Create Inclusive Content: Identifying and Preventing Racism in Your Marketing
33mBeginner2024-07-08
Authors

Mita Mallick
Course details
Despite the backlash from consumers, time and time again, many marketers continue to tightly hold on to this idea: our ad wasn’t racist, it was simply a mistake. It can be shocking to discover that a brand you have worked so hard on could be called racist. Because “racist” can be too difficult a word to accept. In this course, learn how to identify and educate yourself on racist elements in content. Instructor Mita Mallick shows you how to create processes to make sure you're on the right path to creating more inclusivity. Learn how to accept responsibility for racist content—both internally and externally—and how it caused harm to others. Next, find out how to identify racism in content by studying marketplace examples. Finally, Mita shares tips focused on creating inclusive content and products.
Learning objectives
Identify racism in content by studying marketplace examples to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Implement six key steps when you find yourself in a crisis related specifically to racist content.
Develop and address an antiracist content marketing strategy.
Identify when diversity propping and diversity dressing are taking place, and learn how to avoid them when it comes to creating inclusive content.
Apply techniques for creating inclusive content and products.
Learning objectives
Identify racism in content by studying marketplace examples to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Implement six key steps when you find yourself in a crisis related specifically to racist content.
Develop and address an antiracist content marketing strategy.
Identify when diversity propping and diversity dressing are taking place, and learn how to avoid them when it comes to creating inclusive content.
Apply techniques for creating inclusive content and products.
Skills covered
Anti-racismAllyshipContent MarketingWorkplace EquityInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)MarketingProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Create inclusivity in your marketing campaigns
- 02 - What you should know
1. Implement Key Steps
- 03 - Accepting responsibility for racist content
- 04 - Plan and prepare for the crisis
- 05 - Deliver an authentic apology
- 06 - Communicate internally
2. Identify Racism in Content
- 07 - Why it s important to study racist advertising examples
- 08 - Propagating blackface
- 09 - Reinforcing the myth of the mammy
- 10 - Reinforcing the myth of Tom
- 11 - Propagating colorism
- 12 - Language tied to slavery and segregation
3. Tips for Creating Inclusive Content
- 13 - Assess the voices in your marketing ecosystem
- 14 - How to create an inclusive set experience
- 15 - Inclusivity in your products and services
Conclusion
- 16 - Next steps