MATT TUMMINELLO OF TARGET-10 EXPLAINS THE INS AND OUTS OF SUCCESSFUL BRAND MARKETING TO THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITIES ON INSIDE COMMUNICATIONS WITH MIKE BAKO

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Manhattan, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 13, 2011 -- Few people understand how to make gays and lesbians love brands more than Matt Tumminello, President of Target 10, the #1 gay marketing agency for leading consumer brands, products and services.

Tumminello recently sat down with Mike Bako, host of Inside Communications on Speaking Channel TV, to discuss why reaching the gay and lesbian market is so important for brands, including the fact that these consumers have a greater buying power than found in general market. Together, they also discuss examples of some major brands that are making an impact and how they are going about it.

Opening his agency’s doors 10 years ago, Tumminello entered a market that was largely overlooked. However, in the last decade, many companies have come to understand the importance of reaching gays and lesbians. Speaking to what is on the horizon for the next 10 years, Tumminello foresees greater visibility and inclusion of gay and lesbian marketing in the general market media.

“Gays and lesbians are not used to seeing themselves represented in the media,” explained Tumminello. “When they see a brand taking that bold step and saying ‘we’re talking directly to you,’ and the whole world can see this, it really makes an impact.”

To watch the full interview with Matt Tumminello, and learn more about his agency and ways to market to the gay and lesbian community, click here: http://www.vimeo.com/32985341.

About Target [10]

Making gay men and lesbians love brands is Target [10]’s purpose. Their goal is to create meaningful and lasting relationships between their clients and gay consumers that connect rationally, emotionally, and with the right sensibility. This is accomplished by uncovering the relevant brand messaging and value propositions for products and services that resonate strongly with the audience based on gay and lesbian consumer insights, market research and our deep experience in the segment. For more information, visit www.target-10.com. Follow on Twitter: @Target10NYC

About Inside Communications with Mike Bako

Discussing the strategic brilliance of PR campaigns is one of the main focuses of Inside Communications with Mike Bako. Featuring guests from all sectors of PR, viewers improve their understanding of what it takes to develop and execute a successful PR campaign. To learn more about the show and view videos of previous interviews, click here. To be a guest on the show, please e-mail producer@speakingchannel.tv.

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