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Scared 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…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyConsumer insightMarketing 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…
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Digital policyCreativityAIIn 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…
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Diversity & InclusionGeena 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…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype 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…
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“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…
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Diversity & InclusionCase 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…
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Diversity & InclusionThe 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…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyData-driven marketingMarketing effectivenessMarketing 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…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyData-driven marketingMarketing effectivenessMarketing 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…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyData-driven marketingMarketing effectivenessMarketing 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…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyData-driven marketingMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyWFA 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…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype 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…
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Unilever: Unstereotype influencer brand content
Read more about "Unilever: Unstereotype influencer brand content"Unilever launched at Cannes Lions 2023 an open-source guide for brands and influencers designed to eliminate stereotypes from…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype Alliance: ‘Say Nothing, Change Nothing’ campaign
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Say Nothing, Change Nothing’ campaign"The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women launched "Say Nothing, Change Nothing" at Cannes Lions 2023, a global campaign to…
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Diversity & InclusionAll 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…
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Diversity & InclusionMaking 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…
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Diversity & InclusionWFA names new Global Diversity Ambassadors
Read more about "WFA names new Global Diversity Ambassadors"Marketers from Reckitt, Estée Lauder and The Walt Disney Company join founding Ambassador Jerry Daykin to help steer…
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Audience measurementBrand safetyMedia governanceBrand safetyDiversity & InclusionWFA 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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Diversity & InclusionConsumer insightData & analyticsConsumer 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…
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Diversity & InclusionInclusive marketing is just better marketing
Read more about "Inclusive marketing is just better marketing"Inclusive marketing isn’t just a sideline or a charity project, it’s just better marketing, says Jerry Daykin,…
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Diversity & InclusionInclusive Marketing - Why representation matters to your customers and your brand
Read more about "Inclusive Marketing - Why representation matters to your customers and your brand"A WFA session around how to embed true representation across the entire marketing process
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Consumer insightSpotlight: How do you translate happiness into brand success?
Read more about "Spotlight: How do you translate happiness into brand success?"Current and future events, like the global pandemic and ongoing unrest in Ukraine, may change how consumers define happiness. That's…
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Diversity & InclusionSpotlight: Consumer insights through a diversity and inclusion lens
Read more about "Spotlight: Consumer insights through a diversity and inclusion lens"Ensuring that a brand’s marketing communications is representative and inclusive of diverse audiences is an essential…
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Creating programmes dedicated to specific ethnic minorities
Read more about "Creating programmes dedicated to specific ethnic minorities"Sodexo Canada has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as a certified Progressive Aboriginal…
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Educating all on racial inequity and bias
Read more about "Educating all on racial inequity and bias"Walmart US works with the Racial Equity Institute (REI) to offer training that examines the history of race in America as well as…
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Audience measurementBrand safetyMedia transparencyBrand safetyMedia measurementValue of advertisingDiversity & InclusionMarketing effectivenessGlobal Marketer Week (Athens): Media Forum meeting overview (April 2022) - Responsible Media & Media Measurement
Read more about "Global Marketer Week (Athens): Media Forum meeting overview (April 2022) - Responsible Media & Media Measurement"Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Media Forum during Global Marketer Week in Athens on 6th April 2022
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World Economic Forum new benchmark on diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment
Read more about "World Economic Forum new benchmark on diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment"The report shows how audiences demand more of the media and entertainment industry in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion…
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Diversity & InclusionNew guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety
Read more about "New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety"The guide has been developed by the European Association of Communication Agencies (EACA)
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Diversity & InclusionBeyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising
Read more about "Beyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising"The second Beyond Gender report offers valuable insight on intersectionality in advertising, supporting the Unstereotype Alliance's…
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Diversity & InclusionPromoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook
Read more about "Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook"Advertising can be a force for good that promotes change towards a more diverse and inclusive world. To help marketeers in this…
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Diversity & InclusionCase study | Google: Search Black-owned
Read more about "Case study | Google: Search Black-owned"Search engine introduces feature to help black-owned businesses by making them more searchable
This article was originally…
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Diversity & InclusionIndustry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI
Read more about "Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI"More than 100 organisations have come together behind the first-ever global diversity, equality and inclusion census of the…
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Diversity & InclusionBRIM: Black Representation in Marketing
Read more about "BRIM: Black Representation in Marketing"A new UK cross-industry initiative to improve the representation of Black people in marketing.
