Most common forms of discrimination globally were reported on the basis of age and family status

Women and ethnic minorities in the marketing industry report poorer lived experiences than men and ethnic majorities

But marketing still outperforms many other industries globally on DEI

More than 100 organisations have come together behind the first-ever global diversity, equality and inclusion census of the marketing industry. WFA’s Camelia Cristache and Will Gilroy explain the size and importance of the initiative.

Global action platform report identifies key goals and recommendations for the marketing industry to improve diversity and inclusion.

Comprehensive framework details potential issues at every stage of the creative process

Dismantling racism is everyone's job, and here are 50 microactions to get you started and committed to establishing an antiracist workplace.

WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, calls on the industry to change the narrative and to stop using terms such as 'whitelist' and 'blacklist' for the biases they perpetuate

This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size in Cannes Lions ads from 2006-2019, with a focus on new findings from 2019. This is the first public report to analyze all six key identity groups in film-based advertising. We also include an intersectional profile for each identity group.

UK advertising and media leaders have issued an open letter calling on the industry to address inequality and take action against racism following the death of George Floyd. The letter asks advertising leaders to support talent of colour and to hold the industry accountable in 10 ways.

What can brands do to step up their diversity and inclusion efforts?

To coincide with the launch of the WFA Marketer’s Approach to Diversity and Inclusion, WFA asked six industry leaders why they think prioritising diversity and inclusion in the marketing industry is so important.