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Disney leveraged its Disney100 TikTok hub to help drive the 170 million new followers the brand gained through social content. Under CMO of the Year Asad Ayaz, Disney has successfully marketed several blockbuster films and secured 60 Emmy wins.
EMBRACING DIVERSITY
E.L.F. Beauty
E.l.f.’s "Change the Board Game" campaign spotlights corporate board diversity. Its "So Many Dicks" initiative revealed that public boards have more men named Richard than women and diverse groups, earning 98.2% positive sentiment.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Nike
Nike’s Project Dreamweaver helped 15 women qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and the brand also signed WNBA star A’ja Wilson, creating a buzz with a viral pregame moment.
Last year, around 130 organizations were recognized for leading social action, sustainability, inclusivity, and fun. View the full list here.
