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Chris Daniels
May 1, 2023

‘A big step back’: Creative leaders fear brands will retreat from LGBT support after Bud Light backlash

Experts worry about a broader chilling effect on brands speaking up on divisive social issues after the backlash to Bud Light’s partnership with influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Mulvaney at the opening night of the musical

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