The 2023 Gender in Advertising Report

Insights from 10,000 ads, $110+ million in ad spend, from leading Healthcare, CPG, Food & Bev, and Alcohol brands during 2021-2022.

Darker-skinned women and women aged 60+ were largely unseen in ads.

Women were portrayed increasingly in domestic and familial roles.

Inclusive advertisements still receive proportionally less advertising spend.

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Media does not represent women and it matters.

Data shows that despite a more balanced presence among genders in advertising, equitable portrayals and ad spend against diverse content remain low, particularly for intersectional identities.

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1 While data showed that women are more present within ads overall, that was only one part of the story. 
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2 When gender analysis intersects age and skin tone, the data reveals that advertising is still lacking equitable inclusion.
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3 For additional insights, download the full report. 

You cannot improve what you cannot measure

Download the report for the following insights on advertising:

  • How often do women appear?
  • How are women portrayed?
  • How much do brands spend to promote these ads?
  • How are intersectional identities impacted?
  • How could making more inclusive advertising be an opportunity for brands? 

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