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Get Home Safe campaign urges government to keep employees safe

By Nicola Kemp

150 businesses from across the advertising and media sector have written to the government to request that taxis employees take home from work before 9pm are viewed as a legitimate business expense.

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timeTo reminds the industry that we all have a role to play in keeping people safe

By Izzy Ashton

In the aftermath of Sarah Everard’s death, the timeTo Steering Committee offers actionable points that enable every individual and company to ensure the safety of those around them.

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There’s no going back

By Gareth Moss

Gareth Moss, Founder of the Blueprint argues that a diverse, inclusive, and empowered set of people is fundamental to unlocking the forces of brand and experience operating together.

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Why the LCCM Women in Music Initiative is so vital for female progression

By Evangeline Asio-Okwalinga

Evangeline Asio-Okwalinga, Youth Music Officer at London College of Creative Media (LCCM) highlights a new initiative to support women across the music industries.

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WACL announces 2021 winners of its Talent Award in the push for gender equality in the industry

By Izzy Ashton

At a time when a myriad of data points highlight the disproportionate effect of the ongoing pandemic on women’s careers, the WACL Talent Awards feels more vital than ever.

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Day of Wrk launches to help disadvantaged young people understand job roles

By Zakir Hasan

Zakir Hasan, Account Manager at FCB Inferno on why he decided to create an initiative to help disadvantaged young people understand the realities of job roles and gain the confidence to apply.

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A blooming insightful & invaluable mentoring programme

Two John Ayling & Associates colleagues Gina Miller and Jonathan Newton highlight their experience of and takeaways from the 2020 Bloom Exchange mentoring programme.

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Cutting ties with the taboo around the menopause

By Katie Edwards

Katie Edwards, Managing Partner at Publicis•Poke on why the creative industries, along with others, urgently need to address the deafening silence around the menopause.

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The Mothership: Inspiring progress for the next generation of women

By Felicity Ashley

Felicity Ashley, Head of Marketing & Brand, New Energy Platforms at British Gas on the gruelling challenge she is undertaking, and how her crew is doing their bit to champion change for women.

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The Equal Parenting Gap

By Lori Meakin

Lori Meakin, Founder of Joint explores new research designed to better understand the Equal Parenting Gap and highlights why we can’t create real equality until we un-gender parenting.

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Brandsplaining: why marketing is still sexist and how to fix it

By Jane Cunningham & Philippa Roberts

Jane Cunningham and Philippa Roberts, authors of Brandsplaining, highlight ten principles brands should embrace to move away from the gendered factory settings of the past.

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I love being a woman, but

By Jo Wallace

The multi-award-winning London-based Creative Director Jo Wallace highlights the importance of brands standing for something all year round, not just for International Women’s Day.

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IWD 2021: The women who inspire me to make my voice heard

By Tina Lakhani

Tina Lakhani, Head of Ad Tech at IAB UK writes about the women who have helped her gain the confidence she has today to stand up and speak up.

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Why Creative Equals is encouraging the industry to #TakeAPause for IWD

By Nicola Kemp

The CreativeComeback returners are urging the industry to #ChoosetoChallenge the culture of burnout and consider the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women’s creative careers.

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