Meta has redrawn their boundaries of acceptable hate, and LGBTQIA+ people are no longer in the safety zone. Outvertising will no longer be working with them.
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Meta’s 'alarming' conduct policy
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Why we don't see enough Pride marketing in Asia
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RAPP's APAC ECD explains why Asia's marketing campaigns seem to lag behind the growing acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Why being an active ally goes beyond Pride Month
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Despite Pride Month being over, Dentsu's Aditya Narain says people need to continue educating themselves about LGBTQIA+ issues, speaking out against discrimination, and standing up for rights in everyday situations.
Why coming out is a continuous journey
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A workplace that fosters inclusivity, diversity, and belonging can significantly ease the burden of coming out for LGBTQ+ individuals, says Bench Media's Sebastian Diaz.
What to do when your colleague comes out at work
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There are many ways to support a co-worker who formally or casually comes out to you, and there’s no one-size-fits-all response, says IPG Mediabrands' Sheni Nedumaran.
Coming out to my friend taught me about resistance and change
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VaynerMedia's Kelly Roxanne reflects on how trying to change a friend's views on the LGBTQIA+ community taught her how to deal with demanding clients.
Embracing my truth as a gay Muslim man
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Growing up in a strict Muslim family in Singapore, coming out as queer seemed impossible. But a pivotal moment taught RGA's Amirul Nasir the importance of living authentically and the power of patience and support.
Needed: More LGBTQIA+ leaders who call the shots
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Despite Pride Month declarations, the Indian advertising industry struggles to fully embrace inclusivity, leaving a gap between ideals and reality.
How I came out in the workplace
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Every LGBTQ+ person has their own choice, timing and path to recognise their sexual identity publicly. Here, the director of HR at DDB Sydney gives her perspective.
From ancient scrolls to Outernet London, how trans visibility evolved over time
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It’s important to showcase trans stories as a way to confront and dismantle prejudice.
Beyond rainbow filters: Real support for Pride Month
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Brands embracing LGBTQ+ consumers should align with their values, not support them in June when it's cool to do so, says this VML Hong Kong strategy director.
Queer Ad Folk: Don’t say nothing for fear of getting it wrong
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Adam Patel, head of account management at Adam & Eve/DDB, on how to drive change in agencies and why queer-focused work should not be confined to June.
Fondation Émergence creates an 'anti-gay agenda' to fight for LGBTQ+ rights
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The “LGBTPHOBIC Agenda” campaign by Havas Montréal documents attacks against the LGBTQ+ community.
Generative AI won’t help LGBTQ+ representation
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Authentic representation requires a human touch.
Perspective: Why being trans is not the reason I'm a male ally
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Rain Khoo, a former creative at Proctor & Gamble, shares his transition journey and what it means to be a male ally.
Scripting equality in the Japanese script, one character at a time
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INSPIRATION STATION: An exhibition in Tokyo challenges 1,600 years of gender bias and LGBTQ+ exclusion in the Japanese written language.
Let's try for Bi
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How can we take on the creative challenge of Bi+ representation?
Inclusive marketing: embrace or cancel?
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A new study reveals what consumers really think.
Do the WeRQ and DNA unite to encourage more of the ad industry to feel safe coming out
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The Come Out to Work initiative aims to spotlight the value of creating an inclusive environment and position the LGBTQIA+ viewpoint as a potential career advantage.
Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney bashes Bud Light for not publicly standing by her
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“I was waiting for the brand to reach out to me, but they never did,” she said.