Create meaningful change by…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021"Global action platform report identifies key goals and recommendations for the marketing industry to improve diversity and…
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Diversity & InclusionOne year after George Floyd
Read more about "One year after George Floyd"Smooth words and engagement from the ad industry still need to be translated into real action, argues Belinda Smith, CEO Americas,…
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Diversity & InclusionGender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India
Read more about "Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India"A Unicef-Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media analysis of gender representation in 1,000 most viewed advertisements in India on…
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Diversity & InclusionCase study | Dove: Show Us. It's On Us
Read more about "Case study | Dove: Show Us. It's On Us"FMCG giant spurs brands to be more inclusive by funding diverse casting costs
This article was originally published…
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Diversity & InclusionDelivering diversity is a must-pass test
Read more about "Delivering diversity is a must-pass test"The pandemic has highlighted the need to push the diversity and inclusion agenda harder and faster. Stephan Loerke, WFA CEO,…
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Diversity & Inclusion54% of people don't feel culturally represented in online ads, Facebook study finds
Read more about "54% of people don't feel culturally represented in online ads, Facebook study finds"The study includes research in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a survey of 1,200 people, a review of…
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Diversity & InclusionInsight & Strategy | Mattel: Creatable World
Read more about "Insight & Strategy | Mattel: Creatable World"Why a toy maker decided to remodel conventions with a genderless doll range
This article was originally published in…
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Case study | Aeromexico: Not quite all-American
Read more about "Case study | Aeromexico: Not quite all-American"Mexican airline tackles prejudice using DNA testing
This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 28 January…
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Case study | Dove: Women like us
Personal care brand partners with stock image supplier to challenge public perception of womenRead more about "Case study | Dove: Women like us"This article was originally…
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Power of the Black Community - From Moment to Movement
Read more about "Power of the Black Community - From Moment to Movement"According to "The Power of the Black Community – From Moment to Movement," the 10th annual report in Nielsen's Diverse…
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The Diversity Study 2020
Read more about "The Diversity Study 2020"Campaign-Kantar D&I survey of the marketing industry in Asia-Pacific shows worsening levels of equality and support
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Data & analyticsInclusive Visual Search Guide
Read more about "Inclusive Visual Search Guide"Getty Images has released an Inclusive Visual Search Guide to assist brands and businesses in making intentional content…
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Visual GPS Summer Update
Read more about "Visual GPS Summer Update"New research by Getty Images shows that almost eight in ten people globally expect that companies and brands will be consistently…
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50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace
Read more about "50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace"Dismantling racism is everyone's job, and here are 50 microactions to get you started and committed to establishing an antiracist…
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YouTube video trends: how the world is responding to the rallying cry for racial justice
Read more about "YouTube video trends: how the world is responding to the rallying cry for racial justice"Three specific ways people tuned in and raised their voices in support of anti-racism on YouTube following the killing of George…
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CreativityThe big questions this year, answered by LIONS Live
Read more about "The big questions this year, answered by LIONS Live"In the absence of the annual industry meetup on the French Riviera, in June WFA asked seven industry experts: “If you…
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Advertising standards and practices on non-discrimination
This report presents the results of a survey carried out in 21 markets to have a better understanding of the standards and practices…Read more about "Advertising standards and practices on non-discrimination" -
Study: Consumers follow brand promises on fighting racism and hatred
Read more about "Study: Consumers follow brand promises on fighting racism and hatred"49% of consumers appreciate brands making efforts to fight racism, hatred and misinformation; 28% believe that brands should lead…
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List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising (USA)
Read more about "List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising (USA)"The ANA has curated a list of certified diverse suppliers that work in our…
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Time to stop covering up our diversity
Read more about "Time to stop covering up our diversity"We're at an important moment in the diversity conversation and understanding 'covering up' is part of unpacking that, says Jerry…
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Putting an end to racially-loaded terms in marketing
Read more about "Putting an end to racially-loaded terms in marketing"WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, calls on the industry to change the narrative and to stop using terms such as 'whitelist' and 'blacklist'…
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Study: Consumers demand actions from brands to fight racism and hatred
Read more about "Study: Consumers demand actions from brands to fight racism and hatred"Consumers demand that brands backup statements in support of Black Lives Matter with actions. Using Suzy, a real-time market…
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Bias and Inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work
Read more about "Bias and Inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work"This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size in Cannes Lions ads from…
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Adland commits: 10 ways to hold the industry accountable #BlackLivesMatter
Read more about "Adland commits: 10 ways to hold the industry accountable #BlackLivesMatter"UK advertising and media leaders have issued an open letter calling on the industry to address inequality and take action against…
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Diversity wins
Read more about "Diversity wins"Report reaffirms the global relevance of the link between diversity and company financial outperformance.
