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One of my favourite initiatives from DDA and The British Blacklist. Submissions are now open for the 2024 Red Carpet Accelerator programme, aimed at supporting young Black and Mixed-heritage talent to get experience and contacts in the world of entertainment journalism. Would love you to share with people who may be keen - and potential partners too. Funding will help us keep on returning every year! ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gadEaWEZ Akua Gyamfi Teresa Arundel

DDA x The British Blacklist Red Carpet Accelerator The Red Carpet Accelerator equips aspiring Black entertainment journalists and camera operators with the skills and experience to thrive in the industry. Dream of reporting live from the red carpet or interviewing top talent & directors? If this sounds like you, this is your chance! Apply with your personal statement and showreel by 20th August. For more info visit: https://lnkd.in/ejrXcaZa

We're #hiring a new Senior Social Media Executive in Greater London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We’re excited to announce two new executive hires, as well as the opening of our New York office. Dan Salerno joins as Senior Director of Strategy and Operations to lead the Big Apple team, whilst Laura Hernando joins as Global Head of Social. Salerno, previously production lead at Ralph, will be joined by consultant Rachel E., founder of StrawberryWasabi, to support our East Coast and international growth. Hernando brings 15 years of experience in the world of creative and social agencies, from We Are Social, M&C Saatchi and AKQA, to her most recent role as VP of Creative Social at Jellyfish. DDA’s president Neil Bhatt stated, “Our ambition is to offer market-leading expertise and delivery across the world by incorporating all elements of creative marketing and strategic communications to deliver best-in-class, holistic campaigns.” Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eQZu3iE5

We're #hiring a new Project Assistant (DDA Live) in Greater London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

To mark #internationalwomensday, we are proud to share that DDA will be partnering with the incredible team at 16 Days 16 Films to help support the essential work they do. 16 DAYS 16 FILMS is proud to confirm the return of its annual short film festival and competition for 2024. Having launched in 2018 the festival is now in its seventh year, and returns with the continued aim to empower female filmmakers and address all forms of violence against women on a global scale. For the first time, the festival will be hosted in association with global communications agency The DDA Group, as well as annual advocacy partners UN Women, Geena Davis Institute, UK Says No More, Voice of Change and Times Up UK. Founded in 2018, 16 DAYS 16 FILMS raises awareness for ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence’ and runs from 25th November to 10th December, between International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and International Human Rights Day. It looks to platform female filmmakers and their films which explore, emote and educate on all forms of violence against women. The festival is open to submissions from female identifying filmmakers from the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, USA and for the first time in the festival’s history, Argentina and Nigeria. Sixteen films will be selected by a nomination panel, with one film released each day of the 16 Days of Activism, and a winner will be chosen by an independent jury with an Audience Award open to a public vote. Submissions are open from today and will close on 1st October.

We're #hiring a new Entertainment Public Relations Account Executive in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Senior Account Executive in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Senior Social Media Manager in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We are thrilled to announce that our Digital Team have been nominated for the Team of the Year Award at the Big Screen Awards 2023.🤩🌟 An incredible effort from the team who have worked across some of the most exciting social and influencer campaigns this year! The awards ceremony takes place on 23rd November and until then, our fingers will be crossed. 🏆 If you want to get in contact with us, please email [email protected]