Advertising May Have a Gender Problem, but 10 Major Agencies in California's Capital Are Run by Women

How females dominate the creative community in Sacramento

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For those working at ad agencies in sprawling metropolitan cities across the country, the narrative generally tends to be that men, more specifically white men, dominate the top rankings within creative shops. Women hold only 11 percent of all creative director positions in the business, according to The 3 Percent Conference. But take a trip to Sacramento, and it’s a different story.

Lori Bartle of MeringCarson

Women run or hold top positions at 10 of the most renowned agencies in California’s capital.

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This story first appeared in the June 5, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.