Podcast: Why Brands Need to ‘Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable’ in LGBTQ+ Marketing
Somewhere between 2020’s DEI reckoning and the violent rhetoric queer people are facing in 2023, the level of support provided to the LGBTQ+ community by brands has taken a nosedive. Look no further than the obvious lack of brand-backed Pride events, advertising and charitable donations this year. It’s a turbulent time that calls for organizations...
EM Buzz – 8/10/2023
08.10.23 As the FIFA Women’s World Cup heads into the quarter-finals, check out three key insights from brands on navigating the world of women’s sports sponsorship and its unique fandoms. Comic-Con 2023: Brands Get Spooky, Playful and Nostalgic While big names and brands were missing from San Diego Comic-Con’s slate of panels and activations, the...
SDCC 2023: We’re Flying Our Geek Flag to the Top Eight Comic-Con Activations
San Diego Comic-Con was poised for a banner year in 2023, but when Hollywood writers and actors launched the SAG-AFTRA strike, the fate of the 53-year-old fan convention was in question. Industry giants Marvel and DC Comics didn’t show up, there wasn’t enough talent for the event’s myriad panels, and brands that typically build large-scale...
Motorola Recruits Cirque du Soleil Acrobats for the Reveal of its Razr+ Smartphone
If you were of age in the aughts, you’ll recall that Motorola’s Razr flip phone was a pop culture sensation (yes, we had one, and yes, we cherished it almost as much as our MySpace profile). The iconic device has since returned as a foldable smartphone, and for the global unveiling of its latest iteration,...