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The Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastWe need to talk about Meta — with Outvertising’s Sonnie SpenserOn 7 January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to its platforms’ content moderation policies that, he admitted, will mean the company is “going to catch less bad stuff” across Facebook, Instagram and Threads.Among the raft of changes, Meta announced it was halting its third-party fact-checking programme in the US and replacing it with a Community Notes feature. It also updated its hateful conduct policy to now allow users to call women “household objects” or refer to transgender or non-binary individuals as “it”, among numerous other dehumanising examples.The story has dominated conversation around the industry throu...2025-02-0346 minThe Campaign PodcastThe Campaign PodcastWill Trump's re-election change how brand's behave in the UK?Sneezing, coughing and catching a cold from the other side of the Atlantic might be this year's theme for UK advertisers.In this episode of The Campaign Podcast, host and tech editor Lucy Shelley is joined by deputy editor Gemma Charles, features editor Matt Barker and culture and creativity editor Alessandra Scotto di Santolo. The team discusses brands' reaction to Trump's re-election, after his inauguration on 20 January, and to Meta's overhaul of its global DEI programmes and US fact-checking policies. From purposeful ad campaigns that will bridge divides in society, to the re-adjustment of media spend on...2025-01-2930 minThe Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastWhy responsible marketing is the future — with Hearts & Science's Garrett O'ReillyThe new year always brings with it the inclination to not just future-gaze, but to consider how to future-proof.One media agency that has always billed itself as a future-forward organisation is Omnicom’s Hearts & Science and UK CEO Garrett O'Reilly joined Jack Benjamin to discuss the shop's growth strategy.O'Reilly discussed the challenges in scaling the business while remaining future-forward and what big client wins like Jaguar and Allwyn have meant for the agency. He also shared initial reactions to the Omnicom-Interpublic merger and the recently announced rollbacks in DEI and WFH policies across me...2025-01-2031 minThe WARC PodcastThe WARC PodcastResearch: the consumer power of diverse audiencesLydia Amoah (The Black Pound Report), Cass Naylor (Outvertising) and Ndu Uchea (Word On The Curb) join WARC's Anna Hamill to share insights from research exploring the often-overlooked consumer impact of diverse audiences in the UK.Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.2024-08-0837 minThe Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastBBC's commercial future, election preview… and ads on the moon?Outvertising's Cass Naylor joins host Ella Sagar and reporter Jack Benjamin to dissect BBC director-general Tim Davie's big speech about the BBC's commercial future and look ahead to how media and advertising will play its part in this year's UK general election.Highlights:3:20: The future of the BBC's commercial activities18:20: Which media channel will be a key 2024 election battleground?29:20: Quick hits: why Instagram is minimising political content; Reddit's IPO; Outsmart/KPMG's sustainability in advertising study; Spotify's move into educational content; and Astrolab's plan to put ads on the moon...2024-03-2843 minThe Power to Make Change: talking to activists and change-makers.The Power to Make Change: talking to activists and change-makers.Let's Talk About Trans+ IssuesLGBTQIA+ representation in advertising; the murder of schoolgirl Brianna Ghey; hateful media content and its connection with adspend; BudLight and Nike…how two brands took completely different approaches and what we can learn from them…and much more. Marty Davies (they/she) is a multi-award-winning creative strategist, campaigner, writer, advertising industry thought-leader and a changemaker. She is the joint CEO of Outvertising, the UK ad industry’s foremost LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, the founder of the consultancy Smarty Pants Consultancy, co-founder of grassroots community Trans+ Adlandas and in 2023, was appointed Campaign magazine’s first transgender columnist.Marty is...2024-03-241h 07New Digital AgeNew Digital AgeNDA Meets: Marty Davies, Joint CEO, Outvertising and Co-Founder of Trans+ AdlandMarty Davies is Joint CEO, Outvertising and Co-Founder of Trans+ Adland, a community group of trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex people in the marketing and advertising industry, and the founder of creative consultancy Smarty Pants.Marty is a force of nature, driving change across our industry. A columnist for Campaign magazine and industry campaigner and thought leader, she led Outvertising’s call for brands to stand their ground during Pride Month 2023. Over 120 organisations signed