Posts about Age

Industry knowledge

WFA produces resources, research and guides across a wide range of emerging marketing topics and challenges. All the work is informed by WFA member input and developed in close cooperation with the best experts from across the industry.

RSS Feed
  1. Beyond reverse mentoring: avoiding age-bias in recruitment
    Case studies

    Beyond reverse mentoring: avoiding age-bias in recruitment

    WFA

    The creative marketing agency RAPP mentorship program to help bridge the gaps between older and younger generations.

    Read more about "Beyond reverse mentoring: avoiding age-bias in recruitment"
  2. Getting support to overcome ageism in the workplace
    Case studies

    Getting support to overcome ageism in the workplace

    WFA

    Greys Matter was established to support businesses in their journey to become fully Inclusive and Fair. 

    Read more about "Getting support to overcome ageism in the workplace"
  3. Raising awareness and understanding on menopause
    Case studies

    Raising awareness and understanding on menopause

    WFA

    Diageo has launched its first ever global Menopause Guidelines ‘Thriving Through Menopause’. 

    Read more about "Raising awareness and understanding on menopause"
  4. World Economic Forum new benchmark on diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment
    Benchmark
    Inclusive marketing

    World Economic Forum new benchmark on diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment

    World Economic Forum

    The report shows how audiences demand more of the media and entertainment industry in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and will reward progress with trust and loyalty.

    Read more about "World Economic Forum new benchmark on diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment"
  5. WFA launches guide to diversity and representation in media planning and buying
    Press releasesGuides & templates
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    WFA launches guide to diversity and representation in media planning and buying

    WFA

    New framework details potential issues and opportunities in key areas

    Read more about "WFA launches guide to diversity and representation in media planning and buying"
  6. New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety
    Guides & templates
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety

    WFA

    The guide has been developed by the European Association of Communication Agencies (EACA)

    Read more about "New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety"
  7. Beyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising
    Report
    Inclusive marketing

    Beyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising

    Unstereotype Alliance, Cannes Lions, IPSOS

    The second Beyond Gender report offers valuable insight on intersectionality in advertising, supporting the Unstereotype Alliance's goal of eradicating harmful stereotypes from advertising and media.

    Read more about "Beyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising"
  8. Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook
    Report
    Inclusive marketing

    Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook

    Unicef

    Advertising can be a force for good that promotes change towards a more diverse and inclusive world. To help marketeers in this effort, UNICEF presented their "Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising" playbook.

    Read more about "Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook"
  9. Press releasesBenchmark
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    First-ever DEI Census reveals major challenges around family status, age, gender, ethnicity and disability

    WFA

    Most common forms of discrimination globally were reported on the basis of age and family status

    Women and ethnic minorities in the marketing industry report poorer lived experiences than men and ethnic majorities

    But marketing still outperforms many other industries globally on DEI

    Read more about "First-ever DEI Census reveals major challenges around family status, age, gender, ethnicity and disability"
  10. WFA launches Latin American guide to diversity and representation through the creative process
    NewsGuides & templatesCase studies
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    WFA launches Latin American guide to diversity and representation through the creative process

    WFA

    New guide provides local examples of unstereotyped work combined with global insight into areas where bias can occur in the creative process

    Read more about "WFA launches Latin American guide to diversity and representation through the creative process"
  11. Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI
    Expert opinion
    Inclusive marketing

    Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI

    Will Gilroy, Camelia Cristache-Podgorean

    More than 100 organisations have come together behind the first-ever global diversity, equality and inclusion census of the marketing industry. WFA’s Camelia Cristache and Will Gilroy explain the size and importance of the initiative.

    Read more about "Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI"
  12. Marketing industry launches first-ever global diversity and inclusion census
    NewsPress releasesBenchmark
    Inclusive marketing

    Marketing industry launches first-ever global diversity and inclusion census

    WFA

    Census represents biggest ever global cross-industry collaboration between WFA, agencies associations Voxcomm and EACA, Campaign, Kantar, Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, The Effies and GWI

    Supported by major global companies including Diageo, GSK and Reckitt and agency holding groups WPP and Havas.

    National advertiser and agency associations in 27 markets are promoting the research and encouraging local marketers to participate.

    Read more about "Marketing industry launches first-ever global diversity and inclusion census"
  13. UK ad industry unveils All In Census results and action plan to improve inclusion in the workplace
    News
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    UK ad industry unveils All In Census results and action plan to improve inclusion in the workplace

    WFA

    Industry-wide survey finds Black, Disabled and Working-Class talent are significantly underrepresented in UK advertising

    Read more about "UK ad industry unveils All In Census results and action plan to improve inclusion in the workplace"
  14. WFA launches global industry census in partnership with Campaign, Kantar and agencies associations EACA and VoxComm
    NewsPress releasesBenchmark
    Inclusive marketing

    WFA launches global industry census in partnership with Campaign, Kantar and agencies associations EACA and VoxComm

    WFA

    National advertiser and agency associations in 27 markets will promote research and encourage local marketers to participate.

    Census is supported by major global companies including Diageo, GSK, Havas, Mars, Mondelez and Reckitt.

    Read more about "WFA launches global industry census in partnership with Campaign, Kantar and agencies associations EACA and VoxComm"
  15. Unstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021
    Report
    Inclusive marketing

    Unstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021

    Unstereotype Alliance

    Global action platform report identifies key goals and recommendations for the marketing industry to improve diversity and inclusion.

    Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021"
  16. Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India
    Report
    Inclusive marketing

    Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India

    Unicef, Geena Davis Institute

    A Unicef-Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media analysis of gender representation in 1,000 most viewed advertisements in India on TV and YouTube during 2019

    Read more about "Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India"
  17. Case study | Dove: Show Us. It's On Us
    Case studies
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Dove: Show Us. It's On Us

    Contagious I/O

    FMCG giant spurs brands to be more inclusive by funding diverse casting costs

    This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 26 March 2021

    Read more about "Case study | Dove: Show Us. It's On Us"
  18. WFA launches guide to diversity and representation through the creative funnel
    Press releasesGuides & templatesCase studies
    Inclusive marketing

    WFA launches guide to diversity and representation through the creative funnel

    WFA

    Comprehensive framework details potential issues at every stage of the creative process

    Read more about "WFA launches guide to diversity and representation through the creative funnel"
  19. Delivering diversity is a must-pass test
    Expert opinion
    Inclusive marketing

    Delivering diversity is a must-pass test

    Stephan Loerke

    The pandemic has highlighted the need to push the diversity and inclusion agenda harder and faster. Stephan Loerke, WFA CEO, explains why we need to accelerate our impact.

    Read more about "Delivering diversity is a must-pass test"
  20. Insight & Strategy | Mattel: Creatable World
    Case studies
    Inclusive marketing

    Insight & Strategy | Mattel: Creatable World

    Contagious I/O, Contagious

    Why a toy maker decided to remodel conventions with a genderless doll range

    This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 2 December 2019

    Read more about "Insight & Strategy | Mattel: Creatable World"
  21. Case study | Dove: Women like us

    Case study | Dove: Women like us

    Contagious I/O
    Personal care brand partners with stock image supplier to challenge public perception of women

    This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 4 April 2019.

    Read more about "Case study | Dove: Women like us"