#CannesForAll returns to take two cohorts of diverse talent to Cannes Lions
CannesForAll, an initiative seeking to make the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity more inclusive, is running for a second year. The project was launched by Brixton Finishing School, DigiLearning Foundation and Lollipop Mentoring last year, and is now set to bring two separate cohorts of rising talent to Cannes Lions 2024. According to #CannesForAll, “social […]
JCDecaux UK announces partnership with Brixton Finishing School
JCDecaux UK is proud to announce its partnership with Brixton Finishing School as part of its commitment to recruiting and retaining young, diverse talent. As part of this new partnership, JCDecaux UK this week welcomed students from the Brixton Finishing School to their Great West Road office. This gave JCDecaux colleagues the fantastic opportunity to […]
Brixton Finishing School announces a new mentorship programme in partnership with The Trade Desk
Brixton Finishing School (BFS) announces the launch of a new mentorship programme in partnership with global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk. The funding includes the new appointment of Andrew South, who joins BFS as Head of Mentorship. The mentorship programme aims to inspire positive outcomes for underrepresented talent on their journey and retention in […]
Launching our third wave of alumni research with Future Talent: Unwrapped
We are so excited to share the findings of our annual Future Talent: Unwrapped report. With our fantastic alumni now sharing their experiences of working in the industry for at least 2-3 years, this year’s results are our biggest and most in-depth than ever before! Some of the report findings from our alumni include: Download […]
The Drum raises £18,500 for Brixton Finishing School at annual Burns Night celebration
The Drum’s second annual Burns Night event took place last week at The Drum Labs in Shoreditch raising £18,500 for Brixton Finishing School with the support of INVNT. The night was hosted by CEO of The Drum, Diane Young, and featured all the usual Scottish elements… the audience was treated to an evening of food, […]
Why is there an Award dedicated to Diversity In Advertising in 2022 and why do we ‘actually’ have a greater need for it?
Written by Martina Cavagna, an ADcademy Alumni Channel 4, the British public service broadcaster that works across television, film, and digital media – not to mention, Brixton Finishing School’s own long-lasting partner – is once again sponsoring the Diversity In Advertising Award. This year’s award launches with over £1 million TV and social media advertising […]
Brixton Finishing School and PUSH unite to improve youth careers and wellbeing
We are excited to announce a partnership with wellbeing company PUSH Mind & Body. Read all about it here and at the original article on DiversityQ. Wellbeing and mental health training company PUSH Mind and Body has partnered with Brixton Finishing School to help young people feel empowered about their careers. PUSH’s partnership with Brixton Finishing […]
These 10 awesome women are shaping the future of advertising and marketing
Our Founder, Ally Owen, was honoured with a Future is Female 2022 award during Advertising Week Europe this month. Read all about it below, and on Stylist’s round up of the winners and the event The UK’s most brilliant minds in the fields of advertising and marketing have been honoured at the 2022 […]
Has there been progress in board level diversity – and for who?
Our Founder, Ally Owen, shares her thoughts with D&I Leaders. The original article, by Annie Makoff is over at D&I Leaders It’s an issue which has been top of the board level agenda for decades, with companies taking steps to improve their senior-level recruitment drives and retention strategies, along with government-introduced quotas and ratios, […]
Will the metaverse improve access to the creative industry?
Our founder, Ally Owen writes in Creative Review about her thoughts on the Metaverse and inclusivity. “The metaverse offers exciting possibilities for education, including the potential for more diverse access to the creative industries. But only if it’s built with inclusivity at its heart” writes Ally. Read the full article over on: https://www.creativereview.co.uk/will-the-metaverse-improve-access-to-the-creative-industry/