LGBT

Journalist Q&A: Matthew Breen, The Advocate

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

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

October 12, 2011

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

Campaign showcases rider stories during AIDS fundraiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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'

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

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.

Through...
 

LGBT representation on TV

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

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.
 

Singer and LGBT community turn Green with Pride

June 19, 2009

Green with Pride, a new initiative that takes the green movement to LGBT events, debuted at Los Angeles Pride over last weekend and immediately...
 

GLAAD names new president

June 17, 2009

NEW YORK: The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) named Jarrett Barrios as its new president, effective September 9. Barrios, a former State...
 

#amazonfail

April 13, 2009

Blogs and Twitter are abuzz with #amazonfail, the hashtag coined after several books were removed from the ranking system on Amazon.com....
 

Obama and Inaugural Committee respond to LGBT outrage over Warren

December 19, 2008

The LGBT community is one group upset over President-Elect Barack Obama's choice of Pastor Rick Warren to lead the invocation at his...
 

National Day Without A Gay takes off

December 10, 2008

Today, December 10, is National Day Without A Gay, where those in support of same-sex marriage are encouraged to "call in gay" and skip...
 

Making the case with music

December 04, 2008

The latest viral video to make its way around the Web? This one featuring a group of celebrities, ranging from Jack Black and Margaret...
 

CA's Prop. 8 passing

November 05, 2008

With 95% of precincts reporting, California's Proposition 8 is currently passing with 52% of the vote this morning, defining marriage as a union...