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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingHow will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?
Read more about "How will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?"2024 has been a whirlwind year of changes and challenges. WFA strategic partners, Creative Equals, share four key cultural opportunities for brands to strategically disrupt categories, create engaging, authentic and inclusive creative work in 2025.
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Advertising & policyBrand purposeCreativityInclusive marketingReflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing
Read more about "Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing"In this 60-minute session in partnership with Creative Equals we look back on an eventful year for brands and what it means for inclusive marketing.
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Inclusive marketingScared to speak up about DEI or sustainability in the current environment? Don’t be: fortune favours the bold
Read more about "Scared to speak up about DEI or sustainability in the current environment? Don’t be: fortune favours the bold"I’ve fumbled two big opportunities to get rich quick. The first was when I wrote a feature for the Guardian about Bitcoin when it cost a mere $32 and I DIDN’T BUY ANY. The second was in 2016 when I launched a satirical website called Rent-a-Minority. My “Uber for diversity” let companies hire a minority on-demand when they needed to look inclusive. It was a commentary on superficial corporate DEI efforts. Reader, I got genuine enquiries from big businesses about my service. I could have made tons of money if I’d turned my joke service into a real one.
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Marketing technologyInclusive marketingMarketing technologyInclusion is the future for brand growth
Read more about "Inclusion is the future for brand growth"Keen to avoid the gaze of the manufactured outrage machine, marketers have been timid about investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the past year. Kantar’s research, and that of our partners, however, indicates brand inclusion and fairness inside and outside businesses are the keys to brand growth. There is a strategic imperative to put inclusion back at the core of their brands.
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Digital policyCreativityGlobal Marketer WeekInclusive marketingAIIn case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing
Read more about "In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing"The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact.
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Inclusive marketingGeena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report
Read more about "Geena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report"The Geena Davis Institute published a new report during Cannes Lions 2024 which looked at on-screen representation in Cannes Lions Film and Film Craft winning and shortlisted work from 2006 to 2023.
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Inclusive marketingUnstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study"The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women published a new study during Cannes Lions 2024 which looks at how consistent and progressive advertising can drive sales and growth.
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Inclusive marketingSetting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals
Read more about "Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals"New WFA research shows that measurement, targets and identifying diverse suppliers are key barriers to implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in content production. A new WFA playbook offers best practice and brand examples for marketers looking to take action.
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Inclusive marketing“Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes
Read more about "“Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes"Something is happening in our industry that is deeply worrying. Many companies are taking a step back from their public positions on DEI and sustainability.
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Inclusive marketingCase study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life
Read more about "Case study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life"This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)
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Inclusive marketingThe Good Insight: study on how DEI drives higher Glassdoor scores
Read more about "The Good Insight: study on how DEI drives higher Glassdoor scores"The UK data consultancy presented a new study at Creative Equals’ 2024 RISE conference which looked at how DEI is a significant contributor to companies’ overall Glassdoor score.
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Global Marketer WeekMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyMarketing technologyWFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Dr. Marcus Collins: ‘Cultural Catalyst'
Read more about "WFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Dr. Marcus Collins: ‘Cultural Catalyst'"Few external forces are more influential to human behaviour than culture, which makes cracking the culture code critical for marketers. With culture driving consumption & ushering brands' futures, Dr. Marcus Collins his presentation is a must see.
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Global Marketer WeekMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyMarketing technologyWFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Jonathan Adashek: ‘Putting Your Trust in AI?'
Read more about "WFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Jonathan Adashek: ‘Putting Your Trust in AI?'"40% of companies have not yet deployed AI, underscoring a dramatic gap between hype and use. 2024 will be the year of overcoming barriers of entry to AI; including the skills gap, data complexity and, crucially, trust. Jonathan shares on how marketers and communicators can move to build trust in technology and help companies get out of the AI sandbox.
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Global Marketer WeekMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyMarketing technologyWFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Stephan Loerke: ‘A Shared Global Agenda'
Read more about "WFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | Stephan Loerke: ‘A Shared Global Agenda'"Uncertainty and volatility are on the rise, whilst globalization is perceived to be in retreat. Yet marketers, no matter where they’re based in the world, face a very similar set of challenges. And that creates opportunities.
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WFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | The Better Marketing Debate: ‘CMO, The Impossible Job?'
Read more about "WFA Global Marketer Week 2024 | The Better Marketing Debate: ‘CMO, The Impossible Job?'"The CMO brief has never been so complex. Against a backdrop of polarised politics, a 24/7 newsreel and endless changes in consumer habits and technology, CMOs are tasked to drive business growth through purposeful and inclusive brands that appeal to new, more diverse audiences. Has CMO become the impossible job? The host of the Better Marketing podcast, David Wheldon, asks practising CMOs and an AI infused version of marketing guru Mark Ritson.
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Inclusive marketingUnstereotype Alliance: ‘State of the Industry' report 2023
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance: ‘State of the Industry' report 2023"The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women published the third iteration of its report examining the progress of DEI across the global advertising industry in 2023, including an assessment of progress within workplaces, advertising content and consumer sentiment.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingAll you need to know about the Global DEI Census 2023
Read more about "All you need to know about the Global DEI Census 2023"The Global DEI Census 2023 – which will investigate the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the marketing industry – is due to go live around the world on 15 March at https://wfanet.org/census in 34 markets. Here is what you need to know about its objectives and how to get involved.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingMaking the numbers count
Read more about "Making the numbers count"Talent is the lifeblood of marketing. Brands need to meet their needs for a better lived experience if they want to attract and retain the very best. Ranjay Radhakrishnan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Reckitt, explains how the company is championing diversity and inclusion to make Reckitt a great place to work.
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Inclusive marketingWFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 7th December 2022 - Developing a Successful ESG Strategy (with a D&I Focus)
Read more about "WFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 7th December 2022 - Developing a Successful ESG Strategy (with a D&I Focus)"Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Remote Media Forum on the 7th of December 2022
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Media & analyticsInclusive marketingConsumer Insights needs an inclusive approach too
Read more about "Consumer Insights needs an inclusive approach too"Consumers come in all shapes and sizes, so brands need to ensure they are getting insights from everyone. Corrine Moy, Council Member of ESOMAR – the global insights community – explains.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingGlobal marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023
Read more about "Global marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023"The results will provide a check on progress in people’s perceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion in their organisations and the industry more broadly. The global research will include 33 markets and run alongside UK’s All In.
