Magnum Ice Cream has apologized for an ad on Spotify which compared the "guilty pleasure" of eating one of its desserts to being arrested for being … [Read more...] about Magnum Apologizes for Ad Comparing ‘Guilty Pleasure’ of Ice Cream to Going to Prison for Being Gay
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Equinox Execs Cover for Trump Supporter Stephen Ross in Leaked Call with Freaked Out Employees
Equinox executives tried to alleviate panic among employees freaked out that gym members were canceling memberships in the wake of news that Chairman … [Read more...] about Equinox Execs Cover for Trump Supporter Stephen Ross in Leaked Call with Freaked Out Employees
Companies Promoting Causes Can Be Accused of ‘Wokewashing’ – Allying Themselves Only for Good PR
More consumers want companies to address societal problems, including climate change and crumbling infrastructure. Additionally, more than half want … [Read more...] about Companies Promoting Causes Can Be Accused of ‘Wokewashing’ – Allying Themselves Only for Good PR
Lizzo’s ‘Juice’ is Now Absolutely Everywhere, Including on the Vodka Shelf: WATCH
Lizzo's moment has come. Last week she wowed the internet in NPR's Tiny Desk concert, and now she's taking over the spirits industry with a marketing … [Read more...] about Lizzo’s ‘Juice’ is Now Absolutely Everywhere, Including on the Vodka Shelf: WATCH
Equinox Owner Stephen Ross’s Company Blocks Access to Brand Subsidiary List Amid Trump Fundraiser Boycott Furor
The Related Companies blocked access to a list of its brand subsidiaries including Equinox and SoulCycle gyms, after news broke that owner and … [Read more...] about Equinox Owner Stephen Ross’s Company Blocks Access to Brand Subsidiary List Amid Trump Fundraiser Boycott Furor
Iconic Retailer ‘Barneys New York’ Files for Bankruptcy
Barneys New York, a retail stalwart for nearly a century, has filed for bankruptcy. CNBC reports: "The retailer said it will focus on running only … [Read more...] about Iconic Retailer ‘Barneys New York’ Files for Bankruptcy
Coca-Cola Defends Ad Campaign Featuring Gay Couples After Lawmaker Calls for Boycott
A Coca-Cola campaign featuring gay couples has inspired calls for a boycott from conservative lawmakers in Hungary, but the brand is refusing to back … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Defends Ad Campaign Featuring Gay Couples After Lawmaker Calls for Boycott
Grindr Revives IPO Plan After U.S. Panel That Called it a ‘National Security Risk’ Says it Has ‘No Objection’
Earlier this year we reported that Grindr, the leading gay social app, was up for sale by Kunlun, the Chinese firm which acquired it in 2016, after a … [Read more...] about Grindr Revives IPO Plan After U.S. Panel That Called it a ‘National Security Risk’ Says it Has ‘No Objection’
TripAdvisor Zaps ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Organizers with Cease-and-Desist Letter Peppered with Gay Anthems
Earlier this week organizers of Boston's "Straight Pride Parade" received a cease-and-desist order from Netflix for listing the company as a … [Read more...] about TripAdvisor Zaps ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Organizers with Cease-and-Desist Letter Peppered with Gay Anthems
‘We Don’t Do Gay at Nivea’ — Ad Agency Dumps Skincare Brand After Homophobic Response to Campaign Concept
Interpublic's FCB ad agency has dropped Nivea as a client after the skincare brand's homophobic response to a campaign concept featuring two men's … [Read more...] about ‘We Don’t Do Gay at Nivea’ — Ad Agency Dumps Skincare Brand After Homophobic Response to Campaign Concept