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3 decades of progress - Dallas Voice

3 decades of progress - Dallas Voice | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

In the 30 years and some-odd days since then, a lot — a lot — has changed, from the advertising base (although the Club Dallas bathhouse remains the sole company to advertise in every single issue of...

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Can Small Businesses Start a Gay Rights Movement in Mississippi?

Can Small Businesses Start a Gay Rights Movement in Mississippi? | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

But the new law, which takes effect in July, has ignited a political firestorm over the belief its broad wording allows businesses to turn away gay and lesbian customers.

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Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Featured in Long Beach Business Journal

Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Featured in Long Beach Business Journal | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Be sure to read the latest Long Beach Business Journal and their section for Pride Weekend... the LGBLCC is featured with a really nice article in the story.

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Michael Sam already has a Visa commercial

Michael Sam already has a Visa commercial | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
You don't often see big-bucks endorsement deals immediately handed out to the 249th pick in the NFL Draft.
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How does the 249th pick in the NFL Draft fit into Visa's IMC Program? By being gay.

Michael Sam, the NFL's first openly gay player, has started to open the eyes of corporate America to the value in the gay community. With as estimated $2 trillion of purchasing power, it is a large market that is relatively untapped. 

Not for long, it seems. 

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Michael Sam already has a Visa commercial
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StartOut launches Chicago chapter for LGBT entrepreneurs

StartOut launches Chicago chapter for LGBT entrepreneurs | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Grant Zallis was a little surprised when his friend, James Bain, asked him to launch a Chicago chapter of StartOut, a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender entrepreneurs.

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10 Gay Print Ads That Will Make You Proud Of The Mad Men

10 Gay Print Ads That Will Make You Proud Of The Mad Men | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
rukkle has created a list of the top ten gay print ads. The ads from brands like, Gap, Absolut, and Chevy demonstrate their support for the LGBT community.
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10 Gay Print Ads That Will Make You Proud Of The Mad Men

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Men’s Briefs For Lesbians? Seattle’s BoiBums Targets A Tricky Market

Men’s Briefs For Lesbians? Seattle’s BoiBums Targets A Tricky Market | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Here’s a complaint we hear frequently: women’s underwear is too feminine, too fashion-centric, not comfortable enough. The sentiment is widespread enough it’s spawned a trend in new minimalist lingerie labels.

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Key West Shows You New Level Of Gay Advertising

Key West Shows You New Level Of Gay Advertising | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

If you reacted the same way as me, your jaw dropped in awe while watching this ad for vacationing in Key West.

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Instagram Photo of the Day: #IGLTA2014 Convention Sponsor Sunny.org

paulcollanton's photo on Instagram (#hellosunny #madrid #spain #lgbtbiz #gaytravel #gayspain #pride #lgbtpride #gayambitions #gay… http://t.co/v0cFVd2MzI)...
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He's Your Gay Media Guru - Meet Entrepreneur Damian Pelliccione

He's Your Gay Media Guru - Meet Entrepreneur Damian Pelliccione | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

When the great Aristotle said, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work,” he clearly had Damian Pelliccione in mind.

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Media-shy media mogul steps into spotlight to call for gay civil rights

Media-shy media mogul steps into spotlight to call for gay civil rights | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Media mogul Fred Eychaner opened up in a speech last week about being gay and about why he supports Democratic and gay-rights causes. The event was a fundraiser for Lambda Legal, which supports lesbians, gay men and people with HIV/AIDS. Windy City Times wrote about the gala at the Art Institute, where Mr. Eychaner was honored. And it included a video of his speech... The Chicago businessman tipped his hat to his parents, Howard and Milly Eychaner, for being proud of their “gay and non-gay children.” 

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Job Opening: Executive Director Tyler Clementi Foundation

Job Opening: Executive Director Tyler Clementi Foundation | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Based in New York and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Foundation’s first full-time, permanent Executive Director will be responsible for working with the Board of Directors to take the Foundation to its next growth stage, identifying new strategic partnerships, directing advocacy efforts, managing all communications and creating new funding streams to sustain and build upon its current programs.


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African American / Black LGBT Community Survey Reports on the Attitudes and Consumer Behavior of Over 2000 Participants

African American / Black LGBT Community Survey Reports on the Attitudes and Consumer Behavior of Over 2000 Participants | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) has released a breakthrough report on the attitudes and consumer behaviors of over 2,000 African American / Black LGBT residents of the United States. The study, produced in partnership with the Center for Black Equity, focused on participants who interact with media, events and organizations representing the African American / Black LGBT community, especially Black Pride festivals.

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The evolving Voice of our community

The evolving Voice of our community | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

When Robert Moore and Don Ritz launched the publication in 1984, they had no idea how important and powerful LGBT media would become.

