Dr. Karen Middleton’s research focuses on inclusive and sustainable advertising, online safety, and the prevention of violence against women and girls. Actively involved with industry bodies, practitioners, and advocacy groups, Karen holds an advisory role with the Conscious Advertising Network. She currently serves as the Athena SWAN Chair for the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth, advancing gender equality in higher education. Her work has been published in respected academic journals such as Marketing Theory and the International Journal of Advertising. In 2023, Karen received the Worshipful Company of Marketors Prize for Outstanding Performance in Marketing, awarded for her PhD thesis on advertising’s institutional role in society.
As brands are increasingly called upon to engage in social and political discourse, balancing corporate social responsibility (CSR) with brand safety on social media has become crucial. This session will provide marketing, media, and advertising professionals with strategies to navigate controversial issues, calls to action and potential backlash.
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