ANA DEIB Resource Center
Essential diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging resources to help drive inclusive growth.
A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry (2023)
The report reveals that ethnic diversity of the advertising/marketing industry took a step backwards in 2023. The overall ethnic skew declined from 32.3 percent in 2022 to 30.8 percent in 2023 and is significantly below the 42.2 percent ethnic diversity of the U.S. population.
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Upcoming DEIB-focused ANA events
2024 Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference
The 2024 ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference is the longest-standing multicultural marketing and diversity conference, addressing the industry's pressing issues, showcasing successful practices, and highlighting award-winning work.
DE&I Forum
A forum where marketing professionals can be briefed on current thought leadership, learn from case studies presented by market leaders, and network and share best practices with peers.
May 7th |
DE&I Forum Via Virtual (Eastern Time) |
July 15th |
DE&I Forum Via Virtual (Eastern Time) |
September 6th |
DE&I Forum Via Virtual (Eastern Time) |
LGBTQ Forum
A forum to educate marketers on best practices for inclusion of LGBTQ+ in advertising, provide support for LGBTQ+ marketers, and drive more meaningful community-brand connections.
April 11th |
LGBTQ+ Forum Virtual Meeting (Eastern Time) |
July 11th |
LGBTQ+ Forum Virtual Meeting (Eastern Time) |
September 12th |
LGBTQ+ Forum Virtual Meeting (Eastern Time) |
Multicultural Committee
This committee sits at the intersection of multicultural marketing and diversity management, educating and informing members on key multicultural and diversity topics.
Go Deeper
ANA industry initiatives in key DEIB areas
If you would like even more DEIB depth, the ANA offers pathways to help you continue exploring this interest. The ANA divisions listed below all focus on different aspects of DEIB where they would welcome your participation, energy, and talent to accelerate change.
AEF
The ANA Educational Foundation is the bridge that connects the advertising, marketing, and academic communities to educate and inspire the next generation of talent and advance the understanding of marketing and advertising in society.
#EngageResponsibly
This movement harnesses the power and reach of big brands, social media platforms, and NGOs to engage and empower consumers and small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in a collective movement to drastically reduce online hate speech by 2025.
SeeHer
A coalition of marketers, agencies, and media companies, SeeHer aims to ensure an accurate portrayal of women and girls in entertainment, marketing, advertising, and media, so they see themselves as they truly are and in all their potential.