Raegan Johnson

In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests last year, there has been an increasing desire for more diverse and inclusive representation in media, including marketing and advertising. Generation Z and millennials are leading this push. In a recent study from Quantilope, 76 percent of Gen Zers and 72 percent of millennials say diversity and inclusion is an important topic to them, and they’re demanding that brands keep up.

Shaylyn Dean is the Manager of Energy Efficiency at Spire. With the fall season underway, Spire is providing energy saving tips to help families stay warm while lowering their energy bills. Overall, choosing natural gas appliances and making adjustments to a home or business, can help customers save hundreds of dollars, improve energy efficiency and support the environment.

What's This? Associations Now Brand Connection provides opportunities for advertisers to connect with the Associations Now audience. All content is paid for by the advertiser. The Associations Now editorial staff is not involved in creating this content. By Raegan Johnson / Jun 25, 2019 (RyanKing999/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Association professionals take inspiration from all types of leadership. We wanted to know: What leader do you admire, and why? Here’s how a few readers answered.