It’s important to remember the history of LGBTQ+ marketing only goes back 50 years. From ads that sailed below the radar for straight folks to glitter and rainbows galore, the tone, targeting and imagery of LGBTQ+ representation in advertisements has gone through countless iterations as the community faced pivotal moments like the AIDS epidemic and changing administrations.
From Secret Code to Stereotype: The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Representation in Advertising
The history only goes back 50 years, but there are lots of lessons to be learned
