Our QStory
IT WAS A SUNNY DAY IN SUMMER 2018.
Rudy called Thomas to tell him that they had a choice – find new jobs or start their own agency. Having been in the industry for over a decade, and having witnessed the lack of flexibility and adaptability from larger agencies to service new brands, platforms, and related consumer behavior, the choice was simple. They had something different to offer – “Let’s go for it.”
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WHAT ENSUED WAS MAGIC.
The fulfillment of a need neither founder could fully put into words, but ultimately felt in their bones. As queer men, they both yearned for a microphone for their “otherness” – a space where choosing to operate differently, questioning the straight and narrow, and digging beneath the surface would be encouraged – even celebrated. And perhaps would lead to the best work of their lives, and the lives of their coworkers.
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THE FINAL PIECE? RESONANCE.
SocialQ’s mission has and always will be to resonate – ensuring everyone involved – from client, to employee, to consumer – feels understood. Championing the feeling of being seen, truly seen for all that you are, regardless of how you identify or how others define you. Bringing social cues back into social and a responsibility back into digital.
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Q&Me - Happy (Year Long) Pride
When #PrideMonth comes to an end, what remains is resonance.
Regardless of how you identify or what industry you operate in, pushing past the status quo and digging deeper to uncover what brings us together and makes us all feel included is a choice we can make 24/7/365 🌈
It’s on all of us to bring an ethos that enables and celebrates authenticity. And as a marketing agency, we’re happy to lead the charge 💪
Check out our audio stories below covering topics around visibility, community, and impact.
Happy Pride to all! 🥳
Recap
Visibility
Nimmi on Representation in Media
Mathew on Inclusive Storytelling
Community
Colin on Strength in Solidarity
Hermes on Safe Spaces & Social Connection
Rudy on Chosen Family & Intersectionality
Impact
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Meet the Qore Team
Like all great TV-shows, each new season of SocialQ brings something new – opportunities for learning, growth, and resonance. All made possible by our award-winning cast of Qs across account, delivery, media, and creative, along with our extended network of talent across every digital media skillset. Together, we bring outside expertise and experience, operating as your in-house partners.