16942: Survey Shows Support For DEIBA+—But Results Probably Don’t Apply To Adland.

 

Mediapsssst at MediaPost spotlighted a Stagwell/Harris Poll survey indicating most Americans still support DEIBA+ programs.

 

The survey also showed people in most demographic groups believe their careers benefited from DEIBA+ initiatives.

 

The data probably does not apply to Adland, which continues to fail in diversifying White advertising agencies.

 

Additionally, it’s unlikely members of the group in Adland that has most benefited from DEIBA+ programs—White women—openly admit their careers advanced from such arrangements. Indeed, White women have co-conspired with White men to prevent fair racial and ethnic representation in the field.

 

Poll: Most Americans Still Support Diversity

 

By Richard Whitman

 

It’s no secret that DEI programs are being cut in both the public and private sectors but according to a new survey from Stagwell’s Harris Poll, Americans still see the benefits of diversity. 

 

The poll, done in collaboration with Axios Vibes, found that most demographic groups say DEI has benefited their career rather than hindered it. 

 

While 41% support efforts to roll back diversity initiatives, the majority – nearly six in 10 – oppose such efforts or are unsure. 

 

61% recognize the positive impact of diverse teams on organizations. 

 

75% want to see more work on diversity to ensure everyone is advancing. 

 

39% of Democrats have benefited from DEI, compared with 26% of Republicans.