LGBTQ+ in Advertising

For the single 🏳️‍🌈 fishes: how’ve you managed to stay sane/healthy/happyish throughout this whole thing? The monotony and loneliness is hitting me especially hard during the holidays.

Discussion time! What’s something you find ads that highlight LGBTQIA+ topics do wrong? Something you suggest non-LGBT folks on the project be aware of, or suggestions to clients before running a camp… more

Who’s planning to watch The Prom tomorrow night on Netflix?
I’ve read some pretty scathing reviews.

For those who have started watching holiday movies, which of the new queer releases have you enjoyed?

Does anybody know what the tolerance + LGBTQ+ culture is like at Home Depot corporate in Atlanta?

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season—we know with difficult family situations, family holidays can be stressful for many LGBTQIA+ folks, so our best wishes and lots of love goes out to … more

Hi! First time working with a larger company - suggestions on handling pronouns at work?

I’ve worked with smaller agencies where it was easier to bring up. Now I’m on a larger team, talking to/referencing people I… more

Are you given the option to self ID as LGBTQIA+ at your company? If so, what's the process?

Any one have insight into the culture and team environment for Digital Marketing dept at Firewood in SF?

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I (M/27) wanted to propose to my boyfriend (M/27) this year but I recently got let go from my job and now I don't feel secure (because of loss income / career). Has anyone had or know of similar… more

How is everyone doing?

Who else cried during the National Coming Out Day Oreo spot?????

LGBTQ fish. Thoughts on Richmond? There are some great agencies there and money goes a long way. But should I be afraid of moving there while single?

Has anyone changed their pronouns at work before? How did it go?

Shooting an email to HR doesn't seem right 😅

What are the diversity numbers of lgbtqai+ representation in agency top roles? Is it as horrid as the racial diversity mix numbers recently released?

On another note, I'd very welcome to chat with … more

I’ve noticed companies are starting to ask if you wish to identify if you’re LGBTQ+ when applying for jobs. When I’ve gone along with this I notice recruiters focus more on diversity and employee grou… more

Do you feel, as members of our community in advertising (a privilege we share in having a voice in media but also cultural persuasion) that you should lean into brands taking advantage of the opportun… more

Have you ever experienced discrimination or a setback/bad interaction in the workplace from your sexual identity being known? Our industry seems to embrace it, but every workplace is different.

I wish the LGBTQ+ presence at my company was bigger. Or honestly i wish there was anything at all. Tips for creating a larger presence and sense of community in the work place?

How have people been handling quarantine? What life lessons have you picked up?

Does anyone know of a good therapist they could recommend in the LA area? Saw someone post something similar to this in the bowl the other day so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. They don’t have to … more

Anyone who has worked in other industries than advertising, how has your experience being open with your identity differed from other industries? Would you consider advertising to be more open and acc… more

Young POC + LGBT Strategists, this one's for you:

Heidi Hackemer at ZWolf Strategy has made a 6-week course on how to start your strategy career. Which is amazing in itself, considering what she's done for both my career and others&#… more

Does anyone know of any industry orgs dedicated to LGBTQIA+ pipelines?

Hi fellow 🌈 🐠- Looking for a therapist in Toronto. Can be virtual but would prefer to do sessions in person at some point with the same therapist for continuity. Any recos or resources on where to s… more

Getting kind of frustrated with survey demographics that, like, separate out "transgender" as the third option to men and women 🤦🏽

Is anyone out there doing a good job of describing how to … more

How long did it take your parents to come around? Any advice for dealing with difficult family?

Has anyone here faced parenting discrimination for being LGBTQIA+? As I look to start a family, what challenges should I be ready for?

Book recommendations?! I found a book club, thanks to this group. However, I've been reading so much more during lockdown and would like a few more titles to read.

Im asking this everywhere - is anyone in a virtual book club that is accepting new members?

I am an advertising professor studying how people’s identities shape their experiences in advertising. I am interested in interviewing LGBTQ+ folks to learn whether and how your identity shapes your e… more