3 Tips from Clearcast for More Accessible Ads

With new tools, CPD-certified training, and subtitle services, Clearcast offers simple solutions to help advertisers make their ads inclusive and reach a broader audience

Accessible ads are more than a responsibility – they’re a game-changer. Millions who use subtitles and audio description are missing your message if you haven’t factored them in.

Two years ago, with industry support, Clearcast launched its campaign, which included:

-Identifying barriers and existing practices, with a , then sharing their findings and initial recommendations

-Educating the industry with training

-Promoting better data-tracking behaviours with a in The Library, asking if you intend to subtitle your ads or not.

Check out their short animation for the latest on this important topic and their 3 top tips for making your ads more accessible.

A look at the data and the 3 tips

Last week, Clearcast released their Library toggle data on your intention to subtitle your ads throughout 2024. On average only 21% (1 in 5) of all ads were intended for subtitling.

Some way to go…

Although they haven’t seen the surge in accessible ads they hoped for, they definitely noticed, (and were part of) a rise in awareness initiatives and discussions on this important issue.

So…how can you make your ads more accessible?

1. Get your team CPD certified in Clearcast’s “Ad Accessibility Training”.

In 2023, Clearcast spearheaded industry training, with the release of their Ad Accessibility Training course, in collaboration with RNID and RNIB. The course has just been CPD approved, meaning you can get officially certified as an Ad Accessibility aficionado. With their new company option, your entire team can also get certified.

2. Use the Ad Accessibility Network Resource Hub

This new resource hub has been created by experts across the industry and is available to anyone at whatever stage of the journey. The hub provides examples, guidance and practical steps that advertisers and their agencies and production companies can take to make their advertising accessible to all.

3. Make the most of Clearcast’s subtitle service

With Clearcast, your subtitles have a guaranteed 4 hour turnaround (usually within 1 hour). Delivery will be automatically triggered once the subtitle file arrives to them. They also offer free edits to your subtitles if needed and their ensures quality, without detracting from the core message.