Breaking with Brian Bonilla: Ep 8 - The State of Diversity in Advertising & Industry Insights

In this episode of 'Breaking with Brian,' hosts Brian and his guest dive into the current state of diversity in the advertising industry. They discuss the 2023 trends, the impacts of recent Supreme Court rulings, and how various companies are scaling back their DE&I efforts. Special guest Lindsay Rittenhouse, Senior Reporter at Ad Age, joins to share her insights and findings from her latest article on diversity commitments and the industry's responses. They also cover new business initiatives, Gen Z opportunities in the writing field, and more. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on crucial advertising issues today.
00:00 Introduction and Lighting Troubles
00:48 Small Agency Awards and Judging
02:03 Work Wednesday Initiative
03:36 Special Guest Announcement
04:56 Gen Z Voices Series
08:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life
12:20 CMOs Taking Over Reviews
16:55 Acknowledging Industry Changes
18:32 Podcast Recommendations
20:55 Introducing Lindsay Rittenhouse
22:19 Diversity in Advertising: Current Challenges
24:08 The Impact of DE&I Cuts
36:05 Future of DE&I in the Industry
37:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts