Episode 082- Tasha Dean on "The 50/50 Initiative" and Diversity in Advertising, Part 1
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Show Notes
On this episode, The Martin Agency's first ever Chief Revenue Officer Tasha Dean talks about the The 50/50 Initiative, a pledge made by the agency to hire, "a minimum of 50% creative talent from underrepresented groups with regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability and LGBTQI+ for all video content production."
In this part 1, Tasha talks about how the Initiative came about, striving to, "see beyond the reel," and the fine line between ticking boxes and true accountability.
About Tasha Dean:
Tasha's a human springboard. She never backs down and always finds a way—and you can't help but want to do the unimaginable with her. As Chief Revenue Officer (and former EVP and Head of Production) at The Martin Agency, Tasha's fingerprints and tenacity are etched in how they create content at the speed of culture in partnership with SuperJoy—a 360 creative playground for all sorts of makers and bright minds. Her client roster over the years includes global brand such as: Nissan, Visa, Apple, Gatorade, McDonald's, Michelin, Kraft, Johnson & Johnson, H&M, Travelers and Accenture. She has also received accolades from Cannes Lions, One Show, Webbys, Clios, ADDYs and the London International Awards.