16652: Memorial Day In Adland—AKA Monday.

In Adland, Memorial Day 2024 should be renamed MemorAIl Day.

 

Extending the 2023 theme for the industry, Artificial Inclusivity remains an everyday deceptive diversion.

 

Don’t expect White advertising agencies to acknowledge the origins of Memorial Day—unless such a performative task is delegated to ERGs. Hell, most White ad agencies won’t even spend a moment to honor any veterans who gave their lives in service.

 

To make a sloppy segue, don’t expect White advertising agencies to honor any promises to diversity and equality either. Or pay homage to veteran Chief Diversity Officers who gave their all to serve Adland—yet ultimately abandoned the field entirely.