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PinkNews is making it even easier to keep up with the big news stories every day. WhatsApp channels let you get the big headlines sent directly to your phone, without the worry of spam links or comments from other people in the channel. With more people turning away from traditional social media platforms but using WhatsApp every day, Channels are a great way to connect with your audience directly. #PinkNews #WhatsApp #NewsPublishing #CommunityEngagement

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Pink Media is targeted on Twitter (now called "X") and de-platformed for being exceptionally good at community building. Through their network of profiles they garnered an international audience, and built a loyal community based on authenticity and relevance. On the business collaboration side of things, the article shows how they also developed campaigns that generated many millions of views for their clients, making tremendous impact even with incredibly modest promotional budgets. "However, we realize that during this divisive and politically-charged year, we may have gotten too good in our reach and exposure on a platform that is owned by an individual who has made clear he would like to suppress these same LGBTQ+ voices. It might also be time to accept the fact that in this era of emboldened autocrats and big-tech kings, we’ll have to be even more creative in how we continue keep our voices alive and at the forefront now and over the next few years. In the meantime, if you can, feel free to let our LGBTQ+ community know what has happened, share this far and wide, especially on X, where we know a lot of the LGBTQ+ community may be wondering what has happened to the #ILoveGay network and perhaps thinking they may be next." This is a chilling example of the intended impact of programs like "Project 2025" where the goal is silencing LGBTQ+ voices and community. This puts folks doing work in media, social and reproduct.ive justice, s. xuality education, wellness, and pleasure right there on the front lines of freedom of speech and access to information. This was never about "protecting youngsters". Remember this next time someone wants to claim "free market capitalism" only cares about money and merit.

Turing, Landin and Wilson are all names you should know if you want to be an expert in tech history. Learn more about five key LGBTQ+ icons in tech history who have changed the world and broken cultural barrier. #pridemonth #lgbtqhistory #techhistory

I’d extend this same observation to governments and policymakers. Among the many reasons that tools like GBA+ and DEI training are useful (though imperfect) is that if they are done well they have the potential to clue decisionmakers in to demographic facts and social trends before they find out the hard way that they are out of step with reality.

By now, brands know that slapping a rainbow on their logo during Pride Month isn’t enough to show support for LGBTQ+ audiences. But has rainbow capitalism evolved? In this blog, we explore a new phenomenon that has taken over queer-focused marketing: the commoditization of drag queens. Tap the link below to read more, and let us know in the comments: do you think drag-washing will become the next performative marketing phenomenon? https://lnkd.in/gK8d7-5m #BoomboxMarketing #Marketing #Pride #PrideMarketing

Nearly 1 in 5 gamers are LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 🙌🏼 “GLAAD’s finding that 17% of active gamers are LGBTQ, and the growth from 10% of active gamers being LGBTQ from Nielsen’s Games360 study in 2020, proves their tremendous influence on the gaming industry. The study shows that for LGBTQ gamers, a safe and inclusive environment goes beyond the game itself—with nearly 70% indicating they are less likely to buy from a studio with a history of mistreating LGBTQ workers.” Stacie de Armas, SVP, Diverse Insights and Initiatives, Nielsen #Pride #VideoGames #GameIndustry

🏳️🌈 These are the four questions I now ask before engaging in any LGBTQ+ advertising campaigns with clients: 1. Have you/your team gone through LGBTQ+ sensitivity training? If not, are you open to doing so? 2. What drives you to advertise to LGBTQ+ consumers aside from wanting to increase revenue opportunities? 3. In what ways does your company support or amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people beyond advertising? 4. How will you handle pushback should you advertise to LGBTQ+ people? I like to make sure that potential prospects are advertising for the "right" reasons and I'm no longer afraid to turn down business that doesn't feel right. 💰 Today, I turned down a $12K client because he refused to answer the above questions and was solely focused on his financial gain with no interest in learning about or supporting our community. 🚀 If you can answer the above questions and want to put your brand in front of LGBTQ+ consumers, let's chat! #ethicsfirst