As recruiters reach out to us, companies begin internal promotions, and newly formed DEI roles flood our inboxes, this is a moment to think strategically.

What happened to the loyal sports fans when COVID-19 caused all activities to come to a grinding halt? The cancellation of live sports was very upsetting to many fans and created a massive hole in many advertisers’ media buys. There has been so much uncertainty lately, but one thing is certain, these sports fans are loyal. Marketers have been hard pressed to find ways to fill the void of live sports on their media buys, but the wait for the original impressions draw is over.

Advertisers that vowed to boycott spending on Facebook have passed the halfway point of that commitment, and brands will soon know the impact of taking a stand against a major advertising platform.

In the face of ongoing racial injustice in our country, many companies have been forced to acknowledge the racial inequity within their organizations, leadership teams and boards. We need immediate efforts in an industry [advertising] notoriously lacking in diversity.