Matt Skallerud

Everyone talks about the $1.4 trillion in LGBTQ+ consumer spending. Almost nobody talks about the other side of the ledger: 1.4 million LGBTQ+-owned businesses contributing more than $1.7 trillion to U.S. GDP — and fewer than 1% of them are certified. www.pinkmedia.lgbt/blog/lgbtq-b...

That's not a saturated market. That's a pipeline barely turned on. Matt Skallerud of Pink Media on the 2026 LGBTQ+ B2B economy: the six audiences that make it up, why 534 companies held their Equality 100 scores while Fortune 500 CEI participation fell 65%...

Inside Roddy McDowall's Legacy with Biographer Samuel Garza Bernstein Join #ILoveGay Today as we chat with author, screenwriter, playwright, and producer Samuel Garza Bernstein. youtu.be/Wtji5UHbazg

He has just released his new biography, "Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life – From How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes". It's a look into the life and career of a tireless actor, photographer, producer, and director.

#ILoveGay Today - Tracy Gilchrist: "Holding Space with Tracy" Join us as #ILoveGay Today chats with Tracy Gilchrist and her video podcast, "Holding Space with Tracy..." For full video, go to: youtu.be/x-dsmeh7Wsg

She has a knack for securing some amazing interview guests, including Mark Indelicato, Michael Uri, Frankie Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and it's that Cynthia and Ariana interview where they were there to give a brief interview on the movie Wicked that a sincere...

#ILoveGay Today - Tracy Gilchrist: "Holding Space with Tracy" Join us as #ILoveGay Today chats with Tracy Gilchrist and her video podcast, "Holding Space with Tracy..." For full video, go to: youtu.be/x-dsmeh7Wsg

a weekly series that invites luminaries in entertainment, politics and beyond to "hold space" for talks on culture and craft. Having built a life in storytelling, starting with movie reviews for a local LGBTQ+ paper in Connecticut...

Working with our LGBTQ+ influencer and content creation client, Archer, we had the opportunity to contribute to their marketing efforts this year. In a recent interview, Matt Skallerud and Matthew Conrado discussed some of the latest Archer marketing campaigns. www.pinkmedia.lgbt/blog/ArcherA...

Our role involved assembling a group of LGBTQ+ content creators to conduct "Man on the Street" interviews. These interviews featured conversations with gay men in West Hollywood and New York, gathering their insights on the unique features of the Archer app.

This week on #ILoveGay Today, we sit down with Tom LeNoble, the author of "My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels". Tom shares insights from his diverse career at renowned companies like Walmart, HP, and Facebook. #CareerJourney Full video at: youtu.be/kXbAlsVKviY

Join us as Tom recounts his transition from the corporate world to his current roles as a Resilience Coach, Inspirator, Humanitarian, Investor, Author, and Speaker.

Case Study: Tourism Marketing Outreach for LGBTQ+ Tour Operator We felt it was a great time to highlight one of the more recent LGBTQ+ tour operator promotions we've done this year. www.pinkmedia.lgbt/blog/CaseStu...

Targeting an LGBTQ+ travel audience that has shown an interest in both cruise travel AND travel to Croatia, we were able to successfully get this social media advertisement in front of some of the best, most targeted LGBTQ+ individuals who might be interested in just such a luxury yacht cruise.

Case Study: Regional Marketing Outreach for LGBTQ+ Health Client Is your organization benefiting from the Ryan White Care Act? If so, our services can assist you! For more insights, you can review the detailed performance reports by visiting: www.pinkmedia.lgbt/blog/CaseStu...

We recently executed an advertising campaign for the Matthew 25 AIDS Services clinic in Kentucky, operating across four local clinics. The campaign encompassed three key geo-targeted components: social media targeted advertising, mobile app advertising, and YouTube/Google targeted advertising...

Thanks Emplifi and Ben Cicchetti for the shout out! Matt serves as the president of Pink Media, a digital marketing agency specializing in connecting companies with the LGBTQ+ audience through innovative online strategies and campaigns. emplifi.io/resources/bl...

Meet the Cousins Behind the Funniest LGBTQ+ Podcast! #ILoveGay Today meets up with Bryan and Jon Ruiz, where we chat about their podcast "Out Loud and Laughing" - Two Gay Cousins, Big Talks, Bigger Laughs! youtu.be/7IO3DfMkMo0

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Lonely Planet, authored by Alicia Valenski Giuseppe Giulio and Matt Skallerud meet up with Alicia Valenski, author of the recently published LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Lonely Planet. youtu.be/60FH_MTkL6Q

Join us as we chat about how Alicia teamed up with a wide variety of LGBTQ+ travel professionals, influencers and content creators from around the world to put this modern-day travel guide at our fingertips.

Nervous Corporate Sponsors Retreat from New York Pride About 25% of corporate donors to New York Pride have canceled or scaled back their support, citing economic uncertainty and fear of retribution from the Trump administration. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/n...

"Corporations have become increasingly nervous in recent years as backlash has grown to gains made by the LGBTQ community, and especially by transgender people", said Matt Skallerud, the president of Pink Media, which specializes in LGBTQ marketing...