14123: Whites At Work.

2018 Chicago Addy Awards handed a trophy to Havas for its Black History Month stunt titled, “#BLACKATWORK.” A few weeks later, the 18th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables took place—less than a block away from the White advertising agency—and Havas was nowhere to be seen. Regarding diversity, Havas displayed its trophy commitment with #BLACKATWORK, and its true commitment with Blacks seeking work.

(On a side note, Leo Burnett didn’t participate at the 2018 Chicago Addy Awards per the Publicis Groupe ban on award shows. However, the White advertising agency was present at the 18th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables. But it’s unlikely Leo Burnett shared the NO.2.66 notion with minority job seekers.)

11628: Waving A White Flag.

American Advertising Awards proclaims, “This Show Was Made For You And Me.” OK, but it’s mostly a showcase for White advertising agencies. Why else would the AAF see the need to also hold a segregated minority awards program?

10816: Signs That You Suck.

These ADDY ads wouldn’t nab an ADDY.

From Ads of the World.

8141: ADDYs Ad Doesn’t Deserve An ADDY.

This ADDYs banner proclaims, “Great Ideas Can Come from Anywhere.” Um, replacing Lady Liberty’s torch with an ADDY trophy is not a great idea.