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According to the 2024 Inclusive 100 study by She Runs It, while women compromise 53% of the marketing, media and AdTech industry, only 20% are the top wage earners. This is just one simple data point among many that shows although we’ve made strides towards gender equity in the advertising industry, we still have a lot of work to do.

Comcast welcomed a new cohort of “Hiring Our Heroes” corporate fellows and the very first fellow with Comcast Advertising. The 12-week internal program provides a bridge to service members transitioning out of the military with hands-on experience working in the private sector.

How do you engage Hispanic audiences with live theater that takes place before, during, and long after Hispanic Heritage Month? Comcast Advertising’s Effectv division and its client Broadway Across America have done just that in Boston. And the effort is expanding to other markets as well. MediaVillage’s Simon Applebaum recently connected with Stacy Griffin, Effectv’s Northeast Sales Manager, to get the campaign details and the results so far.

There’s no denying the workplace looks different these days with many companies adopting in person, virtual and/or hybrid options for employees who crave flexibility. Remote and hybrid work have replaced the in-office 9-to-5 workday in some cases, and people are changing careers, leaving their companies, and pursuing new ventures more frequently than ever before.

Each year, organizations turn up the volume on inclusion for LGBTQ+ Pride! To purposefully celebrate, brands have an opportunity to go beyond a single month and learn more about the makeup of this diverse community.

Mentoring is a proven way to navigate challenges and increase workplace opportunity, including career advancement. But how do you find the right mentor? And how do you make the relationship work when you can’t grab a cup of coffee and look each other in the eye? Here are tips on getting the most out of mentoring, no matter what your current situation.