fbpx
AdvertisingFeaturedOpinionPeople

Women in advertising: Break the status quo

Initiative and Magna MENA CEO Lara Arbid talks about breaking systemic and unconscious biases that influence hiring, promotions, and everyday interactions.

Lara Arbid, CEO, Initiative and Magna MENA
In the Middle East advertising landscape, the portrayal and participation of men and women are not just reflections of cultural norms, they have become catalysts for change. Just as the saying goes, “Culture is to humans as water is to fish”, we often swim in strong currents of societal norms without realising their pull. It’s only when someone spots a shark in the water that we start to identify the implicit bias or stereotypes that have gone unattended.
Today, the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) narrative has created many such eye-opening conversations within the i


To continue reading this article you need to be registered with Campaign. Registration is free and only takes a minute. Register Now or sign in below if you already have an account.