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Moving at the Speed of Culture: How to Shift Winds of Anti-LGBTQ+ Boycott Fever
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In this riveting episode of Richie & John, hosts Richie Roy and John McMullen are joined by veteran LGBTQ+ community marketer John Nash to delve into the unsettling rise of anti-LGBTQ+ activism spearheaded by Tennessee provocateur Robbie Starbuck. The conversation centers around Starbuck's threats to turn consumers against major companies like John Deere, Lowes, and Harley Davidson, with recent impacts extending to Ford Motor Company's decision to retract their DEI initiatives and LGBTQ+ marketing plans. Richie, John, and Nash express frustration over the lackluster response from well-funded organizations like GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign, questioning their efficacy in combating these aggressive boycotts. They argue for the urgency of forming rapid response teams and creating engaging content on platforms like TikTok to sway public opinion. The episode underscores the pivotal role of Gen Z in supporting LGBTQ+ marketing efforts and criticizes the community's current strategic shortcomings, urging a proactive approach to safeguard this valuable consumer market.
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