About Us

People Like Us is an award-winning not-for-profit that celebrates and supports media, marketing, and communications professionals from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We’re also on a mission to help foster a fairer workplace for all through equitable pay – whatever your heritage; whatever your industry. We’ve had significant successes so far and we’ve got big ambitions.

Relive the highlights from People Like Us x Financial Times @ London!

 In March 2025 we hosted a special night with People Like Us. An incredible collection of stories from talented individuals who did themselves proud. Huge congratulations to our amazing speakers: Sal Naseem, Chloe Davies, Guerin Nimi, Chantel King, Ginnia Cheng, Che Wheatley, Mildred Talabi, Leah Mahon, Virgilia Lee Facey, Rishi Dastidar and Alyssa Jaffer.

Affiliated Partner

Learn from the biggest ideas. Meet like-minded people. Be inspired by the best.. 

At Cannes Lions, you’ll see creativity come to life when industry-leading work is awarded and influential thought leaders take the stage. People from all over the world come to the Festival – so you can meet those you don’t usually cross paths with, and those you do. Experience the biggest brands first-hand, or bring your own business to the world stage. Wherever you’re at in your creative career, coming to Cannes Lions will leave you with unmatched learnings, experiences and connections.

Supporting Partner

At The Tag The Marketing Society is for marketers that mean business. 

The Marketing Society unites and uplifts marketing leaders to accelerate business growth. We are the global community that expands perspectives on what we can achieve together. Through powerful connections, bold inspiration and shared ambition, we empower leaders to unlock the best in themselves and each other. Because when marketers thrive, businesses grow and society benefits.

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