A celebration of creative excellence for Pride Month 2024

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Creative Excellence Creative by Getty Images. Published on June 3, 2024 For Pride Month 2024, Ad Age is shining a light on the creative accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQ+ talent in the marketing industry and beyond. Throughout the month, we’re showcasing milestones in the careers of our LGBTQ+ essayists—celebrating their campaigns, projects and ideas—as well as their perspectives on the state of brand support for the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the featured projects in the essays directly address LGBTQ+ themes, while others do not—but all reflect the talent, drive and passion of the LGBTQ+ creators behind them. We’re honored to share their stories and thrilled that you’re joining us in this celebration of creative excellence. Rana Reeves on Unilever’s ‘United We Stand’ and the value of investing long-term in the queer community Rana Reeves (guest editor) Founder, RanaVerse Trace Lysette on being trans in a marketing world where fear has won out Trace Lysette Actress The shade is real—Jack Mizrahi on when brands steal from ballroom Jack Mizrahi Executive Producer, writer and icon in the house ballroom community Marti Gould Cummings on why Pride is becoming a real drag Marti Gould Cummings Drag artist and activist Josh Wood on the struggle to find brand partners for LGBTQ+ events Josh Wood CEO and founder of JWP/Josh Wood Productions Miss Peppermint on 5 ways brands can do better with the LGBTQ+ community Miss Peppermint Actress and drag performer Publicis Health Media’s Jenn Renoe on seeing menopause as more than a women's issue Jenn Renoe (guest editor) Director, Partner Direct, Publicis Health Media CMI’s Amy Litt on 3 ways to be an LGBTQ+ advocate in your everyday work Amy Litt VP, Communications Planning, CMI Media Group Digitas Health’s Justin Burns on harnessing faith to combat HIV/AIDS Justin Burns Creative Director, Digitas Health DDB’s Alicia Case on leading charitable drag pageants for the agency world Alicia Case Global Operations Director, DDB Worldwide Kris Singer on the making of Citi’s ‘The List’ Kris Singer VP, Business Lead, Goods & Services Kate Higgins on the power of LGBTQ+ representation—and the Subaru ad that changed everything Kate Higgins (guest editor) Chief growth officer, Opinionated Kaylee Pohlmeyer Hendricks on fostering a culture of LGBTQ+ belonging in corporate America Kaylee Pohlmeyer Hendricks Senior Brand Experience Manager, General Mills Bryan Pierce on the power of inclusive storytelling—and how his late twin brother’s spirit fuels his journey Bryan Pierce Founder and Chief Creative Officer, 1964 Agency Redscout’s Ashley Shaffer on why more brands should make women’s sports their business Ashley Shaffer CMO, Redscout Hunterblu Media’s David Hunter on the need to celebrate pride and diversity year-round David Hunter Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Hunterblu Media Orci’s Diego Andrade on why advertising needs more queer leaders Diego Andrade Executive Creative Director, Orci Matt Wagner’s call for queer representation and visibility in advertising Matt Wagner VP of Client Services, Target 10 Brian Wenke on 5 questions brands must ask before supporting next-gen LGBTQ+ consumers Brian Wenke Executive Director, It Gets Better Here’s some of what your LGBTQIA+ coworkers want you to know Kristi Lira ACD Copywriter, TBWA\Chiat\Day Karina Martinez on why true inclusive marketing starts by embracing a ‘come as you are’ culture Karina Martinez CEO and CoFounder, Drafted Web production by Corey Holmes.

A celebration of creative excellence for Pride Month 2024

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