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Diversity & InclusionDon’t be disingenuous on inclusion: brands must ensure behaviour and messaging align
Read more about "Don’t be disingenuous on inclusion: brands must ensure behaviour and messaging align"Nathalie Lam, Philips Global Head of Sponsorship and Marketing Transformation Lead, explains how Philips wants its creative content…
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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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Audience measurementBrand safetyMedia transparencyBrand safetyMedia measurementValue of advertisingDiversity & InclusionMarketing effectivenessMedia Forum meeting overview (April 2022) - Responsible Media & Media Measurement
Read more about "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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Diversity & InclusionInclusive equals results
Read more about "Inclusive equals results"New research shows how embracing diversity in content delivers better results. Will Gilroy from the WFA and Daren Poole from Kantar…
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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 & InclusionWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep.1: Diversity & Inclusion
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep.1: Diversity & Inclusion"David Wheldon speaks to WFA’s Global Diversity Ambassadors, Belinda Smith and Jerry Daykin
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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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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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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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It’s time for action
Read more about "It’s time for action"WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, explains why our industry must address diversity and inclusion in the content it produces as well as…
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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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UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality
Read more about "UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality"Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Stephan Loerke, CEO, WFA, issue a joint…
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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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Gender equality attitudes study
Read more about "Gender equality attitudes study"Quantifies the scale of harmful gender-based stereotypes in 10 countries, including Colombia, India, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, The…
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Diversity & InclusionWebinar: The case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing
Read more about "Webinar: The case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing"What can brands do to step up their diversity and inclusion efforts?
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Diversity & InclusionThe power of diversity at a time of crisis
Read more about "The power of diversity at a time of crisis"In times of isolation we need to prioritise diversity more than ever. WFA’s first ever diversity ambassadors, Belinda Smith,…
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Diversity & InclusionExperts make the case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing
Read more about "Experts make the case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing"To coincide with the launch of the WFA Marketer’s Approach to Diversity and Inclusion, WFA asked six industry leaders why they…
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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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Diversity & InclusionA Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Read more about "A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion"This new WFA report offers brand insights, suggestions and case studies for embracing diversity in your creative and work…
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The Unstereotype Metric
Read more about "The Unstereotype Metric"Developed for the Unstereotype Alliance, it helps measure gender portrayal in advertising
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Let's talk about bias
Read more about "Let's talk about bias"How do you overcome the inherent bias that we all bring to the table? Diageo and Unilever share some views on how to get the 3Ps of…
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Content marketingAdvertising has rebranded diversity, and it isn’t a positive change
Read more about "Advertising has rebranded diversity, and it isn’t a positive change"Diversity efforts are often whitewashed and dulled down, says Belinda Smith, Global Head of Media, Electronic Arts. Here are 5 ways…
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How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising
Read more about "How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising"This guide aims to help brands bring to life a campaign in paid advertising for a general audience that includes or features LGBT+…
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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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Diversity & InclusionBrand purposeBetter Marketing: Marketing can be a force for positive gender and ethnicity portrayals
Read more about "Better Marketing: Marketing can be a force for positive gender and ethnicity portrayals"Belinda J. Smith, Global Head of Media at Electronic Arts, makes the case on how marketing can change the world for the better.
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The Gender Equality Measure
Read more about "The Gender Equality Measure"The questions used in the Gender Equality Measure (GEM™) module, which helps business leaders make better decisions by…
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Diversity & InclusionWFA talks Better Marketing: Gender and diversity
Read more about "WFA talks Better Marketing: Gender and diversity"At Cannes Lions 2018, global CMOs shared their views on gender and diversity in marketing: Syl Saller and Grainne Wafer (Diageo),…
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The case for unstereotyping ads
Read more about "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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Diversity & InclusionBrand purposeA guide to progressive gender portrayals in advertising
Read more about "A guide to progressive gender portrayals in advertising"At the Cannes Lions Festival 2017, UN Women and a number of leading voices in the marketing and advertising industry including WFA,…
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