Join the mission to champion the True Representation of Women in Advertising! We are thrilled to share that WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ) has partnered with Snap Inc., YouTube, Pinterest and influencer marketing agency Billion Dollar Boy to launch a powerful campaign under our #RepresentMe initiative. This campaign amplifies WACL’s mission of accelerating gender equality in our industry. We feature four amazing creators: Trina Nicole, Ellen Jones, Jamelia Donaldson, and Lucy Edwards. In interviews with two WACL committee members, Selma Nicholls and Chloe Davies, they share their personal stories and highlight the importance of diverse representation in advertising. Their voices represent the vast spectrum of modern women, curating invaluable conversations about how women should be authentically represented in advertising and society. Despite progress, studies like Ipsos’ A Woman’s Worth and the Geena Davis Institute's research show that women still feel underrepresented in advertising. Many women feel invisible or misrepresented, significantly impacting their confidence and happiness, job opportunities, and career progression. We need to ensure that ALL women are represented in media and advertising and that we keep up with the pace of change in society and women's lives today. Our new campaign addresses this issue head-on, urging the industry to take immediate action to represent all kinds of women, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. We chose creators to examine how women are represented as they are already attracting audiences and communities of women who do not necessarily see themselves represented anywhere else. The ever-growing number of women creators, representing a wide range of nuances and lifestyles, is a testament to the huge opportunity women audiences and the creator economy offer our industry. This year's initiative builds on last year’s campaign and ongoing efforts with partners like the Unstereotype Alliance, ISBA, and the Advertising Association. We call on everyone to join the conversation, champion positive and authentic representation, and drive a new era of change. Representation is not just a moment but a movement. Let’s hold ourselves accountable and continue pushing for a future where every woman feels seen and valued. Check out the campaign and join me, Nishma Patel Robb 🪩⚡️ and our WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership )community in making a lasting impact! A HUGE thank you to Leigh Thomas, who has expertly led this work for us at WACL with her committee Caitlin Ryan Vanella Jackson Milka Privodanova Beth Freedman (she/her) Jessica Lovell Selma Nicholls Chloe Davies Rebecca Fuller Thank you to our key partners Becky Owen of Billion Dollar Boy, Alison Lomax of YouTube, Kate Bird and Ronan Harris of Snap Inc. and EssenceMediacomX #WACL #RepresentMe #GenderEquality #WomenInAdvertising #DiversityAndInclusion #EmpowerWomen #FemaleCreators
WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership )
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WACL is a club for women leaders whose purpose is to accelerate gender equality in communications and marketing.
About us
WACL is an industry networking organisation that brings together the most senior female leaders in marketing and communications. Our members are drawn from brands, media owners, advertising and media agencies, and other industry businesses. Our purpose is to accelerate gender equality in communications and marketing. To deliver this we focus on three things: • Inspiration • Support • Campaigning We provide inspiration and practical support to aspiring female talent via Gather - our annual conference, our quarterly mentoring sessions. We offer training bursaries via our Future Leaders Award to help young women achieve their potential. We come together to inspire and help each other, and regularly hold prestigious speaker dinner events and activities for the enjoyment of our members and their guests, and in support of our purpose. As well as raising money for NABS, the charity that champions the well-being of our industry’s people. Our 2020/21 campaigning focus is on flexible working, leading with our call for organisations to commit to being Flexible First. Flexible working is a primary influencing factor in closing the gender pay gap, ultimately delivering gender equality in our industry and beyond. • Flexible working is a proven win:win for employees and employers alike - 87% of men and women want to work flexibly; flexible working boosts employee productivity, satisfaction and retention - yet 35% of employees do not have access to flexible working and only 15% of jobs are advertised as flexible. • As industry leaders our goal is to affect change: we’re aiming for 100% of jobs to be advertised as flexible and for employers to measure and report the commercial and people impact of two way flexible working roles. You can follow us on Twitter @WACL1 or visit our website; www.wacl.info
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- Advertising Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, England
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Next week on Wednesday October 2nd - we will be presenting the What, Why and Who of WACL at Vue Cinema to an invited audience. Our incredible line up of speakers includes our President Karen Stacey, Vice President Claire Sadler, Lindsey Clay, Satin Reid, Camilla Kemp, Jo Blundell, Lori Meakin, Carol Reay, Lianre Robinson, Karen Blackett OBE, Kate Waters, Liz Jones, Nishma Patel Robb 🪩⚡️, Melissa Robertson, Bex Burchnell, Nicki Hare (Shields) and Davina Barker. Our purpose of accelerating gender equality in advertising and comms is very much still needed, today more than ever. But we can’t make the progress we need without your help. From supporting women in leadership, to inspiring next gen talent, to creating change, along with male allies… our work benefits our entire industry and everyone in it. There’s lots still to do. So please: lean in; come along; and find out how together we can drive this industry that we all love into an even more positive future for all of us. We'd love to see you there for breakfast. If you’d like a complimentary ticket please follow the information below: Link: https://lnkd.in/eCca8azw Password: 2oct
