representationmatters

Nov 6, 2024

How to fix adland's motherhood crisis

The impact of motherhood on women's careers in creative fields is undeniable. Campaign Asia-Pacific seeks solutions.

Oct 28, 2024

What will it take for female creatives to get the recognition they’ve long been denied?

Following a recent double-page spread that highlighted the glaring lack of gender diversity in the creative industry, Campaign Asia-Pacific asked women creatives in the region about the steps needed to enact real change.

Oct 17, 2024

Mastercard highlights value of inclusion in new autism campaign

EXCLUSIVE: Mastercard’s Julie Nestor talks about the brand’s #AcceptanceMatters campaign which aims to foster awareness and empathy around invisible disabilities.

Oct 17, 2024

Unstereotype Alliance unveils guide to tackling toxic reaction to inclusive advertising

The guide is designed to urge brands to continue producing ethically sound ads while emphasising commercial benefits of doing so.

Oct 16, 2024

Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture

In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.

Oct 8, 2024

The silent exit: Why ageism in advertising continues to force out senior talent

As adland grapples with an ageing workforce, a new study by the Experience Advocacy Taskforce reveals the exodus of seasoned professionals, driven by age bias and structural challenges.