DEI and Ethics
Greenpeace Dove Protest May Reveal What Goes Behind Brands’ ESG Pledges
This month, Greenpeace released a short video mirroring Dove’s famous branding videos condemning the company’s toxic influence on the environment. This was not the first time Greenpeace publicly criticized Dove and its parent company, Unilever, for their continued use of single-use plastic packaging. However, for the first time, the whole eco-debacle is going loud and dramatic…
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Prioritizing Brand Safety in a World of Fake News
Scrolling through social media platforms feels like dodging potholes on a bumpy road. Everywhere you click, there’s misinformation- from viral conspiracies and AI-generated content farms to brands hopping on a hashtag bang wagon. What’s real? And even more, what’s authentic anymore? For brands, this air of mistrust is a big issue especially with Gen Z,…
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Is CSR in Advertising a trend or much more?
Ever notice how every brand’s talking about saving the planet these days? They aren’t selling products—they’re selling values. From eco-friendly handbags to fast-food chains, today brands are seeing the power of investing in sustainable sourcing. These investments are part of a larger shift toward corporate social responsibility (CSR) in marketing. Well, this shift is not…
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How Nike’s Ad Campaign Sparked a Conversation on Sportsmanship
Nike took a long shot – and missed the mark, according to viewers – with it’s recent pro-unsportsmanlike “Winning is not for everyone” for the Olympics. The ad’s first shot features a terrifyingly locked in child, clearly hinting at the content and route the ad would take. The star-studded campaign video has an edgier, grungier…
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What the Supreme Court’s Decision on Online Content Moderation Means for Advertisers
The Supreme court’s recent announcement on online content moderation has shaken the digital world. Advertising thrives on creativity — the spark that turns an ordinary message into memorable campaigns, the magic that captures the audience’s attention. But what happens when creativity is forced to stay within boundaries? Crafting compelling stories is stifled by new restrictions…
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Can We Ethically Use AI in Retail Fashion?
Short answer: yes. Like most industries, fashion is diving headfirst into AI in retail, using it to streamline operations, forecast trends, and enhance the customer experience. But can it be done ethically? That’s the real question. Not surprisingly, there are some risks. Privacy concerns loom large as AI systems collect and analyze massive amounts of…
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Aftermath of 2024 Pride Month Marketing: The Duality of Corporate America
Politics is personal and complicated – and when you mix brand marketing with politics, the outcome can swing dramatically from one extreme to the other. Normally, politics and brand intertwines most heavily during June with Pride Month. In the last decade, brands have pushed out pride month marketing campaigns left and right. So what…
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Let’s Get Real about Marketing to Diverse Audiences
As someone in the field of marketing, you know a thing or two about buzzwords — words that get floated around day in and day out. Deliverable. Ideation. Hyperlocal. But when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, words you hear often, they’re much more than a catchphrase. They’re key elements of a successful strategy. …
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