'Powerful new Starbucks advert supports Trans Charity'
(Independent)
Starbucks #whatsyourname creates a moment of true connection with the UK's transgender community. Starbucks stores offer a safe space for transitioning individuals to use their new names, and to be recognised as they want to be, often for the first time.
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Starbucks UK was awarded the 2019 Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising Award, receiving £1 million worth of free commercial airtime on Channel 4. The award challenges the lack of representation of LGBT+ people in UK broadcast advertising. Born from authentic, real-life experiences, the #whatsyourname advert celebrates the life changing moment...