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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingEuropean Accessibility Act: What it means for marketers
Read more about "European Accessibility Act: What it means for marketers"A one-pager on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which aims to improve the accessibility of key products and services for people with disabilities across the EU, and the potential implications for marketers.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingHow will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?
Read more about "How will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?"2024 has been a whirlwind year of changes and challenges. WFA strategic partners, Creative Equals, share four key cultural opportunities for brands to strategically disrupt categories, create engaging, authentic and inclusive creative work in 2025.
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Advertising & policyBrand purposeCreativityInclusive marketingReflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing
Read more about "Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing"In this 60-minute session in partnership with Creative Equals we look back on an eventful year for brands and what it means for inclusive marketing.
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Marketing technologyInclusive marketingMarketing 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 Inclusion (DEI) in the past year. Kantar’s research, and that of our partners, however, indicates brand inclusion and fairness inside and outside businesses are the keys to brand growth. There is a strategic imperative to put inclusion back at the core of their brands.
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Digital policyCreativityGlobal Marketer WeekInclusive marketingAIIn 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 impact.
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Inclusive marketingGeena 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 Film and Film Craft winning and shortlisted work from 2006 to 2023.
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Inclusive marketingUnstereotype 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 progressive advertising can drive sales and growth.
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Inclusive marketingCase study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit
Read more about "Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit"This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)
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Inclusive marketingThe 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 significant contributor to companies’ overall Glassdoor score.
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Inclusive marketingUnstereotype 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 global advertising industry in 2023, including an assessment of progress within workplaces, advertising content and consumer sentiment.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingAll 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 – is due to go live around the world on 15 March at https://wfanet.org/census in 34 markets. Here is what you need to know about its objectives and how to get involved.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingMaking 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 retain the very best. Ranjay Radhakrishnan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Reckitt, explains how the company is championing diversity and inclusion to make Reckitt a great place to work.
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Media & analyticsInclusive marketingConsumer 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 Member of ESOMAR – the global insights community – explains.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingGlobal marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023
Read more about "Global marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023"The results will provide a check on progress in people’s perceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion in their organisations and the industry more broadly. The global research will include 33 markets and run alongside UK’s All In.
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Inclusive marketingInclusive 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, Vice-President, Global Media at Beam Suntory, and WFA’s Global Diversity Ambassador.
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Inclusive marketingInclusive 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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Inclusive marketingSpotlight: 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 prerequisite for sustainable growth.
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Case study | Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand: David’s Unusables
Read more about "Case study | Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand: David’s Unusables"Non-profit hijacks online auction platform to educate about the effects of Motor Neurone Disease.
This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 17 June 2022
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingCase study | Dell & Intel: I Will Always Be Me
Read more about "Case study | Dell & Intel: I Will Always Be Me"Global tech companies Dell and Intel collaborate to help MND patients preserve their voice.
This article was originally published in Contagious I/O on 3 March 2022
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingCase study | Lacoste: The Théo Curin Collection
Read more about "Case study | Lacoste: The Théo Curin Collection"Fashion label Lacoste teams up with disabled athlete to create adaptable clothing collection
This article was originally published in Contagious on 8 April 2022
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingWFA launches Charter for Change at Cannes to drive global action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Read more about "WFA launches Charter for Change at Cannes to drive global action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"Charter defines set of universal requirements for global organisations to improve their employees’ lived experiences
Resource provides “ideas to steal” from successful initiatives that companies can adopt
