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Women won’t bounce back forever

Women won’t bounce back forever

14 Oct 2025 | Nicola Kemp

Breaking the toxic cycle of corporate cultures where women feel they must constantly prove themselves starts with honesty, writes Nicola Kemp.

When is the last time you forgave someone who wronged you?
When is the last time you forgave someone who wronged you?
07 Oct 2025 | Jan Gooding
How do we develop talent in the north?
How do we develop talent in the north?
30 Sep 2025 | Maria Iu
As AI innovation moves at pace, the ad industry’s skills must keep up
As AI innovation moves at pace, the ad industry’s skills must keep up
30 Sep 2025 | Sophia Haynes
Training isn’t time away from your agency — it’s time growing it
Training isn’t time away from your agency — it’s time growing it
29 Sep 2025 | Gwyn March
Ask Nabs Anything: Handling redundancy, rejection and mental health — with Nabs’ Annabel McCaffrey
Ask Nabs Anything: Handling redundancy, rejection and mental health — with Nabs’ Annabel McCaffrey
22 Sep 2025 | Jack Benjamin

Mentoring: A two-way street to growth and wellness

16 Sep 2025 | Uzma Afridi-Gardiner

Mentoring is a partnership where both sides have opportunities for growth, reflection and connection, with little organisation or financial input required. 

Isn’t it time the ad industry embraces a 4-day week?

11 Sep 2025 | Joe Ryle

This industry already thrives on speed, flexibility and constant communication. A shorter working week is not only possible but potentially game-changing.

The industry deserves better role models

09 Sep 2025 | Nicola Kemp

If thought leadership continues to be dominated by the same male faces, it’s not leadership at all.

Why media should invest in talent — and this is how we do it

26 Aug 2025 | Rachel Coffey

Initiative’s annual training programme for junior and mid-level talent not only preps them for the Young Lions but creates space to think bigger, move faster and stretch new creative muscles. 

Ask Nabs Anything: Submit your questions for The Media Leader Podcast

19 Aug 2025 | The Media Leader Staff

Nabs’ Annabel McCaffrey will join the podcast next month to answer questions about how to handle an uncertain job market amid widespread redundancies.

Don’t roll back on representation — our mental wellness is at stake

19 Aug 2025 | Katrina Urban

Seeing yourself reflected in your workplace and your industry helps build self-esteem, confidence and a sense of belonging — all essential for good mental health.

Contrary to popular belief, women don’t want to do it all

12 Aug 2025 | Nicola Kemp

By glorifying the summer juggle, we sidestep the fact that the media industry still spends women’s time like it’s an infinite resource.

Do not underestimate the power of sleep

05 Aug 2025 | Jan Gooding

Focusing on sleep is a key factor in building resilience for increasingly exhausted leaders. It doesn’t cost anything to develop good sleeping practices and it is within our control.

Adland cares: supporting caregivers in advertising

29 Jul 2025 | Ben Waters

The demanding, unpaid, and often hidden role of caregiving impacts countless professionals who work in the advertising industry, but there are ways to better support them.

Old dogs can absolutely learn new tricks

22 Jul 2025 | Matt Sanders

It’s impossible to keep up with AI. Instead, enhance your human capabilities so you can harness and challenge the new frontier.

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