
Inclusion and Marketing
Inclusive marketing is rapidly growing in prominence, as more consumers expect that brands "see" them, be more inclusive in their marketing campaigns, and accommodate a broader base of customers that don't cleanly fit into what is considered "mainstream." The show is hosted by Sonia Thompson, an inclusive brand coach, strategist, consultant, speaker, and Forbes and Inc. columnist who's helped brands and leaders alike attract and retain diverse customers. This podcast explores everything you need to know about building an inclusive brand, including customer experience, inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, building diverse teams, inclusive language and imagery, and more.
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165: The inclusive marketing framework big brands are using with Jerry Daykin [Rebroadcast]
Inclusive marketing is more than a trend—it's a necessary shift in how brands communicate, connect, and grow. But with so many layers to consider, where do you start? In this episode, I sat down with Jerry Daykin, global marketing leader and author of Inclusive Marketing, to break down an inclusive marketing framework

164. Inside the Inclusive Marketing Playbooks of Billion-Dollar Brands (and one million dollar one)
Want to know how billion-dollar brands approach inclusive marketing—from the inside out? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes with five standout brand leaders who are driving real impact through inclusive marketing. You'll hear highlights from interviews that reveal the unique strategies, decisions, and philos

163. How responsible marketing drives real business impact and growth, with Lola Bakare
Responsible marketing, and its close cousin inclusive marketing are increasingly becoming a part of the fabric of the way in which good marketing is done. In a world where brands are working hard to grow, and capture and maintain market share -- it's more important now more than ever to practice marketing in a way that
Mother's Day is coming up in the U.S. And for the past few years that has meant a number of companies sending out emails asking people if they want to opt-out of Mother's Day communications. The intent is to not send emails that will be triggering to people who have a complicated relationship with the day. In this epis

161. What consumers really have to say about representation in marketing [Research]
Consumers have a lot to says about representation in marketing. In the research study I conducted, their verbatims were quite telling when I asked them about what they liked and disliked about the ways brands were engaging in representation and marketing. I also asked them about what they wished brands knew about repre
Representation matters. We know this. Most people get it. And thankfully, more and more brands are doing a better job of being representative in their marketing. But while representation matters, not all representation is created equal. This is especially important, because representation is often the on-ramp for most