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In the performing arts, it’s often assumed that audiences consider international or “big city” imports higher quality than locally produced talent and creativity. But for decades, regional companies have been proving that false. Dance leaders with strong personal ties to their locations are building organizations that, rather than aspiring to national fame, are proudly identifying with and reflecting their communities; providing consistent, fulfilling work to local artists; and building dance infrastructure beyond established hubs. While these “homegrown” companies may have relatively low profiles, they’re a crucial part of the national dance landscape. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbc42CDb 🧡 📸: Stewart Owen Dance’s Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen. Photo by Zoe Litaker, Courtesy Stewart/Owen Dance. 📝: Gavin Larsen #dancecompany #localdance #hometown Description: 1) Gavin Stewart holding Vanessa Owen on his shoulders as they dance outdoors against a scenic background. Text: 4 Homegrown Companies Building Healthier Dance Ecosystems

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Is authentic diversity finally making its mark in the stories Mexico tells? A new chapter is unfolding in Mexican media, one where more varied stories and faces finally shine through. For years, Mexican media leaned towards Eurocentric standards, but today, a new era is emerging. Denalí Sanara points out the growing visibility of faces and stories that genuinely reflect Mexico's cultural richness. It’s more than just representation—it's about authenticity, inclusivity, and reclaiming narratives. This shift isn’t just changing how we see Mexico, but how Mexico sees itself.

Get ready to watch the ad that will change the world…the one that should make everyone rethink their marketing strategies! Flipping the script on gender stereotypes, making women across the world gasp at the moment he “hands over then handles” the dishes, and the fact that this is a SHOE ad and it can evoke this much attention, emotion, and command such a presence is beyond impressive. Bravo to all parties involved. Best lesson I’ve learned in marketing to date from one commercial: do the unexpected in the most opportunistic timing.

#KeepBeautyReal Let's keep beauty real by celebrating all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. Together, we can redefine beauty standards and empower everyone to feel confident in their own skin. Embracing diversity in this way promotes inclusivity and helps break down barriers and stereotypes. A fantastic example of diversity DOVE, Inc. . Twenty years ago, Dove took a stand in challenging false beauty standards. Today, as we transition into an era where 90% of content is predicted to be AI-generated by 2025*, our message still stands: keep beauty real. One in three women feels pressure to alter their appearance because of what they see online, even when they know the images are fake or AI-generated*.

【日本語文で続きます🇯🇵】 Hello everyone! Today, we are excited to share two amazing projects that SOLIT has been working on. 🎥 Announcement of Documentary Release First, we’re thrilled to announce the documentary video 'All Inclusive Society / The World Beyond Diversity' has finally been released. This video captures our whole journey throughout Vancouver Fashion Week in April 2024, which we, SOLIT, were invited to participate. The fashion show we spent a year putting together - a world beyond diversity. This behind-the-scenes look reveals how our diverse team came together to overcome numerous challenges and bring this show to life. Don’t miss it! (Available in English 🇬🇧/ Japanese 🇯🇵) 👇 [Link: https://lnkd.in/e9D5x8iE] 📚Book Announcement In addition, we’re proud to announce the release of the first book by SOLIT’s founder and female social entrepreneur, Misaki Tanaka . The book chronicles the journey of SOLIT, a fashion brand that, within just two years of its founding, has won multiple prestigious design awards worldwide. It delves into the brand’s commitment to D&I, sustainability, and the 'unconventional kindness' that defines our philosophy. Discover how a fashion brand was built from the ground up by someone with no design experience, committed to creating products that harm no one. Learn about our inclusive hiring practices, the 'Kind Shares' initiative that rethinks shareholder rights, and how we build teams that turn weaknesses into strengths. —————————— こんにちは、皆さん！今日は、SOLITが取り組んでいる2つのエキサイティングなプロジェクトについてお知らせします。 [🎥ドキュメンタリー公開の告知] まず、私たちが1年をかけて完成させたショートドキュメンタリーの公開をお知らせします。10分間のファッションショー『多様性の先の世界』の舞台裏をお見せします。多様なチームが集結し、数々の課題を乗り越えながら創り上げたショーの裏側を、ぜひご覧ください！ 👇 [リンク: https://lnkd.in/e9D5x8iE] [📚書籍のお知らせ] また、SOLITの創業者であり、女性社会起業家である田中美咲による初の書籍が発売されました！この本では、設立2年目にして世界のデザインアワードを受賞したSOLITの軌跡、D&Iやサステナビリティへの取り組み、そして『非常識なやさしさ』という理念の背景に迫ります。 デザイン未経験でありながら、どのようにして誰も取り残さないファッションブランドを立ち上げたのか。多様な人材を活かすチームづくりや、資本主義の意味を問い直す『やさしい株式』のアイデアなど、今の時代に必要な洞察が詰まった一冊です。 (日本語🇯🇵: 非常識なやさしさをまとう―人とともにデザインし、障がいを超える―（叢書クロニック） https://lnkd.in/eKpjSHYH)

💫 One of my favorite #Oscar2024 moments was Emma Stone's winning 'Best Actress' speech at the 96th Academy Awards. Genuinely surprised, and incredibly resilient, she highlighted the importance of teams: "...it's not about me. It's about a #team that came together to make something greater than the sum of its parts and that is the best part about making movies: It's all of us, together’. As Aristotle wrote in his Metaphysics, Book VIII, "the totality is not, as it were, a mere heap, but the whole is something besides the parts." This highlights the idea that #collective effort and #collaboration lead to outcomes that surpass individual contributions, reflecting the synergy and unity inherent in teamwork. 📌 Spot on! Taking a moment to acknowledge the amazing #people who helped you reach the top is a powerful reminder of what truly fuels success. Acknowledging the collaborative effort behind your success. Whether you're calling the shots on a blockbuster or building an empire from the ground up, no achievement happens in a vacuum. Let's celebrate the power of teamwork, both professionally and humanly! #oscars2024 #teambuilding #speech #communication Credit: ITV1 https://lnkd.in/g6TBjpgz

Recently, we’ve seen a significant wave of designer changes among top luxury fashion houses. Could this be a signal of declining sales or deeper market challenges? Interesting to consider whether these shifts are strategic responses to consumer demands, or perhaps a reflection of the changing dynamics within the luxury industry. What are your thoughts on the impact of these transitions? #luxuryfashion #LeadershipChanges #ConsumerTrends #FashionIndustry #BusinessStrategy

Perfume Companies Have Found a New Way to Make You Crave What You Can't Smell✨ Perfume companies have always had a unique challenge - how do you market a product that customers can't experience until they purchase it? Many perfume brands have gotten creative with their marketing tactics to build desire for their fragrances, even when customers can't sample them in the store. One tactic is to create a sense of exclusivity and mystery around new perfume launches. Brands will tease upcoming releases with vague descriptions, limited product reveals, and VIP launch events. This builds anticipation and a fear of missing out, making customers eager to get their hands on the "unsmelable" new scent. Another technique is to lean into the emotional and aspirational aspects of perfume, rather than focusing solely on the fragrance notes. Ads often depict a luxurious lifestyle or evocative mood, inspiring consumers to associate the perfume with those desired experiences. By creating this desire for the unknown, perfume companies are able to drive sales of products that customers can't fully evaluate until purchase. It's a smart way to build hype and excitement around their latest scent.👃

📝 Different communication strategies - While somes luxury Maisons focus on fuzzy campaign and/or the need to showcase regularly their positioning or brand-new initiatives, others like CELINE count on post scarcity (check LinkedIn). No strategy is nailed when drafted; the implementation is all and it depends on their image. No size fits all #CELINE #brandstrategy