up, including the top 10 media agencies.The conversation covers topics including redefining allayship, the dangers of agencies' LGBTQIA+ networks being ex...2024-02-2038 minThe Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastElection season's impact on media, AI's misinformation pitfalls and tech lay-offsCass Naylor, strategic advisor at Purpose Union and co-director of advocacy at Outvertising, returns to the podcast alongside host Omar Oakes and reporters Ella Sagar and Jack Benjamin to unpack 2024 predictions in media and advertising and what was said by industry leaders at The Media Leader's annual Year Ahead event.They discuss their anxieties around AI-generated content spreading misinformation and disinformation during an election year, whether the ad market will remain strong throughout the year and why tech companies continue to lay off staff.The quartet also touch on the latest IPA Bellwether Report, the...2024-01-1849 minThe SpeakeasierThe SpeakeasierMarty Davies – How brands can stand with trans+ communitiesFrom Bud Light to Costa Coffee, trans+ representation has consistently hit the headlines this year following several cases of backlash. In the second episode of our new season of The Speakeasier, we speak to campaigner and industry thought leader Marty Davies about the state of trans+ inclusion in advertising.Marty is the Joint CEO of Outvertising, the advertising industry’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy group and is co-founder of the grassroots community Trans+ Adland. Witnessing a coordinated backlash against trans+ talent in ads, Marty led Outvertising’s call for brands to stand their ground during Pride Month 2023. More than 120 orga...2023-11-1545 minThe Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastThe dangers of AI for news, holiday season ads, and event cinemaHost Jack Benjamin is joined by reporter Ella Sagar and Outvertising and Purpose Union's Cass Naylor to discuss fears of AI's ability to spread disinformation, Journalism Matters week takeaways, and the strength of the ad market as we approach the holiday season.The trio also digs into whether recent box office figures are sustainable, the IAB's first ever brand-building campaign, and whether CEOs are entering their 'supervillain era' in mandating returns to the office.Commenting on takeaways from last week's AI summit, Naylor said: "The most important things that came out of Bletchley were A...2023-11-0944 minThe Media Leader PodcastThe Media Leader PodcastPinkwashing: how media should step up LGBT+ support - with Outvertising's Cass Naylor2023 has seen a startling spike in anti-queer rhetoric and misinformation around the world and brands have been caught up in the culture war.Earlier this year, Bud Light was victim of a right-wing boycott for a partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, and Target received a high-profile onslaught of threats against staff for offering Pride products during the month of June. Both companies responded by capitulating to pressure.Cass Naylor is co-director of advocacy at Outvertising, the not-for-profit LGBTQ+ advertising and marketing advocacy group. He is also an independent diversity and inclusion consultant and campaigner...2023-08-1651 minThe NABS PodcastThe NABS PodcastVisibility, pride and the magic of running with Marty DaviesGot a question for The NABS Podcast?Marty Davies is one of adland's leading strategists and joint-CEO of Outvertising, the industry's advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people in the industry. Marty is founder of Smarty Pants, a strategy-first creative consultancy specialising in customer activation and retention. Among Marty's many achievements is their role as Campaign magazine's first transgender columnist. In this podcast, Marty talks openly and vulnerably about the process of realising their identity and the need to take better care of their mental wellness.Key takeaways include:How M...2023-08-1447 minAntiSocialAntiSocial'Woke' capitalismShould companies weigh-in on sensitive social issues?After a Costa Coffee van featured artwork of a trans man with mastectomy scars, there have been calls to boycott the chain on social media. And there’s been controversy over banks rejecting customers because of their political views. Are businesses trying to make the world better or just more money? And is it the place of companies to fight what they see as social injustice?Guests: Lucy McKillop, CEO of OutVertising Ben Habib, former MEP for the Brexit Party and CEO of a property investment fund management fi...2023-08-0453 minLeadership in Colour from Shez Iqbal, Powered by Media For All [MEFA]Leadership in Colour from Shez Iqbal, Powered by Media For All [MEFA]E2: Find your voice with an aubergine with Dora Michail-ClendinnenDora Michail-Clendinnen, Chief Strategy Officer at The Ozone Project, shares her story of finding her voice as an individual and as an organization in this authentic