Agencies are making great strides in incorporating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into their organizations. There’s broad agreement that the more we make DEIB a part of the agency’s culture, we position ourselves to serve our clients better and create a positive impact for our agency teams, our communities, and the world at large. […]

Addressing Systemic Challenges Advancing Sustainable Change   Vision: Vanguard envisions an industry where amplifying and catalyzing the actions for Black employees’ achievement will build a future where they are seen for their limitless talent. Mission: Vanguard provides a platform for growth, impact and exposure of participants, leaders and organizations committed to preparing Black talent and […]

  Dear Industry Leaders, With great intentions I began this journey of collecting and developing content, information and commentary to help the industry maintain the importance of DE&I during and post COVID-19. And then, the murder of George Floyd once again raised the concerns that have plagued this country for generations. The murder of a […]

To the Black agency professionals calling for change—we hear you. There is no forum or conversation more important than the industry’s response to systemic racism. It’s time to solve the longstanding diversity issues in our industry. BLACK TALENT MATTERS. BLACK CAREERS MATTER. The 4A’s and its members must now come together to solve the pervasive […]

The Culture Lab, a think tank of member agency Alma in Coconut Grove, Fla., has released its Quarterly Cultural Digest with its first look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on multicultural consumer groups in the U.S. “Even amidst a pandemic, at Alma we look at the world through the only lens we know […]

By Marla Kaplowitz President & CEO, 4A’s “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” —Stephen R. Covey This month, Ad Age published its 2019 list of the Best Places to Work. Kudos to all the agencies that made the list, recognized for their commitment to their people with the breadth of their offerings regarding benefits, inclusion and employee development. As […]

The trade association CEO tells us what external agencies bring to the table that in-house shops do not.   Originally published in Campaign US, January 4, 2019 by Lindsay Stein, Campaign US To kick off the New Year, Campaign US caught up with 4A’s CEO Marla Kaplowitz to hear her thoughts on the industry overall and what to […]

By Jennifer Risi, Worldwide Chief Communications Officer, Ogilvy At the November 2018 3% Conference, leaders and influencers from across the creative world came together for a week of events, discussions, and networking focused on the divergence of creativity and diversity. Sadly, that intersection is all too uncommon; for those who don’t know, the 3% Movement […]

In our See It & Be It Series, the 4A’s asks industry leaders—who are female or from traditionally underrepresented groups in the ad industry—to provide their personal stories, advice and observations on how to succeed in an industry that is overwhelmingly led by white men. Here is what Cindy Gallop had to say:   In 2016, […]