Each year, CMI produces our signature LGBTQ Marketing & Advertising Symposium (now in our 13th year) for marketing/advertising/communications professionals. The event is held in collaboration with, and hosted by Google NYC.

LGBTQ Learn
LGBTQ Learn

May 28 November 19, 2020:  Best. LGBTQ Day. Ever.

Get your “One-Day LGBTQ MBA” at the Community Marketing & Insights 13th Annual LGBTQ Marketing & Advertising Symposium @ Google NYC.
  • Date: Thursday, May 28 November 19, 2020
  • Time: 9:30am networking refreshments, 10:00am program, 5:00pm networking reception
  • Place: Google NYC (details will be provided with confirmation)

Don’t miss this! We have the best content and speakers lined up, and you will not be disappointed! Rapid fire topics, fascinating case studies, the latest research, marketing tools, communications insights, interactive networking and more.

No charge to attend. By invitation only; capacity 175. Please address your request to [email protected]fo and include your name, company name, business email address and your title/position.

Custom Training

LGBTQ Learn

CMI creates custom educational training programs for sales, marketing and HR teams, to better connect with and engage the LGBTQ community.

Formats range from presentations and keynotes to interactive workshops, ranging from 30 minutes to half-day sessions. Every training is customized to fit your agenda and schedule, and may be presented live on-site, or remotely via webinar software.

  • Who is the “LGBTQ Community?” Trends and insights from 25 years of studies
  • Marketing to LGBTQs: Cost-effectively with impact and success
  • Becoming LGBTQ-Friendly:  Product, service or supplier case studies
  • LGBTQ Best Practices: Communications, customer service and community involvement
  • The Diverse LGBTQ Marketplace: Exploring and understanding this nonsingular market
  • LGBTQ ROI: Measure, gauge and maximize LGBTQ return on investment
  • Your Company’s LGBTQ Commitment:  Understanding what’s needed internally, before initiating outreach

Understanding & Marketing to LGBTQ Consumers (video):

Thomas Roth presents a snapshot of the LGBTQ market, diversity and inclusion at SimilarWeb on June 24, 2018 (45 minutes).

To download the slides used in this presentation, please click here

Speaking Engagements

CMI leaders frequently speak at industry events, to educate individuals and associations about opportunities in the LGBTQ community. Interested in having the CMI team speak at your event or conference? Click here to send us a message, and we’ll contact you to discuss details.

Some of our past presentations include:

 
AMA
ANA
ARF
Destinations International
IGLTA
Insights Association
International Association of Business Communication
nglcc
Out & Equal
PRSA
SMX
TTRA
 

Corporations

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Bosch
  • Digitas
  • Gilead Pharmaceuticals
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • New York Life Insurance
  • Prudential
  • SimpleWeb
  • Union Bank
  • Wells Fargo Bank

Organizations

  • Advertising Research Federation
  • American Marketing Association
  • Association of National Advertisers
  • Destinations International
  • IGLTA
  • Indaba South Africa
  • Insights Association
  • ITB Berlin
  • ITB Singapore
  • ITB/ABAV Rio de Janeiro
  • ITB/ABAV Sao Paulo
  • International Association of Business Communications
  • NGLCC
  • Out & Equal
  • Proud Experiences
  • Public Relations Society of America
  • Thrive Connect
  • Tour & Travel Research Association

Destinations

  • Atlantic City
  • Bern
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Columbus
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Gold Coast, Australia
  • Halifax
  • Hawaii Tourism Authority Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • Key West
  • Lancaster PA
  • Las Vegas
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Loudoun County, VA
  • Louisville
  • Madrid
  • Malta
  • Massachusetts Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • Minneapolis
  • Minnesota Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • Montreal
  • New Delhi
  • New Jersey Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • New York City
  • Palm Springs
  • Philadelphia
  • Phoenix
  • Portland, OR
  • Provincetown
  • Rochester
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Singapore
  • Stockholm
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Visit Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
  • Zurich

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