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Skyy Vodka campaigns for Oz marriage equality
Gruppo Campari-owned Skyy Vodka has partnered with comedian and TV presenter Joel Creasey and LGBTIQ equality organisation Just Equal to petition for marriage equality using “smart-tech” glasses.
When two smart glasses clink together a digital signature petitioning support for marriage equality is sent through Twitter
The #CheerstoEquality campaign introduces “first-of-its-kind” communicative glassware – the moment two smart glasses clink together, a photo is automatically taken and a digital signature petitioning support for marriage equality is sent through Twitter using #auspol.
People who #CheerstoEquality will have the opportunity to have their photo and digital signature added to a rainbow support flag in Sydney as a symbol of a united show of support.
Backed by Creasey – an active supporter of the LGBT+ community in Australia – the campaign aims to attract the attention of political decision-makers by “turning a moment into a movement”.
“People want equal love recognised in Australia and this is their chance to show it,” said Creasey.
“Australia has been in need of a change for a long time, something we can all pitch in to help achieve.
“#CheerstoEquality gives Australians a simple way of showing their support and help finally make it happen – so I’m thrilled to be on the journey for change!”
Creasey will attend the smart glasses launch event, set to be held at the Flinders Hotel in Darlinghurst, Sydney on Wednesday 1 March.
Six smart glasses will also be available at Swanson Hotel, Erskineville and The Horse, Surry Hills throughout March.
AUS$1 from every Skyy Vodka product and Skyy Vodka ‘Equal Parts’ cocktail sold nationwide during March 2017 will be donated to Just Equal.
Skyy Vodka’s marketing director, Nicole Stanners, said: “At SKYY Vodka, we celebrate diversity and bringing different perspectives together to make the world a better place.
“We know there are many people who would like to do more to support marriage equality in Australia and we hope we are not only giving a voice to supporters but also driving change so people can marry the person they love, regardless of gender.”