Picture the scene… Your inclusive campaign launches. Within hours, you’re trending – for the wrong reasons. A prominent figure objects. National media wants
What a pleasure to be here! I’m Milo (he/him), I’m trans masc and I’ve just started as a new Senior Account Manager at TransMission PR. As we move through the sticky, an
As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2023 and we usher in a new year chock-full of promise, let’s start as we mean to go on, with six new year’s resolutions to ensure 2024 i
In today’s interconnected world, brands face unprecedented scrutiny over their actions and statements. One wrong move can lead to a social media storm, pote
As brand directors, advertising, PR and digital marketing agency professionals, we have a responsibility to consider the ethical implications of our work, particularly w
To mark Lesbian Visibility Day (April 26th) HER, the FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender) dating and community app made its stance on transphobia abunda
At the start of the year, I set myself the challenge of posting daily TikTok tips on how to be a better ally to trans and non-binary people. This is what I learned: 🌈 It
The TransMission PR Podcast is now LIVE! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❤️ I always think the best way to showcase your services is to practise what you preach. To that end I am delighted to
It’s interesting to see the ways in which different social media channels react to content posted in support of trans and non-binary people. The most supportive channel
At the end of 2022 a colleague set me the challenge of getting onto TikTok. Not one to shy away from such things, and perhaps in spite of my better judgement, I accepted
The 2021 Census data for England and Wales released this week has provided valuable insights into the transgender and non-binary population, with at least 262,000 people
A good friend WhatsApped me recently, his message was simple: You should be all over this. He was referring to my role as a specialist in trans and non-binary communicat
This article was first published in PR Week. If you had to list the most successful companies today, the likes of Google and Apple would probably get a mention. It’s int
“Trans rights aren’t a political issue, they are a moral one.” I read an article last week which really struck a chord with me as a trans ally, so I figured it was worth
Us humans love a good moral panic, unless that is, it is directed at us or someone we love. That’s why clickbaity journalism is so widespread. We’ve all done it, retold
Gendered language is all around us …and nowhere more so than in the hospitality industry. “Welcome ladies and gentleman.” “Sir, may I take your bags?” “We are delighted
With the new school year rolling around once again, a fresh group of students are starting (or powering on through!) their university experience, and with Gallup recentl
This incredibly unflattering pic is me hurling myself off a rock, into a canyon, in Spain. The image captures the way it can sometimes feel as a cis woman working in tra
As Pride Month 2022 drew to a close, Halifax announced the addition of pronouns to its employee name badges with a simple statement: Pronouns matter. #ItsAPeopleThing pi
Trans people are everywhere! Earlier this week I was casually chatting with one of my neighbours. They did not know what I did for a living, but dropped a comment into o
Q&A with Bobbi Pickard During a recent webinar hosted by UN Global Compact, Bobbi Pickard, Diversity and Inclusion Director at BP and CEO of Trans in The City spoke
Engage trans and non-binary creators and instantly make your output more inclusive and diverse Companies looking to improve their diversity and inclusion can often strug
“How come there are suddenly SO many trans people around?” I won’t lie, this question comes up A LOT. When it does I like to whip out this beauty… It was created to illu
In a recent interview with Sky News, following the forced cancellation of “Safe To Be Me” the UK’s flagship event for LGBT+ people, Boris Johnson was asked to clarify hi
LGBTQ+ Pride month is nearly upon us, which means that we can look forward to increased awareness, demonstrated by a sea of rainbows, and news feeds flooded with D&I
The ‘pile-on’ is a phenomenon of the social media age, and one that is uniquely tailored to the platform of social media giant, Twitter. While Twitter pile-ons occupy an
Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy to the notion of rainbow-washing; those that fail to stand up to scrutiny need to be prepared for a backlash. We live in a time
For Trans Day of Visibility this year, March 31, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge some of the talented individuals that have joined our network since TransMissi
There’s no avoiding it. Whoever you happen to be, CEO, leader of the opposition, awesome celeb type, whether you are being interviewed about something related – or
Conversation between Aby Hawker, founder of TransMission PR and Maeve DuVally, Managing Director Corporate Communications, Goldman Sachs. A recent article in Forbes maga
I have come to the conclusion that, when it comes to growing a business, nothing good happens inside the comfort zone (other than feeling warm and snuggly and, erm comfo
In a world where socially-conscious Gen Z and millennial consumers rule the roost, inclusive branding is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. Modern audien
TransMission PR provides transgender awareness and inclusion consultancy to brands, organisations, individuals and comms professionals. Our mission is simple: To positiv
By Errol Seymour We live in a world where diversity and inclusion are more important than ever. It’s no longer enough to have a great product, or excellent ad copy ̵
By Errol Seymour. From toothache, to the flu, to more serious illness – all of us, at some point in our lives, need to see a medical professional. But for LGBTQ+ p
Guest blog, Cleo Madeleine If you’ve turned on the TV or read the news in the past ten years or so you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘freedom of speech’. It crops up a lo
By Louis Millington Top tips for gaining a better understanding of what it means to be gender variant – and why it matters. Empathy is fundamental to the function
By Louis Millington. As trans and non-binary people become increasingly visible and the language surrounding them enters the mainstream, more and more people are feeling
By Louis Millington. Want to keep up-do-date with the social conversation? Want to show the trans and non-binary people in your life that you know and care about their h
By Aby Hawker. ‘Diverse’ is unlikely to be an adjective that immediately springs to mind when you look at me. I am white, cisgender, straight, non-disabled, married, two
