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  1.    The case for unstereotyping ads
    Advertising & policyCannes LionsInclusive marketing

    The case for unstereotyping ads

    The industry needs to move with the times in terms of gender portrayal. And it is not just a 'nice to have'.

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  2.    Axe / Scent of a man

    Axe / Scent of a man

    How Axe reinvented itself in order to appeal to the modern man

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  3.    Ariel / Dads #sharetheload

    Ariel / Dads #sharetheload

    How detergent brand Ariel increased sales in India by 76% by encouraging progressive gender roles

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  4.    Lululemon / Modern menswear

    Lululemon / Modern menswear

    Canadian yoga apparel brand Lululemon reaches out to men with stereotype-busting ad campaign

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  5.    Semcon / Re-search

    Semcon / Re-search

    Browser extension Semcon combats gender stereotypes in online search results

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  6.    Godiva / One for me, none for you

    Godiva / One for me, none for you

    Confectionery brand Godiva calls for an end to the Japanese custom of giving ‘obligation chocolates’ to colleagues on Valentine’s Day

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  7.    SK-II / Marriage market takeover

    SK-II / Marriage market takeover

    Cosmetics brand SK-II creates online film to empower and celebrate single women in China

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  8.    REI / The Level Playing Field

    REI / The Level Playing Field

    Outdoor retailer REI seeks to advance gender equality with series of long-term pledges

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  9.    Kenzo / My Mutant Brain

    Kenzo / My Mutant Brain

    Luxury brand Kenzo creates a cinematic short film to promote its latest fragrance, sets new standard for beauty advertising

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  10.    Elastic Generation: The Female Edit

    Elastic Generation: The Female Edit

    Report exploring the lifestyles and attitudes of British women aged between 53 and 72.

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  11.    The Consumer Content Report: Influence in the Digital Age

    The Consumer Content Report: Influence in the Digital Age

    Stackla surveyed 2,000 adults in the US, UK and Australia, examining the content being created and shared online, and what influences consumers’ purchasing decisions most.

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  12.    Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language

    Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language

    In 2017, discussions around gender and media have reached a fever pitch. We’ve seen movements for gender equality in Hollywood, in Silicon Valley, and even on Madison Avenue. But is the advertising industry making strides toward improving representation of women overall? This report is the first to answer that question through a rigorous, data-driven approach.

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  13.    Understanding Transgender Inclusivity in Advertising

    Understanding Transgender Inclusivity in Advertising

    This report explores American consumers’ feelings towards ads featuring transgender people, and contains the results of a quantitative study conducted using J. Walter Thompson SONAR™

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