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The Power of Supplier Diversity
Read more about "The Power of Supplier Diversity"This report covers the findings from quantitative and qualitative research conducted by the ANA in the United States. The purpose…
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UK Advertising Needs You
Read more about "UK Advertising Needs You"A showcase for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the UK ad industry.
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Black & Abroad / ‘Go back to Africa’
Read more about "Black & Abroad / ‘Go back to Africa’"Black & Abroad, a travel brand dedicated to the modern black traveller, has hijacked the derogatory statement ‘go back to…
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Coca-Cola / ‘The phonetic can’
Read more about "Coca-Cola / ‘The phonetic can’"Coca-Cola’s ‘Share a Coke’ is one of the most famous campaigns of the 21st century. Seven years after first…
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Seek out good actors and elevate them
Read more about "Seek out good actors and elevate them"A view by Jerry Daykin, Media Director at GSK Consumer Healthcare
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There is no general consumer
Read more about "There is no general consumer"A view by Aline Santos, Unilever EVP Global Marketing and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
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Diverse coalitions create breakthrough solutions
Read more about "Diverse coalitions create breakthrough solutions"A view by Jane Wakely, Lead CMO, Mars Incorporated
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Accelerating to equal
Read more about "Accelerating to equal"A view by Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officr, P&G
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Inclusion starts at home
Read more about "Inclusion starts at home"WFA has compiled some practical tips for fostering a culture of inclusion across all levels of an organisation
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True equality is a work-in-progress
Read more about "True equality is a work-in-progress"A view by Raja Rajamannar, WFA President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Mastercard
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Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers
Read more about "Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers"New Accenture research finds leaders and employees hold differing views on progress toward equality; cutting the gap by half would…
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Being Black in Corporate America: An Intersectional Exploration
Read more about "Being Black in Corporate America: An Intersectional Exploration"A multifaceted analysis on the obstacles that prevent many black professionals from reaching the C-Suite.
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It's in the bag: Black consumer's path to purchase
Read more about "It's in the bag: Black consumer's path to purchase"An analysis of African Americans' growth in purchasing power that makes the case for diversity in…
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A Diversity Report for the Advertising/ Marketing Industry
Read more about "A Diversity Report for the Advertising/ Marketing Industry"This report from ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), based on three separate studies among ANA members,…
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The Black Pound Report
Read more about "The Black Pound Report"The research explores how black, asian and minority ethnics (BAME) are represented in society across the advertising and media…
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The Inclusion Index
Read more about "The Inclusion Index"Kantar Inclusion Index surveyed 18,000 people in 14 countries and working in 24 different industries (to date) to produce a new…
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Bias and inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2018 Cannes Lions Film Craft Ads
Read more about "Bias and inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2018 Cannes Lions Film Craft Ads"This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation (LGBTQ), and ability (with a focus on people with…
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The Consumer Content Report: Influence in the Digital Age
Read more about "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…