'The only way real change will happen is when there is an eight-figure problem when the agencies are on the verge of losing business, or when clients are willing to fire agencies for failing to diversify their workforce.' Anonymous to @seb_joseph @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…
I've said for years the only thing that will make holding companies/agencies embrace diversity is total fucking disaster. 'One creative strategist has decided to sue an agency network for racial discrimination and wants others to do the same.' @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…
Yup. 'I am not taking a class action lawsuit against anyone agency in particular, but rather a group of agencies. We’ve heard generations of “we can do better” talk” and nothing changes.' Anonymous to @seb_joseph @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha… #BlackLivesMatter #ChangeTheRatio
'According to the @4As, in 1978, 5% of the advertising workforce was black despite being 13% of the population. Forty years later, it’s 6%. At that rate, it will be the year 2300 before black people achieve parity. This is unacceptable.' @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…
'I am calling all black talent that has been harmed by the advertising industry to pull up and speak out for justice. Not just for themselves, but also for future generations. Justice delayed is justice denied and waiting is no longer an option.' @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…
Biggest change agent in our industry? The holding company/agency that announces HR works for the employee, and demonstrates that's true. 'Did you ever raise these issues with the HR teams at the agencies you worked at?' "HR works for the company." @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…
'Most diversity and inclusion officers play a similar role along with more public-facing functions like going to conferences, sitting on industry panels, & calling for change while helping their companies cover up their numbers.' @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha… #BlackLivesMatter
"D&I officers give token gestures of employment to a few people to calm the nerves of agitated/neglected people w the lowest representation in the industry but have failed to create structural change for Blacks. The numbers speak for themselves.' @Digiday digiday.com/media/real-cha…

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