Channel 4 premiered the winner of its Diversity in Advertising Award at 9.10pm on Sunday 2nd February, which was awarded to Starbucks for its ground-breaking commercial #whatsyourname. The winning entry celebrates the life-changing moment facing some transgender and gender diverse people as they use their new name in public. It is inspired by real life experiences of individuals who find Starbucks stores to be a safe space, where their new name is accepted and they are recognised as who they really are. The #whatsyourname advert depicts ‘James’ who is transitioning…
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