Like magpies searching out shiny objects, we have found some interesting articles from the last week and put them all in one place for you. Enjoy!
Over half of female marketers considered leaving the profession due to Covid
New research from LinkedIn released as part of their International Women’s Day campaign found that 60% of women in marketing have either left the industry or seriously considered doing so during the pandemic. This is part of a broader global picture of women bearing the brunt of Covid in terms of their careers.
The future of live events
The live events industry has perhaps the most precarious future right now. In their latest podcast episode, the Drum is joined by experts to discuss hybrid events. Listen here.
Unilever bans use of ‘normal’ to break stereotypes
Unilever has begun a campaign to remove the word ‘normal’ from its advertising in order to combat stereotypes. It has also said it will end digital alterations to its models’ body shape, size, proportions and skin colour.
How will fintech evolve in 2021?
Despite Covid-19, things seem to be picking up. So how are things looking for the world of fintech? Read about the key areas in which fintech is evolving here.
New research reveals the ‘sneaky sexism’ in marketing and advertising
There has been an increasing amount of noise about the need to remove sexist stereotypes from advertising, but research has found that brands still fall back on the stereotypical idea of a young, thin, blonde, passive woman whose main ambition is to marry and have kids all too often.
Top tips for putting together your firm’s vaccination policy
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccines has been good news for many, but it also raises some questions, such as should workplaces be encouraging or even insisting that employees are vaccinated before they return? Read the insights of industry professionals on the topic here.