Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation. Read More
Creating an inclusive industry and developing the next generation of advertising leaders for the industry has been a top priority of the American Advertising Federation by way of its Mosaic Center for more than two decades. The Mosaic Center serves as a resource and advocate for the value of diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to helping advertising, marketing and media reflect our nation’s evolving cultural makeup. Read More
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Congratulations to AAF members on completing the University of South Florida Muma College of Business “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace” seven-week certification program.
David Lempp – Centro | Laura Spaulding – Bozell | Lyn Wineman – KidGlov | Teri Hamburger – AAF Omaha Read More
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The AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program connects the advertising industry with the nation’s top multicultural college seniors. Read More
Omaha, Nebraska – Eleven local marketing agencies joined together to take the first step toward reducing the diversity hiring gap within the advertising industry. In an effort to cultivate more Black marketers and creatives in Omaha, the American Advertising Federation of Omaha (AAF Omaha) and Bozell, a locally owned mid-size agency, created the ADvance Omaha Fund. Read More
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Bozell and AAF Omaha have asked agencies in Omaha to donate money to the ADvance Omaha Fund. The ADvance Omaha fund is an initiative focused on closing the diversity hiring gap, starting with our very own marketing and advertising communities right here in Omaha. Read More
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The summit was guided by the themes of the Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY. Professionals gained valuable skills in creating inclusive work environments, understanding bias and skills to building a diverse workforce. Read More
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Join the American Advertising Federation and the agencies, advertisers, media companies and individuals who are championing diversity & inclusion in our industry through pioneering creative, organizational initiatives and media content!
The Mosaic Awards will be held duringon June 6th in Chicago. Read More
The Mosaic Career Fair gives you the opportunity to
meet with motivated students from our network who
can bring enthusiasm and new ideas to your team
through internships and full-time positions. Read More
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be recognized and celebrated by a national audience of the very best in advertising and media at the Mosaic Awards taking place June 7 in Chicago. Read More
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In an effort to help companies act on commitments to diversity and inclusion, the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Center is launching #DiversityInAction, 20 days of actionable practices designed to increase recruitment, recognition and leadership opportunities for multicultural professionals and to encourage the industry to portray multicultural communities in a realistic way. Read More
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On Saturday, April 15, 2017 AAFO members Ann Woodford (Goodwill Omaha) and Shiletha Snoddy (SKAR) attended the Annual Teen Career Fair hosted by 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc. Read More
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Multicultural Advertising Campaign Mosaic Award Winner
Alma | McDonald’s | “RMCH/HACER Scholarship Program”
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WASHINGTON, DC, January 31, 2017—Companies and individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to inclusion in 2016 with dynamic and impactful creative campaigns, organizational initiatives and media content will be recognized at the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) 2017 Mosaic Awards. Read More
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The AAF Omaha Board of Directors focuses on ways in which the federation can highlight the importance of diversity within the advertising industry. This year, one of the written goals for the club is to highlight awareness of diversity in advertising. This goal has been reiterated at every board meeting throughout this year and we strive to include a diversity element wherever possible in events and programs throughout the year. Read More
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In case you missed it, Rochell Newman-Carrasco with Advertising Age, posted a colume titled ‘Why the Ad Industry’s Divistity Strategy Needs a New Brief’ in Agency News: Viewpoint Read More
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“I’ve also seen brands be opportunistic, such as when they insincerely use slang terms or vernacular that have come out of the black community.” Read More
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“Most diversity training initiatives fail because they come across as a none-too-thoughtful exercise in political correctness, rather than the valuable business education programs they should be.” Read More
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In case you missed it, Steven Perlberg with The Wall Street Journal, posted a column titled ‘How CEO Sarah Hofstetter Promotes Diversity at 360i’. Read More
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Gap Kids is finding itself in a swirl of controversy for an ad that some on Twitter are saying projects a racist subtext. Read More
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These women are behind some of the most popular ad campaigns and have paved the way for more multicultural advertising and branding. Read More
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Join the AAF for an evening of celebration of the best multicultural advertising and media from the past year at the 2016 Mosaic Awards. Read More
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In case you missed it, Hayley Goleniowska of Huffington Post United Kingdom, posted a column titled ‘Diversity and Inclusion: Ads That Shape Society’. Read More
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Pinterest has hired Candice Morgan, formerly of Catalyst, to work as the unicorn startup’s first-ever head of diversity. In her role, Morgan will “help build the programs and teams” Pinterest needs to reach its “creative potential as a company,” Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp said in a statement. Read More
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2016—In collaboration with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Zeta) and education, media and advertising agency partners, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) has developed and released the white paper, “Reality TV: Entertaining, But No Laughing Matter.” Read More
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Holding companies have for a long time buried diversity numbers in thick annual corporate social responsibility reports. That’s about to change: In 2016 expect diversity to come front and center as an industry priority. Read More
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In case you missed it, Amber Guild of AdAge, posted a column titled Agencies Should Follow Client’ Lead on Diversity. Read More
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American Advertising Federation Announces 2016 Most Promising Multicultural Students
Fifty top-performing college seniors selected by advertising industry executives to participate in the upcoming Most Promising Multicultural Students Program (MPMS) Read More
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Get Recognized for Your Multicultural Work in 2016!
Shine a spotlight on your company’s creative campaigns and organizational initiatives and join the who’s who in advertising at the 2016 Mosaic Awards. Read More
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Lead. Inspire. Mentor. As a Mosaic Visionaries Council member, you will help shape the future of AAF’s signature D&I programs including Most Promising Multicultural Students, Mosaic Awards and AdCamp. While shaping the future of advertising, you’ll also interact with the pioneers working in the D&I space of advertising through the AAF’s Mosaic Council. Read More
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In case you missed it, Roxanne Hobbs, Founder of The Hobbs Consultancy posted a blog titled Diversity and Inclusion in Advertising: Moving From Talking to Doing. Read More
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Tell Them to Apply to the Most Promising Multicultural Students Program!
The AAF is now accepting applications for the 2016 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students. Most Promising gives multicultural undergraduate seniors the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, visit with companies and agencies and connect with recruiters in New York City.
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Plan Ahead with AAF’s Diversity and Education Programming and Events
Need to take your recruitment to the next level? Look no further! The AAF can connect you with tomorrow’s top talent through our college chapter membership of over 5,000 students. Read More
AAF National NewsAAFO NewsDiversity in AdvertisingAAF is now accepting applications for the 2016 Most Promising Multicultural Students Program. Read More
Diversity in AdvertisingIn case you missed it, see the video of CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent Soledad O’Brien delivering a lecture on “Diversity In The Media: Behind The Scenes & In Our Lives,” sponsored by the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism at Yale. Read More
AAF National NewsDiversity in AdvertisingIn case you missed it, ADCOLOR® announced that that The 9th-Annual ADCOLOR® Industry Conference and Awards will take place in New York City from September 16-19, 2015. Read More
AAFO NewsDiversity in AdvertisingIn case you missed them, here are a few recent articles related to diversity in advertising. Read More
AAFO NewsDiversity in AdvertisingAAF and District Two’s Diversity Achievement & Mosaic Awards program will soon recognize companies and industry leaders whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their work and actions. Learn more about this and other programs on diversity and multiculturalism. Read More
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