One of our goals at HN is to analyze the representations of homosexuality in all forms of media as well as celebrate the artists, people, and companies whose portrayals or contributions have made a significant impact not only on the LGBT people but the community at large. For those reasons we lend our support and applause to a new initiative by GLAAD.
They will kick off their Advertising Media Program on Monday during a reception for LGBT advertising professionals and allies where GLAAD will honor Levi’s and Wells Fargo for their commitment to LGBT-inclusive advertising.
According to GLAAD President, Neil G. Giuliano:
“Words and images matter and can shatter stereotypes. Fair, accurate and inclusive media images prove that we are connected through common, human experiences… These are images that we – and advertisers – have a responsibility to share.”
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Join members of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) with LGBT advertising and marketing professionals for a networking reception celebrating the launch of GLAAD’s Advertising Media Program.
During the reception, GLAAD will honor Levi’s Brand and Wells Fargo with Special Recognition Awards for their commitment to including images of LGBT people in ads as well as fostering LGBT-inclusive workplaces.
The reception will include hosted ABSOLUT® cocktails and will be held Monday, May 18 at the Alvin Ailey Studios (405 West 55th St. New York, NY) from 7-9PM.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at GLAAD’s new Web site.
Sponsors of the event include ABSOLUT VODKA, DRAFTFCB, Levi’s Brand and Wells Fargo.
GLAAD’s Advertising Media Program will monitor all forms of advertising to ensure fair and accurate representations of the LGBT community as well as demand action when anti-gay defamation occurs. The program will work to advance inclusion of the LGBT community in advertising through education efforts at agencies and corporate ad departments.
Visit the GLAAD Advertising Media Program online for more information on the new program and become a member.
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Tags: GLAAD, Levis. Wells Fargo
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Fuck GLAAD. Do they do anything other than throw parties and events for celebrities or celebrity wannabes to make them feel good about having a few gay friends? So Levi’s has an ad with two guys in it. Great, give them a fucking award and throw a party. What the fuck has GLAAD really done for us lately, I mean really?
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According to the press release for this event: “Most recently, GLAAD successfully advocated that a Virginia used car company pull offensive ads that referred to same-sex flirting as “not smart” from the airwaves and their Web site. ”
http://glaadblog.org/2009/04/30/carmax-agrees-to-pull-offensive-advertisement-following-glaad-outreach/Non-profit organizations can’t get noticed or appreciated for the work they do without gathering people together. So while you may think parties are not a worthwhile use of their or our time, they provide an opportunity to highlight their work, which has spanned the decades and consistently been the public voice against homophobic representations in media.
Anger is a valid emotion, but perhaps you should consider channelling that energy into something productive.
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Valid point! Maybe I should try knitting…
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