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Brian Ellner

Brian Ellner is an LGBT rights activist, media and political strategist. He was formerly the executive vice president for public affairs at Edelman in New York[1][2][3] and currently leads BCW's U.S. corporate practice,[4] in addition to his role as US Public Affairs lead for WPP, a leading global marketing communications company.” [5] He was the architect of two successful pro-gay marriage campaigns, TheFour2012 [6][7][8] and New Yorkers for Marriage Equality.[9][10] His efforts were considered instrumental to the 2011 passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York.[11] He serves on the board of directors of Athlete Ally[12] and is widely referenced in the LGBT sports movement.[13][14][15] In 2014, he founded a global campaign for the Sochi Olympics to feature Russia's anti-LGBTQIA + laws. In June 2022, Brian was named one of the Crains' New York business notable LGBTQ leaders and was ranked 30 of 100 of city's state magazines 2022 Pride Power List.[16] Brian Ellner married Jarrett Olivo, Director of Global Marketing for Tiffany & Company on October 2, 2021 in Manhattan.[17]

Brian Ellner
Brian Ellner and NBA Commissioner David Stern
EducationDartmouth College
Harvard Law School
Occupation(s)LGBT activist and political strategist, Head of U.S. Corporate Practice (BCW)
Known forNew Yorker Same-sex Marriage Campaign
Board member ofAthlete Ally

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  1. ^ "Brian Ellner To Lead New York Public Affairs for Edelman". HomesReport. December 1, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  2. ^ Hoffman, Jane (June 29, 2011). "Brian Ellner: A Gay Rights Power Player with Many Contacts". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  3. ^ Towle, Andy (July 7, 2010). "Brian Ellner to Head NY Campaign Opposing Antigay Lawmarkers". Towleroad. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  4. ^ "Communications and Business Transformation Strategist Brian Ellner Joins BCW to Lead U.S. Corporate Practice". MarketWatch. November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "PRovokeGlobal: Frank Bruni Warns Companies To Brace For More Political Attacks". PRovoke Media. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  6. ^ Bolcer, Julie (September 5, 2012). "New Social Media Campaign Aimed at Four State Marriage Votes". The Advocate. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  7. ^ "Lady Gaga Releases Video Supporting Gay Marriage". Global Grind. March 3, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  8. ^ Valinsky, Jordan (November 7, 2012). "Gay Marriage Passes and the Internet Rejoices". The Daily Dot. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  9. ^ Zirin, Dave. "'It's a New World': The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality". Edge of Sports. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  10. ^ Barbaro, Michael (September 14, 2010). "New Ads to Try to Build Public Support for Gay Marriage". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  11. ^ Bruni, Frank (July 29, 2013). "An Olympic Legend on Boycotts and Bigotry". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  12. ^ "Russian Rights: The Hunt For A Designer". Vogue. August 8, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  13. ^ Bruni, Frank (October 9, 2013). "A Clever Solution to an Olympic Problem". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  14. ^ Keh, Andrew (February 24, 2014). "Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  15. ^ Welsh, Teresa (February 24, 2014). "Is Jason Collins Being the First Openly Gay NBA Athlete Significant?". USA Today. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  16. ^ "BCW's Brian Ellner Named to Two Lists Honoring LGBTQIA+ Leaders in New York". BCW. 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  17. ^ Strauss, Alix (2021-10-22). "Forgoing the Cheese Plate to Forge a Connection". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-20.


 

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