Diverse in thought. Inclusive in action.
At Material, we're humans understanding humans.
We uncover what’s important to people and create experiences that pull them in and open our worlds. To do this well and in a dynamic manner that reflects the ever-diversifying world, we're building a team and organizational culture and client support model that reflects, values, and understands a variety of communities, backgrounds, and cultures.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an obligation not an option.
Our current and active initiatives include:
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Employee Resource Groups
Sponsored by Material senior leaders—supporting employees from traditionally marginalized backgrounds including Asian American, Pacific Islanders, Black, Latin, LGBTQ+, and Veterans -
Leadership Training
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Employee Dialogues
on cultivating an inclusive workplace - Establishment of an Executive Leadership Position for DEI, currently held by Kiva R. Wilson
Experienced, empathetic humans wanted.
Material's efforts rely on the individual and collective talent of an extraordinary and wide array of leaders and do-ers. Will you join us?
Our story.
A collaborative built from legendary, pioneering practices across research, strategy, design, and brand building. Over 30 years of complementary entrepreneurial spirit, united for wider, deeper, and more innovative challenges together.
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19731973OriginInsights expertise a half-century in the makingBorn from data with an entrepreneurial mindset, LRW was founded in 1973 (as Lieberman Research Worldwide) to bring fresh thinking and new approaches to market research.
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20002000OpportunityA human approach to solving business problemsIn the early 2000's, LRW launched a vision to help brands drive more actionable results by combining sophisticated data analytics and deep human understanding.
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20152015ExpansionBuilding brands from insight out.In 2015, LRW embarked on a plan to acquire nine industry-leading companies with teams of world-class researchers, creatives, strategists, media planners, and technologists. Clients immediately benefited from an expanded set of solutions that combine sophisticated analytics, deep human understanding, and design thinking.
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20202020ArrivalBuilt for today's brands with incisive insights and decisive actions.In 2020, we united as Material, seamlessly weaving together end-to-end capabilities to solve increasingly complex marketing challenges, joining forces to make a bigger and broader impact for our clients.
Material minds.
Material leadership.
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Dave Sackman
Chairman & CEO -
Gareth Schweitzer
Vice Chairman & President Action Division -
Cathy Lindquist
Chief Financial Officer -
Anthony Laria
Chief Operating Officer -
Jeremy Sack
President, Perspective Division -
Elizabeth Real
President Connections Division -
Jen Barkon
Chief Talent Officer -
Kiva R. Wilson
SVP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion -
Susan Braun
Chief of Staff
Where we are.
Our team is spread across the world, working collaboratively with our brand partners, and with dedicated offices in:
San Francisco/Bay Area
1250 53rd Street Suite 5
Emeryville, CA 94608
Emeryville, CA 94608
