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 […]

April 29, 2020 Exclusive for 4A’s members. How will agencies manage the return to work, and what will the Work 2.0 workplace look like? In this member-exclusive discussion, Simon Fenwick, 4A’s EVP–Talent, Equity & Inclusion, will explore the challenges around maintaining engagement, inclusion, and culture in this “new normal,” and how will that culture change […]

Introduction Over four days, with more than 1,200 sessions and nearly 100,000 attendees, the 15th annual Advertising Week New York presented a comprehensive, multifaceted look at the advertising industry in a rapidly changing environment. The 4A’s had an outsized presence during Advertising Week, hosting or appearing on nine sessions and introducing research with Google about […]

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 […]

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 […]