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Famous Frames is happy to support our clients and artists with a message of inclusivity. Here is some work we have done for brand’s Pride and LGBTQ support.

Advertising is one significant way for companies to communicate their values. Companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Oreo, & Starbucks are among the businesses that have featured same-sex couples in their advertising.

(Fun Fact) Ikea was the first brand to feature a same sex couple in this 1994 spot:

According to Ad Age: “Last August, Hornet and Kantar published a study that revealed the LGBTQ+ market has expanded to a total buying power of more than $1 trillion. It’s the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. right now, with an estimated 13% of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+. The explosive growth in this population is being driven by younger generations, with 20% of millennials and a staggering 31% of centennials comprising the community. And it just so happens that these are the generations that care the most about purpose-led brands and can easily sniff out those who are only in it to profit.”

Micah Brenner captured the spirit in these shooting boards for The CW’s “Batwoman,” which stars Ruby Rose as TV’s first LGBTQ superhero:

The Night King by Robert Kalafut

It may be the middle of April, but WINTER IS OFFICIALLY BACK!

Sunday's Season 8 premiere brought with it some major excitement!

"It was the TV fan's Super Bowl on Twitter." That's how Twitter VP of U.S. client solutions Jean-Philippe Maheu referred to the return of Game of Thrones on Sunday. The premiere of the show's eighth and final season was the most-tweeted-about episode of the show ever, with more than 5 million tweets. 

"That is roughly 10 times what the most-tweeted show usually gets," said Mahue. 

Naturally, brands are out in full force pushing every potential link, and who can blame them? The show's Season 7 finale attracted over 16 million viewers. That's more than the population of New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles combined.

Not wanting to miss out on all the hoopla, Famous Frames is sharing some of our brand tie-ins along with some good ole-fashinoed fan art!

Khal Drogo by Robert Kalafut

One of the most notable tie-ins was with Johnnie Walker for their special White Walker blend. Shown below are shootingboards by Jarid Boyce. Check out the finished commercial HERE.

Additionally for Johnnie Walker is this key art by Jasper Yu. 

Next we have some concept frames done by Jeremiah Wallis for a Game of Thrones video game. 

Here, artist Polina Hristova shows three stages of progression of this Jon Snow likeness. 

Lastly, Denice Au drew these awesome GOT icons for an mobile app game. 

Famous Frames has been proud to be a part of the Game of Thrones journey throughout all 8 seasons, and we cant wait to see who will wind up on the Iron Throne.