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Chris Saldaña on being out in the news industry and volunteerism within the gay community

Chris Saldaña on being out in the news industry and volunteerism within the gay community | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

From the field to the anchor desk, TV journalist Chris Saldaña has been reading the news to Las Vegans for the better part of the past decade. But even when we’re not inviting Saldaña into our homes (be it by satellite or cable), the local newsman remains a visible part of the community—devoting his time and energy to organizations like Aid for AIDS of Nevada, the Latin Chamber of Commerce and the Clark County School District.

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Discuss with Pride - Manchester Pride

Discuss with Pride - Manchester Pride | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Free @ManchesterPride debate on media representation of #LGBT people, tomorrow @The_Lowry, featuring @PeterTatchell http://t.co/7ak6EXqQyY

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Same-sex couples growing market for MassMutual - Buffalo

Same-sex couples growing market for MassMutual - Buffalo | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
Three years ago, MassMutual’s Buffalo office decided to reach out to a segment of the population with which it had not worked closely in the past – gay and lesbian couples.
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APPNATION NYC » Cross Platform Summit

APPNATION NYC » Cross Platform Summit | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

We're coming back to NYC for Internet Week New York! APPNATION returns to New York City on May 21-22 for our 3rd annual Cross-Platform Summit to explore the burgeoning world of apps across all connected devices. We are looking forward to opening our doors to the best line-up yet -- 2 full days of engaging, insightful presentations from entrepreneurs, developers, and executives from across the broader mobile app and connected device ecosystems, first-tier and long-tail content providers, advertising agencies and brands, hardware and device manufacturers, carriers, technology companies, service providers, social media executives, innovative app developers, and leading research analysts.

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Will Chevy's ad breakthrough lead to more spots targeting LGBT consumers?

Will Chevy's ad breakthrough lead to more spots targeting LGBT consumers? | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

When Chevrolet prominently featured gay and lesbian couples in a family-focused commercial titled "The New Us," marketing experts saw it as a breakthrough. And they think other automakers will come to see it the same way.

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2014 National LGBT Real Estate Conference

2014 National LGBT Real Estate Conference | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

This is the inaugural fall conference of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, NAGLREP. This event is a one-of-a-kind forum featuring top speakers and industry leaders focused on the LGBT real estate market and the issues that influence and impact service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender homebuyers and sellers.

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#LGBTBiz Hashtag RoundUp: #DTGPressTour

#LGBTBiz Hashtag RoundUp: #DTGPressTour | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

For our first #LGBTBiz Hashtag RoundUp, we've chosen the Dallas Tavern Guild's ever-successful LGBT Press Trip of 2014, an annual event this organization has put together with local LGBT businesses, bars, clubs and the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau for almost 10 years now. Bringing together a variety of LGBT travel writers, this trip included GNetwork360 from Argentina, Hans Ebenstien Travel, Fodors, About.com and more.

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, May 9, 2014 2:32 PM

For our first #LGBTBiz Hashtag RoundUp, we've chosen the Dallas Tavern Guild's ever-successful LGBT Press Trip of 2014, an annual event this organization has put together with local LGBT businesses, bars, clubs and the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau for almost 10 years now. Bringing together a variety of LGBT travel writers, this trip included GNetwork360 from Argentina, Hans Ebenstien Travel, Fodors, About.com and more. #GayTravel  #DTGPressTour  #GayDallas

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Is it too risky for brands to sponsor gay events in conservative Singapore?

Is it too risky for brands to sponsor gay events in conservative Singapore? | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
This week, a government minister in Singapore warned foreign companies in the conservative island nation against creating “division” with its recruitment practices in a Facebook post.
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7th Annual LGBT Marketing Conference at NY Times Conference Center was a SUCCESS!

7th Annual LGBT Marketing Conference at NY Times Conference Center was a SUCCESS! | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
This past week, on Thursday, April 24, 2013, Community Marketing and Pink Banana Media held their 7th annual LGBT Marketing Conference at the New York Times Conference Center in New York City... and it was their strongest conference to date!
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CEOs With Gay Sons Champion Change

CEOs With Gay Sons Champion Change | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it

Bosses who thought infrequently, if ever, about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues have a new perspective on diversity initiatives at their businesses, and sometimes become...

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Male Intimacy In American Whiskey Advertising Of The 1930s and 1940s

Male Intimacy In American Whiskey Advertising Of The 1930s and 1940s | LGBTQ+ Online Media, Marketing and Advertising | Scoop.it
RT @cooperedtot: Gay themes in American whiskey advertising of the 30s and 40s? Viewed in a historical context. http://t.co/PBEHJXhZST http…
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