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business3 years ago•4 min saved

Navigating the Backlash: The Impact of Pride Month on Corporate Brands.

Target and Bud Light are among the companies facing backlash and boycotts for their inclusive marketing campaigns during Pride Month. Some brands have caved to the pressure, with Target pulling certain products from its Pride collection and Bud Light walking back its collaboration with a transgender TikTok influencer. However, this has alienated LGBTQ people and their allies, who see it as capitulating to the demands of a hate movement. Companies facing transphobic flak now would do well to remember why they engaged in inclusive marketing to begin with: to sell stuff.

via Marketplace|

#backlash #boycotts #brand-loyalty

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Bud Light faces fallout over controversial ad campaign.

Bud Light's partnership with a transgender influencer may have hurt sales and angered some customers, but experts say inclusive marketing is here to stay. While some believe brands should stick to selling their products and avoid social issues, others argue that reaching out to younger and more diverse consumers is crucial. A 2021 Gallup poll found that 21% of people in Generation Z identify as LGBTQ+, compared to 3% of Baby Boomers. Bud Light and the influencer declined to comment on the controversy.

via NBC News|

#bud-light #business #controversy

business3 years ago•4 min saved

Bud Light's Inclusive Ad Backfires, Sales Plummet and Executives on Leave.

Bud Light's attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer has resulted in a backlash and a temporary leave of absence for its VP of marketing and her boss. However, experts say inclusive marketing is good business and here to stay, as younger consumers are more likely to want brands to promote diversity and take a stand on social issues. Bud Light's sales have been declining, and while some say the partnership went too far, others argue that reaching out to younger and more diverse consumers is crucial. Brands may need to walk a fine line, but there are successful examples of featuring transgender or non-binary people in marketing.

via The Associated Press|

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