“Having the opportunity to meet and work with colleagues from many different regions across the globe, I have learned that each culture has its own unique way of thinking. In order to truly accomplish any project, it is important to be knowledgeable about these different perspectives to see the world in different lenses..”

Maria Paz Arosemena, Group Account Director, PHD

“I am not looking for just a seat on the plane [to Cannes]. I am looking to see a microphone in front of my seat when I get there. It is not enough to see diversity in the industry. We must hear it too. “

Anuli Akanegbu, Senior Planner, Edelman

“Earlier this year I was looking through an ‘Agency Of The Year’ article. I began to notice how all people in the photos looked the same. It served as a personal reminder to myself that although I have had some success, there’s still a long way to go. That’s why I’m honored to be part of the #MoreLikeMe program. It’s a step in the right direction for real, lasting change.”

Andrew Shaffer, Associate Creative Director, BBDO

“We as creative marketers have the strange and special privilege of molding identity, language, emotion, and aspiration. And if that is the responsibility we've made into our profession, then it is inconceivable for our industry to thrive without an ever-increasing emphasis on diversity. Diversity is inextricably linked to the deliverable.”

Janina Lagemann-Doné, Senior Strategist, Giant Spoon

“In our industry, the work we make impacts culture, sometimes explicitly and other times implicitly. It’s something we talk a lot about at FF because we’re an independent international creative boutique network. How can we incorporate different perspectives from brief to production and how can we do better to make sure those voices are heard. It’s these conversations that really shape the agency’s culture and the work we do.”

Eileen Zhao, Senior Strategist, Fred & Farid