Marketing is often seen as a ‘safe’ industry for members of the LGBTQ+ community to work in. But is it doing all it can for both employees and consumers? The Drum Network hosted a panel to find out.
June is Pride month and the time of year the world seems, especially, ablaze with rainbows. This is, of course, thanks in part to the work and effort of marketers. But does the rainbow point to a pot of gold? Or does the technicolor mask malaise among LGBTQ+ employees?
The Drum Network hosted a panel of industry experts to poll their opinions on how well the sector does for queer employees and in terms of LGBTQ+ output. We also asked how to reach the queer community meaningfully, respectfully, and effectively.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
So, what’s it like to be an LGBTQ+ person working in marketing? Tim Noblett, head of data at TMW and director of …