This year, Adweek is recognizing the Adweek Pride Stars—the remarkable leaders of the LGBTQ community across the industry spectrum. The first class of Pride Stars features A-list celebrities and NFL coaches, brand-inclusion officers, company founders and more. We’re proud to share their stories.
Pride 2020 in the Ad World
Explore how Adweek's Pride Stars—15 LGBTQIA+ leaders in media, advertising, sports and more—are creating a more inclusive industry. Plus, read stories and perspectives from Pride Month in the marketing world.
Quarantine is driving people home but not apart. Covid-19 has affected everyone, but some groups have been more negatively impacted than others. …
Doug Zanger and Mary Emily O'Hara from D&I TBD co-host this week's episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad. Adweek’s Doug Zanger and Mary Emily …
Fifty-one years after Stonewall, Pride is going back to its roots. When the Covid-19 pandemic began, most LGBTQ celebrations were canceled. But with …
The need is further spotlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement. We must remember that the origins of Pride are rooted in a series of protests, …
Samuel Adams is working with nonprofit GLAAD to celebrate and amplify the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. This month, Samuel Adams launched its “Love …
The livestream benefits numerous LGBTQ organizations impacted by the pandemic. As brands continue pivoting 2020 Pride events to online gatherings and …
The 4-episode series features Patrick Starrr, Gia Gunn, Eugene Lee Yang and Laganja Estranja. With concert halls and event spaces closed to artists …
Fashion brand Diesel embraces Pride Month with giveback programs and virtual rave. Fashion marketer Diesel has always urged its young fans to walk …
The brands have launched new in-app initiatives tied to Pride Month and Black Lives Matter. In response to protests of police brutality against …
The RuPaul's Drag Race contestant helped design the new ale. Though she’s been on the scene less than a decade, drag queen Shea Couleé, the onstage …
They will be released concurrently with The Advocate’s annual Champions of Pride issue. Pride Media, publisher of LGBTQ+ outlets The Advocate and Out, …
LGBTQ+ luminaries and allies will take part in the digital celebration featuring musical performances. With the Covid-19 pandemic canceling in-person …
The nonprofit aims to support LGBTQ youth after calls to its crisis lines doubled during the pandemic. For some LGBTQ people, Pride month is …