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Why Are Advertisers Afraid of the Baby Bump? The Underrepresentation of Pregnant Women in Advertising

ByJacqueline Hayes

Ever notice how rarely you see pregnant women in ads? That’s odd, considering women control or significantly influence most purchasing decisions, impacting everything from groceries and electronics to cars and vacations. Yet, despite women’s undeniable buying power, pregnant women remain largely absent from mainstream marketing campaigns except for the obvious niches like diapers and maternity…

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Friend or Foe: Can Generative AI Promote Inclusive Graphic Design?

ByJacqueline Hayes

Remember the 2023 Hollywood writers’ strike? Fair pay was a factor, but the writers were fighting for more. They were defending the essence of storytelling in an era dominated by algorithms and rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence. Marketers face a similar challenge: how to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to power brands without…

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How Inclusive Enrollment Marketing Can Help Schools Attract Diverse Students Post SCOTUS Ruling  

ByBethany Anderson

The recent Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions sent shockwaves through the landscape of higher education. Colleges and universities are charting a new path to bringing diversity to their campuses. It’s important to note, however, that while this unprecedented action curbs race-conscious admissions, it in no way should handcuff efforts to adopt…

The Benefits of Website Accessibility for CX and Risk Mitigation
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The Benefits of Website Accessibility for CX and Risk Mitigation

ByCrayons & Marketers

When organizations think about diversity and inclusion from a marketing perspective, that often boils down to ensuring that members of the four primary ethnic and racial groups – African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic White – are represented in collateral pieces, on websites, and so on. Inclusive marketing is more nuanced than that, and…

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The Journey to Inclusive Marketing Starts With Understanding Your Audience

ByCrayons & Marketers

Identifying your target audience is one of the most challenging aspects of developing an effective marketing strategy. But it’s essential. If you are unsure about who your buyers are, it’s impossible to know what’s important to them, what motivates them, and why. Behind every need and want are cultural influences that help shape who we…