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Connections: Discussing cultural insensitivity in advertising

Dove has faced backlash in recent months over what some critics say is cultural insensitivity in its ads. It's not the only brand that has faced this kind of criticism.

Our panel discusses why corporate America so often misses the mark, and how that might change. Our guests: 

  • Juanita Washington, editor-in-chief of BreakThru Magazine
  • Andrea Holland, public speaking and communications coach
  • Anne Esse, creative director and change strategist
  • Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière, creative arts advocate

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.