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Nicky Kemp: The Media Leader Column 2026

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Our Editorial Director, Nicola Kemp's monthly column in The Media Leader focuses on creating a more inclusive and open space for employees within the advertising industry. Below you can view her latest articles.

Tell a different story in 2026 (Jan 2026)

"Now is the time to challenge the cynicism that shames people for showing up with the drive and determination to leave this industry better than they found it."

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Brands are still funding harm, putting children at risk (Feb 2026)

"The way we use words has power. The effect of this industry-wide silence not only allows this harmful content to flourish but also allows leaders to endlessly sidestep accountability."

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‘Give to Gain’ is the ultimate IWD gaslighting (March 2026)

"Our collective silence is anything but inevitable. We have a choice. Let’s choose to do better. Let’s recognise that many women in the media industry have nothing left to give."

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Women in media have nothing to prove (April 2026)

"An industry that holds women to an individual standard that keeps rising is one that is content to continue setting women up to fail."

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Can we talk about the crush? (May 2026)

"Fear of speaking your mind is an understandable response to an industry intent on misunderstanding your words."

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