Now. New. Next.

Our industry struggles with jargon and cliches around being human-centered. As an industry, we tell people to bring their authentic selves to work and claim we believe that everyone deserves to be their true selves. We recognize that while we can’t control what is happening around us, we can control what’s happening within us and how we proactively work and address deeply human problems to improve the world for the better. We must move beyond the jargon and cliches of the industry so that we can create an equitable, inclusive and more humanity-centered future. We need to be a community of people who challenge the status quo and seek to build differently – to build for all.

At the 4A’s we are deeply committed to listening to people and building solutions that improve their lives. But it’s not enough, and we aspire to do more to address structural inequality wherever it exists. We want to build products that redistribute power. We want to reimagine processes where everyone belongs. We want to connect with individuals around the world in ways that go beyond the transactional. However, wanting isn’t the same as doing and reading about inequity isn’t the same as fighting it.

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A new EDI podcast series developed in partnership with R/GA and ADWEEK.

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4A’s Member BCW's African American Employee Resource (AAER) Group has developed a guide for brands and corporations navigating Black History Month this year.

With heightened awareness on the unequal treatment and racial injustice Black communities still face today, brands and companies must do better in combatting systemic racism to help create a more equitable future. This guide will help you develop a deeper understanding of race in America, build stronger connections with the Black community, and provide a roadmap to drive engagement for the year ahead.

 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Actions Designed by the Industry for the Industry.

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IT’S TIME TO DO WHAT MATTERS

Actions to Drive DE&I for Agencies

#BlackTalentMatters #BlackCareersMatter #BlackLivesMatter

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EQUITY & INCLUSION IN ACTION

 

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4A’s Diversity & Demographic Metrics

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For decades, we have been deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within the advertising industry. We are incredibly saddened, and like many of you, outraged, as we watched another Black man be senselessly killed. We hear and see our Black colleagues and stand up as anti-racist. Today, it is up to all of us to continue to play a role in dismantling the racial issues in our country and we call on all of our members to continue to do the work that will drive change.

 

Hire Black people. Hear Black people. Promote Black people.
Ensure your advertising includes everyone.

#ANTIRACIST #BLACKLIVESMATTER #TAKEACTION

A Message from 4A’s President & CEO

4A's DE&I INFO

Workplace Enlightenment Certification

This program is designed to move your agency toward the highest standards of equity and inclusion.

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Workplace Enlightenment Certification
4A's TALENT TALK WEBINAR SERIES

A NEW webinar series with HR, Talent, Learning & Development, and Diversity leaders.

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4A's TALENT TALK WEBINAR SERIES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Resources on how to take action and drive DE&I change in the advertising industry.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

DiverseCreatives.com is a new a database for black creatives to share their resumes and leverage their skills on an amplified network to help recruiters find diverse creative talent in the US.

 

 

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4A's MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
BSSP • "It Doesn't Matter"

A powerful short film in support of racial justice

Written by Zack Browne
Designed by Alfonso Ruiz
Edited by Carlos Crooks
Special thanks to Isaiah Rustad, Luis Peña and APM Music