Exposing France's Toxic Ad Industry Culture

"We flip the power structure in the world of work." What started as a small Instagram account from France has exposed the country's toxic advertising culture. Reporter Alice Kantor explores France's #MeToo movement.
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[@pjacobsen1000]

These women should start an all-women ad agency where they can feel safe. It might be very successful.

[@mister_manager]

@@hoangvietho The heavy work at ad agencies?

[@VardhanShrivastava]

I have a friend who works in the ad industry in France, her name is Emily Cooper

Looking at clients who enable these (s)ad agencies to continue.

Years later, I’m still disgusted how the French media was treating Alizée Lyonnet 🤢 That left a mark 🤮

[@TheBester7]

ugh... i hate this kind of toxic behavior. i find it extremely immature

[@yecto1332]

I thought they wanted gender equality

[@David-qp9bq]

Sexism and the behaviours alleged in the video are horrible. But when you make such serious claims, back it up with evidence to prosecute the perpetrators because otherwise you're just another company looking to exploit the sadness that exists around women's abuse for views, money, and follows.

[@esgee3829]

meh. do that but this is more expedient. use capitalism against these predators and let them be eaten themselves.

[@jizzlecizzle1388]

You obviously are in denial of what victims go through after the bring up claims, press charges, how much of a challenge and a mental burden it is. It is specifically pathetic considering it explicitly addressed in the piece. You are part of the problem.

[@How.Dare.You.]

Its not just men and not just advertising. Ive men a few crazy French bully women in finance too

[@AchwaqKhalid]

Pointing fingers now 😅 They deliberately avoided titling it "corn industry" and instead chose ad because their corn industry isn't standing either

[@gameslayer6151]

I love your work

[@triarii9257]

French love and romance

[@antoine9098]

Considérer que le harcèlement sexuel faisait partie de la génération de plus de 50 ans c’est quand même une sacrée connerie. Cette petite phrase de l’avocate montre surtout que notre génération s’offusque beaucoup plus facilement.

[@eddiemalvin]

With what little I know about France, why do I find this both shocking and not-so-shocking at the same time?

[@David-qp9bq]

Evidence?

[@gitfted_by_AI]

France is one of the most gender-equal country , i cannot imagine the other countries

[@esgee3829]

yes. it could be worse. like in india or pakistan.

[@YasserMaghribi]

Well ladies and gentlemen... : France

[@jayclarke6671]

Why is this happening now? Why not years ago?

[@lawrencefrost9063]

It's always happening, has always happened.

[@abdulmueed005]

Geez! no wonder they want to ban the burkha, women choosing what they want to wear must be too much for France' men

[@johnstrawb3521]

"Toxic." Hilarious.

[@GIBunz]

everyone is so mean to me😪 meanwhile gangs attack strangers in broad day light

[@agungprasetyo2665]

Just make all women ad company and strife and compete... proof that women can also win the competition. Simple as that.. dont need any me too movement.

[@r3dp1ll]

I understand that it's not a confortable work environment but no one is forcing you to sleep with anyone ...

[@MHKing03]

This piece is completely biased and one-sided. Not to say that all these accusations are trivial; some of them are very serious. Let's hear what from some French men have to say about this issue as well. No one should be fired based on accusations alone. That's punishment based on hearsay. Sometimes women do lie about accusations.

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

Wait a second, wait a second....men act like pigs?......and women don't like it?......if there is a crime charge the offending and let's move on

[@VardhanShrivastava]

So like an animal humans(men) need leash like laws to keep them from acting like pigs?

[@SP95]

Also known as : Justice

[@ConradNeill]

Would you still be saying that, if the roles were reversed? Somehow, I doubt it.

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

@Conrad Neill ah yes, the great hypothetical role reversal.....your comment assumes I'm a chauvinist and not the bemused observer I am....you need to question a bit further before you strike lad.. try again

[@yasserothman4023]

Is this the nation and culture who never save time or weapon or money to attack Muslims women when they want to stick to their faith !! Aren't u ashamed of Ur citizenship and passport !