and thought-provoking conversation.In this episode of Leadership in Colour, Dora covers off her early years, education, parenting, intersectionality, heritage, and aubergines. She also talks about the importance of diverse media and how The Ozone Project is supporting them.If you're interested in learning more about Dora's journey, this episode is for you. She shares her insights on finding your voice, building a successful career, and creating a more...2023-07-1735 minMarketing Made InclusiveMarketing Made InclusiveEp 20: Pride Campaigns 2023In this weeks episode, Arima’s founder Joyann Boyce and Arima team member Jade Pett break down some campaigns from Pride 2023. This includes Adidas' "Let Love Be Your Legacy", Outvertising's "Stand Your Ground," and the Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light drama.Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sPSARNnXNfAYou can find the transcript here: https://www.arimacompany.com/marketin...Useful links:Adidas Let Love Be Your Legacy: https://www.adidas.com/us/blog/1013385-let-love-be-your-legacy2023-07-0424 minTransMission PR PodcastTransMission PR PodcastFive reasons brands must stand their groundAs we reach the mid point for Pride 2023, it’s a great time to take stock. We have seen a range of campaigns being trotted out with the best of intentions only to see them reigned back in the minute there’s any backlash. More than ever before the community is asking for more than just flag waving and rainbow wearing from its allies. It is asking for true solidarity and support. So what does that look like for brands and why are some so afraid to commit? I chat with Marty Davies about thei...2023-06-2035 minIdentity ArchitectsIdentity ArchitectsLucy McKillop, Outvertising: Make a differenceIn the latest episode of our Identity Architects podcast, InfoSum's VP, Corporate Marketing, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Lucy McKillop, Joint-CEO at Outvertising and Global Brand Director, Carat, at Dentsu International, to discuss her work at Outvertising, LGBTQ+ representation in advertising, pride, and more.---More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.comMore information on Outvertising: https://www.outvertising.org---Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insightsFollow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhqFollow us on...2023-06-0753 minInclusion and MarketingInclusion and Marketing53. The inclusive marketing framework big brands are using with Jerry DaykinThere's a lot of moving parts to inclusive marketing. Thankfully, increasingly there are more marketers in many industries and working with brands of all sizes that are coming together to give guidance on how others can engage in inclusive marketing.In this episode, I chatted with Jerry Daykin, a global marketing leader with senior roles at brands including Beam Suntory, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Diageo, and Mondelez, and author of the new book Inclusive Marketing.Based in London, UK, he is a WFA (World Federation of Advertisers) Diversity Ambassador and co-chair of its Diversity Task Force...2023-04-0629 minFast Track To FearlessFast Track To FearlessChristopher Kenna: How to keep growing as a leaderChristopher Kenna is the CEO and co-founder of Brand Advance, a company that helps some of the world’s largest brands reach diverse audiences. He’s also the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at OUTvertising, the advertising industry lobbying group. And he’s a keynote speaker, a military veteran, and a father. In this episode, Chris explores his life’s journey, from growing up in care homes to joining the army, and onto running several successful businesses which employ staff all over the world. He also tells us why he’s so passionate about using advertising to create soc...2022-08-0847 minThe Social Media Union PodcastThe Social Media Union PodcastInclusive Marketing and PrideIn this week's episode we speak to Jerry Daykin about pridewashing, following June's Pride month and looking at how brands have posted during this month of protest and celebration. Jenna asks Jerry what social media managers and brands can do more of during Pride (and the rest of the year)... and less of too! Plus we discuss how representation in ads and social has changed in recent years.Jerry is Head of Global Media for Beam Suntory and volunteers for Outvertising who exist to make UK marketing and advertising completely LGBTQ+ inclusive.F...2022-07-2140 minThe IAB UK PodcastThe IAB UK PodcastExploring Ethical Advertising with Mindshare and TaboolaIn our latest episode, we get stuck into ethical advertising as James is joined by Stacey Delaney, Taboola’s UK & Nordics Country Manager and Deb Harper, Partner at Mindshare Worldwide.They discuss the role industry leaders must play in turning talk into meaningful change and why collectives and collaboration are so vital in creating action. As well as agreeing why an ethical media plan is great for business, Deb and Stacey also share some the initiatives they lead within their businesses and the progress they’re making.Discover some of the collectives mentioned in th...2021-11-1132 minMy Career StoryMy Career StoryChristopher Kenna (He/Him), CEO at Brand AdvanceChristopher Kenna is CEO and Founder of Brand Advance (BA), a startup 100  2020 company which connects brands with diverse audiences globally, through Insights, Media and Creative that more authentically engages these communities.  