Initialisms

LGBT Pride and the $1 Trillion Rainbow Market

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Acronyms, Bisexuality, Initialisms, Lesbianism, Transgender

To some, Pride has morphed into a marketing extravaganza, replete with top-name corporate sponsors and rainbow-themed campaigns specifically targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Key Points: 
  • To some, Pride has morphed into a marketing extravaganza, replete with top-name corporate sponsors and rainbow-themed campaigns specifically targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.
  • A recent quick poll of LGBT Americans by insights and analytics firm Kompren found that the vast majority (87%) view Pride as both a social and political event.
  • Moreover, the LGBT audience is highly sensitive to the approach and messaging of corporate sponsorships at Pride.
  • "With an estimated annual purchasing power approaching $1 trillion, the US LGBT market now rivals other minority groups," said Ben Piper, Principal Analyst at Kompren.

Out Leadership launches #OutLEADER, a new campaign celebrating inspirational LGBT+ and ally business leaders

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Acronyms, Bisexuality, Initialisms, Lesbianism, Transgender

"Openly LGBT+ and active Ally executives bring a unique perspective to their work," said Todd Sears, Founder & Principal, Out Leadership.

Key Points: 
  • "Openly LGBT+ and active Ally executives bring a unique perspective to their work," said Todd Sears, Founder & Principal, Out Leadership.
  • "#OutLEADERs are intuitive, empathetic, and innovative and their experiences have helped them learn a thing or two about how to leverage their identities and make an impact in business.
  • With this campaign, we're honored to share stories and insights from some of the incredible business leaders we've engaged in our work around the world."
  • Out Leadership is the global LGBT+ business network CEOs and multinational companies trust to generate Return on Equality.

Pride and Prejudice 2018: Pushing forward the global agenda for LGBT rights through advocacy

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Friday, May 25, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Acronyms, Bisexuality, Initialisms, Lesbianism, Transgender, Out & Equal, LGBT culture

This year's summit focused on evaluating how governments, companies and individuals can turn the global conversation around lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) diversity and inclusion into meaningful action through advocacy.

Key Points: 
  • This year's summit focused on evaluating how governments, companies and individuals can turn the global conversation around lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) diversity and inclusion into meaningful action through advocacy.
  • Corporations have a responsibility to take a stand and be a force for good," said Salesforce Chief Equality Officer Tony Prophet during Pride and Prejudice.
  • "There's something powerful about making a public declaration, being someone's ally and using that as a higher purpose to direct your behaviors.
  • To access the full research report, please visit Pride and prejudice: the future of advocacy .

LGBT Foundation Appoints Sean Howell Its First CEO

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Acronyms, Bisexuality, Initialisms, Lesbianism, Transgender

NEW YORK, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The LGBT Foundation, the world's only token and blockchain initiative aimed at empowering the LGBT+ community, has appointed its first CEO, Sean Howell.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The LGBT Foundation, the world's only token and blockchain initiative aimed at empowering the LGBT+ community, has appointed its first CEO, Sean Howell.
  • The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to utilize blockchain technology to achieve equal rights and acceptance for all members of the LGBT+ community worldwide.
  • The Foundation is designed as an economic model to finance causes and organizations that advance the rights of the LGBT+ community with those causes being identified, voted upon, and supported by LGBT+ Foundation members, creating a powerful and autonomous funding mechanism built and controlled by the LGBT+ community itself, in perpetuity.
  • LGBT+ and allies can stay informed by signing up to the LGBT Foundation and token newsletter here as well as following on social media:

Pride and Prejudice Summit 2018: Translating good intentions into meaningful global action for LGBT rights

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Acronyms, Bisexuality, Initialisms, Lesbianism, Transgender, LGBT culture, Out & Equal

NEW YORK, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On May 24, 2018, The Economist Events will host its third annual Pride and Prejudice Summit, a 24-hour event hosted by The Economist Events across three cities Hong Kong, London and New York.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On May 24, 2018, The Economist Events will host its third annual Pride and Prejudice Summit, a 24-hour event hosted by The Economist Events across three cities Hong Kong, London and New York.
  • This year's summit will continue to challenge and push forward the global conversation around lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) diversity and inclusion, with a focus on evaluating how advocacy can translate these discussions into meaningful action to improve the legal rights and societal treatment of LGBT people worldwide.
  • The findings will be presented at each summit and will contribute to the discussions in each location.
  • For more information on the full program and speakers, visit the event website .