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Leaders we have in the early years of our careers shape us, but when LGBTQ+ people don't have queer leaders in the workplace, how can they follow in their footsteps? In April's Town Hall, Laura Barnard and Michael Loper Rodriguez discuss queer leadership in Adland.
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Read this take on LGBTQ+ inclusion in advertising! Do the WeRQ co-chair Graham Nolan suggests leveraging your brand's unique positioning to create specialized impact. The industry benefits when we share successful policies instead of competing on inclusion.

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Do the WeRQ celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week. LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people deserve authentic representation in campaigns, leadership, strategy, and creative direction. The ad industry can improve on giving them real leadership roles and fair representation. #lgbtq #advertising #dothewerq

Thank you LBBonline - Little Black Book and PrideAM for your vision, and collaborative partnership. We can't wait to experience the celebration of unique voices being heard, and to see the Standing Proud series soar!
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AI can be a useful tool, but it's often a slippery slope. And, when it comes to depictions of queer people, AI’s interpretation is far from perfect. Join Do the WeRQ on March 19 at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET for part 1 of our Town Hall: "The Role of AI in LGBTQ+ Marketing." www.addevent.com/event/tJ2495...

This International Women’s Day, we recognize women in advertising who champion inclusion and impact how brands connect with diverse audiences. In this space, women have driven creativity to help brands amplify LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrate diversity, and spark conversation. #IWD2025 #womeninadvertising

Are brands ready to enact evergreen LGTBQ+ strategies and more meaningfully connect with a community wielding an estimated global spending power of $3.7 trillion? Let’s take a 365-day approach to celebrating. #dothewerq #marketing #advertising #pride

To learn more about our mission and see what else we have up our sleeves, sashay on over to our website at: dothewerq.com #dothewerq #marketing #advertising #Pride

Who is Do the WeRQ? We’re a grassroots organization that connects the LGBTQIA+ community across advertising and marketing. We’re agency professionals, veterans, freelancers and more, aiming to unite the industry’s talent at an unprecedented scale. #dothewerq #advertising #marketing #pride

Attention everyone: #dothewerq is taking the stage! Yes, that’s us. 😉 Stay tuned! #Pride #marketing #advertising