The unofficial IWD 2026 mantra feels less like progress and more like ‘cheer up, love,’ writes Nicola Kemp.

Calls for a ban on social media for under-16s are rooted in ideology, not impact. That truth does nothing to diminish the urgency of addressing the impact of social media on children’s mental health, writes Nicola Kemp. 

Women are disproportionately facing the sharp edges of redundancy and silence is not the solution, says Nicola Kemp

Is adland collectively on mute about female burnout? Nicola Kemp says there are a few topics that elicit an eye roll as quickly as the idea that women are disproportionately overwhelmed.

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

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

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

The ruthless commentary surrounding Rachel Reeves underlines how women’s emotions are still weaponised against them.

While industry big-hitters embraced SXSW London to make generic statements about what they are building with AI, we are collectively ignoring the people we have broken.

Return-to-office mandates, relentless bias, a widening pay gap… why are we looking the other way while a steady stream of female talent exits the industry?