New research provides compelling evidence that diversity unlocks innovation and drives market growth. The trend/insight: Virtual hiring events help level the playing field because they don't require travel, can be…

Job seekers look for an inclusive workplace when looking for their next career move. The trend/insight: Candidates want diversity 2 out of 3 job candidates seek companies that have a…

 New research provides compelling evidence that diversity unlocks innovation and drives market growth. The trend/insight: Leadership Levels 78% of employees who responded to a Harvard Business Review study said they…

Due to the pandemic, brands are embracing podcast advertising as part of their media mix. The trend/insight: According to a recent article by Digital News Daily, podcast advertising revenue rose…

Investments in sustainability issues are shareholder-value enhancing. The trend/insight: According to a recent Forbes article, firms with good performance on material sustainability issues significantly outperform firms with poor performance on…

Industry Data Confirms That Diversity Marketing is Effective in 2021 The trend/insight: Overall marketing spend is expected to grow by 14% in 2021. According to Hubspot, marketing spend is expected…

AdAge is taking a closer look at inclusivity in Super Bowl ads this year. The trend/insight: Inclusivity was a key part of DoorDash’s brief to its agency, The Martin Agency,…

Whereas TV was a big part of the advertising mix for national chains and larger regional chains, the shift to off-premise will force restaurant brands to lean much more heavily…

The Top Five Takeaways from Black Rock’s Head Larry Fink’s 2021 Letter to CEOs The trend/insight: Fink’s letter reflects on the craziness that was 2020 (and the start of 2021)…

Netflix Doubles Its Black Workforce In New Inclusion And Diversity Report The trend/insight: In a recently released D&I report, Netflix reported that the company was able to double the number…