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Strategy Online — CAMay 1, 2026

POCAM’s Visible & Vocal survey signals DEI backslide

The findings from POCAM's Visible & Vocal survey highlight a concerning trend of backsliding in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the advertising and marketing sectors in Canada. For brand strategy, this signals an urgent need for companies to reassess and strengthen their DEI initiatives to foster a more inclusive environment that reflects the diverse society they serve.

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Strategy Online — CA: BIPOC professionals in Canada’s advertising and marketing industry are reporting rising levels of racism and declining structural support, according to …

Intelligence PanelSignal score: 74 / 100
Primary Signal
Emerging
Building momentum — trajectory being tracked
Brand Impact
High
Impact score: 75/100 — broad strategic implications for brand positioning
Novelty
Moderate
Novelty: 60/100 — iterative development of an existing theme
Action Priority
Soon
Flag for the next strategic review cycle
Scoring Rationale

The article addresses a significant issue in the brand and design industry regarding DEI, which is increasingly critical for brand reputation and strategy, making it highly relevant and impactful, though the topic of DEI itself is not entirely new.

75
Impact
weight 35%
60
Novelty
weight 30%
85
Relevance
weight 35%
Brands Mentioned
PPocam
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