Pinkwashing

C1 16+

Collocations of pinkwashing

corporate activism
Frequency: 70 %

The company engaged in corporate activism by supporting LGBTQ rights.

marketing strategy
Frequency: 65 %

Their pinkwashing campaign was just a marketing strategy to attract customers.

social responsibility
Frequency: 60 %

The organization's pinkwashing efforts were seen as a lack of social responsibility.

awareness campaign
Frequency: 50 %

The pinkwashing event was disguised as an awareness campaign for breast cancer.

charity donation
Frequency: 45 %

Their pinkwashing scheme included a charity donation to cover up their unethical practices.

Idiomatic Expressions for pinkwashing

  • Phrase: pinkwashing campaign
    Meaning: refers to a marketing or public relations strategy that uses support for LGBTQ+ rights as a way to promote a product or brand
    Usage: The company's pinkwashing campaign was met with backlash from the LGBTQ+ community for exploiting their cause for profit.