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An important update from the #timeTo team: After receiving feedback from our timeTo training sessions, where delegates often inquired about handling real-time situations, we've created Active Bystander Training. What you’ll learn: ▶ How to spot it inappropriate behaviour ▶ What stops us from intervening ▶ Practical and safe methods of intervention using the timeTo model ▶ How to respond with care when someone shares their experience with you It's #timeTo end sexual harassment in the advertising industry. Find out more and book for your teams now: timeto.org.uk/training timeTo was launched in 2018, a unique and not-for-profit collaboration between the Advertising Association, NABS and WACL (also backed by ISBA and the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)) to end sexual harassment in the advertising and marketing industry. Pippa Glucklich Lori Meakin Karen Stacey Claire Sadler
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💫 Reflecting on our time in Cannes and the WACL Empower Cafe 💫 With over 1000 attendees, the Empower Cafe was an incredible experience, showcasing 94 diverse voices across 25 curated discussions. The week was full of support, inspiration, and campaigning for change alongside many of the brightest and most brilliant voices in the industry. Special thanks to Louise Watson at Propeller Group, Karen Stacey, Liz Wilson, Lori Meakin, and all the WACL-ers, friends, and allies who joined us. The journey towards gender equality in our industry continues, but we’re proud to lead the charge and celebrate the progress we've made. 👏 A huge thank you to Wonderhatch, who recorded 20 hours of content over 5 days, for their brilliant work in supporting the WACL Empower Cafe and being our official content partners! Make sure to check out the trailer they have made below and join us in celebrating the highlights of this incredible event https://lnkd.in/gU4P2h3C
Wonderhatch | Empower Café by WACL and Propeller Group
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Make sure to listen to Nishma Patel Robb 🪩⚡️ on BBC R4 here: https://lnkd.in/ghZXXt6S 👏
We had a great time at BBC Broadcasting House recording 'The Bottom Line’ for Radio 4. In particular, it was excellent hearing from the fantastic Nishma Patel Robb, former President and current Executive Member of WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ), former marketing director at Google and founder of The Glittersphere. Nish was part of a panel alongside Sir Ken Olissa, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and Chair and founder of Restoration Partners, and Jessica Spungin, Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Guided by brilliant host Evan Davis, guests reflected on the business year and looked at some of the highs and lows across the landscape - nominating companies and brands for the (unofficial!) Bottom Line Business Awards. A fantastic listen for companies, brands and leaders on what's gone right - and wrong - in the last 12 months. Listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/ghZXXt6S #BBCRadio4 #TheBottomLine #BroadcastingHouse #WACL #BusinessInsights
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🚀 Levers For Change - Can you wait until 2045? Because we can't! 🚀 The final article in our MAD//FEST Female Leaders' Club partnership is live. This five-part series is dedicated to accelerating gender equality and propelling more women into the CEO role. WACL President, Karen Stacey revisits the five levers and highlights how they can accelerate us towards a future where women hold half of all leadership positions. You can read the final article here: https://lnkd.in/ehF6j-Rr WACLs 50% Playbook: https://lnkd.in/eeDgzuRY
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💫 Levers For Change - Number 5: Work like the World is Watching 💫 The next article in our MAD//FEST Female Leaders' Club partnership is live. This five-part series is dedicated to accelerating gender equality and propelling more women into the CEO role. WACL Member Tobi Asare shares her experience of Flexible working, how it benefits both employee & employer, and how organisations can set up flexible working policies. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g2HGf3tt WACL Flexible First Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/ge3nWBT4 50% Playbook: https://lnkd.in/eeDgzuRY
WACL Levers For Change, Number 5: Work Like The World Is Watching
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What a week we had at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, full of supporting, inspiring and campaigning for change alongside many of the brightest and most brilliant voices in the industry. As well as encouraging the industry to respond to all kinds of women's desire to #RepresentMe, we spoke, listened and learned alongside 100 speakers across 25 panels, with around 1000 attendees at the #WACLEmpowerCafe. Huge thanks to WACL-ers Nishma Patel Robb 🪩⚡️ Chloe Davies, Sharon Lloyd Barnes and Lori Meakin and all our partners and collaborators for launching the #WACLRepresentMePledge at the start of the week. And to Louise Watson and Karen Stacey for creating the first ever WACL Empower Cafe, supported by Liz Wilson, Lori Meakin and Susie Safavi. Thank you too to all of our sponsors and partners, without whose support the Cafe would not have happened: see comments for the full list.
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"A safe and respectful environment is the least all of us deserve. It also allows creativity to flourish and ensures that everyone can contribute to their fullest potential." Lori Meakin of the #timeTo Steerco and WACL Exec explains how sexual harassment is often misunderstood, how it remains “a significant barrier to a positive and productive work environment” and – most importantly – how we can all help to eradicate it. Read the #CelebratingSafely guide here: Thanks to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, NABS, Pippa Glucklich and Wildstorm PR for driving this important work. https://lnkd.in/eEmv6p_K
The timeTo guide to celebrating safely at Cannes | Creativebrief
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"There are a lot of inspiring lessons to be learned at Cannes, but we shouldn't ever let the hectic schedule and fun make us lose sight of what is truly important; taking personal responsibility for our actions, and taking responsibility for those around us" Words of wisdom from our current VP Karen Stacey about the work #timeTo and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity are doing to ensure everyone can celebrate safely. Read the timeTo guide and find out about timeTo training here: https://lnkd.in/e7DeayVR https://lnkd.in/ejX-NNM7
Sexual harassment at Cannes: a 'difficult yet essential subject'
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