Educating Ally – Brixton Finishing School founder on learning to be a better industry ally
Our founder, Ally Owen has a regular column in The Drum, talking about the industry’s diversity challenges and how we overcome them. With each column, Ally catches up with individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to understand how she can become a better ally. “Our industry is now at a point where we all agree we have […]
Research finds advertising industry lacks diversity
A survey we conducted amongst 17-30 year olds about Covid-19 and the futures of youth revealed the widespread feeling that much more needs to be done to make the industry inclusive and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds. Click here for an article on our findings.
Ally Owen named as one of Ad Age’s 2020 Women to Watch Europe!
Our Founder Ally Owen was named on Ad Age’s 2020 Women to Watch Europe list!
Ally Owen named as one of the BIMA 100 2020
The BIMA 100 recognises the UK’s most influential people in digital and tech. It celebrates the leaders, pioneers and changemakers in the UK digital industry. We are delighted to announce that our founder Ally Owen has been included in this illustrious line-up as a Champion for Change! Congratulations Ally!
Brixton Buzz Coverage on Crowdfunding for our Nationwide Virtual school
Brixton Buzz reports on our pivot and expansion to online virtual learning, as we hope to reach even more talent from underrepresented backgrounds! We are continuing our mission of breaking down barriers to entry into the creative industries at a time where it has never been more important to protect the futures of young people […]
Brixton Finishing School in Creative Review
Read Creative Review’s interview with our founder Ally Owen on our new virtual school, brand refresh, ad campaign and more!
Launch Of Our Virtual Learning Course
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new virtual learning course alongside the physical school starting on June 29! Find out more and read coverage from Campaign and Brixton Buzz. To hear from some of our sponsors and collaborators on the project see The Uk Newspaper’s article.
Campaign’s Hear Me Adland: Chloe’s Story, Six Months On
Six months after the release of their Hear Me Adland documentary on emerging creative talent – (featuring some of our graduates!), Campaign catches up with our 2019 grad Chloe to see where she’s at now. Hear Me Adland was filmed over three months and highlights issues of inclusion, access, and barriers to entry in the […]
The women who inspire Campaign Magazine #IWD2020 – Ally Owen
Ally Owen featured as a woman who inspires Campaign! ‘On International Women’s Day, we profile some of those in the creative industries who inspire us most.’ Read more here.
Campaign’s Hear Me Adland: Holly’s story, Six Months On
Six months after the release of their Hear Me Adland documentary on emerging creative talent – (featuring some of our graduates!), Campaign catches up with our 2019 grad Holly to see where she’s at now. Hear Me Adland was filmed over three months and highlights issues of inclusion, access, and barriers to entry in the […]