Selling Lies: Brands Force Trans Representation Into Ad Campaigns Even When It Makes No Sense
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Selling Lies: Brands Force Trans Representation Into Ad Campaigns Even When It Makes No Sense

Amanda Harding

Lately it seems like national brands are competing for the title “Wokest of Them All.” For many, that means incorporating trans-identifying individuals into marketing campaigns whenever they can.

The latest example of this came courtesy of Hershey’s, a legacy chocolate brand. The Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer decided to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by featuring a man in their campaign. This was justified and even celebrated by activists because Fae Johnstone publicly claims to be a woman, too.

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