Inclusive Marketing News Recap #22: Djerf Avenue Icons

Welcome to this week’s roundup of the latest news in the marketing world with a touch of inclusion and diversity!

In this week’s inclusive marketing news round up, we tell you about the Djerf Avenue Icons, an incredibly inclusive campaign, Virgin Atlantic making history by becoming the only UK airline with BSL-trained staff, and the designer you have to look out for in the latest iTV show ‘M&S: Dress the Nation’.

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Djerf Avenue Icons

Scandinavian fashion brand, Djerf Avenue, recently launched their new collection called ‘Icons’. The brand used this opportunity to do a shoot with some of their loyal customers, family and friends, creating a beautiful image showcasing the brand’s commitment to inclusivity. 

A large group of women, representing different intersectionalities, cultures and backgrounds pose for a camera together on a staged platform. These are the Djerf Avenue Icons.

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Instagram will soon allow users to attach links to their Reels. This would be a great update for both brands and creators, as it could massively help engagement, reach and CTR. 

Phone screens demonstrating how users will soon be able to add links to their Instagram Reels.

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Virgin Atlantic’s BSL-trained crew

Virgin Atlantic has become the first and only UK airline with BSL-trained cabin crew! This is great news for the Deaf community, as it will make flying a more inclusive and accessible experience.

Jodie Ounsley, a deaf rugby player and TV personality, smiles with her passport as part of Virgin Atlantic's campaign showcasing their BSL capabilities.

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M&S: Dress the Nation

There is a new iTV show where 10 designers compete against each other for a role with retailer M&S. Among the cast is Ryan Six, from Swansea, a clothing designer with an upper limb impairment. Six has been creating accessible clothing since he was young, and hopes to bring his creations into the mainstream fashion industry. 

Ryan Rix focuses on a skirt that he is working on.

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Brighton Station Renamed After Paralympian

The station has temporarily changed its name to “Blyton”, after local 14-year-old Paralympian Bly Twomey, as a way to celebrate her success at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where she won two bronze medals. The name will stay until October 7, the day after World Cerebral Palsy Day. 

The Paralympian Bly Twomey shows her medals in front of the new Brighton Station sign, renamed to 'Blyton Station.'

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Trend Spotlight: Guilty

It’s time to share all your guilty pleasures with this trend 🤭

Campaign Spotlight: CALM

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) and Witness Studios worked on this powerful film that features real stories from CALM users and supporters, showing how we can all play a role in suicide prevention. The film includes practical advice, services offered by the charity, and what happens when you use its services. 

Two adults have an open discussion about suicidal thoughts at the dining table.

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Conclusion

Make sure to come back to check our bi-weekly news recap with the latest inclusive updates in the marketing and social media worlds. And follow us on social media for more inclusive content!

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