Less Than 10% F*ck That launches ‘The Fee Speech’ to tackle unpaid labour on International Women’s Day in new campaign via Clemenger BBDO

Every year, corporations around the world host International Women’s Day events – but many still expect women to speak at them for free. Given the vast amount of unpaid labour women already contribute, Clemenger BBDO and Less Than 10% F*ck That have launched The Fee Speech, a free presentation designed to help women push back against these requests.

 

The initiative provides a ready-made speech that women can use to educate audiences on the issue while highlighting the need for fair compensation. To promote the campaign, a social video featuring respected journalist, broadcaster, writer and former award-winning advertising creative Jane Caro AM calls out organisations profiting from IWD without paying women for their contributions.

The campaign also includes a poster that doubles as a script for women who have been asked to speak for free. Supported by Less Than 10% F*ck That, a community advocating for female creative leadership, The Fee Speech aims to shift the conversation around women’s work and ensure their time and expertise are valued year-round.