R/GA’s Jai Tedeschi: Everyone is the head of diversity
Jai Tedeschi, vice president and global executive director of culture and operations at R/GA, talks about the agency’s Make Change… Read More »
Retailers come through on 15 Percent Pledge
Gap and Macy’s are among the 25 companies that took the 15 Percent Pledge, vowing since the murder of George… Read More »
How consumer diversity drives ethnic grocery growth
Isaac Mizrahi, Alma co-president and Hispanic Marketing Council board member, talks in this Q&A with Abasto Media Executive Director Gus… Read More »
AAPI chefs find their own definitions of authentic cuisine
Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs across the US are aiming to spark conversations about Asian cuisine by cooking dishes… Read More »
What’s changed in business since George Floyd’s death?
Corporate America has improved its awareness of racial issues and the need for structural action since George Floyd was killed,… Read More »
Olu Beck adds diversity to Denny’s board
Beck Group CEO Olu Beck has joined Denny’s board of directors, 55% of which are people of color and 44%… Read More »
How building trust can improve the economy
Trust is a powerful concept that affects business’ ability to invest, to increase productivity and ultimately to improve GDP, as… Read More »
Speak up for people to increase their loyalty
Bosses who advocate for employees and use creative ways to point out inequalities are not only doing the right thing… Read More »
Black communities had most startup growth during pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, startup growth was strongest in Black neighborhoods, particularly those in affluent areas of Atlanta, Houston and… Read More »
GLAAD: Brands struggle with LGBTQ inclusion
A study from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble shows that 61% of advertisers and 28% of agencies fear negative consequences… Read More »
Accountability needed for corporate pledges
Several corporations were moved to make diversity pledges last year following the murder of George Floyd, but there needs to… Read More »
Dollar General showcases health, diversity in report
Dollar General’s annual “Serving Others Report” for 2020 highlights how the food retailer met the challenges of the pandemic while… Read More »
Nasdaq’s board diversity rule spurs progress
Fortune recaps the progress made following Nasdaq’s board diversity rule proposed last year, pegging 65 female and 47 BIPOC board… Read More »
Can restaurant owners be entrusted with systemic change?
Jaya Saxena delves into the equity promises made this past year by restaurant owners, like the Submarine Hospitality group and… Read More »
Target aims to show it’s serious about diversity
The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer last year heightened Target’s focus on diversity and inclusion and… Read More »
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SmartBrief publishes original articles about food and beverage news and trends on our SmartBrief Originals page. Submitting guest posts is a great… Read More »
Join us for our next SmartSummit: Thursday, May 20
Join SmartBrief, Gerry Fernandez, president of MFHA; Tawanda Starms, vice president of talent and culture for Chipotle Mexican Grill; and… Read More »
Use a “Manager of the Year” meeting to highlight skills
Asking employees to reflect on the qualities of great managers they’ve known can help teams get a better sense of… Read More »
Women entrepreneurs share their keys to success
Successful women entrepreneurs say vision, a willingness to take risks and confidence are keys to starting a company. Women should… Read More »
McDonald’s details diversity initiatives amid worker strike
McDonald’s detailed some of the progress it’s making on the diversity front by investing in more BIPOC-owned outlets and creators,… Read More »
How Americans feel about multiculturalism and media
The majority of Americans surveyed — 93% — say they want to engage with different cultures, while 87% say they… Read More »
Pew: Race, culture key for Hispanics
A study from the Pew Research Center found that most Hispanic and Black Americans say their race is a key… Read More »