A Week In Advertising’s Double-Edge Sword Of Gender Equality

Get the Full StoryThe brand and ad work around International Women’s Day and an industry confronting its own demons.

The newest ad in The New York Times‘ award-winning “The Truth is Hard” campaign launched this week, featuring headlines from global women’s rights stories, and in its own description, “elevating women’s voices and exposing those who would otherwise silence them.” It’s another powerful spot from a pretty flawless campaign. And yet, it was created by agency Droga5, which in February was forced to fire its long-time chief creative officer Ted Royer, citing the need for a “safe and inclusive work environment.”Read Full Story

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