more here.
- Campaign looks at the results of the IPA Census, revealing a drop in BAME representation at UK agencies. Read more here.
- We need to prioritise diversity more than ever now, brands need to stand up to support people through the good and the bad. Read more here.
- Rakesh Patel, Head of Sales for the UK and pan -EMEA, talks about working at Spotify, and their diversity and providing a sense of belonging as a top priority. Read more here.
- Havas have recently partnered with Creative Equals on their Press Pause initiative to help employees speak up about uncomfortable or inappropriate situations. Read more about it here.
- UK Black Pride has launched a campaign to mark 15 years of Europe’s largest celebration for LGBT+ people of colour. Read more about it here.
- Publicis Groupe UK is to launch Embrace Change, an initiative to tackle racial inequality, including a new apprenticeship programme for people from ethnic-minority and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more about it here.
- Channel 4 Diversity Award focuses on a different area of diversity each year and encourages the ad industry to embrace inclusive creative campaigns, with this year turning the spotlight on BAME representation. Read more about it here.
- Read Campaign’s article on the changing face of advertising in support of Black History Month here.
- An open letter addressing Diversity and Inclusion ‘inconsistencies’ has been released by three junior creatives. Read more about it here.
- Campaign look at the Black Lives Matter movement and what the legacy will be as we enter into Black History Month. Read more about it here.
- Sarah Jenkins, Saatchi and Saatchi, looks at the three pillars to help businesses create a culture of belonging. Read more about it here.
- The Black Lives Matter movement has sparked rebrands around the world. Find out more here.
- Take a look at The Black Plaque Project created by Nubian Jak Community Trust and Havas London to commemorate black people throughout history. Read more about it here.
