Diversity & Inclusion Hub
Are you looking to make the case for greater diversity & inclusion in your organisation? Are you looking for good practices/case studies in the workplace and/or the creative execution? Are you looking for something specific, such as on racial or sexual diversity?
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WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Conny Braams, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Unilever.
WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Ivan Pollard, Senior VP and Global CMO, General Mills.
We've asked six industry leaders to share their perspectives
A virtual event for anyone interested in how marketing can be a force for good
The pandemic has highlighted the need to push the diversity and inclusion agenda harder and faster. Stephan Loerke, WFA CEO,…
The study includes research in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a survey of 1,200 people, a review of…
Why a toy maker decided to remodel conventions with a genderless doll range
This article was originally published in…
WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Lubomira Rochet, L'Oréal's Chief Digital Officer
Mexican airline tackles prejudice using DNA testing
This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 28 January…
Financial services company launches card to ease pain point in the LGBTQIA+ community
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How Google used the power of the web and AI to improve the accessibility of art and music
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The results shown in this dashboard represent the findings from UN Women's "Are you ready for change?" Gender Equality…
Marketing procurement can play a huge part in delivering a more diverse range of suppliers for brands and driving meaningful change.…
¿Qué pueden hacer las marcas para intensificar sus esfuerzos de diversidad e inclusión?
With a score of 67.9 out of 100, the EU is at least 60 years away from reaching complete gender equality, if we continue at the…
According to "The Power of the Black Community – From Moment to Movement," the 10th annual report in Nielsen's Diverse…
David Wheldon speaks to Karmarama’s Jon Wilkins and Contagious’ Paul Kemp-Robertson
David Wheldon speaks to WFA’s Global Diversity Ambassadors, Belinda Smith and Jerry Daykin
Campaign-Kantar D&I survey of the marketing industry in Asia-Pacific shows worsening levels of equality and support
Getty Images has released an Inclusive Visual Search Guide to assist brands and businesses in making intentional content…
Marketing procurement leaders can help their colleagues deliver on sustainability goals and boost their standing as strategic…
This report explores the size and scope of the Disability Market and how Disability impacts the experiencs of customers and…
Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on July 2nd, 2020.
New research by Getty Images shows that almost eight in ten people globally expect that companies and brands will be consistently…
The Women's Empowerment Principles Gap Analysis Tool (WEPs Tool) helps companies indentify strenghts, gaps, and opportunities to…
Dismantling racism is everyone's job, and here are 50 microactions to get you started and committed to establishing an antiracist…
Three specific ways people tuned in and raised their voices in support of anti-racism on YouTube following the killing of George…
In the absence of the annual industry meetup on the French Riviera, in June WFA asked seven industry experts: “If you…
49% of consumers appreciate brands making efforts to fight racism, hatred and misinformation; 28% believe that brands should lead…
The ANA has curated a list of certified diverse suppliers that work in our…
We're at an important moment in the diversity conversation and understanding 'covering up' is part of unpacking that, says Jerry…
WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, calls on the industry to change the narrative and to stop using terms such as 'whitelist' and 'blacklist'…
On the surface, LGBT+ employees in many parts of the world have progressed in the workplace. But Accenture's global research reveals…
WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, explains why our industry must address diversity and inclusion in the content it produces as well as…
Consumers demand that brands backup statements in support of Black Lives Matter with actions. Using Suzy, a real-time market…
This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size in Cannes Lions ads from…
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Stephan Loerke, CEO, WFA, issue a joint…
UK advertising and media leaders have issued an open letter calling on the industry to address inequality and take action against…
Quantifies the scale of harmful gender-based stereotypes in 10 countries, including Colombia, India, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, The…
The study measures the attitudes of non-LGBTQ Americans to exposure of LGBTQ people and images in the media.
This report covers the findings from quantitative and qualitative research conducted by the ANA in the United States. The purpose…
Report reaffirms the global relevance of the link between diversity and company financial outperformance.
What can brands do to step up their diversity and inclusion efforts?
Support tools for businesses in managing domestic violence during COVID-19
A showcase for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the UK ad industry.
In times of isolation we need to prioritise diversity more than ever. WFA’s first ever diversity ambassadors, Belinda Smith,…
To coincide with the launch of the WFA Marketer’s Approach to Diversity and Inclusion, WFA asked six industry leaders why they…
Microsoft-owned Xbox has created a controller to meet the needs of gamers with disabilities.