Chris is also the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at OUTvertising, the Advertising industry Lobbying Group and as a mixed race, out gay father - is a strong advocate for diversity and representation within the Media and Advertising industry as a member of the WFA Diversity Advisory Board and is also on the advisory board for the V&A Museums. An award winning entrepreneur having received the Innovator of...2021-10-0443 minJo\'s Art History PodcastJo's Art History Podcast35. Georgia O’Keeffe with Joanne OattsIt’s the final episode of season one!  Yes, after 35 weeks of non-stop art history content, I thought now would be the perfect time to round off season one is style - and I promise we are going out on a high! On today’s episode I sit down with artist and art historian Joanne Oatts to discuss one of Art History’s most iconic female artists - Georgia O’Keeffe! O’Keeffe is one of those artists who was all too quickly pigeon holed as a creative who solely painted flowers and that contai...2021-06-0846 minThe Creative Moment PodcastThe Creative Moment PodcastThe Creative Moment Podcast: Mark Runacus MBE, co-founder of creative agency Wax/On and the joint chief executive of OutvertisingOn the Creative Moment podcast this week I'm talking to Mark Runacus MBE.Mark is the co-founder of creative agency Wax/On and the joint chief executive of Outvertising, which is a volunteer-run UK-based network of LGBTQ+ people working in the creative industries.Mark talks about role models past and present, discrimination in the workplace and his history at Karmarama.Here’s what I asked Mark:One of the key elements of your work with Outvertising is to try and create role models for the LGBTQ+ community and one of...2021-04-0934 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastJanuary Blues: Getting advice and support from NABS & Rose Frimpong, Two Twos podcast & Black LGBTQIA+ Therapy FundJanuary can be a tough month, but for many, the pandemic has brought additional struggles with mental health, redundancy and isolation - among other stresses. In this episode we talk to advertising and marketing organisation NABS about the services they provide to help and support people in the industry. And we speak to Rose Frimpong, co-host of podcast Two Twos, about settling up the Black LGBTQIA+ Therapy Fund and taking part in Bumble’s #MyLoveisBlackLove campaign. Plus stay tuned to the end for a special message from host Joanne Oatts.  Credits Hosted by Joa...2021-01-1654 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastWorld AIDS Day Special w/Phil Samba, Strategic Lead, #PrEP4QueerMenOfColour & Jon Chapman, CCO, Havas LynxTo mark World AIDS Day on 1st December, Joanne Oatts talks to Phil Samba, Strategic Lead for #PrEP4QueerMenOfColour about Team Prepster and his involvement in GMFA’s Me.Him.Us. campaign. Phil talks about awareness building around antiretroviral drug PrEP, and the importance of queer men of colour educating themselves and each other about HIV prevention and sexual health. Plus we hear from Jon Chapman, Chief Creative Officer at healthcare agency Havas Lynx, about their award-winning HIV campaigns and their latest initiatives, Ads for All and Health for All, which aim to improve LGBTQ+ representation in healthcare advertising....2020-11-2944 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Tea Uglow, Creative Director, Google Creative Lab SydneyJoanne Oatts talks to Tea Uglow (she/they), Creative Director at Google's Creative Lab in Sydney, which works with organisations to explore the space between technology and the arts - and where they intersect. Tea is a global speaker on innovation, creativity, and diversity, as well as the author of two books: A Curiosity of Doubts and Loud & Proud - a collection of speeches from the LGBTQ+ community that have changed our world. In May 2016 Tea spoke at the Sydney Writers Festival on Doubt as a creative catalyst. It was during this talk that Tea publicly acknowledged that she...2020-11-131h 00Extreme PerspectivesExtreme PerspectivesFaster Ideas: Be a sponge. Seek feedback. Make your ideas stronger with Joanne Oatts.In this episode, we talk to 'the ‘MISFIT’, comedy writer, artist, creative director, filmmaker and host of LGBTQ+ podcast Outvertising, Joanne Oatts. Listen as we discuss how to generate faster ideas, juggling several different professional hats, making creative projects happen and navigating the