Marketing to Gay Men Through Brands

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The gay community has always been picky when selecting a brand
to support. From clothes to cars to airlines to alcohol, gay men
and women become some of the most brand loyal customers in the
world. Although some gay brands attract fierce loyalty, other
brands just become popular with the gay community from inception.

Gay Brand Loyalty
In a 2005 online survey in the United States, gays and lesbians
showed the most brand loyalty to gay-friendly companies and gay
brands. It was also found that the latest styles and newest versions
of products are more popular with the gay community. Whether a
strong international brand or local gay brand, gay men and women
develop a deep emotional attachment to certain brands that usually
last a lifetime.
This is very important information for retailers and online businesses
as the stake to win the gay community is at it’s fiercest
point. Gay brand loyalty is important in attracting some of the
wealthiest people in the nation as well as a huge amount of disposable
income.
Gay brands are on the rise as gay men and women have dictated
the latest retail trends over the past decades. Gay men and women
have the taste, flair and dedication to make a good gay brand,
and that breeds long-term support and strong brands. Not only
are gay brands important to our lifestyle, but they also define
it (for better or worse) as well.
Some Gay Brands
With corporate branding and brand identity making it into the
mainstream dictionary, marketing to the gay population has never
been as important as now. There are millions of brands out there.
The reason why some brands stick with the gay population is because
they create an emotional attachment. Below are some examples of
gay brands that have been successful.
Abercrombie and Fitch
The clothes are definitely catered towards the all-American man.
The catalogue with it’s great emphasis on sex and homoeroticism
is marketing to the gay population. Great gay brand that markets
well and has trouble keeping their stock on shelves.
Absolut
Surprisingly, this vodka company re-invented gay brands through
it’s “Absolute-ly Out” and “Absolut Pride”
campaigns. They have perfected the gay brand and has done very
well since then as gay men and women really enjoy their drinks!
Diet Pepsi
Tried, tested and true … oh maybe, that’s not Diet
Pepsi. But, their television ads have sexy women staring at the
token gay man. Great gay brand, but done a bit too much.
Puma
Once at the bottom of the athletics pile, Puma has made a comeback
as the gay athletic brand. Gay brands that look good when worn
are increasingly difficult to come by, but Puma seems to have
figured it out.
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