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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Women commercial directors fight 'Mad Men' culture

In the post-Harvey Weinstein world, there’s been less talk about misogyny in the advertising industry than in the worlds of film and television. However, some women are organizing to change how female commercial directors are treated.

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By Madeleine Brand • Dec 7, 2017 • 1 min read

In the post-Harvey Weinstein world, there’s been less talk about misogyny in the advertising industry than in the worlds of film and television. However, some women are organizing to change how female commercial directors are treated.

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