creative industry. Check out Joanne's recently launched initiative Faster Ideas, for tips on how to confidently come up with new ideas to build and work on: https://www.fasterideas.com/ Watch her comedy short-film Don't Sell the Tiger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuCaIQHUuIc&feature=emb_title And listen to the Outvertising podcast that Joanne Hosts: http...2020-10-2938 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Natasher Beecher, ACD Pollen Health & Pocc CD, Copy & LGBTQ+ BoardJoanne Oatts talks to Natasher Beecher - Associate Creative Director at Kin + Carta Pollen and a judge of this year’s Outvertising Awards. We talk about her experiences of growing up in Somerset, the difficulties she faced after coming out to her family and how she made the transition from the medical industry to advertising. Natasher also shares her love of birdwatching and poetry, as well as her efforts to promote a more inclusive advertising landscape, by working with WPP Health Roots and more recently with POCC (People of Culture Collective). Show Notes: Natasher Be...2020-10-2051 minMake Possible BitesizeMake Possible BitesizeJerry Daykin, EMEA Media Director at GSK and Sarah Cometa, Lead Technical Consultant at PermutiveOn today's show, we're joined by Jerry Daykin, EMEA Media Director at GSK. Hear what he's most proud of and how he's driving change in his industry. Learn more about Outvertising, the not-for-profit LGBTQ+ advertising and marketing, advocacy group, at https://www.outvertising.org/2020-10-0611 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastThe Invisible Bs: Bisexuality SpecialIt’s Bisexual Visibility Day on Wednesday 23rd September. To improve on that visibility, Joanne Oatts talks to an all-bi panel about being the invisible ‘B' among the LGBTQ+ community. Asha Harkness, David Clasen, Suzette La Pierre and Cassius Naylor share their stories, and discuss biphobia, bi-erasure, the meaning of labels and the challenges around bisexual representation - in TV, film and advertising. And we hear how The Bi Normal Project is hoping to change that. Hosted by Joanne Oatts Produced & edited by Rosie Ann Boxall With thanks to YouGov & Lee Menzies-Pearson SHOW NOTES The Bi Normal Project To get invo...2020-09-191h 10The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastLGBTQ+ Poland Special: An interview with Martin KmiecikIn this special episode, we focus on the LGBTQ+ community in Poland. Over the summer, the country saw the re-election of right-wing politician Andrzej Duda as President. In the run-up to the election, Duda spoke out against the LGBT community, stoking anti-LGBT feeling and suggesting that an ‘LGBT ideology’ was a threat to family life. Since the election, discrimination, violence and hatred towards the LGBTQ+ community in Poland have increased, with many activists arrested or detained without charge. So what does this mean for agencies and brands operating in Poland? How can they make a stand and support the LGBTQ+ comm...2020-09-0240 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Chris Kenna, CEO Brand Advance & Outvertising's Director of IntersectionalityJoanne Oatts talks to Chris Kenna, Outvertising's Director of Intersectionality and CEO & Founder of creative marketing agency Brand Advance. We talk about Black Lives Matter, Brand Advance’s experience of Covid-19 - both as an employer and in creating bespoke government messaging for minority audiences. Chris talks honestly about his experiences in the British Army, being a father, growing up in care, his years on the Isle of Man and his time as a model and TV presenter - as well as his past and (potential) future meetings with royalty. SHOW NOTES Outvertising’s Mentorship Programme: https://www.outvertising.org/ment...2020-07-151h 03The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastPrideInside Outvertising Podcast SpecialHappy Pride! The Outvertising Podcast celebrates #PrideInside with a special podcast where we hand it over to LGBTQ+ people and allies from the marketing and advertising industry to hear what they're up to for what will be a very different Pride this year. Also lots of recommendations for alternative events to get involved with virtually. SHOW NOTES: Thanks to our special guests: Emy Mendoza, Lucy McKillop, Mark Runacus, Jaden Grant, Matt Skallerud, Ant Jackson, Chris Kenna, David Clasen, Jacqueline Lynch, Owen Cheshire, Joanne Oatts (host), Cassius Naylor PrideInside Sign up for updates: https://www.prideinside.uk/ Current schedule: https://docs...2020-06-2533 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Nwora Emenike, Advertising AssociationJoanne Oatts chats to Nwora Emenike - part of Outvertising's Intersectionality team and Commercial Executive at the Advertising Association. We look at how the media portrays the black LGBTQ+ community, and the lack of visibility and positive representation. Nwora talks about coming out to his Nigerian parents, his