LGBTQ+ in Advertising

Had an associate of mine recently confront me and say he has a crush on me. Told him nope and that would be very unprofessional. He has reassured me that this won’t impact our working dynamic but lately there’s … more

Do you ever make reference to you being LGBT+ in your professional life? Portfolio or LinkedIn, etc? If you do what had the reaction been (if any)?

How did all of you and your partners decide who was going to be doing the proposing? Or was it a big surprise. Need some help planning!

I am of the firm belief that Pride is never over. Any ideas for what we can all do to continue the conversation and keep pushing towards accurate representation and acceptance?

Any strategists out there down to do some practice? Looking for a partner to run through a deck of strat exercises!

My partner hates my long working hours.

It is really hard to do well in this business without sacrifice and my partner doesn't like it. To be fair that sacrifice is her... Most nights,over the weekend, and dur… more

does anyone have any tips on how to correct folks who misgender you?

i started working at my current agency with she/her pronouns, but recently switched to they/them. as far as i know, i'm the onl… more

I use they/them pronouns and I’ll be starting a new job (remotely) in a month. How have you all gone about bringing up your pronouns in meetings, to HR etc ? Were your coworkers accepting?

Watching the season premiere of Queer Eye and Karamo just said, “I don’t see any queer literature in here,” expressing his frustration towards the gay priest’s personal bookshelves.

Sigh. Are LGBTQ+ expected to ha… more

Recently a high powered individual scolded me for killing a tone deaf pride idea, because I said, “As an lgbtq person, I feel ____.” Allegedly that phrasing wouldn’t allow others to feel like they cou… more

How is everyone in here doing? Really doing. Tell me what you’re excited about or tired of right now.

I wish women were paid the same as men so that I can have a sugar daddy mama.

Don’t want to sleep with men, because gay duhhh, but totally would give my body and mind to a rich woman for a compensatio… more

I’m curious, would anyone happen to have advice on convincing your client *not* to celebrate pride? Our customer base is roughly 95% highly conservative, super-masculine bla bla bla, and we’re all pr… more

Let’s not have pride this year that is all about rainbow colors. Remember those who have lost their lives during the AIDS crisis, and the years they were ignored by the government and couldn’t get hea… more

I don't know about the rest of the world, but in the UK the rainbow has been co-opted as a symbol for hope because of COVID. I know everyone's hearts in the right place, but that symbol was ou… more

What do your agencies or clients have planned for Pride? We are working on some fun community activities, educational sessions, and a social campaign. Pride is NOT cancelled!!!

Happy Gay New Year!!!

Eurovision!

Who’s watched/watching ‘Hollywood’ on Netflix? How do you feel about it?

What are all of you watching right now? I just finished a few shows and need some recos outside of my RHOBH 😂

What kind of virtual events and activities have you been enjoying? I am having so much fun (and looking like a fool) doing 305 Fitness and old Shaun T videos! GLAAD event Sunday was fantastic, too!

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! 🏳️‍🌈

Is anyone stuck in a difficult home situation right now? My parents are not accepting but have been gracious enough to allow my partner and I into their home. It’s hard at times but I know I’m lucky.

How do we feel about Pride being cancelled :(

I'm spamming you all today, but it would be fun if we all shared our favorite memories from Prides past. Mine is walking down the sidewalk post-parade running into a friend I hadn't seen in fo… more

Wanted to share a few tidbits from our happy hour discussion the other day:
- We are a community that really needs to be seen. When Pride rolls around, we need to find ways to be seen that at the