Clients are demanding more DE&I from their agencies, asking for help with authentically infusing diversity within their organizations. And agile small- and medium-size shops are building new models based around partnerships and collaboration that can help create more inclusive environments and sustain growth through future business challenges.
In Cannes, Steve Barrett, VP and editorial director of PRWeek and Campaign US, moderated a panel of experts about the prioritization of DE&I. Participants included:
Bonin Bough, cofounder of Group Black Media
Ray Carbonell, CEO of Qnary
Stacy Kemp, principal, marketing and customer strategy, Deloitte Digital
Alison Pepper, EVP of government relations and sustainability at the 4As
Jennifer Risi, Founder and President of The Sway Effect
Marielena Santana, EVP and Managing Director at The Sway Effect
Ashok Sinha, SVP and Head of corporate communications and PR at Audacy
Dr. Rebecca Swift, Head of Creative Insights at Getty Images
