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  1.    Bias and Inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work

    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 2006-2019, with a focus on new findings from 2019. This is the first public report to analyze all six key identity groups in film-based advertising. We also include an intersectional profile for each identity group.

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  2.    LGBTQ Inclusion in Advertising and Media

    LGBTQ Inclusion in Advertising and Media

    The study measures the attitudes of non-LGBTQ Americans to exposure of LGBTQ people and images in the media. 

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  3.    UK Advertising Needs You

    UK Advertising Needs You

    A showcase for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the UK ad industry.

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  4.    Seek out good actors and elevate them

    Seek out good actors and elevate them

    A view by Jerry Daykin, Media Director at GSK Consumer Healthcare

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  5.    There is no general consumer

    There is no general consumer

    A view by Aline Santos, Unilever EVP Global Marketing and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

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  6.    Diverse coalitions create breakthrough solutions

    Diverse coalitions create breakthrough solutions

    A view by Jane Wakely, Lead CMO, Mars Incorporated

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  7.    Accelerating to equal

    Accelerating to equal

    A view by Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officr, P&G

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  8.    Inclusion starts at home

    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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  9.    True equality is a work-in-progress

    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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  10.    Gillette / ‘First shave’

    Gillette / ‘First shave’

    Gillette reiterates commitment to dispelling harmful gender stereotypes

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  11.    Mattel / ‘Creatable World’

    Mattel / ‘Creatable World’

    Mattel launched a line of gender-inclusive dolls to enable children to express themselves freely.

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  12.    AB InBev / ‘All love is love’

    AB InBev / ‘All love is love’

    Budweiser redesigns its bottles to permit Chinese customers to celebrate all forms of love

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  13.    ANZ Bank / ‘Bank in the name of love’

    ANZ Bank / ‘Bank in the name of love’

    ANZ erects Signs of Love in Australia to celebrate LGBTQ+ festival

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  14.    Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers

    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 boost global profits by US$3.7 trillion, along with workforce ambition and empowerment

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  15.    The Economic Costs of Keyword Blacklists for Online Publishers

    The Economic Costs of Keyword Blacklists for Online Publishers

    This research highlights the economic consequences of using exclusion lists to ensure that brand advertising does not end up next to inappropriate content, including for LGBTQ+ news publishers which are facing a struggle for survival

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  16.    The Inclusion Index

    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 global standard in marking progress towards achieving equality and inclusive ways of working.

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  17.    How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising

    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+ people. That means including scenes or images with LGBT+ people in general advertising,or conversations and language that refers to LGBT+ people and their relationships.

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  18.    A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide

    A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide

    In A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide, HRC Foundation seeks to uncover the prevalence of LGBTQ workers feeling pressure to hide their sexual orientation and/or gender identity on the job and the cost of that hiding both to individuals and employers writ large. We also research the benefits to employers and workers when workplace climates are more welcoming of LGBTQ people.

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  19.    Global Attitudes Toward Transgender People

    Global Attitudes Toward Transgender People

    A study revealing attitudes towards transgender people in different countries

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  20.    The Consumer Content Report: Influence in the Digital Age

    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 influences consumers’ purchasing decisions most.

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  21.    Understanding Transgender Inclusivity in Advertising

    Understanding Transgender Inclusivity in Advertising

    This report explores American consumers’ feelings towards ads featuring transgender people, and contains the results of a quantitative study conducted using J. Walter Thompson SONAR™

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