Ethan Spibey

💼: Campaigns & Comms

💙: Founded & run @FreedomToDonate, @InterCommsLGBTQ & @ProudBeerUK

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

All I could think of was my Grandad. I made him a promise I'd never, ever stop until I repaid the donor who saved his life

New, fairer and more inclusive rules on blood donation introduced today thanks to tireless campaigning from @FreedomToDonate & others mean I finally did it

[James Crouch @MrJCrouch]

You can’t beat a beaut @ProudBeerUK IPA as a predrink for the @OpiniumResearch Christmas Party!

Much love to @EthanLDN for the crate - keep your eyes peeled for all the exciting things he’s going to get up to in 2025!

[InterComms @InterCommsLGBTQ]

We are thrilled to be partnering with @FTIConsulting to invite you to: A Rooftop Reception with Cocktails & Cream

Come network and meet people from across communications 🌈

Tickets are free but spaces on the beautiful rooftop are limited https://t.co/90oV3l755k

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

We're beyond thrilled to announce this milestone - 90,000 queer beers sold 🎉

A massive shoutout to each and every one of you who has lifted us up, cheered us on, and enjoyed our brews.

And to our wonderful LGBTQ+ charity partners who receive 20p from every sale 🙌

[InterComms @InterCommsLGBTQ]

Last year, we launched our very first LGBTQ+ Mentorship programme with over 120 professionals, free, for anyone in communications.

To find out more about the 2024 THRIVE Mentorship scheme and to become a mentor/mentee - https://t.co/99KBBLQfz6

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

"What is savvy and even expedient at the ballot box can dent the efforts of firms which rely on certainty. Many innovative, high-growth businesses are, like one of the Prime Minister’s famous predecessors, not for turning."

My @CityAM piece this morning:

https://t.co/hfpQqPtuyc

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

@VONmarketing Is it closed for good??? 😕 Loved this place

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

@joetrev Correct. But this isn't the way to achieve it

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

Queer supporters taking aim at queer organisers does nothing positive.

Who benefits from this? Not LGBTQ+ people.

[Just Stop Oil @JustStop_Oil]

🏳️‍🌈 NO PRIDE IN NEW OIL AND GAS

🛢️ Today, queer supporters of Just Stop Oil have been in negotiations with the organisers of @PrideInLondon, demanding Pride returns to its protest roots and empowers queer people to stand in civil resistance against their genocidal government.

🔥 We gave Pride a deadline of 5pm today to respond to our demand that they take a stance against new oil and gas licences.

📢 More info coming soon.

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

What exactly do our fabulous little cans do? And why do we believe we can revolutionise support for the LGBTQ+ community?

Here's why....

✨ 20 cans could pay for materials for a day of workshops from @diversityrm
✨ 50 cans could provide a school with anti-bullying posters

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

Let's be honest, beer is beer (however delicious)

But the charities we built PROUD around are truly life changing, it's why every single sale directly benefits them

No "% of profit" bull****, just a simple but powerful message of support for charities like @DiversityRM

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

Thank you @waitrose for the opportunity to talk about PROUD alongside the brilliant Lily from @QueerBrewing 💙🍺🏳️‍🌈

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

Day 1 of #PrideMonth and we're being asked to send free beer in exchange for some popcorn because "everyone loves a freebee in the office".

LGBTQ+ people don't need your proper popcorn, they need corporates who turnover £18m+ to take support for the community seriously.

🏳️‍🌈

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

@alexandrerizos Would be interested :)

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

Very proud of what our beer baby has done so far. Over £20,000 to @THTorguk, @DiversityRM, @LGBTfdn and a whole range of brilliant community groups and initiatives.

Here's not to pride during June, but putting our LGBTQ+ community at the very heart of what we do.

Cheers 🍺🏳️‍🌈

[PROUD Beer @ProudBeerUK]

What does "having the community in our heart and soul" even mean?

Well, alongside a direct donation from every single sale of PROUD, we also do our best to support as many LGBTQ+ community-based initiatives as we possibly can

That's why we're the original queer beer for good 🏳️‍🌈

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

The US recently announced a "risk-based policy" based on "individual risk assessment"

⬇️🩸🏳️‍🌈

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

The UK now leads the way, announcing a risk-based system which allows gay and bi men to donate blood.

A huge day for @FreedomToDonate and for all the charities involved.

This is what passion and persistence can do 🏳️‍🌈💙

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

@PetrocTrelawny Yes! Taking mum and dad as their Christmas treat, think I said at dinner with our mutual?

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

@PetrocTrelawny are you hosting at the RAH tomorrow? 👀

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

We said the work we did with @FreedomToDonate was world-leading, here's why.

Today, the FDA follows @NHSBT's lead and introduces a rather familiar new risk-based assessment for gay and bi donors

🩸🏳️‍🌈

https://t.co/lftrKsQExm

[Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN]

I made a promise that I'd never stop campaigning until I could repay the donor who saved my Grandad's life.

Today, @FreedomToDonate's proposal of an individualised risk-based policy assessing risk NOT sexuality becomes official government policy.

Could not be prouder.

🩸🏳️‍🌈

[PRmoment @therealprmoment]

The winner of Large Agency of the Year is…

@brands2life

The Brands2Life team has smashed the agency awards this evening. Well done, team!

#PRmomentAwards

[Steve @S_Strickland]

Also feat. me 🧡