Ogilvy NY's Samira Ansari: The Importance of Authentic Representation

Samira Ansari, Chief Creative Director at Ogilvy New York, talks about the changes she’s seen in the creative industry over the past 25 years when it comes to DEI.  Channa and Samira discuss how brands’ DEI efforts need to authentically represent culture when it comes to casting and hiring in order to be truly meaningful. Samira also shares how diversity in creative agencies is vital for making campaigns that resonate with today's audiences.  

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Race is a topic many of us struggle to talk about at work, especially as corporate DEI enters its most controversial year yet. Porter Braswell (2045 Studio, Jopwell) and Channa Green (True Search) are on a mission to sit down with DEI champions at Fortune 500 companies and learn about what it takes to build inclusive organizations in today’s social climate. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts and guests.