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There Needs to Be More Accountability in Advertising to Shatter the Status Quo

Too much focus goes into the short-term plan

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By Thomas Kolster

August 9, 2020

Another day, another epic fail from a brand putting on the diversity mantle or shouting about social distancing.

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This story first appeared in the Aug. 10, 2020, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.

Thomas Kolster

Adweek opinion contributor Thomas Kolster is a self-proclaimed marketing activist, author, international keynote speaker.

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