Gender issues in marketing-communications in APAC
An archive of content about gender issues and sex-based equality/inequality in the marketing industry in APAC, including sexual harassment, hiring and retention practices and more.
The power—and problem—of ‘girl words’ in 2025
Brands need to understand that women can feel alienated due to the ‘broligarchy’ and the corresponding rise in hate speech.
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WPP removes references to DEI in latest annual report
The advertising giant has replaced all references to 'diversity, equity and inclusion' with 'people and culture' in the compensation section.
Why gender-equality campaigns need to go past mushy sentimentality
IWD 2025: Women creatives across the region talk about their favourite gender-equality campaigns that that mark a real force for action and change.
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Gender equality is everyone’s fight—so why is marketing at the frontline?
The industry has become society's convenient scapegoat for gender inequality, but adland alone can't fix what governments, corporations and culture continue to break.
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For IWD, KFC Singapore takes on ‘pocket inequality’
KFC and RGA bring the BBQ sauce and oversized pockets in an aim to ‘close the pocket gap' between genders.
The DEI illusion: Why diversity without belonging is a recipe for disaster
"Often, 'inclusion' is about fitting in, which is very different from belonging," writes Rafael P. Soriano in a compelling op-ed, challenging organisations to move beyond superficial diversity initiatives.
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