Breaking with Brian Bonilla: Ep 8 - The State of Diversity in Advertising & Industry Insights
About This Episode
In this episode of 'Breaking with Brian,' hosts Brian and his guest dive into the current state of diversity in the advertising industry. They discuss the 2023 trends, the impacts of recent Supreme Court rulings, and how various companies are scaling back their DE&I efforts. Special guest Lindsay Rittenhouse, Senior Reporter at Ad Age, joins to share her insights and findings from her latest article on diversity commitments and the industry's responses. They also cover new business initiatives, Gen Z opportunities in the writing field, and more. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on crucial advertising issues today.00:00 Introduction and Lighting Troubles00:48 Small Agency Awards and Judging02:03 Work Wednesday Initiative03:36 Special Guest Announcement04:56 Gen Z Voices Series08:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life12:20 CMOs Taking Over Reviews16:55 Acknowledging Industry Changes18:32 Podcast Recommendations20:55 Introducing Lindsay Rittenhouse22:19 Diversity in Advertising: Current Challenges24:08 The Impact of DE&I Cuts36:05 Future of DE&I in the Industry37:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Geno Schellenberger
Co-founder, Breaking and Entering Media
Geno has conducted over 600 conversations with the people shaping advertising, marketing, creativity and culture over six years.
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