We talk with Azeem Ahmad (you know him as Azeem Digital), award-winning digital marketer and host of the Azeem Digital Asks digital marketing podcast. We talk about Azeemâs article from February entitled âDiversity and Inclusion in Marketing in 2021: Why has nothing changed?â We discuss the current state of diversity and inclusion in SEO, Azeem shares his experiences, we discuss what areas we believe are still not where they need to be, and what we can all do to continue to improve diversity and inclusion in our industry.
In the powerful Season 3 finale of the Page 2 Podcast, we welcome Azeem Ahmadâaward-winning digital marketer, podcast host, and outspoken diversity advocate. Azeem shares his journey from aspiring sports journalist to leading in-house SEO roles, agency life, and launching the Azeem Digital Asks podcast. This episode goes beyond strategy to talk about self-worth, salary negotiations, and the deep-rooted inequities in the marketing industry. With unfiltered insights and personal stories, Azeem challenges us all to rethink equity, visibility, and opportunity in digital marketing.
đ In this episode:
⢠How Azeem pivoted from sports journalism into SEO and digital marketing
⢠The difference between agency vs. in-house SEO career paths
⢠Salary disparities and the importance of transparency in the SEO industry
⢠Why he launched his podcast and how it amplifies underrepresented voices
⢠The personal and professional toll of being overlooked due to bias
⢠What inspired his viral article: "Diversity, Inclusion, and Marketing in 2021: Why Has Nothing Changed?"
⢠DEI progress in SEOâwhatâs working, whatâs not, and whatâs needed
⢠Practical steps companies and individuals can take to create real change
⢠A candid discussion about privilege, allyship, and accountability in tech
⢠Closing the season with a look ahead and how every voice matters
A must-listen episode for any marketer who believes in equity, authenticity, and growthâon every level.
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