teenage years in Leeds, uni life in Liverpool and issues LGBTQ+ people of colour face in Britain today - from prejudice from within their own communities, to gaslighting and racism on dating apps. Plus why you should be watching 'Pose' right now. Show notes: NABS advice line: Available during office hours (9-5:30...2020-05-131h 01The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Pete Markey, TSB CMOJoanne Oatts talks to Pete Markey, chief marketing officer of TSB, about the bank's award-winning LGBT network TSB Pride, the importance of being a LGBTQ+ ally and how empathy, listening and understanding are all key to both being a good leader and getting to know your customers. Pete shares key learnings and experiences from his roles at Aviva, Post Office, The AA, British Gas and One.Tel - including 'bottling the magic' of your role models and dressing up as a goldfish - as well performing improvisational comedy for The Marketing Society does Comic Relief earlier this year. SHOWNOTES Ryan...2020-04-1853 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastCoronavirus: An Outvertising Podcast specialThe Outvertising Team discuss the challenges of the Coronavirus situation, as well as tips and advice on coping with working from home, social distancing and isolation. Plus hear how different organisations and agencies are helping their teams stay in touch, and what positives we can all take from the situation. SHOW NOTES: Sign up for the Outvertising newsletter: https://www.outvertising.org/newsletter Outvertising Awards: https://www.outvertising.org/awards Outvertising Members map: https://bit.ly/2QyISm1 NABS advice line: Available during office hours (9-5:30), call 0800 707 6607 or email support@nabs.org.uk DIVA COMMUNITY Facebook page https://www.facebook.com...2020-03-2542 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastThe Invisible LBTQ+ Woman: International Women's Day SpecialTo celebrate International Women's Day, Outvertising's Joanne Oatts speaks to Creative Equals’ Steph Matthews, Chloe Davies, Head of Partnerships myGWork and Polly Shute, Partnerships Director for Diva Media about the challenges LBTQ+ women face from the community and society as a whole. We discuss what more industry networks can do to be more inclusive and supportive to all queer women - and what events like Lesbian Visibility Week will do to improve things for the future. PLEASE NOTE: The Outvertising Awards event in April has now be postponed until later this year. The D&AD Breakfast Briefing on 18th March ha...2020-03-1339 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Guy Duncan & introducing The Outvertising AwardsJoanne Oatts talks to Outvertising’s Director of Industry Affairs, Guy Duncan. Guy talks about his career working at London’s top advertising agencies - from Leo Burnett to Coley Porter Bell, as well as client side at Coca Cola - in both London and Atlanta. We talk candidly about his experience of living with HIV - and what part President Obama had in helping him fulfil a life long dream. We also hear from Steve Wheen about the upcoming Outvertising Awards. PLEASE NOTE: The Outvertising Awards event in April has now be postponed until later this year. The D&AD B...2020-02-291h 06The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastLGBT History Month with Guy Duncan, Anthony Crocker & Lee Menzies-PearsonFebruary is LGBT History month. To celebrate, Joanne Oatts delves into the past with Guy Duncan, Marketing Consultant & Outvertising's Director of Industry Affairs, Lee-Menzies Pearson, Senior Strategist at Collider & co-author of The Outvertising Guide and Anthony Crocker, The Telegraph’s Head of Campaign Innovation & chair of LGBT+ media network IntermediaUK. We talk LGBT ads, TV and media stories of the past; icons & roles models, and what’s changed about the scene - and the ad industry - over the years. Plus our guests get challenged with a LGBTQ+ history quiz… Show notes:  Outvertising: https://www.outvertising.org/ LGBT History month: https...2020-02-061h 05The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastQueer mental health - part 1The LGBTQ+ community is twice as likely to suffer mental health problems - which means about half of us will have mental health issues at some stage in our lives. Outvertising Chair Mark Runacus is joined by fellow Outvertising members Gerard Cabral, La Kingsbeer, Lucy McKillop and James Page to chat about queer mental health. USEFUL LINKS ELOP http://www.elop.org/ Terence Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/head-office/connect-counselling counselling@tht.org.uk Sarah Crosby – The Mind Geek https://www.instagram.com/themindgeek/ The Mother Wound https://www.drmarikovanen.co.uk/healing-mother-wound-part-1-understanding-mother-wound-impact-adult/ NABS Hepline 0800 707 6607 support@na...2020-01-191h 01The Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastHow to be an LGBTQ+ and straight ally role model, with JP and