Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Wieden + Kennedy Says It Only Wants Clients and Staff Who Believe Black Lives Matter

'If you do not support this sentiment as a client, we'll gladly support you finding another agency'

Wieden + Kennedy's video statement on Black Lives Matter was posted to Instagram.Wieden + Kennedy
By David Griner

June 17, 2020

While Wieden + Kennedy has spent recent weeks launching work for clients that supports the Black Lives Matter movement—including for some frequently vocal brands like Nike and some surprising newcomers like McDonald’s—the independent agency hadn’t released an official statement of its own until today.

David Griner

David Griner is Adweek's international editor and host of the Adweek podcast, "Yeah, That's Probably an Ad."

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