
Calling time on sexist stereotypes in advertising
New rules banning sexist depictions of women cleaning and men struggling to change nappies will force advertising to be more creative, instead of relying on harmful, outdated stereotypes
On June 14th ads depicting harmful gender stereotypes will be banned in the UK. This shift, coupled with the rise of ‘woke’ marketing and the dominance of the duopoly, highlights that the advertising industry faces as many challenges in 2019 as it does opportunities. The Future of Advertising special report, published in The Times, explores how brands can overcome the inherent difficulties and embrace the possibilities. The report covers how brands can find the balance between brand-building and short-term wins, how new engaged audiences such as podcast subscribers can be reached, as well as the five most important mistakes marketers need to avoid in 2019. Also featured is an infographic on the state of influencer marketing today including the most popular platforms used and how marketers are justifying spend on this channel
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New rules banning sexist depictions of women cleaning and men struggling to change nappies will force advertising to be more creative, instead of relying on harmful, outdated stereotypes
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