Impact, Inclusion & Advocacy
Harnessing the power of the entertainment industry to positively impact the world
WME’s Impact, Inclusion and Advocacy department works across the entire WME portfolio to create programs and activations that benefit the greater good, working with clients to develop long-term strategies that utilize their unique platforms and reach for maximum impact.
Philanthropic and political engagement advisement
Foundation strategy and development
Cause integration within commercial activation
Social cause-driven programing, activation and messaging support
Storyline and script consultation
On behalf of WME, the Impact, Inclusion and Advocacy Department is focused on:
Developing volunteer and civic engagement programs that connect employees to the communities in which they live and work
Creating an inclusive and equitable corporate environment where everyone can thrive
Leading the WME Community Foundation, our 501c3 organization, dedicated to supporting social change through the arts
Working with government officials at the state and federal-level to enact legislative priorities that positively affect our clients including AI protections, copyright support, and tax credit enhancements
Client Highlights
Mental health
Olivia Rodrigo Promotes
Mental Health on Tour
Olivia Rodrigo uses her Guts Tour to raise money and awareness for mental health, environmental sustainability, and marginalized communities.
Community for Foster Children
Christian Bale Opens Community for Foster Children
Christian Bale founded Together LA to support foster children, providing housing, education, and resources to improve their futures.
Social Change
Michael B. Jordan Advocates for Social Change
Michael B. Jordan champions racial equality and systemic reform through initiatives like #ChangeHollywood, Outlier Society Fellowship, and the HBCU Legacy Classic.
Just Keep Living Foundation
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY ADVOCATING FOR YOUTH
Matthew McConaughey founded the Just Keep Living Foundation, focused on youth health and wellness programs, providing after-school care, and fitness and wellness activities to help young people lead active lives, make healthy choices, and achieve their full potential.
Tulsa Burning
Russell Westbrook Creates the “Tulsa Burning” Impact Campaign
Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation developed educational kits and curriculum with the History Channel to teach about the Tulsa Race Massacre.