Ikea Israel developed a range of add-ons that people with disabilities can attach to their existing Ikea furniture to make it work…
Black & Abroad, a travel brand dedicated to the modern black traveller, has hijacked the derogatory statement ‘go back to…
Coca-Cola’s ‘Share a Coke’ is one of the most famous campaigns of the 21st century. Seven years after first…
A view by Jerry Daykin, Media Director at GSK Consumer Healthcare
A view by Aline Santos, Unilever EVP Global Marketing and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
A view by Jane Wakely, Lead CMO, Mars Incorporated
A view by Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officr, P&G
WFA has compiled some practical tips for fostering a culture of inclusion across all levels of an organisation
A view by Raja Rajamannar, WFA President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Mastercard
At the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Unilever partnered with 97 year-old fashion icon and businesswoman Iris Apfel to inspire everyone…
In early 2019, L’Oréal Paris partnered with British Vogue to challenge the representation of older people in the…
Gillette reiterates commitment to dispelling harmful gender stereotypes
Mattel launched a line of gender-inclusive dolls to enable children to express themselves freely.
Budweiser redesigns its bottles to permit Chinese customers to celebrate all forms of love
ANZ erects Signs of Love in Australia to celebrate LGBTQ+ festival
Microsoft-owned Xbox has created a controller to meet the needs of gamers with disabilities.
This new WFA report offers brand insights, suggestions and case studies for embracing diversity in your creative and work…
Key considerations for businesses developing a number of socially beneficial communications for the public in an effort to address…
New Accenture research finds leaders and employees hold differing views on progress toward equality; cutting the gap by half would…
This research highlights the economic consequences of using exclusion lists to ensure that brand advertising does not end up next to…
An analysis of African Americans' growth in purchasing power that makes the case for diversity in…
A multifaceted analysis on the obstacles that prevent many black professionals from reaching the C-Suite.
Developed for the Unstereotype Alliance, it helps measure gender portrayal in advertising
This report from ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), based on three separate studies among ANA members,…
The research explores how black, asian and minority ethnics (BAME) are represented in society across the advertising and media…
Bicky Burger has highlighted how much still needs to be done to rid the ad industry of its shock jocks, says Stephan Loerke, CEO of…
WFA and national advertiser associations in South America commit to action on harmful ad stereotypes
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…
To get a sense of how older adults are depicted in online images, researchers reviewed a random sample of more than 1,000 online…
Kantar Inclusion Index surveyed 18,000 people in 14 countries and working in 24 different industries (to date) to produce a new…
Diversity efforts are often whitewashed and dulled down, says Belinda Smith, Global Head of Media, Electronic Arts. Here are 5 ways…
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of Principles offering guidance to business on how to promote gender…
This guide aims to help brands bring to life a campaign in paid advertising for a general audience that includes or features LGBT+…
This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation (LGBTQ), and ability (with a focus on people with…
Belinda J. Smith, Global Head of Media at Electronic Arts, makes the case on how marketing can change the world for the better.
AdReaction: Getting Gender Right delivers new insights into the role of gender in brand strategy, creative response and media…
White Paper from APR and WFA on diversity & inclusion with a focus on production
The questions used in the Gender Equality Measure (GEM™) module, which helps business leaders make better decisions by…
WFA webinar on progressive gender portrayals in advertising organised in partnership with UN Women
Study by Kantar reports that despite an increased focus on equality, major brands are still not effectively acknowledging…
WFA, P&G and UN Women webinar covering why the industry must break down harmful stereotypes: progressive brands perform…
New research from Accenture, in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD),…
An evidence-based case for for stronger regulation of ads that feature stereotypical gender roles or characteristics which might be…
At Cannes Lions 2018, global CMOs shared their views on gender and diversity in marketing: Syl Saller and Grainne Wafer (Diageo),…
In A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide, HRC Foundation seeks to uncover the prevalence…
The industry needs to move with the times in terms of gender portrayal. And it is not just a 'nice to have'.
How detergent brand Ariel increased sales in India by 76% by encouraging progressive gender roles
Brazilian beer brand Skol enlisted six female artists to rewor its old sexist ads and create new marketing assets for the brand,…
Cosmetics brand SK-II creates online film to empower and celebrate single women in China
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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