EP 17: Breaking Down the Lack of Diversity in Super Bowl Ads

In this episode, we discuss the lack of diversity in advertising and media, with a focus on the Super Bowl. The NFL's "We See You" advertisement during the Super Bowl drew criticism due to the advertising industry's lack of diversity. Rodney Lucas, a black director, directed the advertisement, which was the only Super Bowl commercial with a black director in 2023. The lack of diversity in advertising is not a new problem, nor is it restricted to the Super Bowl. In 2022, only 15% of in-game sp...