Publications targeting LGBTQ+ and diverse audiences are experiencing a significant decline in advertising revenue due to increased discrimination and backlash against diversity and inclusion efforts. Editors indicate that a previous trend of corporate support has reversed, with advertisers becoming more cautious in their partnerships following political pressures against DEI initiatives. Despite some publications managing to adapt, the overall mood among brands has shifted negatively.
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