FIs must prioritize inclusion of the booming Latino community, which faces barriers in traditional banking—but shows high fintech engagement.

It’s the first state to require insurers to establish such rules. As others consider similar laws, insurers need to stay one step ahead in combating bias.

The case raises the question of how firms could ignore the pervasiveness of diversity and inclusion. And it also exacerbates bankings’ communication tool problem.

Here's what you missed at Cannes so far: the future of advertising, inclusivity, and sustainability are themes that keep coming up.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is seen as a marketing imperative: Verizon announced the results from its initiative to drive DEI change.

Brands and retailers increasingly focus on DEI initiatives: Target’s $25 million in paid media to diverse-owned/founded firms is the latest in a number of corporate commitments.

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is critical to Black shoppers—but there’s more to DEI than hiring and employee-engagement practices.

Nearly 1 in 5 Black consumers in the US view brands as generally disingenuous for holding Black History Month promotions, recent research shows. A partnership with Black consumers should start with a deep understanding and appreciation of the elements that make them, as individuals and as a group, unique.

Brands look to better serve minority audiences: The growing buying power of US Hispanic, Black, and other communities of color means diversity can be good for business.

Generation Z represents more than 20% of the US population and has a collective buying power of $143 million. This report presents a demographic and psychographic overview of Gen Z and offers insights into what makes them tick.

Many marketers have yet to fully understand the Hispanic consumer: advertising and film remain two areas where inclusion remains an opportunity

Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. The events of 2020 have increased the public’s expectation that companies will take a stand on top-of-mind social causes, such as discrimination, poverty, and climate change.

The region is home to one of the world’s most racially diverse populations, yet many groups remain underrepresented, excluded, or stereotypically portrayed in the advertising there.

Brands in Latin America are striving to be more inclusive, especially of groups who have been historically underrepresented, excluded, and stereotypically portrayed in advertising.

On today's episode, we discuss representation in advertising: What does it mean to ban the concept of "normal," how are some advertisers pivoting toward realism, and how are demographic groups being portrayed in ads? Tune in to listen to the discussion as eMarketer senior analyst Bill Fisher hosts senior analyst Jasmine Enberg, research director Matteo Ceurvels, and senior researcher at Insider Intelligence Man-Chung Cheung.

By conservative estimates, LGBTQ+ individuals make up approximately 4.5% of the US population, but account for 8%— approximately $1 trillion—of the country’s disposable income, according to a 2020 report from Kearney.

Though US law requires most public and private companies to make their websites and digital experiences accessible to people with disabilities, many are still missing the mark. But as the pandemic forces more people to work, study, shop, and conduct business online, it is empowering the disability community. Brands are turning to new technology and inclusive design to boost accessibility and extend their outreach.

In the midst of social upheaval in the US, many marketers are striving to be more inclusive, especially as they relate to people who have been historically underrepresented, excluded, and stereotypically portrayed. By embracing and reflecting real-world diversity, they can build greater brand affinity and deeper customer relationships while working to effect positive change.

People with disabilities make up a large, but diverse and underserved, segment of the US population. According to recent statistics from the CDC, 67 million adults in the US—or 26% of the population—report living with at least one type of disability.

Though many companies struggle with diversity and inclusion in their advertising, some are making strides.