KatOutvertising's Joanne Oatts talks role models - with Kat Urban and Jonathan Palmer. Kat is the Co-Director of Training, Development & Wellbeing for Outvertising, as well as the Services Project Manager at NABS - where she project leads many key initiatives, including TimeTo, the Future Leaders Awards and is Chair of NABS's Diversity & Inclusion Board. Jonathan Palmer - aka JP - is Kat's fellow Co-Director of Training, Development & Wellbeing for Outvertising, as well as Head of Social at Vizeum UK, part of Dentsu, where he's also founding co-chair of the Dentsu &PROUD network. We talk about LGBTQ+ role models, how brands...2020-01-0951 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Stephanie MatthewsOutvertising's Joanne Oatts talks to Bloom President and Creative Equals Partnerships Director Stephanie Matthews. They talk about Bloom, Virgin, ITV and other places where Stephanie has worked, and - amongst other things - that Anna Friel kiss! Bloom https://www.bloomuk.org/ The Exchange https://www.bloomuk.org/the-exchange Lady Phyll https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukblackpride/?originalSubdomain=uk Stonewall UK article on THAT Anna Friel kiss: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/1994-same-sex-kiss-between-two-women-brookside-builds-first-kiss-between-two-men ITV Pride / Matt Scarff https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-scarff-a7213b1a/?originalSubdomain=uk Channel 4 https://www.channel4.com/corporate London Gay bars that have...2019-12-1540 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAn interview with Karen Fraser MBEA third of LGBTQ+ people working in advertising are subject to sexual harassment in the workplace – significantly more than their straight counterparts, that’s according to the #timeToo study conducted in 2018, explains Karen Fraser in this fascinating interview with Joanne Oatts. Karen goes on to explain that the LGBTQ+ community was also more likely to be harassed more often. And they face multiple barriers to reporting the harassment, including possibly outing themselves in the workplace. Karen has become a Celebrant and is particularly keen to celebrate love in all its forms, especially amongst the LGBTQ+ community. USEFUL LINKS TimeTo timeto.org...2019-11-2749 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastFeaturing Mark RunacusOutvertising Chair Mark Runacus talks to Joanne Oatts about his advertising career; coming out at Ogilvy; not coming out to clients; workplace LGBTQ+ sexual harassment; being a gay entrepreneur; confusing Matthew Bourne and Jason Bourne; Danny La Rue, Barbra Streisand, Boy George and George Michael; being married but not actually married; and D I S C O! Useful links: www.outvertising.org Wax Lyrical - The Advertising Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wax-lyrical-the-advertising-and-marketing-podcast/id1441342885 DiscCo - The Disco Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/discco/id2108370532019-10-1151 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastAll about OutvertisingWelcome to our first Outvertising podcast, brought to you by advertising and marketing's LGBTQ+ lobby group. Hosted by Joanne Oatts, every month you'll enjoy chat about industry issues that matter to our community. In this episode Joanne is joined by Christopher Kenna, Lee Manton and Mark Runacus to talk about our Outvertising guide, helping brands and their partners create truly LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ USEFUL LINKS The Outvertising Guide - https://www.outvertising.org/outvertising-download ++++++++++ Brand Advance https://www.brandadvance.co/ ++++++++++ MullenLowe https://www.mullenlowegroup.com/ ++++++++++ . Wax/On https://wearewaxon.com/ ++++++++++ Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising Award  https://www.4sales.com/diversityaward C...2019-10-0145 minThe Outvertising PodcastThe Outvertising PodcastIntroducing the Outvertising podcastComing soon it's the Outvertising podcast: inspiring conversations, news, and more from Outvertising. We're advertising's LGBTQ+ lobby group, campaigning for better LGBTQ+ representation in advertising. You can find out more at www.outvertising.org Don't forget to subscribe and we'll see you very soon.2019-09-2200 minMarketing MashupMarketing MashupWhy we need more diversity in marketing - Mark RunacusI'm joined by Mark Runacus for this episode of the Marketing Mashup podcast. Mark is the co-founder and Planning Partner of Wax/On, a new kind of hybrid creative and media agency. Previously he was one of the owners of Karmarama, the UK's leading independent creative agency. Mark is a man of many hats, alongside his creative and media agency he champions best practice in digital and data-driven marketing in his role as Non Executive Chair of the DMA (UK) Group. He is also the President of PrideAM, the world's first advertising LGBT+ network, lobbying for LGBT+ diversity in...2019-04-231h 02