inclusion

Jun 21, 2024

How I came out in the workplace

Every LGBTQ+ person has their own choice, timing and path to recognise their sexual identity publicly. Here, the director of HR at DDB Sydney gives her perspective.

Jun 19, 2024

Beyond rainbow filters: Real support for Pride Month

Brands embracing LGBTQ+ consumers should align with their values, not support them in June when it's cool to do so, says this VML Hong Kong strategy director.

May 22, 2024

Inclusion drops in Advertising Council’s DE&I census: ‘Average is not good enough’

Create Space Census: Instances of sexual harassment have slightly decreased, but over half of female-identifying respondents still experience being unfairly spoken over or ignored in meetings—a prevalent negative behaviour in Australia's advertising landscape.

May 3, 2024

How to fix the deprioritisation of DE&I

There’s much evidence that DE&I is moving down adland's agenda. But it doesn’t—and shouldn’t—have to be this way, says the chief executive of The Unmistakables.

Apr 11, 2024

Lessons from 20 years of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty

On the 20th anniversary of the iconic campaign, Campaign asked industry experts why they think the platform continues to endure—especially during a time when inclusion is facing pushback.

Mar 20, 2024

Why LGBTQ+ programming dwindled at SXSW this year

Discussions about transgender inclusiveness disappeared at the Texas-based festival as programming avoided wading too deeply into the most hot-button issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.