5838: Overreaction Of The Week.

OK, on the one hand, any effort to bring diversity to Madison Avenue is commendable. Actually mandatory, if you’re with New York City’s Commission on Human Rights. GeneratioNext is taking place September 22, 2008. Sponsors include BBH, whose black sheep logo is accompanied by a statement claiming, “The company looks to hire the black sheep of the industry.” Not sure if the company looks to hire Black people too. Another sponsor is Merkley + Partners, the agency who signed a pact with the Commission yet managed to hire zero minorities in the first year of trying. Which sorta makes them the black sheep of diversity-committed agencies.

5115: Plenty Of Job Fairs. Plenty Of Jobs?

Seems like Madison Avenue is suddenly falling over itself to bring diversity to the industry. As previously announced, Adrants and the Business Development Institute are holding the Second Annual Advertising and Marketing Industry Job Fair on February 27 in New York. Two months later, on April 24 in New York, Shomex will present its second Diversity in Advertising/PR Career Day. Of course, we’re all still waiting to hear from New York City’s Commission on Human Rights regarding the progress on Mad Ave.

5087: Deep-Dish Pizza And Diversity.

Adrants and Business Development Institute are teaming up with AdEx Chicago to hold a Diversity Job Fair in The Windy City during March 10-14. Learn more here and here.

5046: 2nd Annual Job Fairs, 1st Class Efforts.

Adrants and the Business Development Institute are continuing their Diversity in Advertising efforts with two upcoming job fairs in San Francisco and New York. Learn more about the events here.