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Rob Csernyik

Rob Csernyik

Rob Csernyik is a journalist and writer who has written for The Globe and Mail, Maclean's, The New Republic and Vice.

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New survey breaks down how LGBTQ2S+ consumers respond to boycotts 

“The data here is emblematic of a tidal wave shift that is coming with the younger generation” 

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Why 2023 was a transformational year in how companies do Pride marketing 

This year, LGBTQ2S+ Pride marketing encountered a backlash like no other. But the lessons learned might transform it into something better going forward.

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Power

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