Unleashed LGBTQ, LLC locks New Partnership with Freeman
Unleashed LGBTQ, LLC solidifies new partnership with industry giant, FREEMAN Event Services. Partnership duties include sponsorship acquisition and fulfillment for brands participating in upcoming Unleashed LGBTQ+ events available for conference/festival in Dallas, Texas. (Sept, 2024)
Unleashed LGBTQ+ creates a space for brands, entertainers, & LGBTQ+ professionals to connect. Attendees will learn from thought leaders, industry experts, and celebrity talent from some of the biggest names in LGBTQ+ film, television, music, business, tech, & non-profit in a fun and interactive environment.
Exhibitors have the opportunity to showcase and promote new and exciting products, services, and campaigns with the one of the most reputable event-contractors on the market, FREEMAN.
Freeman, a global leader in trade show production for large scale events will offer exhibitors turnkey solutions (design to installation) for brands to participate in Unleashed LGBTQ+’s events. “We look forward to the professionalism and credibility this partnership that will provide regarding both sponsor engagement and attendee experience” says Founder and CEO, Wesley Smoot.
“We look forward to creating a space (that is) heavy in experiential marketing… We believe partnership with Freeman is an ideal fit, benefiting all parties” says Justin Grucholski, Director of Brand Partnerships.
Past exhibitors and continuing partners include Gilead Sciences, HRC, iHeart Media, Virgin Hotels, Visit Dallas, Out Magazine, The Advocate Channel, Dallas Voice, PRIDE RADIO, and more.
2023 Speakers/Panelists Include:
Unleashed LGBTQ+ 2023 Lineup: Stacey Stevenson (CEO, Family Equality- Washington DC), Daniel Franzase (Mean Girls, Universal Pictures), Dyllón Burnside (Emmy Award-Winning Show: POSE, American Horror Story, FX), Naomi Green, MBA (Speaker, Professor), Billy Eichner (Bros, Universal Pictures, American Horror Story, FX), Indya Moore (Emmy Award-Winning Show: POSE, FX), Antoni Porowski (Emmy Award-Winning Show: Queer Eye, Netflix), Matt Skallerud (Founder, CEO Pink Media), Brian Sims (Former Penn. State Rep, Managing Director at Out Leadership), Dr. Carlton, MD (Gastro Intestinal Physician, Consultant to White House & CDC), Nico Tortorella (The Walking Dead, AMC) and dozens more.
Antoni Porowski | Netflix | Emmy Award-Winning Series: Queer Eye | National Geographic: ‘No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski’
Stephen Walker (The Advocate Channel Correspondent) & Michel J Pelletier (equalpride media CMO)
Indya Moore | FX | Emmy Award-Winning Series: POSE | Warner/Discovery: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Billy Eichner | FX | Emmy Award-Winning Series: American Horror Story | Disney: Lion King | Hulu: Difficult People
Unleashed LGBTQ+ Founder/CEO Wesley Smoot | West Hollywood
Unleashed LGBTQ is Coming Out of the Virtual Closet for the First National LGBTQ+ Business & Entertainment Festival!
After a successful pandemic virtual launch, Unleashed LGBTQ hosts its first in-person LGBTQ conference and festival for LGBTQ+ professionals in Dallas, September 2023.
Gilley’s Dallas 1135 Botham Jean Blvd Dallas, TX 75215
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 13th, 2023) - Wesley Smoot, in partnership with iHeart Radio, equalpride (Out, The Advocate, Advocate Channel, Pride, Plus, Out Traveler), Dallas Voice, and Kelly Ann Winget announce their Unleashed LGBTQ conference and festival in Dallas, Texas, on September 22nd - 24th, 2023. This trailblazing event will bring LGBTQ+ professionals from across the country to connect in a fun and interactive environment with top talent, brands, and industry leaders across Business, Entertainment, Fashion, Travel, and Technology sectors. Attendees will be introduced to the latest products, services, and campaigns entering the LGBTQ market through keynotes, panels, workshops, screenings, and live performances from some of the biggest names in LGBTQ culture. For announcements about speakers and entertainers, visit the link here.
“You’ll love what these guys are doing... They’re basically creating a “gay SXSW.” – Matt Skallerud of Pink Media
Following a successful virtual launch during the pandemic, this three-day in-person event arrives at Gilley’s Dallas – one of the most sought-after and beautiful conference venues in Texas, with 92,000 square feet across seven unique rooms, multiple stages, and rooftop views of the Dallas skyline – and the neighboring Cedars Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, an upscale theater and dining complex where film and television screenings and panels from popular streaming services, studios, and networks will take place.
Each day begins with educational topics (e.g., Effective Advertising, Financial Planning, Entrepreneurship, DEI, LGBTQ+ Representation in Media & Politics) and high-tech and experiential brand marketing installments and transitions to entertainment (e.g., music, drag, and comedy performances, panels from film and television). There will be ample opportunities for professional networking using the Unleashed LGBTQ event app (developed by WebEx/Cisco) and at specialized events and unique branded activations through the award-winning Freeman event services.
Speakers and Entertainers for LGBTQ Unleashed 2023 will be announced in groups leading up to the event date. Last year’s virtual events included a diverse slate of speakers and performers, including Comedian Matteo Lane (Netflix, Comedy Central), drag diva Carmen Carrera (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Victoria’s Secret fashion show), Brian Sims (Pennsylvania State Representative), Stacey Chosed (CEO, League at AT&T), Michael Sam (first openly gay NFL draftee), Gravity Balmain (HBO Max’s Legendary), comedian Daniel Webb (Apple TV, Comedy Central), and trans activist Celia Sandhya Daniels (Trans Can Work nonprofit), to name a few.
Unleashed LGBTQ is currently taking submissions for additional speakers, panelists, artists, brands, and project premiers. For more information about registration, participation, or ticket sales, visit: https://www.unleashedlgbtq.com/
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Unleashed LGBTQ will have designated areas for press to connect with talent and other industry professionals. Bloggers, journalists, and influencers can request information about press credentials by emailing press@unleashedlgbtq.com.
Unleashed LGBTQ, LLC is proud to receive support, endorsements, and/or grants from the following organizations: DTPID (Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District), Visit Dallas, North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, NLGCC (National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce), & IGLTA (International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association).
Media Contact
Amanda Samoyloff│Samoyloff PR amanda@samoyloffpr.com
Alamo Drafthouse Cedars—Dallas, Texas
Unleashed LGBTQ Founder/CEO, Wesley Smoot