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LGBT

Pro sports leagues stress acceptance after Collins' announcement

Lindsay Stein April 30, 2013

Major professional sports leagues are emphasizing to teams, coaches, players, and other personnel that they are prepared for one of their athletes to announce he or she is gay.

First openly gay NBA player gets support from peers

Lindsay Stein April 29, 2013

Jason Collins, a 12-year NBA veteran, has publicly announced that he's gay, making him the first openly gay athlete in a major American sport.

The Out NYC is in with the help of Fran Drescher

Tanya Lewis November 30, 2012

The Out NYC is a gay-oriented, straight friendly lifestyle resort that opened in Manhattan March 1.

Brands leverage policies and social for LGBT engagement

Lindsay Stein October 01, 2012

Not only has the amount of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) outreach increased in the past decade, the way in which companies are engaging this demographic has vastly changed, with more emphasis on social media and one-on-one interaction.

Chick-fil-A moves closer to repairing its reputation

Brittaney Kiefer September 19, 2012

Chick-fil-A has agreed to end donations to groups that oppose same-sex marriage, according to a public official who led the opposition to an opening of the restaurant in Chicago.

Macias launches own LGBT-focused marcomms firm

Brittaney Kiefer September 06, 2012

LOS ANGELES: Former Here Media EVP and GM Stephen Macias has formed Macias Media Group, a PR, marketing, and corporate communications firm focused on LGBT consumers

Anti-transgender discrimination effort to launch in DC this year

Virgil Dickson August 08, 2012

WASHINGTON: The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights will launch the country's first government-funded campaign aimed at stopping anti-transgender discrimination later this year.

Chick-fil-A CEO comments put corporate gay marriage support in spotlight

Chris Daniels July 27, 2012

Despite Chick-fil-A's opposition to gay marriage, executives are largely deciding that support for gay rights is not only a matter of principle but also important to their business goals.

Journalist Q&A: Matthew Breen, The Advocate

Emory Sullivan February 01, 2012

Matthew Breen, editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which turns 45 this year, talks to Emory Sullivan about key issues for the LGBT community and the magazine's tech-savvy readership.

Arcus Foundation hires Simmons as VP

Danielle Drolet October 14, 2011

NEW YORK: The Arcus Foundation, an organization focused on global social justice and conservation issues, has appointed Bryan Simmons VP of global communications.

Whirlpool joins 'It Gets Better' LGBT effort

Danielle Drolet October 12, 2011

BENTON HARBOR, MI: Whirlpool has joined a campaign to fight bullying of LGBT youth.

Campaign showcases rider stories during AIDS fundraiser

Tanya Lewis October 07, 2011

San Francisco AIDS Foundation and LA Gay & Lesbian Center jointly produce AIDS/Lifecycle, a seven-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, to raise money and awareness for both organizations.

Same sex marriage opens up PR opportunities

Chris Daniels August 26, 2011

This year's LGBT Media Summit comes at an interesting juncture in the gay rights movement, with new opportunities for PR firms in the kind of media coverage they can generate for their clients.

A simple, powerful message fueled an historic day for the LGBT community

Jennifer Cunningham August 01, 2011

The battle for the passage of same-sex marriage illustrates some key tenets of our trade.

Congress repeals 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy

Jaimy Lee December 20, 2010

Even as Congress voted to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, officials are warning gay men and women serving in the military that new rules still have to be implemented.

Salvato to head OutThink's NY practice

Kimberly Maul October 13, 2010

NEW YORK: OutThink Partners, a strategic communications and marketing firm for the LGBT community, hired Ed Salvato as MD and head of its New York practice.

VisitDenmark uses social media for LGBT push

Kimberly Maul August 27, 2010

NEW YORK: VisitDenmark, the official travel guide to Denmark, launched a campaign targeting the LGBT community and promoting the gay-friendly scene in Denmark and Copenhagen.

LGBT groups ramp up comms ahead of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' vote

Chris Daniels May 26, 2010

WASHINGTON: LGBT organizations are reaching out to lawmakers to help secure votes for the so-called compromise repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which prevents openly gay Americans from serving in the military.

'Washington Blade' returns on April 30

Kimberly Maul April 27, 2010

The Washington Blade, the LGBT newspaper that was shut down in November, is making a comeback on April 30.

Travel wire service for LGBT community launches

Kimberly Maul April 13, 2010

WASHINGTON: The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association and the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association partnered with Witeck-Combs Communications to launch TravelOutNewsWire.

LCI wins four new clients

Aarti Shah February 04, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO: Landis Communications (LCI) signed four new clients: KMD Architects, SFJAZZ, Wolfe Video, and Divine Wellness.

LGBT community also part of Census outreach, campaigns

Kimberly Maul February 03, 2010

The talk surrounding the 2010 Census has been around multicultural markets, particularly the Hispanic community, but the US Census Bureau is also motivated to increase participation by the LGBT community.

'Washington Blade' staff puts out LGBT publication 'DC Agenda'

Kimberly Maul November 20, 2009

Employees at the recently-closed LGBT newspaper 'Washington Blade' have continued to report on the LGBT community in Washington and delivered 'DC Agenda' today.

Gay and lesbian publisher Window Media closing

Kimberly Maul November 16, 2009

Window Media, publisher of gay and lesbian newspapers across the country, has closed, the Associated Press reported. Window publications include Southern Voice, Washington Blade, Houston Voice, and South Florida Blade.

IGLTA adds media relations manager to staff

Kimberly Maul September 18, 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) hired LoAnn Halden as its first media relations manager.

Journalist Q&A: Kerry Eleveld, 'The Advocate'

Kimberly Maul August 21, 2009

The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld has covered LGBT issues and politics for three years. She also conducted the only sit-down interview by an LGBT outlet with Barack Obama during the election. She talks with Kimberly Maul about the issues that she expects to cover in the coming year.

GLSEN's new ad campaign disliked by gamers

Kimberly Maul August 14, 2009

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the Ad Council have partnered for another campaign to stop anti-LGBT language.

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LGBT representation on TV

Kimberly Maul July 30, 2009

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) released its third annual Network Responsibility Index, analyzing the quantity, quality, and diversity of LGBT people on...

LGBT organizations leverage Stonewall anniversary in outreach

Kimberly Maul June 22, 2009

NEW YORK: LGBT organizations are building awareness of LGBT history through events and outreach surrounding the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on June 27, as well as leveraging the anniversary to promote their own efforts.