delphine-is-not-dead:raisedbyhyenas:xenagabrielle-af:actual ad from when Subaru was marketing direct
delphine-is-not-dead:raisedbyhyenas:xenagabrielle-af:actual ad from when Subaru was marketing directly to lesbians in the 90s#is this realyes! here’s an article about subaru marketing directly to lesbiansThis search for niche groups led Subaru to the 3rd rail of marketing: They discovered that lesbians loved their cars. Lesbians liked their dependability and size, and even the name “Subaru.” They were four times more likely than the average consumer to buy a Subaru. […] Subaru decided to launch an ad campaign focused on lesbian customers. It was such an unusual decision—and such a success—that it pushed gay and lesbian advertising from the fringes to the mainstream.If you’ve ever wondered why people joke about lesbians driving Subarus, the reason is not just that lesbians like Subarus. It’s that Subaru cultivated its image as a car for lesbians—and did so at a time when few companies would embrace or even acknowledge their gay customers.kay but has anyone noticed the “XENA LVR” license plate??? -- source link