4As Foundation and VMLY&R team up on Black talent recruitment effort

Despite countless initiatives to recruit, retain and include Black talent, the advertising industry has fallen short on delivering on pledges and developing career opportunities.

On Monday, the 4As Foundation and VMLY&R revealed a new initiative to tackle the issue from another angle, called Dear Black Talent.

Dear Black Talent stems from the foundation’s multiple programs around recruiting, retaining and advancing the careers of diverse talent, including the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program, professional development program Vanguard and 365 Black Print, an effort to continually support Black talent year round.

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