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Bud Light pulls LGBT-friendly ‘Bud Light Party’ ads after poor sales

commercials supported gay marriage and gender fluidity

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(Photo via Weber Shandwick)

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Bud Light has ended its “Bud Light Party” ads after a poor third quarter in sales, AdWeek reports.

The ad campaign, which starred Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen, was a political parody on the presidential election and included LGBT-friendly commercials such as Schumer and Rogen attending a gay wedding. The comedians also starred in another ad titled “Labels” that promoted the company’s acceptance of all gender identities.

“Despite continued positive signs in brand health evolution, driven by millennials and Hispanics, 3Q was the softest performance of Bud Light for the year from a volume and share perspective,” Lisa Weser, Bud Light senior director of marketing communications, told AdWeek.

“The Bud Light Party campaign helped us improve these brand attributes, but it did not translate to improved volume and share performance,” Weser continued. “While we are clearly not satisfied with Bud Light’s performance, we are already leveraging what we’ve learned to develop and execute new work.”

Adweek reports the company will now focus on NFL marketing and the Bud Light x Lady Gaga Dive Bar Tour.

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Manassas, Va.

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Mayor of Manassas Michelle Davis-Younger, center, cuts the ribbon to open Equality Prince William Pride at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

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PHOTOS: Taste of Point

Annual fundraiser supporting LGBTQ youth scholarships and mentorships held at Room & Board

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Taste of Point was held at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Point Foundation held the annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13.

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