Look: GLAAD Gives JC Penney Top Advertising Award For Two Dads Ad
At last night’s 2012 GLAAD Amplifier Awards, hosted by Wilson Cruz, GLAAD gave JC Penney (NYSE:JCP) the top award for Advertising – The Hot Spot category, which honors outstanding images of the LGBT community in public relations and advertising in the mainstream media market. The famous two dads ad, featuring Cooper Smith Koch and Todd Koch, was the winner.
The Kochs are a real-life family, most likely adding to their appeal and authenticity. Here is the Koch family, Cooper, Todd, and their two children, offering congratulations to JC Penney:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Aot7R17O6ZI%3Fversion%3D3%26hl%3Den_US
GLAAD adds:
Other award recipients included:
- Advertising – The Hot Spot (Mainstream Market):Â “First Pals” (J.C. Penney)
- Advertising – The Hot Spot (LGBT Market): TIE: “Lexus Celebrates The Advocate’s 45th Anniversary” (Lexus) and “Mom, Dad, I’m Electric.” (General Motors)
- Digital – Out and Interactive:Â “Equality Is _____” (Allstate Insurance Co.)
- Public Relations – Out and Proud:Â “The Faceoff” (You Can Play Project)
GLAAD released this list of winners and nominees.
In May, The New Civil Rights Movement reported on the ad and featured a roundup of commentary from the LGBT press.

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