#creative-industry

#creative-industry

Search beyond major job engines by using niche job boards, Google X‑ray searches, industry trade directories, company filings, supplier and client lists, local business registers, conference speaker lists, and professional association directories; cross-reference these sources, build a prioritized spreadsheet, and set email or RSS alerts to track when small employers post trainee or entry-level opportunities, and monitor sector-specific hashtags and community Slack/Discord channels for unadvertised roles.

The campaign includes a statement accusing tech firms of using American creators' work to build AI platforms without authorisation or regard for copyright law. It adds: Artists, writers, and creators of all kinds are banding together with a simple message: Stealing our work is not innovation. It's not progress. It's theft plain and simple.

The death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 became a catalyst for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across companies in the US and globally. However, recent years have seen growing criticism, reaching a peak earlier this year when Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders rolling back DEI initiatives. "When hostility toward DEI grew louder, we didn't retreat," says Ricardo.

The obsession with targeting Gen Z is a bit of a red herring; Gen X is poised to be the highest spending generation globally in 2025 due to their greater disposable income.

The creative industry often presents a dream of pure artistry, yet many professionals find themselves burdened with administrative tasks instead.

Even legacy institutions are adjusting, scrambling to do more with less, often while trying to preserve a sense of mission that can't be measured in clicks or conversion rates.

The lengthy and costly award process often becomes a burden for independent designers or small studios, limiting their participation in prestigious awards.

The CMA's proposed designation of Google with 'strategic market status' underlines a push for enhanced competition and consumer benefit in the digital economy.

Emerging creatives may lack experience and titles, but our platform aims to boost their confidence by celebrating innovative work, regardless of educational background.